Cheap stuff: Lindenfest, Howard and the White Boys
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Howard and the White Boys
Howard and the White Boys present an evening of rock 'n' roll music in St. Charles. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Picnics are welcome.
Info: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in Lincoln Park, on Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, St. Charles. Free admission. (630) 513-6200 or stcparks.org.
Lindenfest
The celebration of summer continues at the annual Lindenfest. Events include a carnival, food and retail booths, live entertainment and a bingo tent.
Info: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 14; noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 15; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Lindenhurst Village Hall grounds, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Free admission. (847) 356-8252 or lindenhurstil.org.
Art and wine team up in Long Grove
Long Grove Fine Art & Wine Festival features a juried art show with cash awards, continuous live music, a wine tasting event and plenty of food.
Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, in downtown Long Grove, on Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Events are in the Stempel parking area, behind the Seasons restaurant. Free admission to the art fest. Note: there is a $25 per person charge for wine-tasting event. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.
$10 and under
Play ball!
Step back in time to watch the Geneva Rovers take on the Batavia Bat Men in an old-fashioned, nine-inning baseball game. Players will wear 19th century style baseball uniforms, and will follow 19th century game rules. The Geneva Rovers became Geneva's first baseball team in 1867. The event is sponsored by the Geneva History Center. Spectators are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Picnic lunches are also welcome
Info: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sunset Park, 710 Western Ave., Geneva. Admission is $3-$5. Proceeds benefit the Geneva History Center. Visit genevahistorycenter.org.
In a pickle
Learn the 19th century art of pickling at the Pickling Parties event at the Durant House Museum in St. Charles. See how pickles and corn relish are made in presentations in the 1843 Hearth Room and the 1880s Victorian Kitchen. Children attending the event will get to take home a jar of pickles.
Info: Runs 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Durant House Museum, LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, on Dean Street, one mile west of Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $1-$3. (630) 377-6424.
That's Italian!
Celebrate all that's Italian at the West Suburban Italian Fest. Sample authentic Italian food and wine, while listening to live music. Games and other family activities are featured.
Info: Runs 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Centennial Park and Recreation Center, 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison. $7. Free for children ages 12 and younger. Visit onestientertainment.com.