Tasty treats The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns with a special scavenger hunt, music and lots of sweet snacks this weekend in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $5 daily admission; $10 three-day pass; kids ages 12 and unde...

A celebration of all things chocolate in Long Grove, a free museum day in Elmhurst and a new outdoor art exhibit in Lisle are among your weekend options in the suburbs. For others, check out dailyherald.com/calendar. Larger than life: Stroll pa...

Hometown 'Idol' “American Idol” winner and Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze performs songs from his new album, “Oil & Water,” plus other hits on Thursday at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20-$75. (847) 492-8860 or evanstonspace.com. 8 p.m...

Christmas in May Ride the new Super Cyclone coaster, see an animal show or play some carnival games when Santa's Village Azoosment Park opens for its 2017 season starting this weekend at 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee. $24.25. (847) 426-6751 or santas...

Gallic greetings French-Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh is celebrated throughout Europe. Catch him live doing standup comedy at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.co...

During May, 50 College of Lake County students and faculty members will venture overseas on four different international field study courses. "From learning to cook in Peru to exploring the culture of Japan, from playing jazz music in China to disc...

Idol music Get a dose of country and pop when former "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery shares a concert bill with Jamie Lynn Spears at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $32.50-$59.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 ...

Art heads to 'Bourbon Street' Local artists take the spotlight as the St. Charles Arts Council holds its inaugural Pheasant Run Gallery Show in the Bourbon Street replica area at Pheasant Run, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Free. stcharlesartsc...

In clover The Northwest Celtic Fest promises Celtic food, an Irish-themed marketplace, kid's games, music, dance performances and more on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. No admission charge. (888) 732...

No plans for the weekend? Check out our ideas for five fun things to do in the suburbs. For more, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Civil War Show and Sale Dealers from across the U.S. will showcase thousands of Civil War-related items and memorabi...