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Festivals: County fairs, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, free Bret Michaels concert & more

This weekend

DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 27-29, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal and 4-H exhibits, student art contest, Latting Rodeo on Saturday and a demolition derby show at 2 p.m. Sunday. $15, $10 for seniors, and $7 for kids 3-12. www.dupagecountyfair.org.

Algonquin Founders' Days: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 27; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Spella Park, 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Children's games, bands, Kids Korner, bags tournaments, games, market/bazaar, music, bake-off, bicycle decorating contest, Family Olympics and Founders' Run at 8 a.m. Sunday. Includes Dog & Cat Show at 10 a.m. Friday. On Saturday, the parade, with the theme “Founders' Go Medieval,” steps off at 11 a.m. and Algonquin's Got Talent is at 1 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Sunday along the river. Daily pass: $5; four-day pass: $15; VIP four-day pass: $35; online fees apply. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Lake County Fair: 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Livestock barns, expo hall, vendors, carnival midway, family events, bands and more. $5-$10 per day, with family and multiday deals available. www.lcfair.com.

Fiesta del Sol: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 27-28, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, in Pilsen, on Cermak between Morgan and Ashland, Chicago. Live entertainment, local art, a variety of food, carnival rides, a children's area, educational resources for parents and kids, soccer games and more. www.cityofchicago.org.

MainStreet Libertyville's Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, in Cook Park, Libertyville. Buy lunch from food vendors and listen to Cole Brandt perform. Free, with food and beverages available for purchase. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Cary Children's Entertainment Series: Noon to 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Enjoy John Measner Magic. Free. (847) 639-6100 or carypark.com.

Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, Mount Prospect. The 20th annual party features music, food and free kids' activities on Saturday. Hosted by the Village of Mount Prospect and the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Free. mpblockparty.com.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Volunteer Park, 61 Main St., Sugar Grove. 51st annual festival with music, food, craft and vendor fair, carnival, bingo, a 5K run/walk on Saturday, a medallion hunt and family activities. Parade steps off at 5 p.m. Friday from Route 30 and Municipal Drive to Volunteer Park. Free admission. sugargrovecornboil.org.

Lincoln Square Greek Fest: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St., Chicago. Homemade Greek food and pastries, music, dancing and more. www.lincolnsquare.org.

Meadows' Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. A weekly show displaying all types of classic cars, with prizes, food and music. Free admission. www.meadowsfamily.org.

Summer Celebration: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. A family-friendly festival with carnival rides, attractions, crafts, bingo and music. Free. www.streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

Wicker Park Fest: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 27, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, on Milwaukee Avenue between Ashland and North avenues, Chicago. Music, food and more. $10 suggested donation. www.wickerparkfest.com.

Lake Zurich Blue & You: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Lake Zurich Police Station, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Provides children of all ages the opportunity to positively interact with local law enforcement agencies while learning about the technology and equipment that police use. Free. www.lakezurich.org.

Aurora Fireworks and Concert: 6 p.m. Friday, July 27, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Eagles tribute band Heartache Tonight performs at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Heartache Tonight will resume the show after the fireworks. The event is now free; previously sold tickets will be refunded. RiverEdgeAurora.com.

Cruisin' with Cops: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, in the Fresh Market Parking Lot, 475 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Kickoff to National Night Out to promote police and community partnerships. Featuring food, entertainment and various vehicles on display. Free. www.lincolnshireil.gov.

Friday Nights Live!: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Metropolitan Square, Metropolitan Way, Des Plaines. Afternoon Delight will perform during this family-friendly event. Free. www.desplaines.org/fnl.

Vintage Rides Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, on Hale Street between Liberty and Willow, Wheaton. 21st annual show featuring classic cars, motorcycles and trucks of every make, model and year, from Model Ts to Teslas. There will be a DJ spinning tunes. Free. downtownwheaton.com.

Wood Dale Prairie Fest: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 27; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Community Park, 655 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Live music, children's entertainment, concessions and a carnival. Fireworks at dusk Saturday. Free admission and parking. wooddale.com/residents/special-events/prairie-fest.

Hawthorn Woods Summer Concerts: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Comstock Lode will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., West Dundee. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band will perform. Free. www.dtpd.org.

Unraveling The Wilburys: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Embark on a musical journey through the short history of the Traveling Wilburys featuring George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne. Free. atthemac.org.

Sounds of Summer Main Stage Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, and Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Pack a picnic and bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Band Called Catch will perform Friday and The Nick Pontarelli Band will perform Wednesday. Free. Weather hotline: (847) 705-5123, ext. 431. www.palatineparks.org/rccms/soundsofsummer.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, July 27, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Park District presents “Sherlock Gnomes.” Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Free. bgparks.org.

Glen Ellyn Summer Sidewalk Sale: Friday through Sunday, July 27-29, in downtown Glen Ellyn. Entertainment, events and deals at businesses throughout Glen Ellyn. Free admission. (630) 469-0907 or www.glenellynchamber.com.

  The 51st annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil offers plenty of its namesake food in addition to activities. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com, 2017

Sugar Grove Corn Boil 5K Run/Walk: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28. Check in from 6:15 to 7 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Park District office. Run along the village streets in this fast, flat two-lap course. $25 on race day. www.sgparks.org.


Cary Park District Color Run 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Lions Park, Cary. $30. Includes a goody bag, T-shirt, finisher celebration and more. Bring a nonperishable item to donate to the Cary-Grove Food Pantry and be entered into a raffle. Rain date is Aug. 4. www.carypark.com.

Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the South Pool at Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve), Elk Grove Village/Schaumburg. Dragon boat races, music, food trucks, beer garden, marketplace, demonstrations and authentic Chinese cultural performances throughout the day. Free for spectators. www.gwndragonboat.com.

Summerfest at Randall Oaks Zoo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, at the zoo, 1150 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Special activities, petting zoo and more. Admission is $3.25-$4. www.dtpd.org.

Bantu Fest 2018: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at The University of Chicago, 5801 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago. The fourth annual fest celebrates diversity with art, music, DJs, dance, guest artists and more. Free. www.eventbrite.com.

Geneva Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, on Third and State streets, Geneva. Juried show featuring more than 150 artists showing photography, pottery, fiber, printmaking, glass, mixed media, watercolor, oil/acrylic, wood, sculpture and jewelry. Awards will be presented for 2-D and 3-D artwork. Includes a children's art area with special activities. Free. www.genevachamber.com.

Glencoe Festival of Art: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, at Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, Glencoe. The 10th annual Glencoe Festival of Art will showcase the original works of more than 110 juried artists from across the country in a variety of mediums. Free admission. amdurproductions.com.

Military Through the Ages: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. A timeline re-enactment featuring a span of military encampments throughout history, ranging from ancient Rome through Operation Desert Storm. Visitors will learn firsthand how soldiers lived and fought during different eras and see the progression of weapons, clothing and technology over time. Free with $10 per car parking. www.cantigny.org.

Mardi Gras at Great America: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from Saturday, July 28, through Sunday, Aug. 12, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Nightly shows, Mardi Gras-style floats, beads, stilt walkers and food, with an interactive parade and other entertainment. Included with theme park admission; $55.99 online, $75.99 at the gate. www.sixflags.com/greatamerica.

Algonquin Founders' Days Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, along Algonquin Road, Algonquin. The 58th annual parade with the theme “Founders' Go Medieval” steps off at Algonquin Road and Eastgate, heads west on Algonquin Road, south on Harrison Street to Washington Street. Note: This year's parade will not travel on Main Street due to construction. Free. www.algonquinfoundersdays.com.

PAWfest 2018: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley. Annual festival with low-cost vaccines and microchipping, raffles, food, entertainment, waterslide, face painting and more. Pets are welcome. Free. www.animalhouseshelter.com/pawfest.

Two Brothers For the Love of Hops Festival: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the parking lot of Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave., Warrenville. Featuring Two Brothers' beers, guest beers from craft breweries from across the country and new beers exclusive to the event. Includes food and live music, including headliner local rock cover band Red Woody. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Giant Steps in Lisle. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the gate; VIP tickets cost $60. twobrothersbrewing.com.

Classic Car Show and Touch-A-Truck: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the Performance Pavilion at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Explore a variety of vehicles, from classy to crazy. At Touch-A-Truck, children can climb, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles and the workers who drive them. The Davidson County Band brings the best of country rock to this Classic Car Show. Free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, 13 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Enjoy classic cars and entertainment. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Free. www.facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.

South Loop Beer & Cider Fest 2018: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Women's Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago. Fest returns for its third year, offering beer and hard ciders from Illinois and beyond. In addition, there will be food trucks, music and more. Must be 21 or older. General admission is $49; designated driver tickets are $15. VIP packages available. www.southloopbeerfest.com.

Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at 7600 Barrington Road at Tower Drive, Hanover Park. Classic cars, music and more. Free. www.hpil.org.

Highwood Bloody Mary Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Dozens of vendors present their Bloody Mary cocktail creations and food inspirations while vying for the titles of “Best Bloody Mary” and “People's Choice.” Free admission. celebratehighwood.org.

International Bog Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Celebrate bogs at an art show and silent auction with an artists' reception followed by live music. Bog tours and kids' bog crafts throughout the afternoon. Attendees can meet bog dogs. Suggested donation: $5 for adults, $3 for children. www.friendsofvolobog.org.

Cantigny Park Outdoor Concert Series: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Good Clean Fun will perform. Free; $10 parking. cantigny.org.

Mundelein summer concert series: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Free. Chicago Soul Review will perform. (847) 949-3200.

Sounds of Summer Concerts: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Performance Pavilion at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Rosie & the Rivets will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No outside alcohol permitted. Concessions from the grill and beer and wine available for purchase. Free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

River Park Sunday Summer Concerts: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at River Park, off River Lane, Geneva. Miscella's Sweet Melodies will perform. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at Geneva United Methodist Church, 211 Hamilton St. Free. www.genevaarts.org.

This week

Music Mondays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. The StingRays will perform '50s, '60s and '70s rock 'n' roll. Picnics welcome; concessions available. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Musical Memory Lane: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, at Lions Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Join director Monty Adams and the Mount Prospect Community Band for an all-ages concert. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Park District. Free. (847) 640-1000. www.mppd.org.

Northwest Concert Band: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 30, at St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Northwest Concert Band will perform. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free. northwestconcertband.org.

McHenry County Fair: Noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 1-4, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, entertainment tent with music, carnival rides and food. McHenry County Queen Pageant at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Combine Derby at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Thursday; kids can compete in mutton busting. On Friday, Logan Mize opens at 7 p.m. before the Kentucky Headhunters perform at 8:30 p.m. Illinois State Pullers Tractor Pulls Saturday and demolition derby Sunday. Season pass is $25; daily admission is $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 60 and older, veterans with ID and kids 6-12. www.mchenrycountyfair.com.

Algonquin Commons Cruise Nights: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Algonquin Commons, off Randall Road, Algonquin. All makes of classic cars, hot rods and custom cycles; entertainment by Cruisin' Music Radio DJ Rudy the K 101.5 FM. Free. www.hemmings.com.

Broken Oar's Car & Bike Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Bring out your custom and classic cars, trucks and bikes. All make and models welcome. 5 p.m. registration; 8 p.m. judging. Free admission. www.facebook.com/events/2154061948067986.

Bloomingdale Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Old Town Park, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Libido Funk Circus will perform. Preconcert activities including free crafts and games for kids 5-12 start at 6:30 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. www.bloomingdaleparks.org.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Main Beach Crystal Lake, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. www.crystallakeparks.org.

Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, on Grove Street in Downers Grove. Food, wine and beer available for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages. Soda will perform pop and rock music. Free. www.dgparks.org.

Huntley Concerts in the Parks: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. The Blooze Brothers Band will perform. In case of rain, the Cosman Theater is reserved. Free. www.huntley.il.us.

Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Millennia Plaza at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, near Libertyville. Black Masala will perform. $6 per car parking after 5 p.m. on event nights. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3497. lcfpd.org/ig/concerts.

Bret Michaels performs a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Village Green in Elk Grove Village. Associated Press, 2018

Midsummer Classics Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove. Bret Michaels will perform. Free. www.elkgrove.org.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Various car themes throughout the summer. Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Night, with a mini business expo. Free. www.carygrovechamber.com.

Lake Zurich Cruise Nights: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, on Main Street from Old Rand Road to Church Street, Lake Zurich. Features more than 40 vehicles on display from every era and music. Trophies are awarded for spectator choice, along with car trivia and raffle prizes. Free. lakezurich.org/603/Cruise-Nights.

Geneva Park District Summer Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. The Ethan Bell Band will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food for sale from Deane's Market & Deli and Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream. The beer tent will feature Penrose Brewing Co. beer. Free. genevaparks.org.

River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. SHiNDiG will perform. Free. www.bataviaparks.org.

Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Citizen's Park Amphitheater, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Nashville Electric Company will perform. Free admission and popcorn. Presented by BMO Harris Bank. www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

Lake Villa Music in the Parks: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. American English will perform. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and coolers. Free. www.lake-villa.org.

Capannari Ice Cream's Movies Under the Stars: Dusk Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Centennial Green Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. See “Coco” under the stars. Bring blankets and snacks. Free. capannaris.com/events.

History Alive!: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier. Interact with artifacts, crafts and games from the Vietnam War. Free with $5 paid parking. www.fdmuseum.org.

Cruisin' Nights & Street Fair: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont. Classic cars, music, theme nights, food vendors and more along three blocks. Free. westmontevents.com/streetfair.

Little Italy Fest-West: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at Centennial Park, 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison. The celebration of Italian culture offers food and entertainment. Suburban Chicago's Got Talent Top 10 show and finale starts at 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. facebook.com/events/1839632012733739.

Addison Rock 'N' Wheels: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Free entertainment, Bike and Car Cruise Night, kids' rides, and food from Addison restaurants. Cruise Night closes at 7:30 p.m. or when the street is full. Historical museum open house and craft show from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. www.ithappensinaddison.com.

Antioch Classic and Custom Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Antioch Parks & Recreation Department presents the 13th annual event. Special performance by Class of 68 as part of the Thursday concert series. Free. www.antioch.il.gov.

Barrington Cruise Night: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at 208 S. Cook St., Barrington. Classic cars, food trucks, and the Barrington Bank & Trust Family Zone featuring kids' games, face painting, live performances and more. Free. www.barrington-il.gov.

Crystal Lake Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Park Place Banquets, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Live music with Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama and food from Fat Tomato Inc. and Legit Dogs & Ice. The theme is 1950s. Free admission and registration. www.facebook.com/events/263891934146827.

Geneva Classic Car Shows: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Check out the antique, custom build, muscle and sport cars. Enjoy treats and a DJ. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries stay open late. Free. www.genevachamber.com.

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 3; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 4; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at Veterans Park off State Street, Hampshire. 36th annual fest features bands, craft show, fireworks on Saturday, carnival, beer garden, petting zoo and more. Parade at noon Sunday. Pancake breakfast and Coon Creek Classic 2K/10K held Sunday at Hampshire Middle School. Free. www.hcccd.com.

It's Thursday Concert Series: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Features a Classic and Custom Car Show and a performance by Class of 1968. The “Does Antioch Got Talent?” competition will showcase performers from across Lake County in a talent show variety format before the concert series. Free. www.antioch.il.gov.

  Lake Villa Days features water fights and more at Lehmann Park. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Lake Villa Days: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Lake Villa Firefighter's Association annual festival with firefighter water fights at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and business water fights at noon Friday, Aug. 5. Music from Bella Cain and Modern Day Romeos. Food and beverages for purchase. Free admission. www.lake-villa.org.

Sounds of Summer Towne Square Spotlight Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Tenors 3 will perform. Pack a picnic and bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Weather hotline: (847) 705-5123, ext. 431. www.palatineparks.org/rccms/soundsofsummer.

Elmhurst Music at the Gazebo: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the gazebo at Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No alcohol. Free. springroad.com.

Hoffman Estates Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Village Green Amphitheater, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Hi Infidelity will perform. Free. www.hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Rockin' In The Park 2018: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Elton Rohn will perform. Includes food and beverage tents on the park's lawn and a musical fireworks display after the show. Free. www.ParkwayBankPark.com.

St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. Recycle the Day will perform. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled. Free. www.stcparks.org.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Features Nashville Electric Company and Toasty Taco. Crave Bar-Pod will be providing ice cream. Free. (847) 658-2700 or www.algonquin.org/recreation.

Frank Russell & The Chicago Power All-Star Band: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Electric jazz bassist/bandleader Frank Russell leads a 10-piece band, offering “A Tribute to Bass Guitar in Jazz.” Free. atthemac.org.

Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the band shell at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Free. www.lislecommunityband.org.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. The theme will be “International Stage.” Free. www.wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Elgin Movies in the Park: Dusk Thursday, Aug. 2, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Watch “The Lego Batman Movie.” Refreshments and popcorn will be sold by local nonprofits. Train rides available on the Elgin Express. Free. www.cityofelgin.org.

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