By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, July 26
Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Kids’ entertainment featuring Miss Jamie’s Farm. Free. heparks.org.
Tots In The Park: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Istvan and His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.
The Streamwood Summer Celebration includes a parade, music, food, rides and more Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Streamwood Summer Celebration: 5 p.m. Friday, July 26; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27; and noon Sunday, July 28, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Music, food, rides, entertainment, Business Expo, Bingo, kids’ craft area, a parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and more. Entertainment includes: The Jolly Ringwalds at 5:30 and American English at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Jesse White Tumblers at 12:30, School of Rock at 1, Abby Kay Band at 3, Sealed With a Kiss at 5:30, and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and The Rosetones at 1, The Blooze Brothers at 2:30, and Mike & Joe at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Coolers and alcohol may not be brought onto the festival grounds. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Generation will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.
Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, July 26, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Bring a picnic. Concessions for purchase. Free. bgparks.org.
Saturday, July 27
Long Grove Vintage Days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Features vintage, reclaimed, handmade, upcycled, antique and repurposed items in an open-air marketplace. Plus, old-time games, live music, contests, food and drinks. Free. longgrove.org/festival/vintage-days.
Riders take a spin at the Algonquin Founders’ Days festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, at Main Street and Riverfront Park, and Spella Park in Algonquin. | John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
Algonquin Founders’ Days Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Algonquin. Proceeds from Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin to Main Street, and Main to Madison Street. algonquinfoundersdays.com.
Wauconda Triathlons Multisport Fest: Kids’ race at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 27, and adult race at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Sunday includes a Post Race Fest with music, beer garden, awards and more. Registration $55. waucondaparks.com/triathlon.
Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, outdoors at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. Artisan Markets, with Springbrook Nature Center and the Itasca Park District, host about 35 local artists, makers and bakers. Kids’ activities, photos with Santa, and meet the Nature Center’s birds of prey. Rain or shine. Free. artisan-markets.com.
The Geneva Arts Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, in downtown Geneva. | Daily Herald File Photo
Geneva Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, on Third Street, downtown Geneva. Showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Free art activities for kids. genevachamber.com/events/arts-fair.
German Beer Garden & Summer Concert: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Play backyard games while listening to live music. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda for purchase. Harper’s Back Porch Revue will perform. Park at St. Matthew Parish and follow the signs to Merkle Cabin. Event takes place rain or shine. Free. parkfun.com.
Roaring Nights: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The Gin Blossoms will perform. $45. Parking fee applies. brookfieldzoo.org.
Shakespeare in the Park “Twelfth Night”: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Woodstock Square, on Van Buren, Woodstock. Goodly Creatures performs Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Free. goodlycreatures.com.
Sunday, July 28
Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. More than 60 local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), food trucks and live music. Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.
Bartlett’s 30th annual National Night Out activities: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Bartlett Park District Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road; Monday, July 29, in neighborhoods; 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Bartlett Hills Golf Course; and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Sunday: Family Fun Night and Pool Party; Monday: Block parties and lighting competition; Tuesday: Putt, Chip and Drive Crime Out family golf event; Thursday: Picnic in the Park. bartlettil.gov/government/police/national-night-out.wheelingparkdistrict.com.
Tuesday, July 30
East Dundee Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Lions Park, East Dundee. One Foot in the Groove will perform. Food and drinks for purchase. eastdundee.net.
The McHenry County Fair starts Tuesday | Courtesy The Woodstock Independent
McHenry County Fair: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 31-Aug. 1; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Nearly 100 acres of animals, food, music and entertainment. Monster Truck Rally ($15) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; Next Level Pro Bull Riding ($15) at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; Grandstand concert ($30-$125) Saturday, Aug. 3, with opener Tommy DeCarlo of Boston at 7:30 p.m. and 38 Special at 9:30 p.m.; Illini State Pullers Tractor & Truck Pulls at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4; and Demo Derby ($15) at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Season pass $30; presale tickets $4-$8 before noon July 30. mchenrycountyfair.com/tickets.
Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Kaleidoscope Eyes will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
Wednesday, July 31
Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Modern Day Romeos will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.
Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks. lakezurich.org.
UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Miss Jaime’s Farm will perform. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.
Allegro Community Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Concert under the direction of Kevin Kelly. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 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.
Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Billy Elton will perform. Bring a picnic, coolers, chairs, blankets and small tables. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.
Kendall County Fair: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1-4, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois 71, Yorkville. 4-H exhibits, food vendors, live music and more. Admission: Thursday: free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for kids 10 and younger all day, $5 for adults from 5 p.m. to close. Friday and Saturday: free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for kids 3 and younger all day, $5 for kids 4-10 and $10 for those older than 10 from 3 p.m. to close. Sunday: free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. kendallcountyfairgrounds.org.
Harper College Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on Harper’s campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; park in lots 9 and 10. Harper College Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band will perform. harpercollege.edu.
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