Things to do July 11-17: Dog Days of Summer, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more

Editor’s note: The deadline to submit an event for the Fall Fun guide, which lists suburban Chicago events happening Aug. 24 through the fall, is Monday, July 14. Go to dailyherald.com/share, click on “Event” and follow the directions. Submitting an event is free.

Starts Before Friday

Windy City Warbirds & Classics: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 10-11, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Fox Valley Aero Club field, 3831 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Annual show featuring remote-controlled aircraft, wingspans 80 inches or larger, warbirds and classics, with as many as six or more planes flying at once. Food vendors on-site. $5, free for kids younger than 12; cash only. foxvalleyaero.com/wcwb.

Windy City Smokeout: 2-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 10-11, and 1-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, outside the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Headliners: Bailey Zimmerman and Koe Wetzel on Thursday, Old Dominion and Dylan Gossett on Friday, Kane Brown and Megan Moroney on Saturday, and Jon Pardi and Riley Green on Sunday. Tickets start at $70.02 for Thursday and $99.50 for Friday; Saturday and Sunday are sold out. windycitysmokeout.com.

Glendale Heights Fest: 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 10-11, and 2-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Live music, food, rides and games, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Music lineup: Thursday: Downpour at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Keith Semple Band at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Hi Infidelity at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Good Clean Fun at 7:30 p.m. Free. glendaleheightsfest.com.

Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest: 4:30-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 10-11; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12; and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Professional pitmasters and vendors, carnival and more. Music: Thursday: Alt 101 at 6:45 p.m. and Kashmir at 9 p.m.; Friday: Starlight City Band at 6:45 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Everett Dean and the Lonesome Hearts at noon, One of the Boyzz at 2 p.m., HiFi Superstar at 4:15 p.m., Anthem at 6:30 p.m. and Bruce in the USA at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Head Honchos at noon, iPop at 2 p.m., and The Disco Circus at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Vendor Blender, featuring local crafters and entrepreneurs, from 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. $5, free for kids 12 and younger accompanied by an adult or active military with ID. rockinrotaryribfest.com.

Taste of Westmont: 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10; 4-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, on Cass Avenue, from Burlington Avenue to Naperville Road, Westmont. Food, live music on two stages, carnival,​ Muddy Waters tribute and blues jam, a craft show, vendors,​ kids’ activities and more. Free. westmontevents.com/taste-of-westmont.

Itasca Fest: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, July 10; 6-11:30 p.m. Friday, July 11; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Washington Park, 350 Irving Park Road, Itasca. Music, food, bingo and more. Free. facebook.com/itascalions.

McHenry Fiesta Days: Various times Thursday through Sunday, July 10-20, in McHenry. Food, live music and entertainment. The first week at Petersen Park starts with the annual Cask & Barrel Night from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 10, and then Music Fest weekend. Sunday is free admission day, which includes the car show, Beach Bash, Big Wheel Race and fireworks. The carnival runs July 11-13. The second week of events are in Veterans Memorial Park and downtown McHenry. It includes the concert in the park, Art & Street Fair and Art in the Park. The Fiesta Days Parade is at 1:30 p.m. July 20. Most events are free. mchenryfiestadays.com.

Friday, July 11

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, in the parking lot next to the old police station on Riverview and Cedar Avenue, St. Charles. Meat, eggs, cheese, breads, sweets, honey, microgreens, mushrooms and more. facebook.com/STCFarmersMarket.

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glenlake Road, Hoffman Estates. Jeanie B concert. Free. heparks.org.

Tots in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Kids’ entertainment featuring Little Miss Ann on the lawn. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

Fun Fridays: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, July 11, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Nanny Nikki will perform. Free. we-goparks.org.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Nature in Your Neighborhood: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A storytime and craft for kids. The theme is “Beavers.” Free. elginil.gov.

32nd African/Caribbean International Festival of Life: Noon Friday through Sunday, July 11-13, at Park 540, 2401 S. Dearborn, Chicago. Family festival featuring music, food, arts, crafts, games and more that celebrates and showcases the lifestyles of African and Caribbean cultures. Around 50 acts will perform. Tickets start at $20. internationalfestivaloflife.com.

Dog Days of Summer: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Events include Dock Dogs competitive pool jumping, pet parade, pet blessings, Black Cat Yoga, police dog training, dog vendor fair and food courts. Free. facebook.com/LibertyvilleDogDaysofSummer.

Roselle Poppin’ Up in the Park: 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Lions Park, Roselle. Popsicles with the Police, games, bubble fun, sidewalk chalk, music and more. Free. rparks.org.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop, kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.

Food Truck Fridays: 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Sugar Grove Police Department parking lot, 10 Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. Food trucks and more. Bring a lawn chair. sugargrovechamber.org.

Moose Cruise Nights: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, in the show lot at Warren and Forest avenues in Downers Grove. Classic cars on display, including vintage muscle cars, hot rods, convertibles and classics. Concessions available. $10 per car donation requested; all donations support that week’s nonprofit. Free. dgmoose.net/moose-cruise-night.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at 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. Free. wdundee.org.

20th annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Joe Cantafio will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

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

South Elgin Movie Night in the Park: 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Games before the showing of “Transformers One.” Concessions. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Windmill City Festival: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 11; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Live music, food court and beer garden, a carnival along Houston Street, a golf challenge and more. On Saturday: Pet competition at noon, football toss at 1:30 p.m. and sidewalk chalk contest at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday: friendship bracelet making at noon, bean bag tic tac toe at 2 p.m. and Diaper Derby at 3 p.m. Music: Friday: The Fortunate Sons at 6 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Liz & Hala at 3 p.m., Libido Funk Circus at 6 p.m. and Radio Gaga at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Totally Taylor at 1 p.m. and The Simple Remedy at 4 p.m. Free. windmillcityfest.org.

Friday Night Live: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Main Street train station in downtown Downers Grove. Connie and Vernam Cipher will perform. The Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8 p.m. features hot rods, muscle cars and classic cars. Full schedule at downtowndg.org.

Pingree Grove Independence Day celebration: 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in the Cambridge Lakes community center parking lot, 1125 Wester Blvd., Pingree Grove. Live music, parade, food trucks, inflatables and treats. On Friday, Buckshot Bully Band at 6:30 p.m. and Super Rock Tribute Band at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, parade at 4 p.m. at Alta Vista and Wester, Prime Time Racing from 5-9 p.m., Leonardo Kids Music at 5:30 p.m., The Amazing Gary Magic Show at 6:30 p.m., Reality Bytes Band at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Limited parking. Free. villageofpingreegrove.org.

First Friday Summer Dances: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Schaumburg’s Towne Square, 200 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Dance lessons by Schaumburg Arthur Murray Dance Studio from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; live music and dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. parkfun.com.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Saturday June Band will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Groovin’ in the Grove: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. Cadillac Groove will perform rock, R&B, funk and soul. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. facebook.com/groovin60554.

Joe Jencks Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Folk musician Joe Jencks performs a free benefit concert to support PADS Lake County. Free, donations will be collected. Registration is encouraged at prairiecircleuuc.org.

MCCD First Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Music from Mill Creek Jumble, an Americana/folk/string band from Grayslake. Bring a picnic dinner. Kids 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free. mccdistrict.org.

Wheeling’s Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Hi Infidelity will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol is permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Horizon will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Moonlight Movies: 8:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the First Division Museum Military Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. See “The Wild Robot” at sunset. Concessions and adult beverages for sale. $6 per car. cantigny.org/event.

Westmont Movies Under the Stars: 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Diane Main Park, 200 W. 59th St., Westmont. “Moana 2” will be shown. Concessions. Bring blankets and chairs. westmontparks.org.

Saturday, July 12

Naperville Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, in the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Locally grown food, breads, sweets and an array of products. facebook.com/NapervilleFarmersMarket.

Batavia Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, on North River Street, between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Vendors must grow, harvest and/or produce at least 75% of market products. Local artisans will be selling handmade goods and vintage items at the Artisan Collective. An evening market will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 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.

Splash, Dash & Pedal Bash Kids Triathlon: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Turtle Splash Water Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Kids 6-13 can compete in a triathlon followed by a DJ, pizza, Aqua Zumba classes, chalk on the deck, contests and giveaways from noon to 4 p.m. Early bird: $20-$25; regular: $25-$30. Register: we-goparks.org/special-events.

Day Out With Thomas: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13 and 19-20, at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. A 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and, for an additional fee, a ride with Percy, live entertainment, pop-up gift shop, family play zones and more. $24.85-$28.85. ticketwebdowt.com.

Kid’s Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. A garage sale geared toward kids. carypark.com.

McHenry Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, starting at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC parking lot C, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. University of Illinois Extension, McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC host the self-guided tour featuring 12 gardens (two demonstration and 10 residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills and McHenry. $15. Register: extension.illinois.edu.

Pollinatorpallooza!: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Taste honey, play pollinator games, take home native wildflower seeds and join a pollinator parade at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Zoo admission: $6, free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org.

Knox Garden Walk: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Presented by the Presbyterian Women of Knox Church, the self-guided walk features six Naperville-area gardens. Advance tickets are $15 online at knoxpres.org/events or in person at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa, Naperville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; cash or check only. Day-of tickets $20 (cash or check). In the event of severe weather, the garden walk will be canceled with no refunds. Proceeds benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Open to all years and makes of stock or modified cars, trucks and motorcycles. Cars are featured on the front lawn and Park Street. elginhistory.org.

Elgin Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at Lords Park and Wing Park, Elgin. Games, activities, Popsicles and giveaways. Free. elginil.gov.

Elgin Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. Parent-led activities with hands-on crafts, interactive activities and “no phone” scavenger hikes. Free. elginil.gov.

Glen Ellyn Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Fitness, nature activities, games, arts, sports, food trucks, face painting and other technology-free activities. Free. gepark.org.

Grayslake Greenery Garden Club garden walk: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Self-guided tour of eight residential gardens, plus a bonus garden, in Grayslake. $10. Tickets are available at grayslakegardenclub.org/garden-walk, at the Grayslake Farmers Market, or on the day of the event at Centennial Plaza, Whitney and Center streets.

Jarvis Square Artisan Market: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Jarvis Square Alfresco, 1500 W. Jarvis Ave., Chicago. Artisan market with 28 rotating local makers featuring candles, soaps, plants, cards, performance arts, tarot readings, food, oddities and more. Free. jarvissquarechicago.org.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 12, on Front Street, Wheaton. LOVE Dance Show & Workshop. Free. visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Unplug Illinois: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Bubble party, balloon twister and more. algonquin.org/recreation.

Picnic in the Park: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Kiwanis Park, 3S075 Home Ave., Warrenville. For Unplug Illinois: free grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks while playing old-fashioned games. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. “Incredible Bats! Animals Around the World.” Free. elginil.gov.

Barrington Bourbon & Brew Crawl: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, check in at Neoteca, 130 S. Hough St., Barrington. Sample specialty bourbons and IPAs while enjoying live music. For ages 21 and older. $35. barringtonchamber.com.

Blind Flight Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Carpentersville Morning Rotary Club hosts a picnic-style craft beer tasting fundraiser. Food for sale and live music. Beer-tasting tickets, which are $40, include a tasting glass. Tickets: carpentersvillerotary.org.

Rockin’ for Our Vets concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Cantigny Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Stolen Silver performs at 6 p.m., followed by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans. $50, plus fee, includes off-site parking at DuPage Complex and County Fairgrounds. Tickets: wsfdv.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 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.

Fox River Grove fireworks: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Picnic Grove Park, 598 Birch Lane, Fox River Grove. Seven food trucks and a glow vendor with fireworks at dusk. facebook.com/frgliving.

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 12, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Classic and custom cars, music, and kids’ activities, including face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform from 6-9 p.m. Free. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

Morton Arboretum walking play “Pride and Prejudice”: 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A walk leader guides the audience to each scene, which takes place at several natural backdrop locations along a one- to two-mile hiking route. Bring water and portable chairs or blankets for seating. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

Summer Insect Extravaganza: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Games and crafts, and search for insects in the prairie and at the pond. At dusk, take a wagon ride to the woods for a short walk to see the fireflies. $3; $12 per family; free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com.

Elburn Lions Club fireworks show: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. Concessions. Fireworks at around 9:30 p.m. Parking west of the park; donations welcome. Limited parking on the streets. Rain date: Sunday, July 13. facebook.com/ElburnFireworksShow.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Illinois Brass Band will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Saturday, July 12, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Moana 2.” Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Island Lake Fireworks: Dusk Saturday, July 12. villageofislandlake.com/events.

Sunday, July 13

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. European-style market. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst.

Bartlett’s 31st annual National Night Out activities: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, July 13, at the north Metra lot at Oneida and Eastern, Bartlett. Touch-a-Truck and kids’ IDs. Free. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 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.

Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13. “An Afternoon in the Garden” showcases six private and public gardens, along with a boutique in Wilder Park, 211 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Proceeds go to fund student scholarships and other community projects. No tickets are sold at Wilder Park. Ticket sales, $25 in advance or $30 day of, are online only via elmhurstgardenclub.org/garden-walk-faire/.

Heritage Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the McHenry County Historical Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Plant sale, vintage sale, artisan demos, kids’ activities, food vendors and more. Free. mchenrycountyhistory.org/event-calendar/.

Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, along Water and Webster streets, Naperville. Juried art exhibition and sale featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, digital art and glass. Also, kids’ activities and live jazz by the Pete Ellman Trio. Free parking in the Hotel Indigo parking garage or municipal center upper deck. Free. waterstreetnaperville.com/ or facebook.com/WaterStreetNaperville.

Healing Gardens: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Stone Hill Farm, 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. Enjoy the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens. Admission is $5 per person; $10 per family; free for cancer survivors. Donations of time/money for upkeep are welcome. healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.

Play, Picnic & Party: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Elk Grove Village Village Hall, library and park district grounds, 901-1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Live music, petting zoo, police dog demonstration, touch-a-truck and more. Free. elkgrove.org/community/special-events/play-picnic-party.

Family Farm Fest: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Live music from bluegrass band Bourbon Aristocracy, plus a petting zoo, touch a historic tractor, learn about harvesting honey from a beekeeper, try old-fashioned farm chores and more. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Noche de Familia: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Explore the connection between monarch butterflies and Hispanic heritage through crafts, cuisine, songs and story time. Included with Arboretum admission: $18.95 for adults; $12.95 for seniors 65 and older; $12.95 for kids 4-17; free for kids 3 and younger. mortonarb.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Fletcher Rockwell will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

McHenry Fiesta Days fireworks: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry. Music by Jimmy Nick and Fearless starting at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No charge to park or at the gate. Limited parking available. mchenryfiestadays.com.

Naperville Concert in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave., Naperville. Music from The Throwbacks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.

Glendale Heights Fest fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. For parking details, visit glendaleheightsfest.com.

Monday, July 14

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 14, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. Fresh produce and unique finds from farms and stores. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Lords Park Zoo Family Concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Bring chairs, blankets and lunch for a concert under the shade of the Tefft Farm trees. Free. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Summer Community Concert Series: 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, July 14-15, at York High School’s north lawn, Elmhurst. Jazz band on Monday and concert band on Tuesday. Free. epd.org.

Tuesday, July 15

Warrenville Summer Park Pop-ups: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Lions Park, 27W650 Parkview Ave., Warrenville. Pop-up play program with activities and games. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Ice Cream with the Cops & Firefighters: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Franzen Park, 730 Catalpa Ave., Itasca. Games with Itasca police officers and firefighters. Ice cream provided by Itasca Bank & Trust. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Naperville Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Naperville Riverwalk, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Nanny Nikki will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Naper Settlement Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, on the museum grounds, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Offering an assortment of goods from mission-based, fair-trade or local vendors, from coffee to candles, plus fresh produce, pottery, honey and more. napersettlement.org.

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at 101 N. Main St., Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

Geneva Park District Park Cookout: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Preston Park, 39W219 Preston Circle, Geneva. Free picnic in the park with hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips and beverages; first-come, first-served. genevaparks.org.

South Elgin Cruise Nights: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Panton Mill Park parking lot, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Show off your cool ride. No registration is required for participants. Food truck and Dairy Queen. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. American English will perform. $10 vehicle entrance fee starting at 4:30 p.m. lcfpd.org/things-to-do/concerts.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Eric Case Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Fishel Park’s Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. ’90s Pop Nation will perform. Food and beverage sales start at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. dgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., West Dundee. 45 RPM will perform. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Radio Gaga will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Morton Grove Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Harrer Park Pavilion, 6250 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Red Roses Band will perform. Food and drink sales begin at 6 p.m. Free. mortongroveparks.com.

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Addison Village Green gazebo, One Friendship Plaza, Addison. Reunion Jazz Orchestra will perform. Bring lawn chair and coolers. Free. addisoncenterforthearts.com.

Waukegan Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. Free. waukeganband.com.

Wednesday, July 16

Evanston Plein Air Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, July 16-20, in downtown Evanston. Plein air art events throughout the city. Free. visitchicagonorthshore.com.

Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 18-19; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 4-H show, kids’ events, music on the Miller Lite Soundstage, magic show, petting zoo, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, carnival rides, a car show Saturday and Sunday, a livestock auction at 1 p.m. Sunday and more. Grandstand shows: Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Demolition Derby ($10) at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Cash admission at the gate: $5 Wednesday and Thursday; $10 adults, $5 for kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; and free for kids younger than 3. Seniors older than 62 and military with ID admitted for free after 5 p.m. Thursday. Season pass $25. Free parking. kanecountyfair.com.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Petal Porch, Main and Prospect streets, Roselle. Outdoor market with rotating vendors offering fresh produce, handcrafted goods, specialty foods and more. roselle.il.us.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Over 60 vendors. South of Disorder will perform at 6 p.m. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Margarita Night: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Jimmy Buffett tribute band, beach balls, flamingos, margaritas, Mexican food, key lime pie and more. celebratehighwood.org/margarita-night.

Batavia Farmers Market evening: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, on North River Street, between Wilson and State streets, Batavia. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Inflatable Golf Course and Miss Jaime’s Farm Show. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Morton Arboretum’s Frost Hill, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Music, lawn games, food and drinks. ARRA will perform. $15 for ages 13 and older, $5 for kids 4-12. Advance tickets required: mortonarb.org.

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Family Fun Nights: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee. Magic show and balloon twisting. Food and beverages for purchase. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors to the Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Free. dtpd.org/family-nights-in-the-park.

Rotary Fest 2025: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17; 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 18; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, July 19; and 2-9 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Rides, live music, food and drinks. Free. elkgrove.org/community/special-events/rotaryfest.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Voyage Band will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The Shagadelics will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 7th heaven will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 2017 film “Lucky.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. themusicvenue.org.

Batavia’s River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Reckless will perform. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. bataviaparks.org.

BrightSide Theatre Summer in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in the Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. “Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Revue” features popular and comedic songs from Broadway musicals. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. brightsidetheatre.com/parks.

Geneva Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. Nashville Electric Company will perform. Food trucks and beverages. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. genevaparks.org.

Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at NC Arboretum, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Classical Blast will perform. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com/239/Summer-Concert-Series.

Jazz in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn. Travel-themed concert by the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Free. gepark.org.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Infinity will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

Side Street Studio Arts open mic: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Side Street Studio arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Featuring 7-minute performances. $5 suggested donation to watch. Free to perform; sign up in advance via sidestreetstudioarts.org/live.

Westmont Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. The Sting Rays will perform. Bring picnic baskets and lawn chairs or blankets. Free. westmontparks.org.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Center and Main streets, Bensenville. Food and music from Fuze Band. Cruise Nights at 6 p.m.; no entry fee. Free. bensenville.il.us.

Sounds of Summer: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Toyota Movie Nights: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. See “Top Gun Maverick.” Free; VIP reserved seating available for $33; rent a chair for $5. gallagherway.com.

Movies on the Green: Dusk Wednesday, July 16, at Centennial Green at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. See “Despicable Me 4.” Bring blankets and chairs. Free. mpdowntown.com/events.

Thursday, July 17

Daley Plaza Farmers Markets: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Local merchants offer fresh produce and prepared food, flowers and garden plants, handcrafted merchandise and locally sourced goods. chicago.gov.

Taco Crawl: 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, along Clark Street, between Devon and Rogers, Chicago. Twenty-two restaurants will offer tacos to ticket holders. Two taco routes will be available, each consisting of 11 restaurants. $25 per route in advance, $35 the day of. RPBA.org.

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Vendors offer specialty foods, crafts and artisanal goods, with live music and kid-friendly activities. Free. gallagherway.com.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, July 17, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live music in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com.

Geneva Classic Car Show: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Kane County Courthouse, off Fourth and James streets, Geneva. Music, food and vote for your favorite make and model. To display your vehicle: Show up after 4:30 p.m. and find a spot in the lot behind the courthouse. Free. genevachamber.com/events/classic-car-show.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Music from Brass on Fire, local vendors and food trucks. Free. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, and art and market vendors. All makes and models. Enter at Cass and Norfolk. Free. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Downtown Summer Sounds: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Fountain Square, Evanston. Music from Funkadesi featuring Pavithra Anand. Free. downtownevanston.org.

Rock ’N Wheels: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food from local restaurants and kids’ activities. Music from Bonnie ’N the Boyz at 6:30 p.m. and Blooze Brothers at 8 p.m. Addison Historical Museum open house from 5:30-8 p.m. features a craft and vintage fair. Car show located at Green Meadow Shopping Center in spots along Lake Street only. Free. ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Music in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Covered Bridge Park, next to 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Colin Cimmarusti performs Nashville-style R&B and country rock. Free. longgrove.org/event/music-in-the-park.

Vernon Hills Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 17-18; 1-10 p.m. Saturday, July 19; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, July 20, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Carnival, bags tournament, kids’ events and fireworks on Thursday. Lineup: July 17: Too Hype Crew; July 18: Starlight City; July 19: Heart to Heartbreaker and Tommy DeCarlo; and July 20: Modern Day Romeos. vhdays.com.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Mike Rylko Community Park Amphitheater, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Karla and the Phat Cats will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. No outside alcohol allowed. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Roselle Concert in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Turner Park pavilion, Roselle Road and Devon Avenue, Roselle. Trabuco will perform, plus salsa dance instruction. Food trucks. Free. rparks.org.

Thirsty Thursday on the Deck: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. The Side Project performs. Craft beer and wine for purchase; bring your own food. $20 includes a drink ticket. Ages 21 and older. Registration required at gepark.org/register.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Joe Marcinek Band will perform. Concessions available. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Rico Band will perform. Food trucks at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Algonquin.org/summerconcerts.

Carol Stream Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. 7th heaven will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. Free. carolstream.org.

Cary Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. carypark.com.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Lords Park, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Nanny Nikki Music will perform. Food truck. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

It’s Thursday Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Mackenzie O’Brien will perform. Free. antioch.il.gov.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Brady Lee will perform. Bring a chair and snacks. Buy tickets online for $10 or $12 at the gate. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Live The Who will perform, culminating with a musical fireworks display. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Heartache Tonight will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. The Chicago Experience will perform. Bring a blanket and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Lamoine River Ramblers will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Community Park band shell, 1825 Short St., Lisle. American popular and patriotic music. Refreshments from The Sweet Shop Bakery. In case of rain or extreme heat, the concert will be in the Lisle High School auditorium. Free. lislecommunityband.org.

Naperville Municipal Band Concerts in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Theme is “Naperville Trivia Night.” Free. napervilleband.org.

Movie Night With Wheaton Police: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Police Department host a screening of “Moana 2” at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Thursday Movie in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Screening of “Wicked.” Meet and greet with Glinda and Elphaba at 7:15 p.m. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Warrenville Summer Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Cerny Park, 28W415 Forestview Drive, Warrenville. Screening of “Inside Out 2.” Concessions for sale. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Highwood Days with Taste of Highwood: Carnival hours: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 17-18; 1-10 p.m. Saturday, July 19; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Taste of Highwood: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, in the Downtown Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot. Highwood Days features a carnival in the Metra Station parking lot, live music and more. Taste of Highwood offers fare from local restaurants, booze tents and voting for the People’s Choice Awards. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Ongoing

McHenry Stade’s Farm Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 3709 Miller Road, McHenry. Free. stadesfarmandmarket.com.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) through Sept. 1, off I-94 at the Illinois/Wisconsin border, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha. Travel back in time for 30 acres of jousting, arts and crafts, food, music, dance, rides, games, entertainers and more. $40, $15 for kids 5-12, and free for 4 and younger. renfair.com/bristol.

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 July 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.

“Hokusai & Ukiyo-e, The Floating World”: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 21, at Cleve Carney Museum of Art, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Timed tickets are $27-$32 or anytime tickets for $40. atthemac.org/events/hokusai.

Patterned by Nature: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sept. 21 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Celebrates the universal attraction to patterns through playfully planted gardens and nature-inspired artistic installations. Admission: $19.95-$21.95 for adults, $13.95-$15.95 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. chicagobotanic.org/patterns.

World Fair US: 3-10 p.m. daily through July 28, at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Bringing together over 80 countries spanning six regional pavilions through live music, dance, crafts, cuisine and fashion. Tickets start at $17 for one day, $70 for family tickets. worldfairus.com.