Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Frontier Days and more

Starts before Friday

76th annual Swedish Days: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 24; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 25; 9 a.m. to midnight Friday, June 26; 7:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday, June 27; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in downtown Geneva. Music, craft beer tent, carnival, Kids’ Day, Sweden Väst, food booths, kids’ activities and more. Swedish Days Lopp at 7:30 a.m. and a new Kids Dash at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve, 719 S. Batavia Ave. Parade at 12:30 p.m. Sunday along State Street. Free; fee for some events. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 25; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27; and noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, on Main Street and Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove. Live music, food, carnival rides, car show and more. Music: Thursday: Grungeworthy at 6:15 p.m. and Blooze Brothers at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Reckless at 5 p.m., Valius at 7:15 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: American English at 5 p.m., Whiskey Road at 7:15 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Fearless at 5:45 p.m. and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 8 p.m. Festival of Cars from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday; no preregistration. Sunday service by Community Christian Church of Downers Grove at 10:30 a.m. $5 daily admission to entertainment and beer garden for 16 and older. rotarygrovefest.com.

Wauconda Fest: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 25; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 26; noon to midnight Saturday, June 27; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival rides, live entertainment, bags tournament, craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, car show and more. Music lineup: Thursday: 7th heaven at 7:30 p.m.; Friday: Hillbilly Rockstarz at 7 p.m. and Lounge Puppets at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Throwbacks at 4 p.m., The Blooze Brothers at 7 p.m. and 90s Pop Nation at 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Remix Riot at 3 p.m., Abby Kay Band at 5 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 7 p.m. Admission: $5 for all four days. waucondaparks.com/wauconda-fest.

Friday, June 26

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, in the parking lot on Riverside and State Avenue in downtown St. Charles. Fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, breads, sweets, honey and more. facebook.com/STCFarmersMarket.

Windy City Summer Nights: 10 a.m. to midnight Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Freestyle and house music artists, tribute bands and the 45-year anniversary of the Hotmix 5. Performances include Ten City, Judy Torres, Betty Dee, 7th heaven and more. Tickets start at $23.18 at eventbrite.com.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 26, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

West Chicago Fun Fridays: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Scribble Monster will perform. Free. we-goparks.org/special-events.

Long Grove Strawberry Fest: Carnival hours noon to 9 p.m. Friday, June 26; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Strawberry treats, live entertainment, a carnival and more. $7. longgrove.org/festival/strawberry-fest.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 26, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

West Chicago Fun Fridays: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 26, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Scribble Monster will perform. Free. we-goparks.org/special-events.

Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk: 1-5 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Grow Wellness Foundation’s self-guided event features tours of six private gardens in Naperville, showcasing landscapes, water features and creative outdoor living spaces. Rain or shine. Tickets, valid both days, are $20 day-of, on-site at growwellnessfoundation.org/events.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, June 26, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. downtownelgin.com/market.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Fresh produce, baked goods, sauces, spices, honey, cheese, eggs, meats and more. With live music, pop-up events, kids’ activities and more. Free. lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.

Glen Ellyn Summer Break at the Lake: 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Lineup: Glen Ellyn’s Got Talent winners at 4:45 p.m., InFunkcious (rock, soul, funk and pop) at 5:45 p.m., and Rock the Ivory performing Elton John, Billy Joel and more at 7:45 p.m. Food trucks and beverages for purchase from The Beer Cellar and Common Good Cocktail House. Bring a chair or blanket. Advance tickets: $5 or $10 for 21 and older; $5 more at the door. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. gepark.org/register.

St. Nectarios Greek Fest: 4-11 p.m. Friday, June 26; 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Greek food, music, dancing and more. Drive-up food takeout available. stnectariosgoc.org.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce and other goods such as honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. wdundee.org.

21st annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 26, at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Nick Falco & The Roadhawks will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at 2555 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Local taco vendors and premium tequilas. Music lineup: Friday: Mariachi Los Palmeros at 5 p.m., Stache at 6:15 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 8 p.m.; and Saturday: Mariachi Los Palmeros at 12:30 p.m., Jesse’s Girl at 2 p.m., Wedding Banned at 3:30 p.m., Dancing Queen at 5:45 p.m., and Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15. chicagoevents.com.

Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ Festival: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 26; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Carpenter Park, 300 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville. Blues bands, barbecue, vendors and a car show on Sunday. Hosted by Taste the Love nonprofit. Free. facebook.com/DukesBluesNbbq.

Logan Square Arts Festival: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 26, and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at the Illinois Centennial Monument, 3150 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago. Music festival including more than 20 Chicago-based emerging artists, including Naydja Bruton’s Rhythm Ninjas and Porches on Friday, Accessory and Bad Bad Hats on Saturday, and The Dead Bolts and Catie Turner on Sunday. Free, $10 suggested donation. logansquareaf.com.

Chicago’s Taste of the Nation: 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Rockwell on the River, 3057 N. Rockwell St., Chicago. Over 50 chefs, restaurants and mixologists and entertainment. Benefits No Kid Hungry campaign. $150 general admission or $200 all-access pass. nokidhungry.org.

Fairytale Wedding: 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Celebrate the wedding of Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, with her bridesmaids Belle, Ariel, Aurora and Cinderella. Following the ceremony, guests are treated to a catered dinner and DJ-led dancing with the bride, groom and bridesmaids. Rides will be open. $26. Advance tickets: blackberryfarm.info/special-events.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays at 1st Street Plaza, 29 S. First St., St. Charles; The Wine Exchange, 1 Illinois St. #140, St. Charles; and Rec Haus, 12 N. 3rd St., St. Charles. Live entertainment from local singer/songwriters and small groups at St. Charles businesses. Friday: Buck Tooth Sugarbush at 1st Street Plaza and John Whildin at The Wine Exchange; Wednesday: Grant Milliren at 1st Street Plaza and Katie Rose at Rec Haus. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Music from Mulberry Street: A Billy Joel Tribute from 6-7:15 p.m. and The Traveling Salvation Show: A Tribute to Neil Diamond at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Face N Time will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Cary Park District Firecracker 5K: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, 1201 First St., Cary. Free after-party for participants from 8-10 p.m. Guests of 5K participants get half off admission. Swag bag/T-shirt pickup will be at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center. $45/$68. Register: carypark.com.

Elmhurst Fourth Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Elmhurst History Museum’s new outdoor band shell, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Illinois Brass Band will perform classical, jazz and popular music. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and coolers. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

The Jersey Tenors: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St., Huntley. Opera classics and rock. Freewill donation. shepherdoftheprairie.com.

KGlow DJ Party: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. KPOP-inspired concert. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Olivia Carter: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Stand-up comedy. $37. rosemont.zanies.com.

Salt Creek Park District Summer Concerts: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. R-Gang will perform on the deck. RoccoVino’s will be open for food and drinks. Free. saltcreekpd.com.

“The Producers”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. BrightSide Theatre production of Mel Brooks’ musical comedy. $37-$42. brightsidetheatre.com/producers.

Sounds of Summer Friday concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Feel Good Party Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Theatre 121’s “Rock of Ages”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Set on the Sunset Strip in the late 1980s, the story follows aspiring rock star Drew and small-town girl Sherrie as they chase their dreams and fall in love amid the grit and glam of L.A.’s music scene. $17-$35. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Robin Bienenemann will perform. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

Elgin Summer Movie in the Park: Dusk Friday, June 26, at Mulberry Grove Park, 1769 Newbridge Circle, Elgin. Family activities before the 1996 comedy “Matilda.” Concessions from local nonprofits. Free. elginil.gov.

Movies Under the Stars: 9 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Lilo & Stitch” (2025). Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, June 27

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Indian Boundary YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. Over 60 vendors offering locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, handmade soaps, floral arrangements, handcrafted coffee beverages, artisanal cheeses and more. Free. ymcachicago.org/indian-boundary/downtown-downers-grove-market.

Kids Fishing Derby: 7-9 a.m. and 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm at Hidden Oaks Preserve, 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. Open to kids 5-15. Prizes and trophies awarded for the largest fish in three different age categories: 5-8; 9-12; and 13-15. One free container of nightcrawlers provided. $5. Sign up for one or both sessions via reconnectwithnature.org.

Swedish Days Lopp 5K Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Annual run hosted by Geneva Chamber of Commerce. New this year, a Kids Dash at 9 a.m. 5K: $50 through Friday or $55 on race day. Kids Dash: $19; $12.69 for a Viking helmet. Register: genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Aurora Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., Aurora. Fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and pastry items, local food trucks and vendors (including Dick’s Mini Donuts), coffee, artisan items and more. Free. aurora-il.org/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market.

Batavia’s morning farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, on North River Street, between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Free. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.

Lisle French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the Metra parking lot at 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Rock ’n’ Run the Runway: 8 a.m. and 5-10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Chicago Executive Airport, 1080 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. 5K run and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Return at 5 p.m. for food trucks, beer and wine, and live music by 7th heaven at 6 p.m., followed by ARRA and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Registration for the run starts at $45, $25 for the kids’ dash. Free. rocknruntherunway.com.

Stars, Stripes & Steps: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Mount St. Mary’s Park, off Route 31, St. Charles. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by wearing red, white and blue for this untimed 2.5-mile walk, winding through the park and nearby neighborhoods along the Fox River. All fitness levels welcome. $25 for 12 or older. Register: stcparks.org.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. Outdoor market offering fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. Run by Bensidoun USA. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. eastdundee.net.

Garfield Farm Prairie Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Join a guided tour of the museum’s natural areas. $8. Reservations encouraged via info@garfieldfarm.org or (630) 584-8485. garfieldfarm.org.

66th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Naperville Woman’s Club’s art fair featuring over 110 juried artists. Free. nwcfineartfair.org.

Antioch Wizards Weekend Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in downtown Antioch. Wizards, witches and muggles will celebrate all things magical. Dress as a favorite character. Registration and fees may be required for some events. Magical Bands, which provide access to many features, cost $15 in advance, $20 on-site. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.

Carpentersville Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Annual parade starts at South Lincoln Avenue and Main Street, continues east on Main, south on Washington Avenue to Spring Street, east on Spring to Carpenter Park. cville.org.

Celebrate Fox Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. Car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Millennium Park, 23 Rollins Road; entry fee is $20 per car with awards at 1:30 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m. from Grant High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., and ending at Millennium Park. Live music. Fireworks celebration from 3-10 p.m. Includes a special America 250 ceremony. Free. foxlake.org.

Hidden Gems Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Libertyville. Hosted by the Town and Country Garden Club of Libertyville, the walk features five gardens, with artists selling their work at four of the homes, plus educators from Wild Ones, Lake County and the Audubon Society. Proceeds fund community plantings, Civic Center Butterfly Garden, North Cook Library entrance pollinator pocket, Blue Star Marker and gardens, Libertyville Food Pantry and scholarships for Lake County students studying horticulture/environmental sciences. $20; $25 the day of the walk. towncountrygardenclub.com/gardenwalk.

Historic Cottage Walks: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva. Take a small group guided tour through select Swedish cottages to learn about the history of the park from the members. Community bake sale featuring Scandinavian treats. Tours start at 10 a.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. Tickets only sold at the gate. $10; free for kids 12 and younger. goodtemplarpark.org/events.

Honey Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. Fourth annual festival celebrating honey and bees. Over 50 vendors, kids’ arts and crafts, live music, food, beverages and farm store products. Activity play park open with the MegaSlide, Jumping Pillow and more attractions. $5 for kids 2 or older. abbeyfarms.org.

Huntley Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, starting at Bakley and Main streets, heading west on Main toward Huntley Square, Huntley. huntley.il.us.

Millennium Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at 180 N. Stetson Ave., Chicago. Art fair with 110 artists, food trucks, face-painting tent and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

North Shore Artisan Spring Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at Village Green Park, 1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Meet and shop from local artisans. Free. northshoreartisanmarket.com.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 27, on Front Street, Wheaton. Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show will perform. Free. visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Main Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Main Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Live music on three stages, performers, food, artists, makers, family-friendly activities and more. Free. mainstreetfair.org.

Markets for Makers — West Chicago: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more. Admission fee. marketsformakers.com/west-chicago.

OUT at Gallagher Way: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Celebrating LGBTQ+ pride through live entertainment and community connection, with crafts, kids’ karaoke, lawn games and live performances from the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus and Rock and Roll Playhouse featuring music from Chappell Roan. Free. gallagherway.com.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. See live animals up close with Anderson Humane. Free. elginil.gov.

American Radio Relay League 2025 Field Day: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, through 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Bay Road Farm, 3208 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. 415 Amateur Radio Club of Crystal Lake hosts its ninth annual demonstration of amateur ham radio, where multiple radio stations will be operating. Free. the415arc.com.

Bitter Jester Music Festival: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at The Lot, 525 Central Ave., Highland Park. Grand finale concert featuring the winners of the previous “battle of the bands” rounds. Free. bitterjesterfoundation.org.

Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Food vendors, carnival rides, live bands, fireworks and more. Music from Brass on Fire at 5 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 7:30 p.m. Free. glpd.com.

Stars ‘N Stripes Fest: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Cary-Grove Park, Three Oaks Road and North First Street, Cary. Food trucks, beer and hard seltzer sales, kids’ inflatables and activities and music from Hello Weekend. Fireworks at dusk. Free admission; parking is $20 per vehicle at the park, Cary-Grove High School or Sunburst Bay. Swimming at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center; $10 for Sunburst Bay members and $15 for nonmembers. carypark.com.

Lepidoptera & Libations: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Explore the Butterfly House, music and two specialty cocktails. For 21 and older. Food for purchase. $35-$40. Register: genevaparks.org.

Dundee Township fireworks: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Meadowdale Park, Besinger Drive and Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Entertainment, food vendors and visit with community partners from 6-9 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks may begin 30 minutes earlier or later depending on weather conditions. Rain date: Sunday, June 28. dtpd.org.

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Classic and custom cars, local businesses, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band The Chain will perform from 6-9 p.m. Kids’ Corner with face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Addicted to Love: The Music of Robert Palmer from 6-7:15 p.m. and Journey 2 Jovi, Bon Jovi and Journey tribute, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

SCORE! Student Original Opera: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Presented by Hamilton Wings. $12. eccartscenter.org.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, June 28

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Fresh local food and food-related services. Business-sponsored booths and nonprofit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses. Free. vbg.org/FarmersMarket.

Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. New and used motorcycle parts of all types and brands, leathers, sewing, jewelry, toys and more. Rain or shine. $10 for 15 and older. walneckswap.com.

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. European-style market. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst.

Arlington Heights Garden Club Unique Boutique and Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The walk highlights residential gardens and community gardens, and the boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes vendors with garden-themed items. Walk tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and free for kids 12 and younger. Free admission to the boutique. ahgardenclub.com.

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Rain or shine. Local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), entertainment, food trucks and more. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Fishin’ Kids: 10 a.m. to noon Sundays, June 28, at May Watts Park; meet on Oakton Lane in Naperville. Kids 5-11 can learn the basics of fishing. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing poles, bait and tackle provided. Bring lawn chairs. $38-$57. Register: napervilleparks.org.

Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday June 28, in Oak Park. Take a self-guided tour of seven private gardens and two community gardens. Advance tickets are $20 until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27; $25 after; free for kids 12 and younger. On the day of the walk, purchase tickets or exchange your prepurchased ticket between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, or the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. gcoprf.org.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

All Aboard Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Dedicated days designed to accommodate individuals with sensory needs. A special “Quiet Train” will be in service, and a sensory-friendly safe space will be available at the Wayne Depot. Last train leaves between 4 and 4:15 p.m. $10, $8 for 62 and older, veterans and first responders; $5 for kids 3-11; and free for kids 2 and younger. foxtrolley.org.

Evanston Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in Evanston. Featuring eight gardens, including an 1880s home with English and prairie style gardens, and a garden with shade-loving plants and containers under one of the largest cottonwood trees in town. All proceeds help provide scholarships for kids to attend the Evanston Ecology Center’s summer camps. Rain or shine. $25 each or $20 each for a group of six or more (in advance), or $30 day of. evanstonenvironment.org/gardenwalk.

Freedom Car Show: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in the Metra parking lot between Onieda and Bartlett avenues in downtown Bartlett. Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, Top 10 and People’s Choice; trophy presentations at 3 p.m. Free for spectators. Hosted by 120Live Bartlett. Register: hanover-township.org.

Park Ridge Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at five gardens in Park Ridge. 31st annual event featuring six gardens, five local artists, plus raffle baskets at each garden. Proceeds go to horticultural education at local schools, as well as the planting and maintenance of several public areas. $15 in advance or $20 day of and free for kids younger than 10. Rain or shine. Ticket sales at select merchants and online at parkridgegardenclub.org.

Waukegan Park District’s American Independence Parade: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, stepping off from Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Travels on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. The parade theme is “Waukegan Celebrates 250 years of America.” The Grand Marshal will be Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Free. waukeganparks.org.

Geneva Swedish Days Parade: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, along State Street in downtown Geneva. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Indoor and outdoor car show with competitive awards and a car meet. Tickets start at $30. slammedenuff.com.

Textile Day: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. At the Durant House, learn how families worked with wool, flax and cotton to spin, weave and stitch as they created textiles in the 1800s. At the Sholes School: Learn the craft of paper-weaving and learn about the one-room schoolhouse. $3 or $1 for 18 and younger. ppfv.org.

Sunday Music Series with Katie Kostner: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Helen Plum Memorial Library Plum Meeting Rooms, 411 S. Main St., Lombard. Pop, rock and country music. Free. Register: helenplum.org.

Fox Valley Orchestra Summer Pops “Americana 250”: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Aurora University Crimi Auditorium, 1345 Prairie St., Aurora. Stephen Squires directs the orchestra in popular, folk and patriotic music from the Revolutionary War era through the present day. $25, $21 for enrolled students and 65 or older, and $17 for kids 8 and younger. $18-$28 at the door. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

West Suburban Symphony’s “The People’s Music”: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Featuring Ravel’s “Bolero” and two choral works inspired by Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass”: Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 1906 spiritual “Toward the Unknown Region” and Howard Hanson’s 1957 “Song of Democracy,” performed in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. $35, $30 for 65 and older, $10 for teens and free for kids 12 and younger. westsubsymphony.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Mariachi Monumental de Mexico will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Des Plaines Fourth of July Fireworks: Gates open at 7 p.m.; fireworks at dusk Sunday, June 28, at Oakton College, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines. DJ and yard games before the fireworks. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks available. No alcohol or pets. Free. desplainesil.gov.

Naperville Concerts in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Ashwood Park, 4603 Chinaberry Lane, Naperville. Brass on Fire will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.

Monday, June 29

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 29, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. The 50th annual market offers fresh produce and unique finds from their farms and stores. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Tuesday, June 30

Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Lords Park Zoo, 207 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A weekly drop-in program with a different science/nature guest. The theme will be Mythical Mishaps. Free. elginil.gov.

Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at 95th St. Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Rick Kelley will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Art @ the Peck: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Hands-on art experiences inspired by nature, history and the pioneer spirit of the homestead. Wet Chalk Fireworks. Free drop-in. lombardhistory.org.

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, on South Park Avenue at St. Charles Road, Lombard. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, handcrafted goods, live music and kids’ activities. lombardchamber.com.

Naper Settlement Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Live music and food trucks. Free hands-on demonstrations and classes. napersettlement.org.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Food and beverage sales at 6 p.m., with Libido Funk Circus performing from 7-8:30 p.m. Free. dgparks.org.

Paradise Bay Pop-Up Events: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Paradise Bay Water Park, 437 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Glow in the Dark Night. Enter with a pool pass or pay the daily admission fee. lombardparks.com/paradise-bay-water-park.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. The Insiders and Wayne Messmer will perform. $20 vehicle entrance fee after 4:30 p.m. lcfpd.org/concerts.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Voices in Harmony will perform. Free. Food truck schedule posted one week in advance at crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee. Classical Blast will perform classical rock. Food and drinks sold by Dundee Township Lions Club, with all proceeds benefiting the community. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Carillonneurs from all over the world will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Rain or shine. Free. Post-recital moonlight carillon tours available for $2, cash only. napervilleparks.org/carillonrecitalseries.

Waukegan Band “Holidays All Summer” Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. “Arts in the Park” often brings free activities for kids to do quietly during the concert. Free. waukeganband.com.

Field of Honor: Tuesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 4, at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. U.S. flags will fly in solemn formation. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in the military, fallen servicemen and women, first responders and Hometown Heroes. The annual event features nightly patriotic performances, including vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, honor guards, flyovers and taps. Hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Warrenville VFW Post 8081. Free. healingfield.org/event/wheaton-il-2.

Wednesday, July 1

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, in Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church’s parking lot at 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Fresh produce, local vendors, artisan goods and food trucks. elmhurstfarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/ElmhurstFarmersMarket.

Winfield Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads, Winfield. Fresh produce, bakery items, specialty foods, handcrafted jewelry and homemade goods. Kids 10 and younger can pick up a Bugs Bunny-themed coloring page that can be returned to receive Bugs Bucks. Free. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Over 60 vendors and The Vista Cruisers will perform from 6-9 p.m. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Lisle Food Truck Socials: 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, in Commuter Lot B, 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Food trucks and live music. Free. bensidounusa.com/lislefoodtruck.

Batavia’s evening farmers market: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, on the South Riverwalk Plaza in front of city hall, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Held in conjunction with the Batavia Park District’s River Rhapsody Concert Series. Free. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Frontier Days Festival: 5-11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 2; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Carnival, Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, entertainment, food, soccer 3v3, Stampede Run/Walk, marketplace, family activities and more. Drone show featuring 400 drones at 9:35 p.m. Thursday. Main stage lineup: Wednesday: 7th heaven at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday: Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 7:30 p.m.; Friday: Soul Asylum at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Yachtley Crew at 8 p.m.; and Sunday: American English at 7:30 p.m. Frontier Stage lineup: Wednesday: Uncle Sam at 5:30 p.m. and Exit 147 at 9:30 p.m.; Thursday: Backdated at 5:45 p.m. and Blackberry Jam at 9:30 p.m.; Friday: FaceNTime at 4 p.m., The PriSSillas at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Murley Rock Band at 4 p.m., TRIADD at 6 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 9:30 p.m.; Sunday: Line Dancing with Boot Scootin’ Judy at 5 p.m. Free. frontierdays.org.

Northwest Fourth-Fest: 5-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Carnival midway, kids’ zone, food and live entertainment Friday and Saturday; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 3; parade at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, and more. Music: Friday, July 3: Hello Weekend at 5:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 and 10 p.m.; and Saturday, July 4: David’s House at 5:30 p.m. and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 8:30 and 10 p.m. Free. northwestfourthfest.com.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, July 1-5, at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Live music in the beer garden, near the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Beer garden hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Music lineup: Wednesday, July 1: Craig Allen; Thursday, July 2: Johnny’s Crush; Friday, July 3: Return 2 Soul; and Sunday, July 5: The Thomas Linsk Trio at 3 p.m. Included with admission. cantigny.org.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Trabuco Salsa Band will perform on Frost Hill. Opens at 5:15 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Drinks and food truck options will be available for purchase. $15 for 13 and older; $5 for kids 4-12; and free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Mount Prospect Fourth of July Festival: 6-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2; 4-11 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, in Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Carnival rides, live music, beer garden, fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday and more. Free. mplions.org.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Patriotic Brass: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Robert G. Soule Amphitheater at Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. For America’s 250th birthday, the concert highlights the ESO’s brass and percussion sections with a program of patriotic and popular favorites. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs. Free. elginsymphony.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The 144th Army Band, Illinois Army National Guard will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Mellencougar will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Batavia’s River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Chicago Rockhouse will perform. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Woodstock City Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. The theme is Main Street USA featuring live music and an ice cream treat. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Thursday, July 2

Glendale Heights Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Food, produce, crafts and more from locally sourced vendors. ghrec.org.

Hands On History: Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Interactive pioneer-era activities and traditional crafts. USA Heart Flag Craft. Free drop-in. lombardhistory.org.

Bartlett Fourth of July Fest: 3-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 2-3; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 3-9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in Apple Orchard Park, southwest corner of Stearns and Bartlett roads, Bartlett. The carnival will be open to those with disabilities from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2; registration required. Music: Thursday: Anthem from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and 7th heaven from 9-11 p.m.; Friday: Mellencougar from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Julian Jumpin’ Perez from 8-11 p.m.; Saturday: Smokin’ Gunz from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Icons of Country from 8-11 p.m.; and Sunday: Modern Day Romeos from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Hairbanger’s Ball from 7-9 p.m. Skydivers at 7 p.m. Friday. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Lakeside Festival: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 2, and noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, carnival rides, beer garden, superhero characters, kids’ decorated bike parade, kids’ ice-cream social, cornhole tournament and more. Fireworks at dusk Sunday. Music: Thursday: Dangerous Joes at 3 and 7 p.m., Tennessee Whiskey at 5 p.m., and Thunderstruck at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Southbound at 1 p.m., Petty Kings at 4 p.m., Pino Farina Band at 6 p.m., and Hi Infidelity at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Judson Brown at 1 p.m., All American Throwbacks at 5 p.m., The Jolly Ringwalds at 7 p.m., and Modern Day Romeos at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Yacht Rock-Ettes at noon, Crystal Lake Strikers at 2:30 p.m., Disco Circus at 3:30 p.m., Jonny Lyons & The Pride at 5:30 p.m., and Icons of Country at 6:45 p.m. Gate admission: $10 for 13 and older; $5 for 65 and older; and free for kids younger than 12 and active military with ID. Note: cashless payment. thedole.org/the-fest.

43rd American Music Festival: 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, at FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Doors open one hour earlier. Roots, rock and soul artists. Lineup: Thursday: The Heavy Heavy, River Shook, and Greyhounds; Friday: Spin Doctors, Southern Avenue, and Les Greene & The Swayzees; Saturday: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore and The Guilty Ones, American Aquarium and Lowdown Brass Band; and Sunday: Neal Francis, CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, and DeeOhGee. $74.34. fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/american-music-fest.

Mundelein Community Days: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in Courtland Commons Park, at the corner of Seymour and Courtland, Mundelein. Carnival, fireworks, parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, food, music, games, pet parade, car show, contests, pickleball and bags tournaments, demonstrations, displays and more. Music: Thursday: Mike and Joe at 8 p.m.; Friday: Disco Circus at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Judson Brown at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Soda at 6 p.m. Mundelein Munch: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5. Free. mundelein.org.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Petal Porch, Main and Prospect streets, Roselle. Outdoor market with fresh produce, artisan goods, specialty foods and more. bensidounusa.com/roselle/roselle.html.

West Chicago Mosaic Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at 100-132 Main St., West Chicago. A new culturally inspired market on Main Street featuring local artisans, makers, food vendors and performers. bensidounusa.com/westchicago.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Vendors offering specialty foods, vintage clothes, crafts, artisanal goods and more, with live music and more. Free. gallagherway.com.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, July 2, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live music in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com.

Bites on Bank Food Festival: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on Bank Lane from Deerpath to Market Square, Lake Forest. Thirteen local restaurants and food shops will offer food and drinks for purchase, with live music by Liam Sheridan at 5:15 p.m. and Industrial Drive at 6:30 p.m. Free. cityoflakeforest.com.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Palatine Community Park, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Fireworks at dusk Friday, July 3, live bands, food vendors, parade Saturday, July 4, carnival, fest expo Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, and more. Free. hometown-fest.com.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Shop the market of local vendors from 5-7:30 p.m.; live music from McHenry City Band and food trucks at 7 p.m. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, and art and market vendors. 250th Birthday Red, White and Blue Car Night with military, old-timers and pre-1950s. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Rock ’N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food from local restaurants and kids’ activities. Music: Infinite Sadness at 6:30 and Infinity at 8 p.m. Addison Historical Museum open house from 5:30-8 p.m. features a Craft and Vintage Fair. Car show at Green Meadow Shopping Center in spots along Lake Street only. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Free. ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Uniquely Thursdays Summer Concert Series: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. Food trucks, beer, wine and music. Ethan Bell Band will perform. Free. hinsdalechamber.com.

Lake Forest Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Market Square, 264 Market Square Court, Lake Forest. Industrial Drive will perform. Free. lfparksandrec.com.

Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Members Only will perform. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Electric Brew will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Towne Park’s Jerry Kautz Pavilion, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with the Tim Gleason Band. Food trucks at 6 p.m. Algonquin.org/summerconcerts.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. The Wayouts will perform. Tickets: $10 online or $12 at the gate. Season pass: $64. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the USA Fourth of July Weekend Festival: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2; 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Live music from tribute bands, including Listen to the Music, Boy Band Night, Super Diamond, Garth Guy, Toby Keith Made in America and Hillbilly Rockstarz. Also, festive competitions, including a patriotic costume contest and burrito-, apple pie- and hot dog-eating contests. A special appearance by the Honor Guard on Saturday, July 4. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Community Park band shell, 1825 Short St., Lisle. American popular and patriotic music. Refreshments from The Sweet Shop Bakery. Free. lislecommunityband.org.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Patriotic concert with cannons. Free. napervilleband.org/concerts.

Wheaton Municipal Band “From Sea to Shining Sea”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Patriotic favorites. Bring a picnic or purchase popcorn and ice cream from the Friends of the Wheaton Municipal Band. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Woodstock Movies in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. Watch “The Incredibles” around 8:30 p.m. Come dressed to match the Superhero Night theme. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Parking opens at 7 p.m.; $20 per car donation. If rained out, fireworks will be Sunday, July 5. Free. sleepyhollowil.org.

Ongoing

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Minecraft Experience, Villager Rescue: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; and noon to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Sept. 7, at EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. The world of Minecraft comes to life in an immersive experience. Tickets start at $28. minecraftexperience.com.

Wonder Woods Mini Golf: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 7 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Nine-hole mini golf course featuring tree-themed accessible holes. For ages 4 and older. Tickets required at mortonarb.org.

Fabyan Japanese Garden: Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through September on the west side of the Fox River in Fabyan West Forest Preserve, 1925 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. Self-guided tour typically takes 15-30 minutes. Free; donations appreciated. ppfv.org/fabyan-japanese-garden.

“Untitled Vampire Play”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 12, at The Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson St., Chicago. Lookingglass Theatre Company’s world premiere romantic-comedy-meets-horror-story. Tickets start at $38.15. lookingglasstheatre.org.