Things to do Aug. 28-Sept. 3: Port Clinton Art Festival, Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and more

Friday, Aug. 28

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the parking lot on Riverside and State Avenue in downtown St. Charles. Featuring fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, breads, sweets, honey, and more. facebook.com/STCFarmersMarket.

“Bear Down — Football in the Windy City” exhibit opening: 1-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. A history of football in the Chicago area. The exhibit, continuing through Jan. 24, is open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. $5 donation. elmhursthistory.org.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 28, 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. Free. lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.

Panda Fest: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in Upper Hutchinson Field, 250 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago. Outdoor Asian food festival with activities, tastings and market fairs. $14-$37. ChicagoEvents.com.

Taste of Greektown: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren, Chicago. Authentic food from Greektown restaurants and bars, live music, Greek dancing, family activities and more. Free, donations suggested. GreektownChicago.org.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 28, at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Strata will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Edgewater Music Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, on Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore avenues, Chicago. More than 30 acts performing across two stages and more than 100 local vendors. Headliners include Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, Nnamdi, Maps & Atlases, Mucca Pazza, Spitalfield, LowDown Brass Band, Neptune’s Core and North by North. $10 suggested donation. edgewatermusicfest.com.

Foam on the Farm: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Foam, water activities and interactive games. Bring extra clothes and towels suitable for getting wet. The train will be running throughout the event. $15. Advance tickets: blackberryfarm.info/special-events.

Live Music at Bridges Beer Garden: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. The King of Mars will perform. Food and beverages for purchase. Free. heparks.org/events/list.

Skokie’s Backlot Bash: 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 28; 6 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 29; and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in downtown Skokie. Carnival, beer tent, 5K Run and Half Mile Youth Color Fun Run, bingo tent and more. Music: Friday Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday Lucky Boys Confusion at 8:45 p.m.; and Sunday Tributosaurus Becomes Santana at 6:30 p.m. Free. backlotbash.com.

Historic Cruise Nights: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the Villa Park Historical Society parking lot, 220 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Classic cars, food trucks, live DJ, trivia and a dance contest. facebook.com/VillaParkChamberofCommerce.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at 1st Street Plaza, 29 S. First St., St. Charles. Corey Marshall will perform. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Lombard Movie in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Themed family entertainment from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with “Super Mario Galaxy” at dusk. First 100 kids can make a mushroom magnet. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Free. lombardparks.com.

Dylan Carlino’s If I Was A Girl Tour: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, at Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. 21 and older. $31.comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Elmhurst Fourth Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Elmhurst History Museum’s outdoor band shell, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. The Blooze Brothers will perform. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; coolers welcome. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Outdoor Movie Nights: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. See “Hoppers” beginning with pre-show activities at 6 p.m. Free. shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 3, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Concert series with food and beverage tents. Bee Gees Gold and The Wayouts Aug. 28; Rhythm of the Rocketman Sept. 3, ending with a musical fireworks display. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

Shakespeare in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College Arena Theater puts on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The park opens at 5:30 p.m.; puppet show at 6:45 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com or wheaton.edu/life-at-wheaton/arts.

Soundtrack for Success: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at 28 Mile Distilling Co., 454 Sheridan Road Highwood. A fundraiser for Beacon Place featuring food, giveaways and live music from Liam Sheridan, Round on the Road, and wht.rbbt.obj. VIP reception at 6 p.m. $100, $250 for VIP admission. 28miledistilling.com.

Summer of Sound concert series: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Smash Mouth will perform. Free. westfield.com.

A Night at the Movies: 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. See “Lilo & Stitch” (2025). Arrive early for an hour of bingo. Free. napervilleparks.org/anightatthemovies.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Bobcat Opossum will perform. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., or tune in virtually. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

“A Moon for the Misbegotten”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 28 to Sept. 20, at Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Eugene O’Neill’s sequel “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” Online tickets: $20 or $18 for seniors or students, $2 more at the box office. riverfrontplayhouse.com.

Wood Dale Summer Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at White Oak Park, 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. See “Zootopia 2.” Free. wdparks.org.

U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions: Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28-30, at HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions showcases top athletes and horses. hitsshows.com.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Metra station south lot, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove. Over 60 vendors offering locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, handmade soaps, floral arrangements, handcrafted coffee beverages, artisanal cheeses and more. ymcachicago.org/indian-boundary/downtown-downers-grove-market.

Aurora Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at West Plaza, 1999 W. Galena Blvd., 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. aurora-il.org.

Batavia morning farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, on North River Street between Wilson and Spring streets, Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. The Artisan Collective will be held on the third Saturday of the month featuring handmade items from artists, makers and designers. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 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, Aug. 29, in the Metra parking lot at 1001 Burlington Ave. in Lisle. Featuring fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. The outdoor market run by Bensidoun USA offers fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. Free. eastdundee.net.

Festival of Flight: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Fox Valley Aero Club field, 3831 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Annual model aircraft show includes all sizes of aircraft, both powered and gliders, as well as warbirds of every era, biplanes, aerobatics and jet aircraft. Bring a lawn chair. $5 or free for kids 12 and younger. foxvalleyaero.com.

Honeybee Weekend: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Explore the world of honeybees, beekeeping, and mead making with hands-on activities and educational exhibits. Locally made honey, beeswax products, pollinator-friendly plants, artisanal goods, and other bee-inspired items. Included with general admission. mortonarb.org.

America 250 Mural Unveiling: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. The unveiling of the America 250 Mural, a permanent public artwork by artist Marty Gniech, celebrating 250 years of American life through the lens of our own community. Featuring live performances by the Batavia Community Band, meet and greet with the artist, family friendly activities, pop-ups, and more. waterstreetstudios.org.

Local Author Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Meet local authors who discuss, answer questions, sell, and sign copies of their books. Free. elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

McHenry County Dog Daze: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Kaper Park, Georgetown and Cimarron drives, Cary. Animal Humane Advocacy, pet care vendors, pet portraits, nail trims, K9 demos, Doggy Splash Zone, petting zoo, pup cups, food trucks and more. Free. animalhumaneadvocacy.org/aha-news.

Port Clinton Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, in Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park. Over 200 artists, food, live music and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Alley Art Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Water Street Mall, 13 Water St., Aurora. 16th annual family-friendly fair celebrating local artists with art, music, crafts, food and more. At Mundy Park, Lisa P. Medina performs at noon, Dianella Dance, Magnolia Dance Collective + Thalia Dance at 2 p.m., and Tank & The Beez at 3 p.m. On Downer Place, aerialist Beth Stavros will perform the art of aerial sling from noon to 3:30 p.m. Free. alleyartaurora.com.

Blues & Brews on the Fox: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, on Riverside Avenue between Illinois Avenue and Walnut Avenue in St. Charles. Blues music, food, craft beer, local vendors, and a Kids Zone with tie-dye, painting, games, a dunk tank and more. Lineup: Joey J. Saye, modern blues storyteller, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Mark Ridge & the Revelers (roots rock revival) 2-3:30 p.m.; Ivan Singh (blues virtuoso) 4-5:30 p.m.; Handsome Jack (Southern rock) 6-7:30 p.m.; GA-20 (headliner, modern blues) 8-9:30 p.m.; and Matt Keen Band (blues rock jam) 9:30-11 p.m. $12 admission includes a commemorative mug; $15 at the door. pollyannabrewing.com.

Cardboard Boat Regatta: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Willow Stream Pool, 600 Farrington Drive, Buffalo Grove. Design, build and navigate a boat made entirely of cardboard. For kids 6 and older. $28-$35. Registration required. bgparks.org.

Wilmette Block Party: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Wilmette Village Center in downtown Wilmette. Live music; the Jesse White Tumblers at 2:30 p.m.; Foam Zone from noon to 2 p.m.; and inflatables, trackless train, games and more from 2-7 p.m. Music lineup: Hoopla at 3 p.m., Second Hand News at 5:30 p.m., and Final Say at 8 p.m. Includes a drone show. Free. wilmettepark.org.

Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and Fundraiser: 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, on the grounds of Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Eight bands over two stages: GNP at 1 p.m., Saint Astro at 2:15 p.m., Head Honchos at 4 p.m., and Big Al Wetzel Band at 6:30 p.m.; and Corey Marshall Band at 1:30 p.m., Sour Crow at 3:15 p.m., The Sociables at 5:15 p.m. and Pawnshop Horns at 9 p.m. Food and drink for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Net proceeds help the Batavia Moose Lodge support the children at Mooseheart Child City and School. $20; free for kids 12 and younger. Tickets: bataviamoose682.org/moose-a-palooza-2.

“An Introduction to Civil War Camp Newspapers”: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Historian Dan Freas, director emeritus of Old World Wisconsin, will focus on Union Army newspapers and how they provide an honest, unvarnished look into life of soldiers during the Civil War. $10 or free for students or Glen Ellyn Historical Society members. gehs.org.

German Beer Garden: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Backyard games and live music. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda for purchase. Free. parkfun.com.

Taste the Maze: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. Adults-only evening of craft beverages, live music and food. Tickets include samples from 11 local breweries and meaderies inside the 8-acre corn maze and a souvenir tasting cup. Chick-fil-A for purchase and a full cash bar. Live music by Dina Bach from 5:30-8:30 p.m. $47.60 or $26.90 for designated driver. Tickets: abbeyfarms.org.

North Aurora’s Independence Day Celebration 2.0: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Riverfront Park, 25 E. State St., North Aurora. Rescheduled from July 3. Wildwood Country will perform from 6-9 p.m. Food vendors. Fireworks, which will be set to music, will launch at about 9:30 p.m. For details about drop-off and parking, see northaurora.org.

Bloomingdale Summer Fireworks Celebration: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the former Indian Lakes open space, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale. Music before fireworks at sunset. villageofbloomingdale.org/258/Special-Events.

Busse Woods Night Ride: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Chicago River Canoe and Kayak at Busse Reservoir Main Pool (Busse Woods Boating Center), Elk Grove Village. A casual bike ride on the trail at Busse Woods after dark. $44.52 for adults, $23.18 for ages 12-20. Register at eventbrite.com.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Shining Star will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

“Suns Out, Puns Out” adult improv showcase: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva. $10 or $12 at the door. tinyurl.com/playhouse38tix.

Here Come The Mummies: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Eight-piece band performs funk, rock and comedy dressed as mummies. $55-$60. woodstockoperahouse.com.

T. Murph “Why Am I Raising Adults”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. $41-$85. jamusa.com.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; and 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, Aug. 30

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 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.

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. European-style market. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst.

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 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, Aug. 30, 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.

Riverwalk Chalkwalk Fest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Millerpoint Park, 1202 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry. Sidewalk chalk competition with cash prizes. Local violinist group, 4 Strings Attached, will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food trucks. Live music from 1-4 p.m. Free. mchenryriverwalk.org/riverwalk-chalkwalk-festival/.

A Walk In The Park Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Approximately 90 arts and crafts vendors, live music, food trucks and more. Free admission and parking. arlingtonheightsartguild.com.

Heirloom Garden Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Tour the museum’s heirloom gardens and interact with Midwestern growers who will be showing their favorite heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. $8; $3 for kids 12 and younger. garfieldfarm.org.

Touch-A-Truck & Free Spray Park Day: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Ty Warner Park east parking lot, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Noise-free, sensory-friendly hour from 11 a.m. to noon. See a variety of vehicles, including firetrucks, police cars, construction equipment and service vehicles. Stop by the park district tent for a free Spray Park pass to use afterward. Free. westmontparks.org.

MCC Community Block Party: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Family-friendly entertainment, food trucks and more. Live music by Anthem, Cornelius and the Sled Dogs, and Hollyy. Food trucks starting at noon: Chicago Culinary Kitchen, Soda Squeezed, Taqueria Paloma and Kona Ice, as well as Kishwaukee Brewing Co. and Sew Hop’d Brewery Taproom. Free. mchenry.edu/blockparty.

Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade: 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, on West Army Trail Boulevard and Addison Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. The 1.7-mile parade marches from Addison Trail High School east along Army Trail Boulevard to Kennedy Drive. This year’s theme is “America @ 250: Let Freedom Ring!” This year’s grand marshals are Addison Historical Commission and Addison Historical Society members representing the Addison Historical Museum, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 4. ithappensinaddison.com.

German Beer Garden: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Backyard games and live music. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda for purchase. Free. parkfun.com.

Monday, Aug. 31

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. The 50th annual market offers fresh produce and unique finds. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Paws in the Park Day: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visiting dogs should be social butterflies. Bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs must remain on leashes and accompanied at all times. Sanitation stations will be set up around the park. Parking: $6. cantigny.org.

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See “The Princess Diaries” (2001). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

After Hours Film Society: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. “An Autumn Summer,” the debut feature from Chicago writer and director Jared Isaac, is a coming-of-age love story that follows a young couple on summer vacation in northern Michigan. Starring Mark McKenna and Lukita Maxwell. Isaac will join afterward for a Q&A. $11. afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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, Sept. 1, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Live music and food trucks. Free hands-on demonstrations and classes. napersettlement.org.

History After Hours: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Experience life in the oldest standing structure in Lombard. Discover the history of the Peck family and explore the temporary exhibit of Camp Douglas. Hosted by the Lombard Historical Society. lombardhistory.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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, Sept. 2, at the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads. Featuring fresh produce and bakery items, specialty foods, handcrafted jewelry, homemade goods. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 2-6, 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. Wednesday Joe Fascetta; Thursday Rozzie & Brian Duo; Friday The Frank Russell Trio (6 p.m.); Sunday Juke Box Heroes (3 p.m.). Included with admission. cantigny.org.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Live music on Frost Hill. Opens at 5:15 p.m. Trabuco Salsa Band will perform. Cocktails, wine, beer, water and other beverages, along with 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.

Classic Movies at the Library: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the St. Charles Public Library’s Huntley Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. See the 1951 British Technicolor romantic fantasy “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman.” Free. scpld.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. True Company will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Bolingbrook Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Buckshot Bully will perform. Free. bolingbrook.gov.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music. Hear live reels, hornpipes, slip jigs and favorite traditional Irish tunes. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, Sept. 3

Touch-A-Truck: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Blackberry Farm parking lot, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Explore supersized trucks at this Fox Valley Park District event; Blackberry Farm attractions will not be available. Free. blackberryfarm.info.

Chicago Jazz Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park (and citywide), Michigan Avenue at Washington Street, Chicago. Jazz performances, classes and discussions. Free. For entertainment lineup and venues, see chicago.gov.

South Elgin Lunch Time Concert Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Brass on Fire will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Petal Porch, Main and Prospect streets. Outdoor market with fresh produce, artisan goods, specialty foods, and more. bensidounusa.com/roselle/roselle.html.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Sept. 3, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live music in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com.

St. Charles Park District End of Summer & Labor Day Celebration: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Langum Park, 7th and Madison avenues, St. Charles. Fireworks finale at dusk. Around 1 p.m., look for a big red balloon above Langum Park. If you can see this balloon, you will have a good view of the fireworks. In Langum Park, there will be Snack Zone concessions and Sweet Sensations starting at 4 p.m. and DJ entertainment from 6:30-9:30 p.m. In Mount St. Mary Park, food trucks at 4 p.m. and Feel Good Party Band from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Glow Zone novelty sales starting at 4 p.m. benefit financial aid program. stcparks.org/july-4th.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Market of local vendors from 5-7:30 p.m.; live music and food trucks at 7 p.m. Big Bang Baby will perform. Free. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Yorkville Hometown Days Festival: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Music, Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, baby contest, Big Band & BBQ, bags tournament, Strut Your Mutt, craft beer tasting and more. Pride & Joy Car Show car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; $20 per vehicle. Carnival Friday through Sunday. Music lineup: Thursday Yorkville Big Band at 5 p.m.; Friday K-Pop DJ at 5 p.m. and Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Boy Band Night at 11:30 a.m., The Good Stuff at 3:30 p.m. and Fool House at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday American English at 10 a.m., Second Hand News at 1 p.m., 7th heaven at 4 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 7 p.m. Free. yorkville.il.us.

Naperville Architecture Walking Tour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Learn about the architecture from the 1800s to today. Tours last about 60 minutes and cover about two miles. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m.; not available on-site. All ages. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

Buffalo Grove Days: Carnival hours 6-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4; 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6; and 1-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, live entertainment, bingo, blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, craft fair and business expo from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, kids’ entertainment, Rotary Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday and more. Music lineup: Friday Hi Infidelity at 6 p.m. and The Brothers Gibb at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 7th heaven at 3:30 p.m., Sounds of Seattle at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday Nashville Electric at 3:30 p.m., LP Vinyl at 6 p.m., and Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at 8:30 p.m.; and Monday Turning Down Today at noon. Free. bgdays.com.

Cocktail Experience — Sip Around the States: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Cantigny’s North Scallop Garden, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The theme will be “Lake & Grain.” $75, includes two cocktails and small bites. cantigny.org.

Downtown Summer Sounds: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in Fountain Square, Evanston. Suite Mollie Band will perform. Free. downtownevanston.org.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Petty Kings will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Michael Loftus: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $27.02. improv.com.

“An Iliad’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 3-20, except Sept. 5-6, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. Janus Theatre Company’s production of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem. $28. janusplays.com.

Ongoing

“Defining US, The 250th Anniversary of the United States” exhibit: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through April 10, 2027, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Exhibit examines how wars, elections, protests and cultural changes resonated in DuPage County. Free; donations of $5 or $2 for kids and seniors appreciated. dupagemuseum.org/visit.

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 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.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through Sept. 7 at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. 16th-century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, characters and more. $48, $45 for 62 and older and military with ID, $23 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. renfair.com/bristol.

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.

“Mean Girls”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The Chicago-area premiere of the Tony-nominated musical based on the Tina Fey film with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Tickets start at $34; pay-what-you-can show at 2 p.m. Aug. 29. paramountaurora.com.

Venardos Circus presents “Alice, Stepping Through the Looking Glass”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 13, plus 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. A Broadway-style, animal-free circus production. $19.95-$59.95; free for kids younger than 2 if sitting on a parent’s lap. venardoscircus.com.

“I Love You Because”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays (except Sept. 2); 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 13, plus 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A modern musical inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” $34-$55. oillamptheater.org.

“Come From Away”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays through Oct. 18, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the true story of the time when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001. Tickets start at $78.10. marriotttheatre.com.

“Walking With Giants” exhibit: Through Oct. 18 at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of Art, in association with the COD Foundation, host an outdoor, walkable exhibition celebrating American artistic achievement. The exhibition features 10 painted silhouette sculptures, each about 10 feet tall, installed along a walkable route surrounding the MAC. The works honor influential American figures in visual art, music, theater and dance, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dolly Parton and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. Free. theccma.org.