5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Two very different musicals start their suburban runs in Aurora and Oakbrook Terrace, while Rosemont plays host to both dinosaur lovers and people aching to plan their next vacation. These are just a few of the things to do in the suburbs this weekend. For more, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

T Rex in Rosemont

Take dino-loving kids to see the animatronic creatures in the Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit, which returns this weekend to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $23-$30. (847) 692-2220 or rosemont.com/desconvention. Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Great escapes

Learn about destinations across the globe and check out appearances by celebrities such as “Wild” author Cheryl Strayed at the 2015 Travel & Adventure Show. Like the dino exhibit, it's at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $16-$25. (847) 692-2220 or rosemont.com/desconvention. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Show what

Bundle up and celebrate the season at Winter Fest in Century Park North, 1401 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills. Watch sled dog demonstrations and an ice-sculpting show, or take part in ice skating, sledding and more. Free. vhparkdistrict.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Rock on

Aurora's Paramount Theatre stages the rock opera “The Who's Tommy,” about a traumatized boy who becomes a “Pinball Wizard.” See it at 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets $41-$54. (630) 896-6666 and paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Star-crossed 'Story'

See why the Tony Award-winning “West Side Story” is among the most-admired of American musicals as the tale of young lovers Tony and Maria unfolds at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets $45-$60. (630) 530-0111 and drurylane.com. 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday.