Things to do July 10-16: Taste of Chicago, Windmill City Festival, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more

Starts before Friday

Taste of Chicago: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, July 8-12, in Grant Park, Chicago. Dozens of Chicago restaurants, chefs and food trucks, and live music, family-friendly activities and more. Music headliners: Wednesday: Beach Bunny at 7 p.m.; Thursday: Original Koffee at 7 p.m.; Friday: Common at 7 p.m.; Saturday: Babyface at 7 p.m.; and Sunday: Julieta Venegas at 7 p.m. Free. chicago.gov.

Windy City Smokeout: 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 8; 2-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 9-10; and 1-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, outside the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Music, barbecue from over 20 vendors and more. Headliners: Wednesday: Treaty Oak Revival at 8 p.m.; Thursday: Hootie & The Blowfish at 8:25 p.m.; Friday: Lainey Wilson at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Jordan Davis at 8:20 p.m.; and Sunday: Blake Shelton at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $84.99, free for kids 10 and younger with a paying adult. windycitysmokeout.com.

“Untitled Vampire Play”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 8-11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, 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.

Windy City Warbirds & Classics: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 9-10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Fox Valley Aero Club field, 3831 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Show featuring remote-controlled aircraft, wingspans 80 inches or larger, warbirds and classics, with as many as six or more planes flying at once. Exhibition flights. Food vendors on-site. $5 or free for kids younger than 12; cash only. foxvalleyaero.com/wcwb.

Glendale Heights Fest: 4-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 4-11 p.m. Friday, July 10; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and 2-10 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Music lineup: Thursday: Libido Funk Circus at 6 p.m. and Back Country Roads at 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Big City Nights at 6:30 p.m. and Downpour at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Whiskey Road at 6:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Exit 147 at 6 p.m. and Chicago Rockhouse at 8 p.m. Family-friendly rides and games, food and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. glendaleheightsfest.com.

20th annual Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest: 4:30-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 9-10; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Professional pitmasters and vendors, carnival and more. Music lineup: Thursday: Alt 101 at 6:45 p.m. and Kashmir at 9 p.m.; Friday: Y2K at 6:45 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Loudernow at 6:30 p.m. and Mr. Speed at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Hello Weekend at 4:30 p.m. Rib judging at 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Ribfest Market for crafters, creators, local entrepreneurs and more from 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. $10, $5 for seniors, and free for active military with ID and kids 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. rockinrotaryribfest.com.

Taste of Westmont: 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 10; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, on Cass Avenue, from Burlington Avenue to Naperville Road, Westmont. Food, live music on two stages, all-ages carnival,​ Muddy Waters tribute and blues jam from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, a craft show, vendors,​ kids’ activities and more. westmontevents.com/taste-of-westmont.

Itasca Fest: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 10; and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Carnival, classic car show, food and more. Music lineup: Thursday: Peach Jam at 7 p.m.; Friday: Eliminator at 6 p.m. and Boy Band Review at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress at 6 p.m. and Exit 147 at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: PriSSillas at 5:30 p.m. and Tripping Billies at 8:30 p.m. Free. itasca.com/2289/ItascaFest.

McHenry Fiesta Days: Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 19, in McHenry. Food, live music and entertainment. The first week at Petersen Park is from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 9, with the Cask & Barrel Night. Music Fest Weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, for $10-$15, and Sunday (free), which includes the car show, Beach Bash, Big Wheel Race and fireworks. Music lineup: Friday: The Wayouts, Bon Journeyed, and Elton and Billy; Saturday: Alabaster, Whatever, Nevermind, and Shady, tribute to Eminem; Sunday: The NOW Band and The Fame Monster. The carnival runs Friday through Sunday. The second week of events are in Veterans Memorial Park and downtown McHenry. Concert in the Park from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16; Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Veteran’s Memorial Park and Miller Point (McHenry Riverwalk District); Kiwanis Duck Derby at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Boone Creek at Green Street. Fiesta Days Parade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, from Main Street to Green Street to Pearl Street to Riverside Drive. mchenryfiestadays.com.

Friday, July 10

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, 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.

Plug Into Nature: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Lincoln Marsh Prairie Patch Play Area, 1000 W. Lincoln Ave., Wheaton. Activities, crafts and open play. Free. Registration encouraged at lincolnmarsh.org.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 10, 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, July 10, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Todd Downing will perform. Free. we-goparks.org/special-events.

Bloomingdale Summer Concerts at the Gazebo: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Dominic Froio Memorial Garden at Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Evil Burrito will perform. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Dog Days of Summer: Noon Friday, July 10, and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Dock Dogs Big Air competitive pool jumping, Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, Iron Dog and more. Free entry; competition registration $39 in advance, $42 on-site for adults; $19/$22 for Big Air, $38-$40 for other events for kids. libertyville.com.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 10, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. LINK Matching program. Free. downtownelgin.com/market.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 10, 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.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce and other goods. Free. wdundee.org.

21st annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 10, at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Croozin The Loop will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Sounds of Summer & Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 10, at 320 N. Wood Dale Road (Commercial Street), Wood Dale. Car shows start at 5 p.m., followed by Blooze Brothers at 7 p.m. Food vendors on-site. wooddale.com.

Windmill City Festival: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 10; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Live music, food court and beer garden, golf challenge, chalk contest, pet competition, bingo games, FrogLady and carnival. Pet Competition at 2 p.m. Saturday, and Sundae Funday Challenge at noon and Diaper Derby at 3 p.m. Sunday. Music lineup: Friday: Kashmir at 6 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Libido Funk Circus at 6 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Beyond the Blonde at 1 p.m. and The Simple Remedy at 4 p.m. Free; some activities require tickets. bataviaparks.org/windmill-city-fest.

Pingree Grove Independence Day celebration: 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 10, and 4:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in the Cambridge Lakes community center parking lot, 1125 Wester Blvd., Pingree Grove. Parade steps off at 4 p.m. from Alta Vista and Beachview. Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. Music lineup: Friday: Buck Shot Bully at 6:30 p.m. and Super Rock Tribute at 8:30 p.m.: and Saturday: BackForward and Adam Cartwright at 8 p.m. and Mad Bomber Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. villageofpingreegrove.org.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and Wednesday, July 10 and 15, at 1st Street Plaza, 29 S. First St., St. Charles; Flagship on the Fox, 100 S. Riverside Ave., St. Charles; and Pollyanna Brewing Company, 106 S. Riverside Ave., St. Charles. Friday: Shea Marie Duo at 1st Street Plaza and Corey Marshall at Flagship on the Fox; Wednesday: Paul Moeller Duo at 1st Street Plaza and Jim Green at Pollyanna Brewing Company. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

First Friday Summer Dances: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Schaumburg’s Towne Square, 200 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Dance lessons by Schaumburg Arthur Murray Dance Studio from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; swing with music from The Stingrays and dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. parkfun.com.

Glen Ellyn Park District’s Family Campout: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, until 8 a.m. Saturday July 11, at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn. Camp out under the stars, plus mini golf, movie in the park, hot dogs and pizza, and a continental breakfast in the morning. Camping gear not provided. $10 resident, $15 nonresident. gepark.org/register.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. School of Rock will perform. Free. vhw.org.

South Elgin Movie Night in the Park: 5 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Movie Bingo before a screening of “Minecraft.” Concessions. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Elmhurst Movie in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect, Elmhurst. Screening of “The Sandlot” at dusk. Food trucks (Candycopia and Billy Bricks on Wheels) and yard games. Bring a picnic. Hosted by Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library. Free. epd.org.

MCCD First Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Vocalist and guitarist Pat Gaughan and fiddler Nancy Maio perform traditional Irish music, folk, blues, Americana and original compositions. Bring a picnic dinner. Kids 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free. mccdistrict.org.

Wheeling’s Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Heritage Park Performance Pavillion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Tributosaurus becomes The Beatles will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

“My Fair Lady”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 10 through Aug. 1, at Jubilee Church auditorium, 900 Foster Ave., Medinah. Overshadowed Theatrical Productions’ staging of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical. $21-$32. overshadowed.org.

Sounds of Summer Friday concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Fortunate Sons will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

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

Rock the Rails: 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at 28 Mile Distilling Co., 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood. Chase-N-Tyler will perform. $10-$20. 28miledistilling.com.

St. Charles Movies in the Park: 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Pottawatomie Park amphitheater, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. See “Elio.” Concessions for purchase; proceeds benefit STC Underground Teen Center. Free. stcparks.org/events.

Elgin Summer Movie in the Park: Dusk Friday, July 10, at Century Oaks Park, 1300 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Family activities before the 2001 animated comedy “Monsters Inc.” Concessions. Free. elginil.gov.

Westmont Movies Under the Stars: 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. See “Zootopia 2.” Free. westmontparks.org.

Movies Under the Stars: 9 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, July 11

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Metra station south lot, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove. Over 60 vendors selling 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.

Aurora Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market.

Batavia’s morning farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, 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, July 11, 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, July 11, in the Metra parking lot at 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. Fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. Run by Bensidoun USA. Free. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

Day Out With Thomas & Friends: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Take a real train ride with Thomas, plus photo ops, lawn games, hands-on activities and music. $27 for ages 1 and older; Percy tickets are an additional $10. Order tickets in advance at irm.org/event/day-out-with-thomas.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. Free. eastdundee.net.

McHenry Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, starting at Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC parking lot C, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC host a self-guided tour featuring nine gardens (two demonstration and seven residential) in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Bull Valley. See colorful gardens and artwork, edible plots and more. $20. Register: extension.illinois.edu.

Naperville Plays: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville. A day of play featuring hands-on activities presented by the nature center, Naperville Public Library, Naper Settlement and the DuPage Children’s Museum. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Roselle Park District Garden Club Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Self-guided tour of six private gardens and one public garden in Roselle. Master Gardeners available at some locations to answer questions and share insights. Note: Strollers are not permitted in the gardens. Rain or shine. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 the day of until 1 p.m. (cash only). Proceeds support the Roselle Garden Club Youth Scholarship Fund, Roselle IMPACT Garden and local community projects. For details, contact Valerie at dellapennav@comcast.net. facebook.com/RPDgardenclub/.

Classic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Open to all years and makes of stock or modified cars, trucks and motorcycles. $20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cars will be on the front lawn and on Park Street. Top 50 judged awards at 3 p.m., plus 25 selected vehicle awards. Food trucks and two live bands. Rain date: Sunday, July 12. elginhistory.org.

20th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Tour five residential gardens in Downers Grove. Proceeds go to Downers Grove First UMC Bridge Board to provide transitional housing and mentoring for previously homeless families. Rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance via dgfumc.org.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day, July 11 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.

Christmas in July Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. Over 75 crafters and artisans selling handmade goods, gifts, home decor, boutique items, specialty foods, seasonal treasures and more. Food and drinks for purchase. $5. abbeyfarms.org.

Elgin Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at Lords Park and Wing Park, Elgin. Games, popsicles, activities and giveaways. Free. elginil.gov.

Gardener's Art Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Road, Naperville. Shop for one-of-a-kind botanical art from over 40 local artists and makers. Music from Aaron Kelly from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Danny Rose from 2-5 p.m. Free. For the artist lineup, go to thegrowingplace.com.

Glen Ellyn Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Fitness, nature activities, games, arts, sports, food trucks, face painting and other technology-free activities. Free. gepark.org.

Jarvis Square Summer Artisan Markets: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in Jarvis Square, 1500 Block of Jarvis Avenue, Chicago. 28 rotating local makers will sell products including candles, body care, soaps, plants, cards, one-of-a-kind treasures, handbags, jewelry, macrame, oddities and more. Free. RPBA.org.

Southport Art Fest: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. A lineup of 100 artists, food, Kids Art Zone and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 11, on Front Street, Wheaton. Wheaton Police & Fire Meet and Greet. Free. visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Historic Downtown Lombard Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Carriage House, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard. One-hour walking tour uncovers the hidden history woven into the buildings of downtown Lombard. $7. Register: lombardhistory.org.

Japan Fest Chicago: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Skokie Sports Park East, Skokie Park District, 3333 Oakton St., Skokie. Celebrating Japanese culture and community, including taiko drums, J-pop, kimono fashion, anime art, tea ceremonies, street food and more. Free. japanfest-chicago.org.

Lakeview Summer Sidewalk Sales: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Lakeview Neighborhood, Chicago. Free. lakeviewroscoevillage.org.

Picnic in the Park: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Summerlakes Park, 3S010 Talbot Ave., Warrenville. For Unplug Illinois: free grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks and old-fashioned games. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Algonquin Unplug Illinois: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Family event with bubbles, a balloon artist, and games and activities hosted by local sponsors. algonquin.org/recreation.

Naadam Festival: Noon Saturday, July 11, in Busse Woods Picnic Grove 30, 20102 Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. Mongolian performances, traditional cuisine and more. Centered on three traditional competitions: wrestling, archery and horse racing. Email info@mongolianconsulate.us.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. See live animals up close, with the theme Wings & Talons Raptors. Free. elginil.gov.

Blind Flight Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Carpentersville Morning Rotary Club hosts a picnic-style craft beer tasting fundraiser with live music and raffles. Participating breweries: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, Sew Hop’d Brewery, Moor’s Brewing Co., Emmett’s Brewing Co., Black & Gray Brewing Co., More Brewing Co., Lucky Monk and Crystal Lake Brewing. Food vendors No manches! and Duke’s Blues-n-BBQ. Beer tasting tickets: $40, includes a tasting glass. Tickets: carpentersvillerotary.org.

Fox River Grove fireworks: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Picnic Grove Park, 598 Birch Lane, Fox River Grove. Fireworks at dusk. facebook.com/frgliving.

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Cruise Nights brings together classic and custom cars, live music from 6-9 p.m. and Lombard’s local businesses. Reckless will perform. Kids’ Corner with face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

Morton Arboretum walking play: 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 11-26 and Aug. 1-16, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the classic Shakespearean romp, comes to the fairy forest of the Arboretum. It runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Low-impact offering on July 25 covers a shorter distance at a slower pace and stays near paved paths when possible. Suitable for all ages, with some crass humor and romantic situations. Bring water, portable chairs or blankets for seating, and bug spray. $27 for 18 and older, $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

Summer Insect Extravaganza: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Games and crafts and search for insects in the prairie and at the pond. At dusk, take a wagon ride to the woods for a short walk to see the fireflies. $3; $12 per family; free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com.

Elburn Lions Club fireworks show: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. Concessions for purchase. Fireworks at around 9:30 p.m. Parking west of the park; donations welcome. Limited parking on the streets. Rain date: Sunday, July 12. facebook.com/ElburnFireworksShow.

Rockin’ for Our Vets: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert dedicated to and in honor of local veterans. Special guest will be singer, songwriter and musician HunterGirl from “American Idol.” Proceeds support the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans. Doors open at 2 p.m. $50 + service fee (includes parking, entry and on-site transportation). Tickets: wsfdv.org.

Soundbites 2026: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sima Cunningham, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, and Mariachi Cuatro Vientos will perform sets inspired by the museum’s summer exhibitions. $40 includes drinks, light bites and admission to the museum’s galleries. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Itasca Movie Under the Stars: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Depot Museum, 101 N. Catalpa, Itasca. Screening of the 1986 comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Waukegan Park District Free Movies in the Parks: Dusk Saturday, July 11, at Country Lane Park, 3353 Country Lane, Waukegan. See “Zootopia 2.” Free arts and crafts before the movie and popcorn, while supplies last. Free. waukeganparks.org/movies.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to music. Free Centennial Wheel rides starting at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Labor Day. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Evanston Plein Air Festival 2026: Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19, around 800 Chicago St., Evanston. Artists are invited to paint in the plein air style all over Evanston. Block party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at The Lucky Platter, 514 Main St., Evanston. evanstonmade.org.

Sunday, July 12

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 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, July 12, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. European-style market. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst.

Lazy River 5K: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, July 12, at Splash Country Water Park, 195 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. A special social race for ages 12 and older that is loosely timed for bragging rights. $13 residents, $15 nonresidents in advance; $15/$17 day of. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Bartlett’s 32nd annual National Night Out activities: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, July 12, at the north Metra lot at Oneida and Eastern, Bartlett. Touch-a-Truck & Kids IDs. Free. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 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.

Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12. The walk showcases private and public gardens in Elmhurst along with a boutique in Wilder Park. $25 through Friday; $30 day of. elmhurstgardenclub.org/garden-walk-faire.

Fishin’ Kids: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 12, at May Watts Park; meet on Oakton Lane in Naperville. Kids 5-11 can learn the basics of fishing. Fishing poles, bait and tackle provided. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $38-$57. Register: napervilleparks.org.

Hoffman Estates Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the parking lot of Vistex, off Barrington Road and Route 72, Hoffman Estates. Local vendors selling home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, along Water and Webster streets in downtown Naperville. Third annual juried art exhibition and sale featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, digital art work and glass. Free parking in the Water Street parking garage or municipal center upper deck. Free. waterstreetnaperville.com or facebook.com/WaterStreetNaperville.

All Aboard Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Dedicated days 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.

Play, Picnic & Party: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Elk Grove Village Hall, 901 Wellington Ave.; the Elk Grove Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave.; and Elk Grove Village Park District, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Family-friendly activities, live music, food and more. Free. elkgrove.org.

Fearless & Fun Summer Jam: 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Elmhurst History Museum’s outdoor bandshell, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. The Elmhurst History Museum and Elmhurst City Centre host a family-friendly summer celebration with old-fashioned lawn games, patriotic crafts, community groups and local merchants. Explore the museum’s “History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland” exhibit. From 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., dance and sing to Fearless, a Taylor Swift tribute band. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Mariachi Concert with Felipe Mendoza Band: 2-3:15 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. Family concert. Free. elginil.gov.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Fletcher Rockwell will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

McHenry Fiesta Days fireworks: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry. Live music at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No charge to park or at the gate. Limited parking available. mchenryfiestadays.com.

Billy Idol: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Punk rock. $65-$308. ravinia.org.

Naperville Concerts in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave., Naperville. Within Four Days will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.

Glendale Heights Fest fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. glendaleheightsfest.com.

Monday, July 13

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. Fresh produce and unique finds. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Summer Storytime at the Museum: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 13, at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Stories and movement, then explore the museum’s exhibits and complete a craft. For kids up to age 8. No registration required. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Lords Park Family Concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. The Outset Trio will perform. Free. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Motor Monday Cruise Night: 5 p.m. to dusk Monday, July 13, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Cars and trucks of various makes and models. In partnership with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association. Free. eastdundee.net.

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” (1990). $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Tuesday, July 14

Warrenville Summer Park Pop-Ups: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Sesqui Park, 29W200 Warrenville Road, Warrenville. Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with a series of parties in the park for kids and families. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Lords Park Zoo, 207 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A weekly drop-in program with a science/nature guest. The theme will be Teeth Tell All! Free. elginil.gov.

Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at 95th St. Community Plaza at 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Istvan & His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Ice Cream with the Cops & Firefighters: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Usher Park, South Walnut Street, Itasca. Fun and games with Itasca police officers and firefighters. Free ice cream provided by Itasca Bank & Trust. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Art @ the Peck: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Create “Embroidered” Paper Samplers. Free, drop-in. lombardhistory.org.

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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, July 14, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Live music and food trucks. Free hands-on demonstrations and classes. napersettlement.org.

Geneva Park District Park Cookout: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Esping Park on Briar Lane, Geneva. Free picnic in the park; first-come, first-served. genevaparks.org/.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6 p.m. with music from 7-8:30 p.m. Mellencougar will perform. Free. dgparks.org.

Acoustic Jams in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Mount St. Mary Park, off Route 31, St. Charles. Kent Morris will perform. Free. stcparks.org.

Paradise Bay Pop-Up Events: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Paradise Bay Water Park, 437 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Sports Float Night. Enter with a pool pass or pay the daily admission fee. lombardparks.com/paradise-bay-water-park.

South Elgin Zumba in the Park: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Free outdoor Zumba class. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. American English will perform. $20 vehicle entrance fee after 4:30 p.m. lcfpd.org/concerts.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Horizon will perform. Food trucks. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., West Dundee. Throwbacks will perform. Food and drinks sold by Dundee Township Lions Club, with proceeds benefiting the community. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Denny Diamond will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Carillonneurs from all over the world will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org/carillonrecitalseries.

Waukegan Band “Holidays All Summer” Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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.

Wednesday, July 15

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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 15, at the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads, Winfield. Fresh produce and 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. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

“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, from Wednesday, July 15, through April 10, 2027, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Through wars, elections, protests and cultural changes, this exhibit emphasizes how these historic American events resonated in DuPage County. Free; donations $5 or $2 for kids and seniors. dupagemuseum.org/visit.

Tots in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Kids’ entertainment on the lawn. Nanny Nikki will perform. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 15-16; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 17-18; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 157th annual fair featuring a carnival, 4-H show, kids’ events, racing pigs, vendors, JP Classic Car Show on the weekend and livestock auction at 1 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday is a carnival only. On the Sound Stage (free): Eric Chesser at 7 p.m. Thursday; Tripping Billies at 8 p.m. Friday; and Mark Atkins at 5 p.m. and Hillbilly Rockstarz at 8 p.m. Saturday. Professional Championship Bullriders & Cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; advance tickets are $22.24 or $11.75 for kids 10 and younger at rodeoticket.com or at the grandstand starting at 6 p.m.; and Demolition Derby at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday for $10. Fair admission (cash) at the gate: $5 for 3 and older on Wednesday and Thursday; $10 for adults and $5 for kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; and free for kids younger than 3. Free for seniors over 62 and military with ID until 5 p.m. Thursday. Season pass $25. Free parking. kanecountyfair.com.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Over 60 vendors. Roger That Band will perform from 6-9 p.m. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Lisle Food Truck Socials: 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Commuter Lot B, 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Food trucks and live music. bensidounusa.com/lislefoodtruck.

Batavia’s evening farmers market: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, on the South Riverwalk Plaza in front of city hall, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Free. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, July 15-19, at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. 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: Craig Allen; Thursday: Johnny’s Crush; and Friday: Return 2 Soul. Included with admission. cantigny.org.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Inflatable Golf Course and Miss Jaime’s Farm Show. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Opens at 5:15 p.m. Semple will perform on Frost Hill. Cocktails and food truck options. $15 for 13 and older; $5 for kids 4-12; and free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, on Church and Cook streets, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, plus music and food. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Rotary Fest: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 15-16; 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 17; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, July 18; and 2-8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, (carnival only Wednesday and Sunday) at Rotary Green, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Rides, games, live music, food, drinks and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Music: Saturday: Sixteen Candles, Libido Funk Circus and Radio Gaga. Free. elkgroverotaryfest.com.

Elmhurst Wednesday Nights Live: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the stage under the Umbrella Sky Installation just north of 254 N. York St., Elmhurst. Green Day tribute American Idiots will perform. Free. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Dina & Friends will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Chicago Rockhouse will perform. Food Truck Wednesdays: 6-8 p.m. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 7th heaven will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Featuring the 1998 François Girard anthology film “The Red Violin.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.

Batavia’s River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. No Limits Sound Band will perform. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Geneva Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. Wildwood Country will perform, plus food trucks and beverages. genevaparks.org.

Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Usher Park, off South Walnut Street, Itasca. Four C Notes will perform. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Jazz in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble will perform. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. Free. gepark.org.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Whiskey Friends will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

Lisle Summer Entertainment Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Van Kampen Stage in Lisle Community Park, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Mickey Hatfield Band will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. Free. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Woodstock City Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. Live music and an ice cream treat. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Village Hall Lawn, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. American English will perform. Classic car cruise night begins at 6 p.m. at Green and Center streets. Free. bensenville.il.us.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Lakeside Pavilion Summer Series: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 15-16, at the McAninch Arts Center Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band on Wednesday and Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience on Thursday. Food trucks. Free; bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Glen House Food Pantry and College of DuPage Fuel Pantry. atthemac.org/lakeside-pavilion.

Palatine Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Movies on the Green: Dusk (no later than 8:30 p.m.) Wednesday, July 15, on Centennial Green at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. See “A Minecraft Movie.” Bring blankets and chairs. Free. mpdowntown.com/events.

Thursday, July 16

Glendale Heights Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Shop for food, produce, crafts and more from local vendors. ghrec.org.

Taco Crawl: 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, on North Clark Street, between Devon and Rogers avenues, Chicago. Over a dozen restaurants offer signature menu items. $25-$35. RPBA.org.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 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 16, at 100-132 Main St., West Chicago. Local artisans, makers, food vendors and performers. bensidounusa.com/westchicago/.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Vendors offer specialty foods, vintage clothes, crafts, artisanal goods and more, with live music and special offers. Free. gallagherway.com.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, July 16, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Layni Katz Duo at 5 p.m. and Todd Kessler at 6 p.m. and food trucks in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com.

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the BMO Lot, 210 W. Station St., Barrington. Local vendors, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.

Geneva Classic Car Show: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, around the historic Kane County Courthouse, off Fourth and James streets, Geneva. Music by The Fishin’ Buddies, food, and vote for your favorite make and model. To display your vehicle, arrive after 4:30 p.m. and find a spot in the lot behind the courthouse. Free. genevachamber.com/events/classic-car-show.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Shop the market of local vendors from 5-7:30 p.m.; Brass on Fire will perform. Food trucks at 7 p.m. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, and art and market vendors. Enter at Cass and Norfolk. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Carol Stream Summer Concert Series: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Food vendors from 6-8:30 p.m. 7th heaven will perform a concert for the Troops at 7 p.m. with a presentation of the colors by the Carol Stream VFW Post 10396 and the national anthem. Food and drink for purchase. Free. carolstream.org.

Downtown Summer Sounds: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in Fountain Square, Evanston. Chicken Bone will perform. Free. downtownevanston.org.

Long Grove Music in the Park: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in Covered Bridge Park, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Cherry Tree will perform. Free. longgrove.org.

Rock ’N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food from local restaurants and kids’ activities. Concerts from 3 Flights Up at 6:30 and Shining Star 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. Free. ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Uniquely Thursdays Summer Concert Series: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. Food trucks, beer, wine and music. 28 Days will perform. Free. hinsdalechamber.com.

Vernon Hills Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 16-17; 1-10 p.m. Saturday, July 18; and 1-8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Carnival, bags tournament, kids’ events and fireworks on Thursday. Lineup: Thursday: Radio Gaga; Friday: ARRA and Blood, Sweat & Tears; Saturday: Hello Weekend and James Barker Band; and Sunday: The Boy Band Night. vhdays.com.

Lake Forest Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Market Square, 264 Market Square Court, Lake Forest. Latin Swing Factor will perform. Free. lfparksandrec.com.

Music at the Gazebo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the gazebo, Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst. The Sting Rays will perform. Free. springroad.com/our-events.

Oak Brook Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Oaks Amphitheatre, 1315 Kensington Road, Oak Brook. Second Hand Soul Band will perform. Concessions. Free. obparks.org.

Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Voyage will perform. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Ryan Herrick Band will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Towne Park’s Jerry Kautz Pavilion, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Reckless will perform. Food trucks. Algonquin.org/summerconcerts.

Cary Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Lions Park Rotary Bandshell, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Industrial Drive will perform. Free. carypark.com.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Lords Park pavilion, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Miss Jamie & the Farm Hands will perform. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Cadillac Groove will perform. Tickets: $10 online or $12 at the gate. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press will perform, ending with a musical fireworks display. Food and beverage tents. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Billy Elton will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. Food from Wild Fries, 3rd Street Pub, Snack Zone and Kimmer’s Ice Cream. The Boy Band Night will perform. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Burning Red will perform. Concessions. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Community Park band shell, 1825 Short St., Lisle. American popular and patriotic music. Free. lislecommunityband.org.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Dance party. Free. napervilleband.org/concerts.

Wheaton Municipal Band “Semper Fidelis”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Special guest trumpet soloists from the U.S. Marine Band. Staff Sgt. Daniel Taubenheim and former WMB member Master Sgt. Brandon Eubank will perform classic trumpet solos and duets. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Woodstock Movies in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. “When Harry Met Sally” starts around 8:30 p.m. Dress to match the theme: Date Night. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Movie Night With Wheaton Police: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. Screening of “Zootopia 2” at dusk sponsored by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Police Department. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. See the 1985 adventure comedy “The Goonies.” Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring bag chairs or blankets. $2 in advance, $4 at the gate; free for kids 2 and younger but must have a ticket. paramountaurora.com.

Thursday Movie in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Screening of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Arrive by 7:15 p.m. for a meet-and-greet with Princess Peach. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Warrenville Summer Movie in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Cerny Park, 28W415 Forestview Drive, Warrenville. Screening of the 2024 “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Concessions. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. warrenvilleparks.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.