Cheap events: Lombard's Lilac Fest, Lego pirates
Free
It's that time again
Stroll through 85 acres featuring 1,200 lilacs and 25,000 tulips at the Lombard Park District's annual Lilac Time event. Other highlights include musical entertainment, plant sales, a craft fair and family activities. Visit the Web site for daily hours and schedule.
Facts: Runs Saturday, May 2, through Sunday, May 17, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Free admission. Donations will be accepted. (630) 953-6000, ext. 27 or lombardparks.com.
Ahoy, Lego fans!
Children can join Lego Master Builder Dan Steininger as he puts together an 8-foot-tall Lego Brickbeard Pirate at Northbrook Courts' third annual Lego Master Builder event. Each child will receive an official Certificate of Achievement for their work on the giant model.
Facts: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook. (847) 498-8161. Free.
Weddings way back when
Find out how families in the late 1800s prepared for and held wedding celebrations at the Weddings From the Past program at Kline Creek Farm. Tour a farmhouse decorated for a wedding. See the floral arrangements and a table set with fine china. Take a peek at a wedding cake made from scratch. Learn about what made up a bride's trousseau, and how she obtained the items.
Facts: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield. Free. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.com.
$10 and under
If the shoe fits ...
Big Noise Theatre Company presents "Cinderella," Marc Robin's hourlong musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale of a scullery maid who magically gets to go to the ball.
Facts: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2; 11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $10. (847) 604-0275.
'Hello, Dolly!'
A widowed matchmaker schemes to get back into the high life in "Hello, Dolly!" a Tony Award-winning Jerry Herman musical.
Facts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville. $7-$10. (630) 420-6834.
Antiques at the fairgrounds
Hundreds of dealers offer antiques and collectibles, both indoors and out, at the Kane County Flea Market. Browse through everything from vintage clothing and jewelry to books and kitchen items. Every show has new treasures.
Facts: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $5. Free for ages 12 and younger. Free parking. (630) 377-2252 or kanecountyfleamarket.com.
These Candles rock!
The Sixteen Candles band presents a musical evening, featuring hits of the 1980s.
Facts: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $6. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.