The Kane County Fair opens Wednesday.
Friday, July 7
Funday Children’s Concert Series: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 7, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Jason K performs. Bring a picnic lunch. Free. heparks.org.
St. Sophia Greek Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 7-8, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Authentic Greek food and pastries, an indoor marketplace, live bands and DJ, and Greek dancing by Agape Dancers. Free. stsophiagreekfest.com.
Lake Fest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 7; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, in Water Tower Park, at Route 176, Island Lake. Carnival, food, beer and more. Performances include Bella Cain at 8 p.m. Friday and Two Beer Tommy at 6 p.m. and Hi-Infidelity at 9 p.m. Saturday. Free admission; $5 wrist bands for beer and wine (free for first responders and veterans). villageofislandlake.com.
First Fridays Summer Dance Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Town Square Gazebo, corner of Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. Free introductory one-hour dance lessons by professional Arthur Murray instructors, followed by two hours of free live music from Eddie Harrison and dancing. Held weather-permitting. Free. parkfun.com.
Dundee Township Park District Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. Fifth St., West Dundee. Good Clean Fun performs. Free. dtpd.org/special-events.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Anthem performs. Free. (224) 219-0007, ext. 16, or palatineparks.org.
Boomers Post Game Fireworks: Friday and Saturday, July 7-8, at Schaumburg Boomers Park, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Firework shows after the games. Tickets start at $12. boomersbaseball.com.
Saturday, July 8
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. July 8 is Mopar Night. mplions.org/cruise-nights.
Brew at the Zoo: 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Zoo fundraiser featuring food trucks, live music, adult beverages, silent auction, lawn games, zoo tours, photo booth and raffles. Must be 21 or older. Advance tickets cost $40-$45 or $15 for designated driver; day of: $20-$50. dtpd.org/randall-oaks-zoo/.
Fox River Grove fireworks: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Picnic Grove Park, off Birch Lane, Fox River Grove. foxrivergrove.org.
Arts on the Green: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. David Sarkis & Friends with special guest Katherine Hines will perform. Tickets start at $25; $17.50 for members. rauecenter.org.
Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Shawn Klush & the Fabulous Ambassadors perform. Free. prairiecenter.org/.
Sunday, July 9
Music in The Plaza: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Midnight Rider Band performs. Free. shopthearb.com.
Elgin Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Classic cars will be on display on the front lawn and on Park Street. Rain date: July 16. Co-sponsored by Chicagoland Thunderbird Club. Free. elginhistory.org.
Tuesday, July 11
Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Family Picnic Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Pack a picnic and bring a lawn chair or blankets. Features Magic by Randy. Free. (224) 219-0007, ext. 16, or palatineparks.org.
Dundee Township Park District Family Fun Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Huffman Park, 811 Tartans Drive, West Dundee. Free family activities. Food and beverages for purchase. dtpd.org.
Buffalo Grove Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Yankee Cowboy performs. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Sushi Roll will perform. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
Elgin Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the Wing Park Bandshell, 1000 Wing Park, Elgin. Banda Potrillos perform. Free. cityofelgin.org.
Wednesday, July 12
Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Pino Farina Band performs. Free. shopthearb.com.
Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Grandstand shows, 4-H animals, carnival, live music, games, food and more. Illinois State Pullers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for $10; professional championship bull rides and cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Demolition derby at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday for $10. Season tickets: $10; $5 Wednesday and Thursday; $5-$10 Friday through Sunday. kanecountyfair.com.
Wine Down Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Live music, drinks and food. Billy Elton performs. Free. eastdundee.net.
Thursday, July 13
Barrington Cruise Nights: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the BMO Lot, 210 W. Station St., Barrington. See a variety of cars and hear from host Bob the DJ. Free. barrington-il.gov.
Cruisin’ Lake Zurich Car Show: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Culver’s Lake Zurich, 645 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Food, raffles and cars. Free. lzacc.com/cruisinlz.
Pearl Street Market & Music in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Vendors from McHenry County offer handmade and homegrown goods from 5-7:30 p.m. Georgia Rae performs from 7-8:30 p.m. Free. mchenrychamber.com.
Fiesta Days: Thursday through Sunday, July 13-23, in McHenry. Eleven days of music, food, drinks and more. The first week at Petersen Park starts with Cask and Barrel Night from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 13, for $65 or $15 (designated driver). Music Fest weekend and carnival July 14-16. River Run 5K at 8 a.m. July 15 at Petersen Park Beach. Car show from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 16. Beach Bash from noon to 4 p.m., bands from 5-9:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 16. Second week events are in Veterans Memorial Park and downtown McHenry. Concert in the Park from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Veterans Memorial Park. DamYak Challenge at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Miller Point. Arts and Crafts in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22. Duck Derby at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Boone Creek. Fiesta Days Parade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23. mchenryfiestadays.com.
Algonquin Summer Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Classical Blast will perform. Free. algonquin.org/summerconcerts.
Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Jose Vales & the Mambo All-Stars perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/new-summer-sounds-on-the-green.
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