Where to find weekend carnivals, fests and July 4 parades in the suburbs

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Northbrook Fourth of July: Dawn to dusk Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4, various locations in Northbrook. Planned events include pop-up pickleball all day and a DJ performance from 7-9 p.m. both days; Liberty Loop 5K Race at 7:30 a.m., music at Village Green Park from 3-5 p.m., and a movie at dusk Saturday; and fireworks at dusk Sunday. For schedule and locations, visit northbrook4thofjuly.com.

Glenview Fourth of July festivities: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3; and noon and 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Sunday July 4, most events in Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. On Saturday, a bike parade will take place; on Sunday, a reverse parade at noon in Community Park West, 1001 Zenith Drive, Glenview; free tickets required. DJ Dance Party from 5:30-9 p.m.; and twilight fireworks around 9:15 p.m. glenview4th.org.

Glencoe: Glencoe Beach will be open to season pass holders only from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 4. Steel drum band from 1 to 4 p.m. on the beach. Other activities include preschool games from 9 to 11 a.m. and family games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kalk Park and the village parade at 1 p.m. downtown. Fireworks are set for Friday, Sept. 3, at Summer's Last Blast. Visit villageofglencoe.org.

Wilmette: Festivities begin at 4 p.m. July 3 at Gillson Park, Lake and Michigan avenues, with food trucks and performances by Radio Gaga and Final Say; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No buses this year. Visit wilmettepark.org.

Winnetka: Parade at 10 a.m. July 4 at Skokie Playfields, 540 Hibbard Road, to dispersal at Village Green, 525 Maple St. FourthFest runs noon to 3 p.m. at Skokie Playfields with inflatables and rides, crafts, playfields and more. Admission is $17.76 for residents and $25 for others. Visit winpark.org.

Buffalo Grove Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Bring blankets and chairs for an outdoor concert featuring The Student Body. Social distancing circles will be painted in the grass in front of the pavilion. Face coverings will be required when not in your circle. Free. bgparks.org.

Frontier Days: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4; and noon to 10 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. This year's event will feature only the carnival. www.frontierdays.org.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at North School Park, 307 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. The first of three concerts full of spirited music created by conductor and artistic director Mike Madonia. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. www.arlingtonheightsband.org.

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, July 8, on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Enjoy various food and drinks from more than a dozen food trucks as well as musical performances. On July 8, Radio Free Honduras will perform from 6-8 p.m. cityhpil.com/thingstodo.

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Enjoy music, rides, discounted tickets and more. Hometown Cookout from noon to 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. each day. See website for tickets and prices. www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/events/coca-cola-july-4th-fest.

Lake County Symphony Orchestra: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. “American Salute” will be a free, open air concert featuring the 45-piece Lake County Symphony Orchestra playing traditional American favorites. Afterward, wind down to the Aimee Gwen jazz quartet from 3-6 p.m. www.buffalocreekbrewing.com.

Cantigny Family Concert: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday, July 4, band shell at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Featuring Miss Jamie's Farm. Admission is free with paid parking: $10 per car. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. cantigny.org.

Red, White & BOOM!: Most activities take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Activities include music, a car show, bingo, food and beverages, entertainment and more. The 39th annual 5K race will be hosted at 8 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. www.lincolnshireil.gov.

July Fourth Extravaganza Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at St. Colette Catholic Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. The Northwest Concert Band will perform patriotic tunes, marches and special numbers. Bring lawn chairs to view the nearby fireworks after the outdoor concert. Free. northwestconcertband.org.

MainStreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music and food vendors. The event for July 2 will feature Jimmy Carroll. (847) 680-0336 or www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Brothers' Field Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Brothers' Field, 344 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Watch “Independence Day” on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen. $25. www.brothersfieldlonggrove.com.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Annual Fourth of July Festival: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 2; and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 3-4, at Melas Park on Central Road, Mount Prospect. Includes carnival and more. Live music includes Heartache Tonight on Friday, Hi Infidelity on Saturday and Infinity on Sunday. Pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sunday. Fireworks Sunday. mplions.org.

Palatine Jaycees Fourth of July Hometown Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 2-4; and noon to 5 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Palatine Community Park, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Includes live bands, food vendors, carnival, craft and vendor expo Saturday and Sunday, Family Day on Monday and other family activities. No fireworks. Free admission. hometownfest.org

Prospect Heights Independence Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3, stepping off from St. Alphonsus Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Parade will head south on Wheeling Road, then west on Willow Road, and continue to Schoenbeck Road, then go north to Betsy Ross Elementary School. www.prospect-heights.il.us.

Rockin' in the Park: 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 2, and Thursday, July 8, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. The July 2 performance will feature Super Diamond and West Side Winders and fireworks. The July 8 performance will feature The Rush Tribute Project. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/events-calendar.