This weekend Barrington Fourth of July Fest: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Barrington North Metra Lot, 201 S. Spring St., Barrington. Brats, bands, beer, rock walls, sports games, a bounce h...

Elizabethan experience See jousting, falcon demonstrations, Elizabethan costume parades and more when the Bristol Renaissance Faire reopens for the season starting Saturday at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. $25.95; $10 kids ages 5-12; $1...

This week Naperville's Ribfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6, at Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. “Last Nights at Knoch” features a variety of ribs, food, drinks, a carnival, rides, kids' area, two stages of music and...

It's been chosen the Best Festival in the Northwest suburbs by Daily Herald readers - and it returns this week. Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, which runs July 3-7, features a packed lineup of popular bands, restaurant specialties, an arts and c...

Metal monarchs Rockers such as Lou Gramm, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach and more are part of the "Kings of Chaos" tour, which plays Saturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $30 general admission; $35-$55. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.c...

Editor's note: This list has been updated to include Oak Brook canceling its Wednesday, July 3, fireworks due to severe weather and field conditions, according to the Village of Oak Brook website. Independence Day is fast approaching, but why wait ...

This weekend Windy City Warbirds & Classics radio-controlled model air show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Fox Valley Aero Club Field, 3821 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Special one-hour air shows at ...

This weekend Friday Funday: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bring a picnic, play on the playground or splash on the spray pad. Magician Steve Belliveau will perform. Free. heparks.org. Life on th...

Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 has inked a new three-year teachers' contract that calls for salary increases of up to 3.5%, though officials have yet to release full terms of the agreement set to take effect July 1. District officials sai...