Out & About
Lake County Fair
• 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 25-26; 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.
Lake Villa Music in the Parks
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, Parkman Pavillion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and coolers. Rosie and the Rivets will perform. Free, food and beverages available for purchase. www.lake-villa.org.
Barrington Cruise Night
• 6 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at 208 S. Cook St., Barrington. Classic cars, food trucks and summer fun. Featuring the new Barrington Bank & Trust Family Zone this year which includes kid's games, face-painting, live performances and much more. Free. www.barrington-il.gov.
Canine Carnival
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Participate in games and activities for your dog, visit pet-friendly vendors, enter a raffle, take a photo with your dog and more. $10. Register at www.palatineparks.org/rccms/caninecarnival.
It's Thursday Concert Series
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. 28 Days will perform. The "Does Antioch Got Talent?" competition will showcase unique performers from across Lake County in a talent show variety format before the concert series at 7 p.m. Free. www.antioch.il.gov.
Food Truck Thursdays
• 4:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 26, Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food Truck Thursdays with Music in the Park' returns to the Ravinia District every Thursday all summer long. Alfresco diners are invited to come and enjoy a variety of food and drinks from a rotating series of food trucks every week, along with beverages from local restaurants. On July 26, music will be performed by David Hawkings & Friends from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and The Bassment Band from 7-8:30 p.m. Free admission. Visit cityhpil.com/thingstodo.
Canine Carnival
• 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Enjoy a carnival designed for dogs. Participate in games and activities for your dog, visit pet friendly vendors, enter a raffle, take a photo with your dog and more. $10. Register at www.palatineparks.org.
Cruisin' with Cops
• 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 27, The Fresh Market Parking Lot, 475 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. A kickoff to National Night Out to promote police and community partnerships. Patrons attending Cruisin' with Cops can expect to find The Fresh Market grilling summertime favorites, a DJ playing music throughout the night, and various vehicles displaying many unique characteristics. Free. To register a car for the show, call (847) 913-2354 or email bbrown@lincolnshireil.gov. Visit www.lincolnshireil.gov.
MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market
• 7 a.m. to 1p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 18, in Cook Park between West Church Street and Cook Avenue, downtown Libertyville. More vendors than ever selling fresh food and flowers. Call (847) 680-0336, email manager@libertyvillefarmersmarket.org or visit www.libertyvillefarmersmarket.org.