Things to do July 24-30: DuPage and Lake County Fairs, Algonquin Fest, Streamwood Summer Celebrations, Geneva Arts Fair and more

Starts before Friday

Chicago Grit: Through Sunday, July 26. Criterium race series in the suburbs. Upcoming races include: Thursday: Northbrook Grand Prix; Friday: Elgin Classic; Saturday: Lake Bluff Criterium; and Sunday: Fulton Market Grand Prix. chicago-grit.com.

72nd annual DuPage County Fair: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 23; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 24; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Entertainment, animals, food, exhibits and carnival rides. Music: Thursday: Solid-Aire Band at 4:30 p.m., Dennis Martin Duo at 5 p.m. and Sammy and The Knights at 7 p.m.; Friday: Dennis Martin Duo at 5 p.m., Vital Signs at 5 p.m. and Two Beer Tommy at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Mariachi Morelos at 1 p.m., Grupo Regresivo at 5 p.m., Viento Del Valle at 6 p.m. and Michael Lynch Music at 8 p.m.; and Sunday: Lake Effect at noon, Ert From Earth at 2:30 p.m. and Thankful Dead at 5 p.m. $12, $8 for kids 6-12 and 62 and older; and free for kids 5 and younger and active military personnel with ID; Mega Pass: $35. dupagecountyfair.org/event-calendar.

59th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 23; 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 24; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Volunteer Park, Sugar Grove. Opening parade at 5 p.m. Friday down Bastian Drive into the park. Live music, market, fresh corn, car show, corn hole tournament, carnival rides and games and more. Music: Friday: The Dog & Pony Show at 5:30 p.m., Physical Graffiti at 7 p.m. and Karen Hart Band at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: Dartford Station at 3:15 p.m., Liv Hatfield at 5 p.m., Atomic — Chicagoland’s Original Blondie Tribute at 6:45 p.m. and The Disco Circus at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Soldiers of the Cross at 3 p.m. Free shuttle service at the library and municipal center. Supports veteran mental health through “Be the One” campaign and K9s for Veterans. sugargrovecornboil.org.

Lincolnwood Fest 2025: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 23; 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 24; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Proesel Park, 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood. Live music, carnival rides, games, bingo, a classic car show and more. chicagoevents.com/event/lincolnwood-fest.

Friday, July 24

St. Charles Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 24, 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.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, 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 24, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Mary Macaroni will perform. Free. we-goparks.org/special-events.

Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.”: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at Lisle High School auditorium, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Lisle Park District’s Summer Theatre Production. $5 by July 23 or $10 at the door. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 24, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 24, 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.

Algonquin Fest: 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 24; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Live music, arts and crafts vendors, local food vendors and community organizations. Carnival features a dedicated kids’ area with activities. Headliners: Friday: Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Mike & Joe at 8 p.m.; and Sunday: 7th heaven at 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk Saturday. algonquin.org/AlgonquinFest.

Taste of Lincoln Avenue: 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 24; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at 2500 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Whiskey and spirits tastings, live bands, kids’ carnival and more. Dog parade on Saturday morning. Headliners: Friday: Maggie Speaks at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Li’l Ed & The Blues Imperials at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8 p.m.; and Sunday: Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press at 5:30 p.m. $10 donation benefits Wrightwood Neighbors Association. chicagoevents.com.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. wdundee.org.

21st annual Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 24, at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Strata will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Sounds of Summer & Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 24, at 320 N. Wood Dale Road (Commercial Street), Wood Dale. Car shows start at 5 p.m., followed by Kashmir at 7 p.m. Food vendors; outside coolers welcome. No pets allowed. wooddale.com.

Streamwood Summer Celebrations: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 24; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25; and 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Music, food, rides, entertainment, a parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and more. Music: Friday: Trabuco Latin Salsa Band at 5:30 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: Sofa Kings at 6 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: The Shagadelics at 3 p.m. and Abby Kay Band at 5:30 p.m. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

Wicker Park Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 24, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, on Milwaukee Avenue, from Damen to Wolcott, Chicago. Indie music, over 200 small businesses, installations by local artists, kid-friendly spaces, local food vendors and more. Music: Friday: Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band at 8:45 p.m. and ILUKA at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Ovlov at 8:45 p.m. and DJ Heather at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: The Frights at 8:45 p.m. and Shannon Shaw Band at 9 p.m. Suggested $10 donation. wickerparkbucktown.com.

Dockside Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Live music, self-guided tours of the Fox River Queen, classic yard games, discounted rounds of minigolf, food from the Rotary Club of St. Charles-Geneva, and beverages from Brother Chimp Brewery. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free; reserve 21-or-older wristbands in advance. stcparks.org.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 29, at 1st Street Plaza, 29 S. First St., St. Charles; Riverlands Brewing Company, 1860 Dean St., Unit A, St. Charles; and Rookies All-American Pub & Grill, 1545 W. Main St., St. Charles. Friday: Afternoon Logic at 1st Street Plaza and Dennis O’Brien at Riverlands Brewing Company; Wednesday: Daddy Wasn’t There at 1st Street Plaza and Jim Green at Rookies. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Music from The Disco Circus from 6-7:15 p.m. and The Brothers Gibb, a Bee Gees tribute, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Save the Clocktower will perform. Free. vhw.org.

South Elgin Movie Night in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Movie Bingo before “Elio” at dusk. Concessions. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Elmhurst Fourth Friday Concert: 7-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Elmhurst History Museum’s outdoor band shell, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. A dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence before The Irving Sisters perform songs from the 1920s-’50s. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Free. elmhursthistory.org.

Movie Night: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Rides, crafts and photo opportunities before a screening of “Zootopia 2” at dusk. Bring snacks and lawn chairs. $14. Advance tickets: blackberryfarm.info/special-events.

Blues Traveler: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Part of the Roaring Nights summer concert series. $50-$60, includes parking at the main entrance parking lot, carousel and Ferris wheel rides and full-day admission to the zoo on the day of the concert. Tickets: brookfieldzoo.org/events.

“Evita”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, July 24 through Aug. 2, in the SecondSpace Theatre at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC Musical Theatre’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical about Eva Perón. $22 or $20 for seniors or students; online fees apply. eccartscenter.org.

Sounds of Summer Friday concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Hillbilly Rockstarz will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. The Woodshop Boys 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 24, at 28 Mile Distilling Co., 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood. MIMS will perform. $25-$35. 28miledistilling.com.

Wood Dale Summer Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Beach Waterpark, 161 W. Commercial St., Wood Dale. See “Lilo & Stitch.” Free. wdparks.org.

Elgin Summer Movie in the Park: Dusk Friday, July 24, at Lords Park, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Family activities before a screening of the 2015 action sci-fi “Jurassic World.” Concessions from local nonprofits. Free. elginil.gov.

Movies Under the Stars: 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Zootopia 2.” Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, July 25

Downtown Downers Grove Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Metra station south lot, 5001 Main St., Downers Grove. Over 60 vendors offering locally grown produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, floral arrangements, handcrafted coffee beverages, artisanal cheeses and more. Hosted by Indian Boundary YMCA. ymcachicago.org/indian-boundary/downtown-downers-grove-market.

Wauconda Triathlons Multisport Fest: Kids’ race at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25, and adult race at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Sunday includes a Post Race Fest with music, beer garden, awards and more. Registration: $45 for kids, starting at $98.32 for adults. waucondaparks.com/triathlon.

Aurora Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25, at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at West Plaza, 1999 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and pastry items, local food trucks and vendors, coffee, artisan items and more. aurora-il.org/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market.

Batavia’s morning farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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, July 25, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. Free. eastdundee.net.

Art at the Glen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, at the Glen Town Center, 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview. Art from 130 artists, live music, food and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Christmas in July: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Arts and crafts fair featuring 35 local artisans. Sweetest Moments food truck, photos with Santa, caroling, a bounce house, and games and activities for all ages. Rain or shine. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora. Vintage vehicles, custom builds, muscle cars, hot rods and more. Free for spectators; $20 vehicle entry. abbeyfarms.org/events/.

Faeries of the Forest: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. Woodland Market with vendors. Entertainers include WoodWindy City Mermaids, Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band, Ananda Lila Kirtan, Secrets of the Beehive, The Harp Twins, drummers The Volfgang Twins, Ye Olde Dragons Den, professional bubble blowers Seaing Star, storyteller Paul Akert, Brighid the Bard, multiprop LED and fire performer Sacred Designs Flow. Sensory-friendly time from 10-11 a.m. $11.75; $6.50 for kids 5-18; and free for seniors and kids younger than 5. faeriesoftheforest.com.

Geneva Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, along South Third Street in downtown Geneva. Fine artisans from around the country will be showing their art in a host of mediums. Free art activities for kids. Drew Clausen will perform from noon to 2 p.m. both days. genevachamber.com/events/arts-fair.

Illinois Jaguar Club’s Concours d'Elegance: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at St. James Farm & Nature Preserve in Warrenville; use the 27W400 Hoy Ave. entrance. Annual classic car show and competition featuring Jaguar vehicles from the 1940s to the present. Free. ijc.clubexpress.com.

Long Grove Vintage Days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Vintage wares in an open-air marketplace. Free. longgrove.org/festival/vintage-days.

Streamwood Summer Celebration Parade: Steps off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, from Bartlett Road and Streamwood Boulevard, Streamwood. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

Wheaton Family Fun Tent: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 25, on Front Street, Wheaton. Foam Party with Chicago Foam Co. (bring goggles or sunglasses and a towel). visitdowntownwheaton.org/events.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. See live animals up close with Deb the Frog Lady. Free. elginil.gov.

Car Show: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. See classic cars and future classics and chat with the owners. Music from Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Taco & Art Fest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park, 700 Arbor Ave., West Chicago. Craft and art vendors, interactive art stations, live artist demonstrations, food trucks, face painting, a henna artist and family-friendly activities. we-goparks.org.

German Beer Garden: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 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.

Shakespeare in the Square: 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. Woodstock Shakespeare Players perform “Bit O’ The Bard: Fair and Foul.” Free. woodstockil.gov.

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Classic and custom cars, Rocks Off will perform from 6-9 p.m. and local businesses. Kids’ Corner with face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Music from The Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute, from 6-7:15 p.m. and The PettyBreakers, a Tom Petty tribute, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

Cocktails in the Park: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Appleton Park, 110 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Batavia MainStreet’s largest fundraiser features appetizers from local restaurants, live music and a sweet treat to take home. Interchangeable drink/raffle tickets are $8 or 10 for $75. Bring a chair or blanket. $40 in advance or $50 at the door. downtownbatavia.com.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. One Foot In The Groove will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Nelly: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Roaring Nights summer concert series. Hip-hop; DJ Trife opens. $70-$80, includes parking at the main entrance parking lot, unlimited carousel and Ferris wheel rides and full-day admission to the zoo on the day of the concert. Tickets: brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Six One Five Collective: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Country, soul and storytelling. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring bag chairs or blankets. $22. paramountaurora.com.

Bensenville Movie at the Farm: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville. Screening of PG-rated “Sarah’s Oil.” Free. bvilleparks.org.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to music. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Sunday, July 26

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Fresh local food, food-related services, and business-sponsored booths and nonprofit booths. Free. vbg.org/FarmersMarket.

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 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, July 26, 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.

Diamonds and Donuts: 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Meet and take photos with princesses, decorate doughnuts and create crafts. Ticket includes admission to Blackberry Farm. $16. Advance tickets: blackberryfarm.info/special-events.

ChiTown Exotic Car Show: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Sonny Acres Farm, 29W310 N. Ave., Barn #1, West Chicago. See supercars, exotics and hypercars. Plus rides, a self-feed petting zoo, and food and drinks for sale. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. sonnyacres.com.

Vintage Baseball: Noon to 3 p.m. Sundays, July 26, at Cantigny Park polo field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. See how the game was played over 100 years ago with the DuPage Plowboys vs. McHenry Independents. Players follow 1850s rules and regulations. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, game will be canceled. Free with paid parking. cantigny.org.

Pickle Palooza!: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Sholes School and Durant House in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. The Durant Garden is growing fresh dill to make your own jar of pickles; one jar per family. They will supply everything you need. $3 or $1 for 18 and younger. ppfv.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. One of These Nights will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Naperville Concerts in Your Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Tall Grass Park, 3512 Grassmere Road, Naperville. Infunktious will perform. Free. napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark.

Monday, July 27

Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. Fresh produce and unique finds from farms and stores. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-market.

Hot Summer Swing with Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown: 7-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Helen Plum Memorial Library Plum Meeting Rooms, 411 S. Main St., Lombard. Jazz vocal/guitar duo Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown. Free. Register: helenplum.org.

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See “Finding Nemo” (2003). $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Tuesday, July 28

Warrenville Summer Park Pop-Ups: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Summerlakes Park, 3S010 Talbot Ave., 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 28, at Lords Park Zoo, 207 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A weekly drop-in program with a different science/nature guest. The theme will be All About Pigs. Free. elginil.gov.

Art @ the Peck: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Hands-on art experiences inspired by nature, history and the pioneer spirit of the homestead. The theme is Soap Carving. Free, drop-in. lombardhistory.org.

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 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 28, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Live music and food trucks. Free, hands-on demonstrations and classes. napersettlement.org.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 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. Cadillac Groove will perform. Free. dgparks.org.

Acoustic Jams in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Mount St. Mary Park, off Route 31, St. Charles. Rick Weals will perform. Free. stcparks.org.

Paradise Bay Pop-Up Events: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Paradise Bay Water Park, 437 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Glow in the Dark Night. Enter with a pool pass or pay the daily admission fee. lombardparks.com/paradise-bay-water-park.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at North School Park, 307 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. The theme is “At Your Service.” Free. arlingtonheightsband.org.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Nashville Electric Company 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 28, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Food truck. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee. Chicago Rockhouse will perform. Food and drinks sold by Dundee Township Lions Club. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. EZFM will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Elk Grove Village Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Air Supply will perform. Free. elkgrove.org.

Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Carillonneurs from all over the world will perform. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Rain or shine. Free. Post-recital moonlight carillon tours available for $2, cash only. napervilleparks.org/carillonrecitalseries.

Waukegan Band “Holidays All Summer” Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 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 29

Elmhurst Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 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 29, 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, which can be returned to receive Bugs Bucks. facebook.com/WinfieldFarmMarket.

Tots in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Kids’ entertainment on the lawn. Ben Tater will perform. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

Lake County Fair: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 29-30; noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 31; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Rides, food, live music, motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding and more. $15; $5 for kids 6-12, 65 and older, and military, veterans and dependents with ID, for one day; $55/$20 for a season pass; free for kids 5 and younger and active military in uniform. lcfair.com/2026.

National Sports Collectors Convention: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 30 through Aug. 1; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Sports trading cards, autographs and memorabilia. Tickets start at $25 for one day. nsccshow.com.

Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Over 60 vendors and South of Disorder will perform from 6-9 p.m. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Margarita Night: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Jimmy Buffett tribute band, with beach balls, flamingos, margaritas, Caribbean food, Key lime pie and more. Jimmy Buffet-style, Parrothead and Hawaiian gear encouraged. Free. celebratehighwood.org.

Batavia’s evening farmers market: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, on the South Riverwalk Plaza in front of city hall, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Held in conjunction with the Batavia Park District’s River Rhapsody Concert Series. downtownbatavia.com/farmers-market.

Open Fishing Clinics: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Join the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program for fishing at Lake Patterson. Instructors will teach participants basic angling skills while demonstrating ethical angling practices. Bring your own equipment or borrow loaner tackle and rods, while supplies last. No registration required. Free. kaneforest.com/calendar.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, July 29 through Aug. 2, 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. July 29: Craig Allen; July 30: Johnny’s Crush; July 31: Return 2 Soul; Aug. 2: Slapdash Bluegrass (Old Town School of Folk Music Americana Series at 3:30 p.m.). Included with admission. cantigny.org.

Night in the Heights: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at North School Park, North Evergreen Avenue and East Eastman Street, Arlington Heights. Live entertainment, activities and more with the Arlington Heights Police Department. Free. vah.com.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Pleasant Run Park, Wheeling. A balloonist will be on hand. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Opens at 5:15 p.m. The PriSSillas will perform on Frost Hill. Beverages and food truck options. $15 for 13 and older; $5 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Elmhurst Wednesday Nights Live: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the stage under the Umbrella Sky Installation, just north of 254 N. York St., Elmhurst. Red Hot Chili Pepper tribute Funky Monks will perform. Free. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Family-friendly concerts. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The Spazmatics 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 29, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Bon Journeyed will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Batavia’s River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. The StingRays will perform. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Geneva Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. Live music, food trucks and beverages. Mr. Myers will perform. Free. genevaparks.org.

Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Usher Park, off South Walnut Street, Itasca. Wildwood Country will perform. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. School of Rock will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

Lisle Summer Entertainment Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Van Kampen Stage in Lisle Community Park, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Billy Elton will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. Free. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Woodstock Community Orchestra: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. Concert by adult performing artists, teachers and recreational string musicians from the Woodstock area. Free. woodstockil.gov.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Village Hall Lawn, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. The Country Night will perform. Classic car cruise night begins at 6 p.m. at Green and Center streets. Free. bensenville.il.us.

Toyota Movie Nights: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. See “Black Panther.” Free; VIP reserved seating available. gallagherway.com.

Thursday, July 30

Stories Under the Sky: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at Norris Woods, North 3rd Avenue, St. Charles. Hear a librarian bring stories to life. Adults must accompany children. Free. stcparks.org.

Glendale Heights Market: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Veterans Memorial Park, 220 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Shop for food, produce, crafts and more from locally sourced vendors. ghrec.org.

Lollapalooza 2026: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 30 through Aug. 2, at Grant Park, South Lake Shore Drive and East Monroe Street, Chicago. Over 170 performers across eight stages. Headliners include Lorde and John Summit on Thursday, Charli xcx and The Smashing Pumpkins on Friday, Olivia Dean and Jennie on Saturday, and Tate McRae and The XX on Sunday. Tickets start at $185 for one day, $439 for four days. lollapalooza.com.

Hands On History: Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Sheldon Peck Homestead, 355 E. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Interactive pioneer-era activities, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Free, drop-in. lombardhistory.org.

Roselle French Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 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 30, at 100-132 Main St., West Chicago. Culturally inspired market on Main Street featuring local artisans, makers, food vendors and performers. bensidounusa.com/westchicago.

Wrigleyville Night Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Specialty foods, vintage clothes, crafts, artisanal goods and more, with live music and more. Free. gallagherway.com.

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

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 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 30, around the historic Kane County Courthouse, off Fourth and James streets, Geneva. The MacCartyns will perform, food, and vote for your favorite make and model (theme is Studebaker Night). 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 30, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Shop the market of local vendors from 5-7:30 p.m.; Lara Bell Band and food trucks at 7 p.m. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, on three blocks on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Live music, classic cars, family activities, car clubs, art and market vendors. Free. westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.

Downtown Summer Sounds: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in Fountain Square, Evanston. Mixx Company Band will perform. Free. downtownevanston.org.

Long Grove Music in the Park: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in Covered Bridge Park, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Nicole Nystrom & The Tumbleweed Country Band will perform. Free. longgrove.org.

Rock ’N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Food from local restaurants and kids’ activities. Music from Mizzconstrued at 6:30 p.m. and Anthem’s Grand Illusion 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.

Salt Creek Park District Summer Concerts: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. Music by String Shredders with Arla Vox. Free. saltcreekpd.com.

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

Lake Forest Summer Concert Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Market Square, 264 Market Square Court, Lake Forest. The Simple Remedy will perform. Free. lfparksandrec.com.

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

Rock the Block summer concert series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Block 59, 404 Route 59, Naperville. 16 Candles will perform. Free. Register: theblock59.com/events.

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

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Lords Park pavilion, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Eugene “With the Talking Sax” Peebles will perform. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Concert series with food and beverage tents. Performances by Live the Who on Thursday and 24K Magic/George Michael Reborn on Friday. Free. parkwaybankpark.com.

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

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. Abby Kay will perform. Food from Wild Fries, 3rd Street Pub, Snack Zone and Kimmer’s Ice Cream. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Oh Yes! will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Lakeside Pavilion Summer Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the McAninch Arts Center Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Uptown Soul will perform. Free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5 p.m. in front of the MAC building (limit two per person). Food trucks: Heavenly Hotdogs, 302 Wheaton, Mamie’s Toffee and Treats and Santa Fe. Free; bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Glen House Food Pantry and College of DuPage Fuel Pantry. Free. atthemac.org/lakeside-pavilion.

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

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Featuring music that the Wheaton Municipal Band performed for the American Bandmasters Association Convention. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Woodstock Movies in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren, Woodstock. “Hocus Pocus” starts around 8:30 p.m. Come dressed to match the theme “Summerween.” Free. woodstockil.gov.

Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Watch Disney’s 2009 “The Princess and the Frog.” $2 in advance, $4 at the gate; free for kids 2 and younger but must have a ticket. paramountaurora.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 $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.

“A Year With Frog And Toad”: 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 9 at the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on Arnold Lobel’s books, following Frog and Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Each performance will be followed by a question‑and‑answer session with the cast. Tickets start at $18.75. marriotttheatre.com.

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.

Morton Arboretum walking play: 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 16, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Suitable for all ages, with some crass humor and romantic situations. $27 for 18 and older, $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

“& Juliet”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays through Aug. 2, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. New musical asks: What would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Tickets start at $64.95. broadwayinchicago.com.

“My Fair Lady”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.