Fests and fun for the 4th and beyond

This weekend

Rock 'n' Run the Runway and Wheeling fireworks: 8 a.m. Friday, July 3, at Chicago Executive Airport, 1020 Plant Road, Wheeling. 5K run at 8 a.m.; food trucks and live music start at 5 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. rocknruntherunway.com. Free.

Eyes to the Skies Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Hot air balloon shows and rides, music, food, crafts, carnival rides and more. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday on Main Street in Lisle. eyestotheskies.org. $8; free for kids 6 and younger and military personnel on Saturday and to Lisle residents before 3 p.m. Saturday.

Lakeside Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. 36th annual event features carnival rides, Taste By the Lake, kids' events, Baggo tournament and historic tours. Free parade at 1 p.m. Sunday starting at city hall on to Woodstock Street, turning south on Dole Avenue and ending at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive. Fireworks at dusk Sunday at Main Beach. lakesidelegacy.org, clchamber.com, crystallakeparks.org or (815) 459-1300. Fest is $5; free for children 12 and younger and active military with valid ID. Fireworks cost $2 per person.

Mundelein Community Days: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, with most activities in Kracklauer Park, Seymour Avenue at Division Street, Mundelein. Mundelein Munch food fair, carnival, games, live music. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday over the festival grounds. Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday down Hawley Street from village hall to Mundelein High School. mundelein.org. Free.

Naperville Exchange Club Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Knoch Park, 7245 West St., Naperville. Ribs, food vendors, music on two stages, international and craft beer tastings, bags tournament, carnival, family activities and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. ribfest.net. $12-$17; free after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest: Noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Community Park, Palatine and Oak streets, Palatine. Carnival, food, live entertainment and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Saturday starting at Wilson and Cedar, taking Slade to Brockway, north on Brockway to Wood and east on Wood to Oak. hometownfest.com or palatinejaycees.org. Free.

Bartlett Fourth of July Festival: 1 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Apple Orchard Park, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Carnival, live music, food and beer tent and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Independence Day parade at 1 p.m. Sunday from Oak and North avenues, south to Railroad Avenue to Main Street to South Bartlett Road to Stearns Road and ending at Apple Orchard Park. village.bartlett.il.us or bartlettlions.org. Free.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival: 1 to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Family activities, entertainment, pancake breakfast, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and more. (847) 870-6622 or mtprospectlions.com. Free.

Great Lakes Fourth of July Celebration: 4 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Great Lakes Naval Station, 601 D. St., Gate 3, Great Lakes. Carnival rides, 5K Firecracker Run at 8:15 p.m. Friday, paintball and family activities. Fireworks at 10:45 p.m. Friday and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. facebook.com/greatlakes4thofjuly.

Lincolnshire July 4 Celebration: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and 5K race at 8 a.m. Saturday, cardboard boat regatta, pie-eating contest, children's games and attractions, live music and more. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Sprague School and ends at Spring Lake Park. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Spring Lake Park. lincolnshirecommunity.org. Free.

Taste of Oak Brook: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Oak Brook Sports Core Fields, 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Live entertainment, kids' activities, food from area restaurants, beverage tent and fireworks at dusk. (630) 368-3000 or oakbrook.org/taste. $10.

Wheaton Independence Day Celebration: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Graf Park, 1701 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Friday. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. Free.

Arlington Heights Frontier Days: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 3; noon to midnight Saturday, July 4; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Live entertainment on multiple stages, carnival, parade at 10 a.m. Saturday stepping off from Dunton and Oakton, south on Dunton to Miner and east to Recreation Park, food and drink, Bingo, family activities, petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts and more. frontierdays.org. Free.

Meadows Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, kids' activities, food and more. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org. Free.

Warrenville's All Fired Up for the 4th: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3, and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Cerny Park, at River Road and Forest View Drive, Warrenville. Parade at 6 p.m. Friday proceeds south on Warren Avenue, west on Warrenville Road and south on Curtis Avenue. Concessions in Cerny Park from 5 to 11 p.m. Children's parade at 11:45 a.m. Saturday from St. Irene Church to Cerny Park. Entertainment, kids' activities, contest and music in the park. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. (630) 393-9427 or warrenville.il.us. Free.

Windy City Ribfest: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 3; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at 4700 N. Broadway, Chicago. Live music and ribs. Other highlights include arts and crafts and kids' activities. windycityribfest.com. $5.

Hawthorn Woods Fourth of July Celebration: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Food and live music featuring Déjà Vu. Fireworks at dusk. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falkirk and Lagoon Drive and ending at village hall with a flag-raising ceremony. vhw.org. Free.

Northwest Fourth Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Food, live entertainment, carnival, games. Hoffman Estates July 4 parade at 9 a.m. Saturday on Illinois Boulevard. Craft fair inside the Sears Centre Arena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. northwestfourthfest.com. Free.

Wauconda Fourth of July fireworks: 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Live music and food start at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. waucondaparks.org. Free.

Cary Summer Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Live music by Rockin' Fenderskirts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Rain date for fireworks is dusk July 9. Food and beverages. (847) 639-6100 or carypark.com. Parking $5 on grass; $10 on pavement.

Roselle Party in the Park and fireworks: 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Cover band Sixteen Candles performs at 6:45 p.m. at Party in the Park. Fireworks at dusk. roselle.il.us. Free.

Aurora fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora, and McCullough Park, Illinois Avenue and Lake Street, Aurora. Concerts and other activities run from 6 to 10 p.m. at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park. Fireworks can be seen from both parks. aurora-il.org. Free.

Deerfield Fourth of July Fireworks: Dusk Friday, July 3, at Brickyards Park, off Kates Road, on Fountainview Drive, Deerfield. (847) 945-5000 or deerfield.il.us. Free.

Geneva Fireworks: Fireworks follow the Kane County Cougars baseball game Friday, July 3. The Cougars play the Clinton LumberKings at 6:30 p.m. at the First Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva. kccougars.com. $22-$30.

Schaumburg Boomers' Fireworks: Fireworks follow the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team's home games Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, at the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Game times are 6:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. (847) 461-3695 or boomersbaseball.com. Tickets start at $7.

Gurnee Fireworks: 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great American Parkway, Gurnee. For park admission fees, see sixflags.com.

Northbrook Fourth of July Celebration: Events start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Northbrook Park District, Shermer and Meadow roads, and various sites in Northbrook. Pancake breakfast, the Liberty Loop 5K, Liberty Lap Fun Run, annual milelong parade and a bike parade. northbrook4thofjuly.com. Free.

Antioch's Independence Day Celebration: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 4, on Main Street in downtown Antioch. Events begin with the State Bank of the Lakes "Run for Freedom," followed by the parade at 10 a.m. beginning at Antioch High School and ending at Williams Park, Williams Road and Route 83. Kids' festival, food, sports tournaments and entertainment at Williams Park. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Williams Park. antioch.il.gov. Free.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Festival and fireworks: 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Fireworks parking opens at 7 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks rain date is Sunday, July 5. shsc-il.org. Fireworks admission is $5 per car.

Elgin Fourth of July parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, stepping off at Slade and Douglas, Elgin. Co-sponsored by the city of Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association. downtownelgin.com. Free.

Vernon Hills Fourth of July parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in the Deerpath subdivision, Deerpath and Atrium Drive, Vernon Hills. Marching bands, floats, clowns, costumed characters, local merchants and more. vernonhills.org. Free.

Americana Jubilee: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Hosted by Blue Box Cafe and Elgin Fringe Festival. Features a bake-off, a pie-eating contest, an art exhibition, kids' activities and more. sidestreetstudioarts.org. Free.

Aurora July 4 parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Parade proceeds east on Benton, north on Broadway, west on Galena Boulevard, south on Stolp Avenue, west on Downer Place, ending at River Road, Aurora. aurora-il.org. Free.

Barrington Fourth of July parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Parade begins at Barrington High School, runs along Main Street, ending at the Barrington train station. Theme is "Barrington Through the Decades," a celebration of the village's 150th anniversary. barringtonparade.com. Free.

Bensenville LibertyFest and Fourth of July parade: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Redmond Recreational Complex, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville. Parade at 10 a.m. from Town Center, 12 S. Center St. After the parade, live entertainment, food, activities and games take place at the Redmond Recreational Complex. Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, performs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (630) 766-8888 or bensenville.il.us. Free.

Carol Stream July 4 parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at County Farm and Lies Road, Carol Stream. Proceeds on Lies, between County Farm and Fountain Drive. carolstreamparade.com. Free.

Celebrate Fox Lake: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Entertainment, parade, games, vendor/craft show, food and beer tent. Fireworks at dusk; the best viewing is at Lakefront Park. foxlake.org. Free.

Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See the work of 95 artists, plus interactive art demos and booth chats. chicagobotanic.org. Free; parking is $25-$30 per car.

Des Plaines Fourth of July parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, steps off from Center and Wicke streets, north on Center to Prairie Avenue, east on Prairie, disbanding at Prairie and Pearson. Review stand at Thacker and Center. Theme is "Television Favorites of Yesteryear!" desplaines.org. Free.

Graue Mill and Museum Fourth of July Celebration: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook. grauemill.org. Free.

Island Lake's July 4 parade and Family Picnic: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Parade begins at the end of Burnett Road, from Kemper Valves parking lot, and travels to Eastway Drive, through the north and west sides of residential streets around the lake, and ends at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 176. Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Hot dogs, popcorn, games, prizes, crafts, music and pony rides. villageofislandlake.com. Free.

Lake Zurich July 4 celebration and fireworks: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Henry J. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Music, food, beer tents and family activities. Taste of Summer at 11 a.m. Carnival and kids' games run from 1 to 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. lakezurich.org. $2 for residents; $7 for nonresidents.

South Elgin Fourth of July parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Steps off from West Spring Street and Wedgewood Drive, South Elgin. Features marching bands, dancers, veterans, police, fire and local organizations. southelgin.com. Free.

Downers Grove Independence Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 4, at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. dgparks.com. Free.

Independence Day Bell-Ringing Celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Tanner House Museum, 305 Cedar St., Aurora. Bell-ringing at 1 p.m. The Windy City Wizard magician and bluegrass/folk band Hudson Crossing perform, plus a petting zoo, tours of the museum, kids' activities and a pie-eating contest. aurorahistory.net. Free.

Red, White and Blue Day: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. All riders pay $2 as the museum celebrates its 49th birthday.

Rolling Meadows July 4 parade and fireworks: Parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in downtown Rolling Meadows. Fireworks at dusk Saturday at Salk Park, behind the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. ci.rolling-meadows.il.us. Free.

Cantigny's Independence Day Celebration: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. McCormick Museum hosts activities for kids at noon on the south porch. On the Cantigny Parade Field, Revolutionary War re-enactors fire real cannon and supervise 18th-century games. The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes (wind ensemble) performs patriotic music at 3 p.m. cantigny.org. Parking is $5.

Glen Ellyn July 4 Celebration, parade and fireworks: Noon Saturday, July 4. Parade steps off at Hawthorne Street and Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, ends on Crescent Boulevard. Activities continue from 1 to 4 p.m. in Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Moonwalk, inflatables, obstacle course, carnival games, live music, dancing, face painting, concessions. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. in Lake Ellyn Park. glenellyn4thofjuly.org. Parade and fireworks are free; admission to daytime park activities is $3.

Villa Park Fourth of July Celebration and parade: Noon Saturday, July 4, in downtown Villa Park. Parade from Central to Harvard, south to Madison, east to Summit, north to Park, west to Ardmore. (630) 834-8191. Free.

St. Charles Fourth of July concert and fireworks: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Fox Valley Concert Band performs in the amphitheater, followed by Hello Dave from 6 p.m. to dusk in the historic pavilion. Fireworks show begins at dusk off Boy Scout Island. Fireworks can be best viewed at Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park. stcparks.org. Free.

Batavia Fourth of July Fireworks: 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets, Batavia. Savor the Flavor food vendors open at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m. bataviafireworks.org. $5 donation for parking at both high school parking lots (off Wilson and Main), the Ace Hardware parking lot and the Wilson Business Center on West Wilson Street.

Carol Stream July 4 Celebration with Illinois Brass Band and Fireworks: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Carol Stream Town Center, 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Band plays a two-hour concert. Food from Chicago-area food trucks. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m. facebook.com/vilofcarolstream. Free.

Vernon Hills July 4 concert and fireworks: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Music by the Big Fun Band, followed by fireworks at dusk over Big Bear Lake. vernonhills.org. Free.

Buffalo Grove Fourth of July Fireworks: 7 p.m. concert; 9:15 p.m. fireworks Saturday, July 4, at Rotary Green Park, just north of the post office at Buffalo Grove and Old Checker roads, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band performs a two-hour concert before the fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Designated viewing areas are the Buffalo Grove Golf Course and Willow Stream Park. Free. vbg.org.

Libertyville Music and Fireworks: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Butler Lake Park, Lake Street, Libertyville. The Village Band performs patriotic music and other favorites. Fireworks at dusk. libertyville.com. Free.

Elk Grove Village fireworks and Kenny Rogers concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Community Park, 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. Country singer Kenny Rogers performs, followed by fireworks at dusk. elkgrove.com. Free.

Oakbrook Terrace July 4 concert and fireworks: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Terrace View Park, Route 83 and 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace. The band Together performs. Fireworks at 9 p.m. (630) 941-8300. Free.

Arlington Heights Fourth of July fireworks: Dusk Saturday, July 4, at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Racing, live music and activities for the whole family begin at 3 p.m. Tickets at arlingtonpark.com. $4-$18 general admission; special packages available.

Barrington Fourth of July fireworks: Dusk, Saturday, July 4, at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. barrington-il.gov or (847) 620-4666. Free.

Round Lake Beach Fourth of July Fireworks: Dusk Saturday, July 4, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. (847) 546-8558 or rlapd.org. Free.

Woodstock's Fourth of July Fireworks: Dusk Saturday, July 4, at Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee, Woodstock. Park can be accessed through walk-in gates on West Jackson and South streets. woodstockil.gov. Free. Donations to pay for fireworks welcomed. Parking for $8 is available at the South Street entrance to the park.

Huntley Fourth of July Fireworks: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4, over Deicke and Warrington parks, Huntley. Rain date is Sunday, July 5. huntley.il.us. Free.

Streamwood Fourth of July fireworks: 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Dolphin Park, 880 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Rain date is Sunday, July 5. (630) 736-3800 or streamwood.org. Free.

Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. navypier.com. Free.

Itasca July 4 fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Hamilton Lakes, 333 Pierce Road, Itasca. itasca.com. $20.

Lombard Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Madison Meadow Park, Madison Street and Ahrens Avenue, Lombard. villageoflombard.org. Free.

Waukegan Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the lakefront, downtown Waukegan. (847) 599-2525 or waukeganil.gov. Free.

Westmont Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Ty Warner Park, 801 Burr Oak Drive, Westmont. (630) 963-5252 or westmontparks.org. Free.

Woodridge Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the villages of Downers Grove and Woodridge co-host a fireworks show at 75th and Lemont roads, Woodridge. Free. (630) 434-5500 or downers.us.

Lake Forest Fourth of July Fireworks: 9:40 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-6700 or cityoflakeforest.com. $15-$20 for the Lake Forest Festival activities.

Antique Car Show: 11 a.m. Sunday, July 5, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Features a wide variety of cars. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. Free with paid $4.50-$8 admission to Blackberry Farm.

North American Lithuanian Song Festival: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine St., Chicago. Fest features a collective choir of more than 1,500 singers from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Lithuania. English language subtitles projected. dainusvente.org. $46-$57.

Next week

Motor Mondays: 5 p.m. until dusk Monday, July 6, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Classic car show, music, raffles, food from area restaurants and more. eastdundee.net. Free.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Fishel Park, Grove Street, Downers Grove. Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. dgparks.org. Free.

Elk Grove Village Midsummer Classic Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Kansas performs. Food vendors on site. elkgrove.com. Free.

35th Annual Taste of Chicago: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 8-10, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, in Grant Park, Jackson Street and Columbus Drive, Chicago. Food, concerts and more. Charge for food tickets and many of the concerts. cityofchicago.org. Free admission.

Glendale Heights Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 8; 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 10; and 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Entertainment, carnival, food and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday. Wristbands and mega passes available to purchase for carnival. glendaleheights.org. Free.

Hanover Park COPS Day Picnic: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Anne Fox Elementary School, 1035 Parkview Drive, Hanover Park. Live entertainment, face painting, display of police vehicles, K-9 demonstration, bicycle raffle, hot dogs and more. Appearances by the Schaumburg Boomers, Chicago Bandits and Chicago Wolves mascots. Rain date is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. (630) 823-5500 or hpil.org. Free.

Barrington Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in the Citizens Park amphitheater, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. There will be food vendors and giveaways. barringtonparkdistrict.org. Free.

Dog Days of Summer: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 10-12, at Cook Memorial Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Dog-oriented events and demonstrations and vendors. Event features the Big Air jumping competition in which dogs run down a 40-foot dock and jump into a 27,000-gallon pool of water in the PNC Bank parking lot, 325 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. pamperedpupz.com. Free.

Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest: 4:30 to 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. Barbecue vendors, games, car show, community rib cook-off, concerts and more. (847) 742-3378 or lithribfest.com. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for active military with ID and kids 12 and younger accompanied by an adult.

ItascaFest: 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, July 9-10; noon to midnight, Saturday, July 11; and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Washington Park, Irving Park Road and Rush Street, Itasca. Music, kids' entertainment, carnival, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments and more. itasca.com. Free.

Windmill City Festival: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 9; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 10; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Riverwalk, Houston Street at Island Avenue, Batavia. Carnival, food booths, games, craft show and more. windmillcityfest.org. Free.

Des Plaines Live at the Lake: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band performs. dpparks.org. Free.

St. Charles Park District Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Lincoln Park, Main and 5th streets, St. Charles. Mason Rivers country band performs. stcparks.org. Free.