By Luke Zurawski | Daily herald
Friday, May 31
Live Music at Bridges Beer Garden: 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. The Dynamix will perform. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. heparks.org.
End of School Campfire: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Roast marshmallows over the fire and go on a tractor-drawn wagon ride. $5-$6; free for kids 2 and younger. Register at parkfun.com.
Saturday, June 1
Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at Plum Grove Reservoir on the Harper College campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. All ages can learn how to fish. Registration is $5 at the event. palatineparks.org.
Elgin Fish For Fun: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Rolling Knolls pond, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. Elgin Izaak Walton League hosts a morning of fishing, prizes and food. They will have some equipment to loan out; bait is provided. Free. cityofelgin.org.
Deerfield Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, at 821 Park Ave., Deerfield. 100 juried artists in all mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, fiber, photography and wood. Also, live music, food and kids’ activities. Free. amdurproductions.com.
Elgin Pride Parade and Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Prairie and Grove avenues, Elgin. Second annual family-friendly LGBTQ+ PRIDE parade, followed by a festival with a vendor marketplace, live music and more. Free. elginpride.com.
Summer Family Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Crystal Lake Plaza, 6500 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. An outdoor family event featuring free train rides, face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisting, magic shows, reptile shows, food trucks, entertainment, raffles and a craft fair. Free. crystallakeplaza.com.
Rosemont UnCorked Wine Festival: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. The event features 14 wineries, live music, food and more. rosemont.com/thepark/event/rosemont-uncorked.
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.
Woodstock Food Truck Festival on the Square: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Third annual food truck fest with live entertainment. woodstockilchamber.com.
Side Street Studio Arts Battle of the Bands: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin. Regional bands perform throughout the summer in the 11th annual all-ages competition. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10. sidestreetstudioarts.org/battleofthebands.
Sunday, June 2
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. BG Pride and The Pinta Pride Project present Buffalo Grove’s sixth annual family-friendly Pride Parade. Retired Illinois State House Majority Leader Greg Harris is the Grand Marshal. “Drag Us to the Polls” is the 2024 theme. buffalogrovepride.com.
Pride Picnic: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Mike Rylko Community Park (near the Spray ‘N Play), 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Live entertainment by Radio Gaga, food trucks and beverages, and family entertainment featuring inflatables, lawn games and face painters. Free. bgparks.org/pride-picnic.
Cicada Celebration: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Fox Bluff Conservation Area, 1300 Cold Springs Road, Algonquin. Educational stations, activities, hikes and more that educate about the life cycle and ecology of the 17-year periodical cicada. One-mile-long guided hikes will be offered. Free. Kids 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. mccdistrict.org.
Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride: Noon to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Celebrate Schaumburg’s German heritage with a police-guided, one-hour tour of its bikeways. This bike tour is over 5 miles. Not for beginners and riders with training wheels. Free. parkfun.com.
Rhubarb Fest: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Games, crafts and learn about the versatile plant. Treats and rhubarb plants will be for sale. Free. parkfun.com.
Tuesday, June 4
Sounds of Summer — Family Picnic Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Istvan & His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive. The Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
Wednesday, June 5
Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks will be available each week. lakezurich.org.
UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Childerley Park, 506 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Special performance by Those Funny Little People Show. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Strung Out will perform. Free. southelgin.com.
Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Usher Park, 200 S. Walnut St., Itasca. Roger That will perform. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com/239/Summer-Concert-Series.
Sounds of Summer — Palatine Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Palatine Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.
Thursday, June 6
Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. Barrington Farmers Market, classic cars, live music, family activities and more. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/thursday-night-out.
Bow Wow Dog Expo: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Happy Tails Dog Park, 835 Commerce Court, Buffalo Grove. Vendors, an adoption program, pet suppliers, veterinarians and more. Dogs allowed. Free. bgparks.org.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Boy Band Night performs. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.
Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. The Nite Hawks will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for purchase. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.
Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper Radio Presents Calico Loco and Moontype. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Park in lots 9 and 10. Free. harpercollege.edu.
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