Festivals Aug. 13-19: Libertyville Days, Naper Nights, Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race & more

This weekend

Taste of Glen Ellyn: 1-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 11-12; 1-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug, 15, at Glenwood Avenue and Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Carnival rides, food, beverages and a business expo. Music includes 7DEEZ at 8 p.m. Thursday, ARRA at 8:30 p.m. Friday, and Eclipse at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. www.glenellynchamber.com.

Libertyville Days: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12; 1-11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13; 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, in Cook Park and downtown Libertyville. Carnival, rides, food, beer garden, arts and crafts fair, parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, baggo tournament, watermelon-eating contest, performances, demonstrations and more. Music from Lounge Puppets at 8 p.m. Thursday, Soul Kitchen at 9 p.m. Friday, Sneezy at 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Mellencougar at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.

Chalk Howard Street: Virtually at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13. Featuring 3-D chalk artist Nate Baranowski, the festival will demonstrate the creation of 3-D chalk art for the virtual sessions, which will be released via Howard Street's Instagram page, @HowardStreetChicago, and will culminate in an in-person live chalk art drawing session on Saturday, Oct. 16. www.howardstreetchicago.com.

Evanston Art Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at 800 Church St., Evanston. Works from over 130 juried artists from around the country will be available for purchase. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Brothers' Field Open Fridays: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Brothers' Field, 344 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Enjoy the tiki bar, music and games. Free ice cream and mini golf at 7:30 p.m. Friday before the 8:30 p.m. showing of “The Sandlot” on the outdoor movie screen. Tickets for a socially distanced viewing square (fits up to six) for the movie are $25. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. On Saturday, Silas Tag Tockey performs live music. www.brothersfieldlonggrove.com.

Naper Nights: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Gravity, a John Mayer tribute band, will play from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, followed by Trippin Billies, a Dave Matthews tribute band, from 8-10 p.m. Mellencougar, a John Cougar Mellencamp tribute band, will play from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, followed by Sounds of Summer, a Beach Boys tribute band, from 8-10 p.m. $15, $10 for kids 4-12, free for members. Order tickets at napersettlement.org/236/Naper-Nights.

Moosic & Brews: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Sponsored by Riverlands Brewing Company, the event features music by Terry Byrne and food from Legit Dog & Ice. Tour the farmyard and see the friendly animal residents. Admission is $6; beer tickets are $6. Advance registration is required at primrosefarm.org/moosic-brews/.

Wine Down By the Creek and Music in the Park: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Kimball Hill Park, 3266 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Beer, wine and Bob Chinn's Mai Tais cost $5 each. Food and desserts available for purchase. Roots Rock Society performs from 6-7:30 p.m. and Semple plays from 8-10 p.m. Free admission. cityrm.org/.

Bitter Jester Music Fest: 6:15-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park. Six bands will compete for a chance to advance to compete at the grand finale on Sept. 5. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. Free. www.BitterJesterMusic.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail, Arlington Heights. Billy Elton will perform music from Elton John and Billy Joel in the final concert of the season. Free. vah.com/our_community/WhatsNew/sounds_of_summer_concert_series_returns.

Teen Film Fest: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Selected films will be screened at the 15th Annual Teen Film Fest held outdoors. www.ahpd.org.

Grunt Style Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Grunt Style Retail, 400 E. Fullerton Ave., Carol Stream. Features a variety of cars, first responder vehicles and veteran-owned food and gift vendors. Profits will benefit veterans.org. Nonperishable donations will be accepted for the Midwest Shelter For Homeless Veterans. Free admission for spectators; car entries are $15. facebook.com/events/1397822877240729.

ScribbleMonster: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Jackman Park, 1011 Lehigh Ave., Glenview. ScribbleMonster plays an outdoor concert. Limited space available on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks required. Free. www.glenviewpl.org.

50th Anniversary Celebration Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Fel-Pro RRR, 1520 Crystal Lake Road, Cary. Celebrate the McHenry County Conservation District's 50th Anniversary with family-friendly events including crafts, sidewalk chalk, birding, tomahawk toss, fish casting, fisheries live tank demo, giveaways, food trucks and live music by Junkyard Groove. Free. MCCD.me/50Years.

Highwood Pride Fest: Noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 14, starting in Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Family Friendly Pride Rocks Picnic from noon to 3 p.m. in Everts Park. Drag show (18+) at 28 Mile Distilling Company from 6-7:30 p.m. Taste the Rainbow Pub Crawl including End of the Rainbow DJ and Dance Party from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at various locations. The event benefits Haven Family & Youth Services and the Highland Park High School Spectrum Club. $20 registration includes drag show, pub crawl and dance party; $30 includes a limited supply T-shirt. www.celebratehighwood.org.

Thirsty Ears Festival: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, and 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at ACM School of Music, 1758 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago. Classical music street festival features two days of performances, craft beer from Empirical Brewing, food from Urban Tables, community vendor booths, and kid-friendly activities and performances. Free with a $10 suggested donation. www.acmusic.org.

Taco & Art Fest: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Reed Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Art, music and food trucks until 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. www.we-goparks.org.

Cruise Night Car Shows and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at St. Charles Road and Park Avenue, Lombard. Pearl Jam Tribute will perform. Free. www.villageoflombard.org.

Festival of Laughs: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Skokie Playfield, 540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. The Winnetka Park District and Laible Productions Inc. present live, professional stand-up comedy, held outdoors, featuring headliner Rocky LaPorte, Richard Laible as master of ceremonies, and two up-and-coming Chicago comedians. Adults only. www.winpark.org.

Music on the Hill: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills. Free outdoor children's concert featuring Justin Roberts. www.pcbarrington.org.

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Chicago Experience will perform. Concessions available. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. www.prairiecenter.org.

Addison's Movies in the Park: Dusk Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. Watch the 2020 animated Pixar/Disney fantasy comedy-drama “Soul.” Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and bug spray. Registration is required at addisonparks.org.

Vintage Garage: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at 1800 Maple Self Park Garage, 1800 Maple Ave., fifth floor, Evanston. Vintage items, including home furnishings and decor, vintage fashion, accessories and jewelry, will be for sale. $6. www.vintagegaragechicago.com.

Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race and Duck Derby: 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. The Duck Derby starts at 11 a.m. The Cardboard Boat Race begins at noon; participants have a choice between a $15 registration fee or a $30 registration fee, which includes a boatbuilding kit. Registration is preferred by Friday, Aug. 13, but on-site registration will be available. www.foxlake.org.

Strike Up the Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. The Illinois Brass Band will perform a free concert featuring marches, show tunes, Disney selections, pop features, and salutes to veterans and essential workers. Ice cream treats will be available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket. Picnic lunches are encouraged. illinoisbrassband.org.

Taste of the Towns: 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A $40 VIP Taste lanyard includes free tastes at every vendor. Also features live music, kids' activities, a bags tournament, games, entertainment and more. lzacc.com/.

This week

Cruise Nights at Willow Creek: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Hosted by CARS Ministry, this free event is open to vintage, classic, custom, muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music, plus meal coupons to the first 100 participants. In parking lot F. www.willowcreek.org.

Cantigny Cruise Night: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the south parking lot of Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Show your classic or restored vehicle. No fee to participate; $5 per car parking fee applies. cantigny.org.

Downers Grove summer concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Rosie and the Rivets will perform. Food, beer and wine sales will begin at 6 p.m. Free. dgparks.org.

Huntley Summer Concert in the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Huntley Town Square, 11704 Coral St., Huntley. Bella Cain will perform. Free. www.huntley.il.us.

Something Old, Something New: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to hear Carlyn Lloyd, flute, and Jon Warfel, piano, perform the music of Bach, Mancini, arrangements of James Galway and more. Free. bit.ly/LLDconcert.

Kenosha County Fair: 8 a.m. to midnight Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 18-21, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Wilmot Raceway, 30820 111th St., Wilmot, Wisconsin. Shows, live music, truck and tractor pulls, dirt track racing, demolition derby, animal barns and more. $10 for ages 12-64; $7 for 65 and older and military with ID; $5 for kids 7-11; free for kids 6 and younger; season passes available. www.visitkenosha.com.

Food Truck Social on Main Street: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Lake Zurich Promenade, 173 W. Main St., Lake Zurich. Weekly rotation of food trucks. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @blockasociallakezurich. www.lakezurich.org.

Garlic Fest: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Held in conjunction with Highwood's Evening Gourmet Market, the fest showcases garlic dishes, live music and family-friendly activities. Vote for the People's Choice Award. Performance by Bill Pantle & The Tribute To Old Blue Eyes Trio. www.celebratehighwood.org.

Bensenville Music in the Park: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Bensenville Village Hall, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville. Kashmir will perform. Local restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items. Free. bit.ly/3A76a7I.

Elmhurst Block to Block Party: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at North York Plaza and 120 E. Park Ave. Kingfysher will perform on the North York stage, and the Matt Nanke Trio will perform on the Elmhurst History Museum stage. Free. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Cary Cruise Nights: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, on Main Street in downtown Cary. The theme is '90s, Convertible, Electric and Hybrid Night. carygrovechamber.com.

Live Music on the Patio: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Wild Onion Brewery, 2221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington. Guitarist Andrew Sedlak will perform. No cover charge. Reservations recommended. fb.me/e/NfUoXuwO.

MainStreet Libertyville Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older will be on display, with live music and food from Rosati's Pizza. Kev and Matt will perform. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

South Elgin Concerts in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Smackdown will perform a mix of alt-rock and classic hits. Food Truck Summer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Festival of Music: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. Final Say will perform. Bring chairs, blankets, food and drinks. $5. Register online at www.winpark.org.

Ravinia District Food Truck Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Aug. 19, on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Enjoy food and drinks from more than a dozen food trucks as well as musical performances. A surprise local guest opener will perform from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and Akasha will perform from 6-8 p.m. cityhpil.com/thingstodo.

Geneva Classic Car Show: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, in the rear parking lot of the Kane County Courthouse, off Fourth Street in Geneva. Car collectors showcase their vintage rides. Vote for your favorite make and model. Enjoy food from Sergio's Cantina and music by The MacCartyns, a Geneva-based band that plays mid-1960s harmony songs. www.genevachamber.com/geneva-classic-car-show.

Kickback at Kalk: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Kalk Park, Glencoe. The Ivy Lane String Quartet will perform “Music of Romance.” Bring a picnic blanket. Free. glencoeparkdistrict.com.

Arbor Evenings: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Morton Arboretum, Lisle. R-Gang will perform. Tickets are $13 or $8 for members; $5 for nonmember children. For tickets, see mortonarb.org.

Concert Under the Stars: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Grace Point Place, 5701 W. 101st St., Oak Lawn. Enjoy music with guitarist/singer John Mark. Bring a lawn chair. Free. www.eventbrite.com.

Craft and Vintage Fairs: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Addison Historical Museum, 135 Army Trail Road, Addison. The museum will be open for tours. ItHappensInAddison.com.

Rock 'n Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, on the Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Polarizer will perform at 6:30 p.m. and Moody Blues tribute band Time Traveller will perform at 8 p.m. Features food from local restaurants. The Bike & Car Cruise Night has been relocated across the street to Green Meadow Shopping Center. ItHappensInAddison.com.

Concerts on the Hill: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. The Joliet Township High School Symphonic Band and jazz saxophonist Audley Reid will perform. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Free. www.bicentennialpark.org.

Music at the Gazebo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Wild Meadows Trace Park, Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst. Mr. Myers Band performs reggae, calypso and beach music. Bring a blanket or a chair. springroad.com/our-events/.

Naperville Municipal Band Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The Naperville Municipal Band wraps up its 11-week summer concert season featuring a Joint Jazz Concert. The bake sale vendor is the Naperville Noon Lions Club. www.napervilleband.org.

Rockin' in the Park: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Mötley Inc. will perform. Food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/events-calendar.