Summer Fun Guide: May 18-31

Sunday, May 18

Spring Has SpRUNg, 5K Fun Run: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Central School, 620 Greenwood Ave., Glencoe. Scenic walk/run around Glencoe. $15. glencoeschools.org.

Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Hundreds of bonsai specimens will be on display or for sale. Free demonstrations and lectures will be held, as well as workshops for an additional fee. Garden admission: $12.95-$20.95. chicagobotanic.org.

Anime Central: Sunday, May 18, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Anime convention with an exhibit hall, a video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, screenings, autograph sessions and more. $45. acen.org.

Autograph and Sports Card Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Sports card vendors, and guest athletes will be on hand for autographs. $10. gtsportsshows.com.

Bark in the Park: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 18, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Features an agility course, photo booth and dog-friendly goodies, while supplies last. Adopt a dog from Heartland Animal Shelter. Free admission. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Chicago Drum Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 34th annual show featuring vintage, custom and new drum gear. $25; $12.50 for kids 5-12. chicagodrumshow.com.

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, through May 31, at Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. A family-friendly, interactive journey with hands-on activities and play centered around Hershey’s treats. Tickets start at $24.99. hersheysupersweetadventure.com.

Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, through May 25, in the parking lot at the East Lake Forest Train Station, 691 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific time and date. $50. lakeforestshowhouse.com.

Long Grove Chocolate Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Chocolate goodies, chocolate-infused drinks, specialty menu items at restaurants and food booths, live music, carnival rides, games and more. $7, free for kids 12 and younger. longgrove.org.

North Suburban Quilters Guild’s biannual quilt show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in the Lindner Fitness Center at Judson University, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. With the theme “Little Bits of Whimsy,” the show features over 200 quilts from artists across the region, and a marketplace of quilt supplies and fabrics, a boutique of handcrafted items, raffle baskets, door prizes, scraps and a used book sale. $8; free for kids younger than 12. Free parking. nsqg.club.

Pedalpalooza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, across McHenry County. A fundraiser for Family Health Partnership Clinic. Join a scavenger hunt-type journey throughout the county at your pace. Start and finish wherever and whenever you like while stopping at participating establishments along the way. $35; $15 for kids 3-14. Register: pedalpalooza4fhpc.org.

2025 GLI Charity Carfest: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Church and Glenview roads, 1775 Glenview Road, Glenview. Exotic cars, plus entertainment, a balloon artist and face painting. Free admission for spectators. glicarshow.com.

Skokie Festival of Cultures: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. Ethnic folk music and dance, food and beer, arts and crafts, a merchandise bazaar, cultural booths and displays. Free. skokieculturefest.org.

Aurora Greek Fest: Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Greek entrées and pastries and live music from a Greek band in the beer garden. Free. auroragreekfest.com.

“Community Roots”: Noon Sunday, May 18, at Churchville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Road, Bensenville. Visit the schoolhouse where local historian Jonathan Sebastian will discuss how early DuPage County settlers lived, worked, worshipped and were educated. $8. Register: elmhursthistory.org.

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, Park Ridge. Music, vendors, kids’ activities, dancing and more. Parade starts at 1 p.m. from Talcott and Cumberland to City Hall. Free. nnleague.org/parade.html.

Spring Fun Fest: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo and live kids’ entertainment by Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans. Free. rosemont.com/thepark.

Tools on the Farm: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Durant-Peterson House Museum, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. At Durant House, learn about tools the pioneers used, try on the wooden yokes, haul full buckets of water, or clean the laundry using an old-fashioned wringer washing machine. At the Sholes School, try your skill at Graces, corn cob darts, Cat and Mouse, Ring the Hob, wooden hoops, wooden stilts and more. $3 or $1 for 18 or younger. ppfv.org.

Lombard Lilac Parade: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The annual parade, with the theme “Cruisin’ On Main Street,” steps off from Main Street and Wilson Avenue and heads north to Maple Street. Final day of Lombard Lilac Time featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips in Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. lombardlilactime.com or lombardlilacparade.com.

“Moonshine Sonata”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora, and 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, at The Haight, 166 Symphony Way, Elgin. Chamber Music on the Fox’s grand finale of its 11th anniversary season will feature the Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet. Tickets are $45, $25 for students. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, at Albright Theatre Company, 100 N. Island Ave., third floor, Batavia. $23. albrighttheatre.com.

“A Salute to the Classics”: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Neuqua Valley High School auditorium, 2360 95th St., Naperville. The Naperville Municipal Band and its Big Band perform a concert featuring pieces hailed as the classics in jazz and concert band repertoire. Free. napervilleband.org.

360 AllStars: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. An urban circus showcasing BMX stunts, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more. Join the ribbon cutting for Hemmens’ new addition at 2:30 p.m. $5. hemmens.org/tickets.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at St. Paul’s UCC, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Featuring Ravel’s lyric fantasy opera “L’enfant et les sortileges.” $25, $22 for 65 or older, $8 for students. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

“Music to Light the Darkness, A Candlelight Experience”: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Elmhurst University’s Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst Choral Union performs Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem,” Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare,” and Ola Gjeilo’s “Dark & Luminous Night” with professional orchestra and soloists under the direction of Scott Uddenberg. $25, $15 for kids 18 and younger. Tickets: elmhurstchoralunion.org.

Monday, May 19

Movie Night: 7 p.m. Mondays, through June 30, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. May 19: Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960); May 26: “Iron Man” (2008); June 2: “Shrek” (2001); June 9: “Barbie” (2023); June 16: “Jumanji” (1995); June 23: “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981); June 30: Disney’s “The Parent Trap” (1998); July 7: “The Mighty Ducks” (1992); July 21: “Annie” (1982); July 28: “Mamma Mia!” (2008); Aug. 25: “The Iron Giant” (1999); Sept. 1: “Remember the Titans” (2000); Sept. 8: “Saturday Night Fever” (1977). $1 at the door; cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/.

Tuesday, May 20

Aurora Taco Crawl: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21, in downtown Aurora. Sixth annual fundraiser for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry with the Downtown Taco Crawl May 20 and the Cross Town Taco Trek May 21. $40 Tuesday, $30 Wednesday, or $55 for both. Tickets: mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org/taco-crawl-2025.

Food Truck Round Up: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines; July 22 at Metropolitan Square, Lee Street, Des Plaines; and Aug. 19 at Des Plaines Library Plaza, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Food trucks, live music and create art on the chalk wall. Free. desplaines.org/foodtruckroundup.

Wednesday, May 21

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, on Church and Cook streets, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, music and food from Rosati’s Pizza. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Featuring the 1960 French film “Purple Noon” by René Clément. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. themusicvenue.org.

Side Street Studio Arts open mic: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, May 21, June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20, at Side Street Studio arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Featuring 7-minute performances. Free to perform; sign up in advance for $5 via sidestreetstudioarts.org/live.

Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. Bring a blanket and chairs. Free. tylerbrettcaruso.com/concert-in-the-park.

Toyota Movie Nights: 7:30 p.m. select Wednesdays at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. May 21: “Hook”; June 4: “Twisters”; June 11: “The Parent Trap”; June 25: “Inside Out 2 “; July 9: “Wicked”; July 16: “Top Gun Maverick”; July 30: “Little Mermaid” (2023); Aug. 13: “Moana 2 “; Aug. 27: “Crazy Rich Asians”; Sept. 10: “Space Jam”; Sept. 17: “Remember the Titans.” Free; VIP reserved seating available for $33; rent a chair for $5. gallagherway.com.

Thursday, May 22

Brown Bag Lunch: Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. “History of Elgin Churches” with Al Walters. $5 or free for members. Register via elginhistory.org.

Bensenville Public Works open house: 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the public works facility, 717 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools and equipment required to maintain the village’s infrastructure. Touch-A-Truck/Ride Along, hydrant demos, games, info booths, food and prizes. bensenville.gov.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 28, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Live music, local vendors and food trucks. McHenry City Band will perform on May 29, July 10 and 24, and Aug. 7. Other performers: May 22: McHenry Unit District 156 Jazz Band; June 5: Indigo Canyon; June 12: Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors; June 26: Storm; July 3: Perfect Change; July 17: Brass on Fire; July 31: Lara Bell Band; Aug. 14: Forever Flannel; Aug. 21: Goin’ Live; Aug. 28: Zydeco Voodoo. pearlstreetmarket.org.

Thirsty Thursdays: 6-9 p.m. on the fourth Thursdays, May 22 to Aug. 28, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Listen to live music while dining on local fare and craft beverages. Music schedule: May 22: GooRoos; June 26: Kickin' It With Carol offering line dancing lessons from 5:45-6 p.m., followed by Tennessee Whiskey; July 24: Sparks Fly — The Taylor Swift Experience; and Aug. 28: Bon Journeyed (Bon Jovi and Journey experience). Bring a lawn chair. Free. eastdundee.net.

Thursday Nights Live: Thursdays, May 22 through Sept. 25 (no concert July 3), at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Music schedule: May 22: Kaleidoscope Eyes; May 29: Peach Jam; June 5: Wire & Nail; June 12: Where’s Maggie; June 19: Second Hand News; June 26: Senn Alan Band; July 10: Smoking Fish Band; July 17: Joe Marcinek Band; July 24: Hurricane Reggae Band; July 31: Deadfest; Aug. 7: Davidson County Band; Aug. 14: Wild Oats; Aug. 21: The D.B.’s; Aug. 28: West End 40; Sept. 4: Louie in the Middle; Sept. 11: The Mosquitos; Sept. 18: Justyna Biala; Sept. 25: Lola Blu. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Friday, May 23

Lake County Food Truck Festival: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. A variety of food trucks along with live music and entertainment. Parking $8 per vehicle online, $10 in person. lcfairgrounds.com.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, May 23 to Oct. 10, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Featuring farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop, kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. LINK Matching program. Extended hours until 8 p.m. on the “First Fridays”: May 23, June 6, and Aug. 1. www.downtownelgin.com/market/.

Friday Night Live: 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays, May 23 to Aug. 29 (except June 20 for Rotary Grove Fest and July 4), at the Main Street train station in downtown Downers Grove. Music lineup: May 23: Duck & Cover Band; May 30: Handsome Devils; June 6: Loft Lizards; June 13: The Stingers; June 27: Feed the Llama; July 11: Connie and Vernam Cipher; July 18: Claremont Drive; July 25: Outside the Lines; Aug. 1: J & D Just Friends; Aug. 8: Fay Lockwood Band; Aug. 15; Afternoon Logic; Aug. 22: The Fishin’ Buddies; and Aug. 29: Karen Hart Band. The Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8 p.m. features hot rods, muscle cars and classic cars. Full schedule at downtowndg.org.

Combo Breaker: Friday through Sunday, May 23-25, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Annual gaming festival dedicated to competitive fighting games with tournaments, community activities, exhibitors, vendors, visiting artists and more. $55 for one day, three day passes start at $85. combobreaker.org.

Turkish Festival: Hours TBA Friday through Sunday, May 23-25, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Turkish food, live performances including music, poetry, traditional folk and theatrical artists, films and more. $40 for three days for adults, $15 for kids, free for kids younger than 3. turkishfestival.com.

Saturday, May 24

Soldier Field 10: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. Annual 10 Mile and 10K. A prerace playing of taps and a military salute will open the event. Post-Race Tailgate at Soldier Field includes complimentary beer, live music and more. $49. soldierfield10.com.

Batavia Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 18, on North River Street, between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Features produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Vendors must grow, harvest and/or produce at least 75% of market products. The Artisan Collective will be held on the third Saturday of the month featuring handmade items from artists, makers and designers. An evening market will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 to Aug. 27. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

SALUTE Inc., Honor and Remember Walk/Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Lake Arlington, 2201 Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. Two-mile Honor Walk and four-mile Remember Run. All registered participants will receive a lightweight hat. Virtual participation is Saturday through Monday, May 24-26. $25. Register at saluteinc.org.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, and shorter hours to finish out the season Nov. 1-29, at Main and Liberty streets in Wheaton. Outdoor market offering fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

McHenry Stade’s Farm Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, May 24 to Oct. 31, at 3709 Miller Road, McHenry. Strawberry U-Pick season opens mid-June; check Facebook or website for updates and weekly offerings. 11th annual Arts & Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, features original crafts, jewelry making, paintings, blankets, kids’ toys and more. stadesfarmandmarket.com.

Barrington Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Features 125 artists showing and selling art in all media, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, wearables, photography, ceramics and more. Also, kids’ activities, food and more. Free admission. amdurproductions.com/event/barrington-art-festival.

Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Featuring nationally known dealers of jewelry, fossils, semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary arts and artists. Plus, geode splitting, silent auction, Kids Korner, “black light” fluorescent mineral display, exhibits, demonstrators, door prizes and more. $3-5 or $5-$8 for a two-day pass. cgmashow.com.

Prairie Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Features over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and more. Entertainment on three stages, food truck court and kids’ art activities. Free. prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-festival.

St. Charles Fine Art Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25, on Riverside Drive, between Main Street (Route 64) and Illinois Avenue, St. Charles. Fine arts show features over 100 artists exhibiting original juried art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, mixed media, glass and more. Live music and kids’ art activities. Free. stcharlesfineartshow.com.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. The Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. will be followed by the parade at noon, which will proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. Free. chicago.gov.

Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Veterans Memorial on Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Hall Quarry Beach Opening Day: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Harold Hall Quarry Beach, 400 S. Water St., Batavia. Features a sandy beach and swimming area, zero-depth-entry, a drop slide, diving boards, sand volleyball courts, a picnic area and a concession stand. Daily and season passes available. $10 to $15 for nonresidents. bataviaparks.org/harold-hall-quarry-beach.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-8 p.m. Saturdays, weather permitting, through Sept. 27 at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Maple and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.

Art Clash: 6:45-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Theater at Side Street, 15½ Ziegler Court, Elgin. The largest live painting competition in the Fox Valley. Audience members vote for two winners. On June 28, the eight finalists compete in the City Final. The artist with the most votes receives a cash prize. Paint, canvases, cleaning supplies and easels provided by Side Street Studio Arts; you can bring your own brushes, but no special equipment, tools or supplies. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Cantigny Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, May 24 to Aug. 30, at First Division Museum’s Tank Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Schedule: May 24: Hello Weekend; May 31: Billy Elton; June 7: Radio Gaga; June 14: How Rude!; June 21: Think Floyd USA; June 28: DuPage Symphony Orchestra Dance Mix ’25; July 5: Hairbanger’s Ball; July 26: American English; Aug. 2: West Suburban Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 16: Modern Day Romeos; Aug. 23: Burning Red; and Aug. 30: Sixteen Candles. Cantigny’s Beer Garden and Cafe will be open. $21 per car; season pass available. cantigny.org/events.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 p.m. Saturdays, May 24 through Aug. 30, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, May 25

McHenry County Century Ride: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Fifth annual event showcases the scenic and mainly flat roads of McHenry County. The route has 26-100-plus distances for every level of rider. Join the “100 Miler Club” bell and signature board. New this year, a low-key 10-mile family ride through the neighborhood and mostly on bike paths; starts at 9:30 a.m. from Sunset Park. Post-ride food will be served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proceeds go to People for Parks Foundation of Lake in the Hills. rpbytrudy.com/mccride.

Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores Memorial 5K: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Market Place Shopping Center, 5035-5075 Market Place Road, Lake Barrington. Event features a brief veteran-led ceremony of remembrance prior to the running of the 5K race through the Lake Barrington Shores community. Proceeds benefit the initiatives of the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. $50; $25 for active duty, reserve, veteran, police and fire personnel. memorial5k.com.

Westmont Race to the Flag 5K Run & Walk: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. USATF certified race benefiting People’s Resource Center. $17-$35. Register at racetotheflag.org.

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Rain or shine. Features local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), entertainment, food trucks and more. New this year, a location in Hoffman Estates near Garibaldi’s on the second Sunday of the month, June to December. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket/.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, May 25 to Oct. 26 (except June 29 and July 6), on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. Other dates: June 14 and 25; Aug. 9 and 24; and Sept. 14 and 28. allanimalexpo.com.

Streamwood Memorial Day Observance: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. The ceremony will include a performance by the Spring Valley Concert Band and Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums. streamwood.org/home.

Log Cabin Open House: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Get a glimpse into the 1920s by visiting Merkle Cabin as dressed interpreters will be on hand to answer questions about the cabin and peony farm and will demonstrate how to create a tissue paper flower. Free. parkfun.com.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 25, and every Thursday and select Fridays through Aug. 29, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. All Thursday night concerts will culminate with a musical fireworks display. May 25: Pino Farina Band; May 29: Kings & Associates; June 5: Infatuation STL; June 12: Departure; June 19: The Dyer Davis Group; June 26: Atomic Punks; June 27: 24K Magic & George Michael Reborn; July 3: Slippery When Wet; July 10: Listen To The Music; July 17: Live The Who; July 24: New World Men; July 25: Boy Band Night & Semple Band; July 31: Southern Accents; Aug. 7: Double Vision; Aug. 14: Ticket To The Moon; Aug. 21: Brooklyn Charmers; Aug. 28: Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press; Aug. 29: Bee Gees Gold & The Wayouts. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.

Monday, May 26

St. Charles Memorial Day ceremonies and breakfast: 6 a.m. Monday, May 26. First ceremony at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., with the Boy Scouts posting colors, an honor guard and an honorary gun salute, followed by flag ceremonies beginning at the South Cemetery (east side of Seventh Avenue, north of Madison), continue on to the North Cemetery (west side of Route 25/Fifth Avenue, north of Johnor Avenue), then conclude at the Union Cemetery (east side of Route 25/Fifth Avenue, north of Stonehedge Road). Veterans Community Breakfast Fundraiser from 7-10 a.m. at Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave. $5 or free for fire, police, uniformed scouts, emergency services and veterans. stcharlesil.gov.

Naperville Memorial Day ceremonies: 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 26. Ceremonies at various veteran memorials around Naperville, beginning with a service at 7:45 a.m. at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial at city hall. Other ceremonies will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. at the GAR Monument in Naperville Cemetery, at 8:35 a.m. at Veterans Park (100 E. Gartner Road), at 9 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery (911 North Ave.), and at 9:25 a.m. at the Burlington Square Doughboy monument (307 N. Ellsworth St.). napervillememorialdayparade.org.

Addison Memorial Day Ceremony and March: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 26. Knights of Columbus’ free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at Indian Trail Junior High, 222 N. Kennedy Drive. Addison Historical Museum open from 9-11 a.m. Community March at 9:30 a.m. from Indian Trail to St. Paul Cemetery, with flag posting at 9:45 a.m. and cemetery observance at 10 a.m., followed by a march back to the village hall for the 11 a.m. VFW ceremony at Veterans Circle. From noon to 1 p.m., hot dogs, burgers, brats and chips will be available at the VFW Post, 446 W. Lake St. ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Woodridge Memorial Day Silent Parade: 9 a.m. Monday, May 26. Hosted by Woodridge Memorial VFW Post 1578. It steps off from Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Station 52 (75th Street and Woodridge Drive) and proceeds north on Woodridge Drive, then east on Center Drive to Woodridge Memorial Park, Center Drive and Janes Avenue. woodridgevfw.net.

Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 26, stepping off at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, Arlington Heights. Parade heads west to Sigwalt, turns north on Dunton, turns west on Euclid, and south on Chestnut, concluding at Memorial Park for the ceremony at 11 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate; email an application by Friday, May 24, to greg.padovani@gmail.com. Free. ahpd.org.

Bloomingdale Memorial Day Remembrance: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at St. Paul/Evergreen Cemetery, 219 Lake St. Bloomingdale Historical Society’s 45-minute program followed by placing flowers on veterans’ gravesites. Parking available at Cornerstone Faith Church, with a shuttle service beginning at 8:45 a.m. Handicapped parking available in the business lots just west of the cemetery. Chairs provided, or bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. The 107th annual parade and post-parade military ceremony steps off from Elmhurst City Centre at Third and York and proceeds to the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park for the ceremony at 11 a.m. Hosted by the city of Elmhurst, in cooperation with the Elmhurst Veterans Commission, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the Elmhurst Park District. exploreelmhurst.com.

Grayslake Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. near the Grayslake Central High School parking lot on Lake Street and travels south on Lake Street to Junior Avenue and east to Memorial Park. The service follows the parade. grayslakevillagecenter.com.

Itasca Memorial Day Parade: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. New route this year, starting at Bryn Mawr and Catalpa, heading east, then south on North Walnut Street, east on Center Street, north on North Elm Street to Peacock Park for the ceremony. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Mount Prospect Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 9:40 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Parade starts near the village hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Bandshell at 411 S. Maple St. for a ceremony of remembrance with a keynote speaker and performances of patriotic music. Free. experiencemountprospect.org.

Aurora Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Benton and River streets, heads east on Benton to Broadway (Route 25), north on Broadway to Downer Place, west on Downer to River Street, where the parade ends. Reviewing stand is in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place. Parking available in various downtown public parking lots, not including lots located along the parade route. aurora.il.us.

Bartlett Memorial Day Walk & Remembrance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Begins at Bartlett Park with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m., veterans, Scouts, civic groups, bagpipers and residents line up for the walk to Bartlett Cemetery, which steps off at 11 a.m. At the cemetery, the remembrance continues with a brief program and a cannon salute to recognize Bartlett’s local hometown heroes. Free. bartlettil.gov.

Decoration Day Cemetery Walk: 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Depot Museum, Batavia. Museum staff share stories of Batavia’s Civil War veterans on this Memorial Day walk in the West Side Cemetery. Weather permitting. $12. Register: bataviaparks.org.

Elburn Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Blackberry Township Cemetery, Route 47 and Keslinger Road, Elburn. The procession will start at 10 a.m. from Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., and make its way to the cemetery for the ceremony. elburnpost630.org.

Geneva Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26. Hosted by American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75, the parade, featuring the color guard, local veterans, city officials and Scouts, starts on Third Street near the Geneva train station and heads north on Third to the World War I Memorial in Wheeler Park, where a ceremony will be held. Third Street will be closed during the parade, as well as the intersection of State and Third streets; use Route 25 as an alternate route. Parking is prohibited on Third Street from Crescent to Stevens streets starting at 8 a.m. May 26. geneva.il.us.

Hanover Park Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2121 W. Lake St. Sponsored by the Veterans Committee. hpil.org.

Hoffman Estates-Schaumburg Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial outside the Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The observance begins at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site, then continues at 10:45 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Free. hoffmanestates.org.

Lincolnshire Memorial Day Commemoration: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire. Remember the fallen military and honor veterans. At the close of the ceremony, the Boy Scouts will retire worn American flags. Free. lincolnshireil.gov.

Lisle Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26. Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Ross Bishop Memorial Post 5696. Peg Esposito is the 2025 Parade Grand Marshal. Parade begins at Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Ave., and proceeds north on Main Street to Burlington Avenue and Center Avenue, ending at the Lisle Veterans Memorial, 4721 Center Ave. There will be a short remembrance ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the memorial and then a second ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at the Lisle Cemetery, 979 Ogden Ave. villageoflisle.org.

Lombard Memorial Day ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in the Sunken Garden at Lombard Common Park, 433 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. villageoflombard.org.

Palatine American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Program: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street in Palatine. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street, and proceed north on Smith Street, east on Robertson Street, south on Brockway Street and east on Wood Street to the Veterans Memorial in Community Park for a short program, with another ceremony at the Legion Memorial in Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, 12:15 p.m. followed by a final ceremony at Union Cemetery at 72-74 Greeley St. Free. alpost690.us.

St. Charles Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, starting at Sixth and Main streets and continuing to Riverside Avenue, ending at the Freedom Shrine for a ceremony at 10:45 a.m. New this year, the first 100 people who show up with an American flag in hand at 9 a.m. at Sixth and Walnut streets will be included in the parade. Featuring a keynote address, a reading of the proclamation and taps. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be inside fire station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave. stcharlesil.gov.

Wheaton Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 26. Hosted by American Legion Post 76, the parade steps off at Hale and Union streets, proceeds west on Union to West Street, then south on West to Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 S. Warrenville Road. sites.google.com/view/american-legion-post-76/home.

Barrington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 26. The parade steps off from the Veterans Memorial on Park Avenue, proceeds west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue, and right into Evergreen Cemetery. The ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery will begin following the parade. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Cary Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Starting on First Street to Three Oaks Road and Park Avenue, ending at Veterans Park, Route 14 at Crystal Street. Hosted by AMVETS Post 245. CaryIllinois.com.

Naperville Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Heads east on Jackson, north on Washington and east on Benton. Hosted by Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43. The ceremony at noon is in Central Park’s Community Concert Center. At 3 p.m., join in the National Moment of Remembrance by observing one minute of silence for the fallen service members, including the 114 Naperville residents who died while on active duty. napervillememorialdayparade.org.

Northbrook Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Parade route starts at Center Avenue and Cedar Lane, Northbrook, turns left onto Cherry Lane and ends at Westmoor Elementary School. The parade will feature veterans, first responders and local school bands, followed by the national anthem, a welcome from Post 791’s commander and a guest speaker. Free. northbrooknine.com/memorial-day.

Elk Grove Village Memorial Day Observance Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Elk Grove Village Park District Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Hosted by Elk Grove Village, with the support of VFW Post 9284, the Auxiliary to Post 9284 and American Legion Post 216. Free. elkgrove.org.

Waukegan Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 26, in Veterans Plaza, 15 S. Park Ave., Waukegan. The parade will step off from 1 S. Genesee St. and travel west on Washington Street, concluding at Veterans Plaza, where a ceremony will take place. waukeganil.gov.

Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. Parade starts at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery for a memorial service. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Todd Bertulis will be the speaker. crystallake.org.

Elgin Memorial Day service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin. Catholic Mass along with a combined color guard, rifle salute and the playing of taps at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St.; ceremony with combined color guard, a rifle salute and the playing of taps at 9 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 Route 20. At 9:40 a.m., the Elgin Navy Club and the Elgin Marine Corps League program, which pays tribute to veterans interred at sea, will spread flowers into the Fox River, host a rifle salute and play taps at Elgin Veterans Memorial Park, 270 N. Grove Ave. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. Also features the Elgin Master Chorale and the Larkin High School Band. Students with the Fox Valley Young Marines will read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and General John Logan’s Orders establishing Memorial Day. A free shuttle bus will pick up riders at the main gate and east gate before and after. Co-sponsored by the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association and the city of Elgin. Free. elginmemorialday.org.

Glendale Heights Memorial Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Veterans Memorial Park, 1611 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. VFW Post 2377 will conduct a “Fallen Warrior” ceremony with a flag and color guard presentation, rifle salute and playing of taps. ghrec.org.

Huntley Memorial Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Huntley Cemetery, 11500 Dean St., Huntley. Hosted by Huntley American Legion Post 673. huntleylegion.org.

Lake Zurich Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Lake Zurich Police Department, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Free. lakezurich.org.

Memorial Day trolley rides: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 26, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. $8, $5 for kids 3-11 and $6 for ages 65 and older. foxtrolley.org/visit.

Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. The city of Wood Dale and VFW Tioga Post 2149 host the annual parade, which steps off at Addison Road and Elizabeth Drive and heads north to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 269 Irving Park Road, for the memorial service. Live music from Bloodline Family Band from 2-6 p.m. at the VFW, 510 Georgetown Square. wooddale.com.

Dundee Memorial Day ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at River Valley Memorial Gardens, 14N689 Route 31, West Dundee. They will be placing flags for the veterans at 9 a.m. Friday, May 23. To volunteer, call (847) 426-3031. rivervalleymemorialgardens.com.

Northern Illinois Iris Society Show: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, May 26, at Morton Arboretum’s Sycamore Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises on display, speak with experts, and find new and novel varieties for your home. Included in admission. mortonarb.org.

Tuesday, May 27

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 27 through Aug. 5 (except July 8), at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. May 27: Good Clean Fun (cover band); June 3: Crystal Lake Community Band; June 10: Bopology (swing); June 17: Serendipity; June 24: Strung Out (oldies); July 1: Voices in Harmony; July 15: Eric Case Band (Country); July 22: The Jolly Ringwalds (1980s) with openers NISRA Kingpins at 6 p.m.; July 29: Crystal Lake Community Band; and Aug. 5: Radio Gaga (Queen & Lady Gaga Tribute). Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, May 28

Bites and Bits Event Series: 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food truck fare and live music. Free admission. cityrm.org.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 28 through Aug. 20, at Morton Arboretum's Frost Hill, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Music, lawn games, food and drinks. Lineup: May 28: R-Gang; June 4: Valius; June 11: The Jolly Ringwalds; June 18: Totally Taylor; June 25: Classical Blast; July 2: Trabuco Salsa Band; July 9: The Flat Cats; July 16: ARRA; July 23: Strung Out; July 30: Color Me Amused; Aug. 6: Semple; Aug. 20: Beyond the Blonde. Rain date: Aug. 27. $15 for ages 13 and older, $5 for kids 4-12. Advance tickets required: mortonarb.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, May 28 through Sept. 10 (except July 30), at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Lineup: May 28: ARRA; June 4: InFunktious; June 11: Joe Stamm Band; June 18: Angelina Victoria; June 25: John Elvis Lyons & the Jailhouse Hound Dogs; July 2: Illinois Army National Guard’s 144th Army Band; July 9: Jeff’s Invention; July 16: The Shagadelics; July 23: Second Hand Soul Band; Aug. 6: Jonny Lyons & The Pride; Aug. 13: Tim Gleason & the Whiskey Disco Band; Aug. 20: The Wayouts; Aug. 27: Cecy Santana; Sept. 3: Eric Case Band; and Sept. 10: Sunset Strip. Food Truck Wednesdays: 6-8 p.m. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Thursday, May 29

South Elgin Lunch Time Concert Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. on select Thursdays, starting May 29, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. May 29: Billy Elton (Billy Joel and Elton John tribute); June 5: The Stingers (rock, soul, funk, R&B, disco and blues); Sept. 4: Comstock Lode Band (Southern rock, country); Sept. 11: Wildwood Country (with line dancing). Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Antioch Taste of Summer: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, May 29; 4-11 p.m. Friday, May 30; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 31; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, on Skidmore Drive and Orchard Street, Antioch. Music, food vendors, family activities and more. Lineup: Infinity on Thursday, Simple Men & Southern Nights on Friday, Radio Gaga on Saturday and Blooze Brothers on Sunday. Free. antiochchamber.org.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, May 29, June 5, July 10 through Aug. 14, and Sept. 11 and 18, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Vendors offering specialty foods, crafts and artisanal goods, with live music and kid-friendly activities. Free admission. gallagherway.com.

Gilberts Community Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 29 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 30; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in Town Square Park, 195 Jackson St., Gilberts. Free kids’ activities including a petting zoo, a carnival with rides and games, food and drinks, a classic car show and more. Crafter & Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Music: On Friday, Quest at 5 p.m., Y2K at 6:30 p.m., and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m.; on Saturday, The Lennys at 1:30 p.m., The Eric Case Band at 4 p.m., Fletcher Rockwell at 6 p.m. and Sister Hazel at 8:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, 27 West at 1:30 p.m., The PriSSillas at 4 p.m., and Second Hand News at 6 p.m. Sunday. Free. gilbertscommunitydays.com.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 29 through Aug. 7, except July 3, in the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. Lineup: May 29: SODA; June 5: Generation; June 12: Valius; June 19: Hillbilly Rockstarz; June 26: Vintage Swing Band; July 10: Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band; July 17: The Chicago Experience; July 24: Totally Taylor; July 31: The Messengers; and Aug. 7: 7th heaven. Bring a blanket and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts/.

Friday, May 30

Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Over 300 booths of jukeboxes, slot machines, arcade games, neon signs, coin op machines, antique advertising and more. Friday is for dealer setup and early bird preview. $10 for Saturday, $50 for Friday and Saturday. chicagolandshow.com.

Spring Ikebana Demonstration: 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. E-Ling Lou of the Ohara School of Ikebana demonstrates the art of ikebana by creating floral arrangements using spring flowers and branches collected from the arboretum’s grounds. Learn about techniques, symbolism and the use of nature across Japanese art forms. Part of COD's summer exhibition, “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks From the Chiossone Collection.” Included in general admission. Register: mortonarb.org.

Brews & Views: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Sample craft beer from local breweries. Includes live music and food for purchase. Tastings are limited to ages 21 and older. Free admission, $30 for a punch card, which includes 10, 4-ounce tastings and a souvenir tasting cup, plus a snack bite from Relish Café. lcfpd.org.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Fridays, May 23 to Aug. 22, The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce along with a variety of other goods such as honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and other products. On select Fridays, enjoy the Finally Friday series featuring live music and food vendors. wdundee.org.

Windy City Hot Dog Fest: 4-10 p.m. Friday, May 30, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1, at 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Chicago hot dog stands will go head-to-head to claim the title of “Best Frankfurter.” Includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, a community stage and more. Free. chicagoevents.com.

20th annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Fridays, May 30 through Sept. 12, at the American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Music: May 30, June 27 and Aug. 29: Insession Band; June 6, July 18, and Aug. 22: Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones; June 13 and Sept. 12: The StingRays; June 20 and Aug. 15: Strata; July 4: TBA; July 11: Joe Cantafio; July 25: Croozin' the Loop; Aug. 1: Gasoline Alley; Aug. 8: Circle of Fifths; and Sept. 5: The School of Ro. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Glen Ellyn Family Bingo Night: 5-7 p.m. Fridays, May 30 and July 11, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Drop-in for bingo, pizza and prizes. All ages welcome. Kids younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. $1 per card. gepark.org.

Roselle Lions Rose Festival: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, at Pedal Plaza in downtown Roselle. Carnival rides, food trucks and live music. Car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 555 E. Irving Park Road; entry fee $10 per car. Rain date June 1. Music: Friday, Shukin and the Ramblers (rock and roots review) at 6 p.m. and In The Stix (country modern hits and favorite classics) at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Universal Slim & The Blues Kangaroos at 6 p.m. and Fast Times Chicago-Rockin the ’80s at 8 p.m. Food trucks: Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites and Panziz on Friday and Da Pizza Dude and My Cocina Grill on Saturday. Rose Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. roselle-lions.squarespace.com/rosefest or facebook.com/RoselleLionsRoseFest.

Elmhurst Art Museum exhibition reception: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates the openings of its summer exhibitions, “Legacies: Selections From the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection” and “Crossings,” with exhibition viewings and light fare with members, artists and community members. RSVP required. $28. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Finally Friday: 7:30-9 p.m on Fridays, May 30, June 27, July 25, and Aug. 22, The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. Live music, food vendors and fun outdoors on the last Friday of the month all summer long. Lineup: May 30: Local Motive; June 27: Chicago Handshake; July 25: Dirty Mac; and Aug. 22: American Cash. wdundee.org.

Moonlight Movies: 8:30-10 p.m. Fridays, May 30 through Aug. 29 (except for June 20 and July 4), at First Division Museum Military Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Concessions and adult beverages for sale. Movies start at sunset. Schedule: May 30: “Inside Out 2 “; June 6: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”; June 13: “Elemental”; June 27: “The Mighty Ducks”; July 11: “The Wild Robot”; July 18: “Descendants”; July 25: “Kung Fu Panda 4 “; Aug. 1: “Moana 2 “; Aug. 8: “Despicable Me 4 “; Aug. 15: “Wicked”; Aug. 22: “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 “; and Aug. 29: “Mufasa: The Lion King.” $6 per car. cantigny.org/event/.

Saturday, May 31

Glacial Park Team Challenge: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at North Branch Conservation Area, Richmond. Noncompetitive biking, paddling and off-trail hiking adventure. Teams pedal 14 miles, hike/run five miles and paddle seven miles. Bring a bike; canoe and kayak equipment provided. Registration is required via mccdistrict.org.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 31 through Oct. 11, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.

ABC 7 Gibbons Run: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Grove 16, 400 W. Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago. 5K Run (chip-timed), 3K Walk and Kids Dash to raise funds in search of a cure for leukemia. Post-run party features food, refreshments, music, partner tents, games and activities. $55, $40 for virtual participant, $20 for Kids Dash, free for Tiny Tot. leukemiarf.org/gibbons5k.

Northern Illinois Art Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1, on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s 54th annual show on the courthouse lawn. Vendors are selected from artists and craftspeople around the Northern Illinois area. Free. kval-nfp.org/nias-2025.

Deerfield Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31-June 1, at 821 Park Ave., Deerfield. 100 juried artists in all mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, fiber, photography and wood. Also, live music, food and kids’ activities. Free. amdurproductions.com.

“Hokusai & Ukiyo-e, The Floating World”: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 through Sept. 21, at Cleve Carney Museum of Art, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Never seen before in the U.S., the exhibition will feature a collection of 50 original works of art and 13 artifacts. Explore Edo Period culture through several interactive areas, including a multimedia historical display, peaceful Japanese garden, anime exhibit, kids’ area and interactive Edo experiences including period garments, such as Shogun and Kabuki fashion replicas, and more. Timed tickets are $27-$32 or anytime tickets for $40. atthemac.org/events/hokusai.

Rockhound Fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Drop-in event with exhibit tours, historic jewelry demos, rock painting, archaeology during the 1800s, geodes, mining lapidary art and mineralogy chemistry. Free. crystallakeparks.org.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. on select Saturdays on Front Street, Wheaton. May 31: Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show; June 14; TwistiCity Giant Bubble Show; June 28: Foam Party with Chicago Foam Co. (bring goggles or sunglasses and a towel); July 12: LOVE Dance Show & Workshop; July 26: Animal Quest Show & Petting Zoo (with mini petting zoo from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.); and Aug. 9: Seaing Stars Mermaid & Bubble Party. visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Taste of Bolingbrook: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Live music, food vendors, beer garden, family fun zone and more. Free. shoppingpromenade.com.

Kane County Flea Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Up to 400 dealers display and sell antiques and collectibles indoors and outside. Other dates: July 5-6; Aug. 2-3; Sept. 6-7. $6 or free for kids 12 and younger. kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Umbrella Arts Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave., Evanston. A celebration of Asian American art, music, dance, food and culture featuring over 60 artists, artisans and food vendors, traditional and contemporary performances and hands-on arts, crafts and cultural activities. Free. evanstonaspa.org/umbrella-arts-festival-2025.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 31 through Aug. 2, except June 21, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. Get up close and personal with live animals. Schedule: May 31: J.G.’s Reptile Road Show; June 7: Chi-Town Exotics; June 14: Anderson Humane with Wanda the woodchuck; June 28: Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo featuring Xena the Sloth; July 5: Wings & Talons Raptors; July 12: Incredible Bats! Animals Around the World; July 26: Chi-Town Exotics; and Aug. 2: Deb the Frog Lady. Free. elginil.gov.

Wine in the Park: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Stroll through the park with a wine tasting and light snacks while listening to live music at the Shell. Ticket includes eight wine tastings and a commemorative glass. 21 and older. Preregistration for $40-$52 closes May 30. Limited walk-up registration available for $55. we-goparks.org.

Summer Kickoff Street Party: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Elmhurst City Centre’s Fountain Plaza, 109 W. First St., Elmhurst. The official launch of Umbrella Sky-Elmhurst in Schiller Court with live music, adult beverages and more. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Inaugural Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot/5K Fun Run: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Saturday, May 31. 5K fun run benefits four Elmhurst nonprofit organizations: Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network, Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry, Immaculate Conception Food Pantry and United Community Concerns Association. This family-friendly run is along the old Turkey Trot course in south Elmhurst. $35. Register: dangibbonstwilighttrot.org.