The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, with over 300 booths of jukeboxes, slot machines, neon signs and more. | Daily Herald File Photo
By Luke Zurawski |Daily Herald
Friday, May 30
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Over 300 booths of jukeboxes, slot machines, arcade games, neon signs, coin op machines, antique advertising and more. Friday is early bird preview. $10 for Saturday, $50 for Friday and Saturday. chicagolandshow.com.
Gilberts Community Days: Friday, May 30; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in Town Square Park, 195 Jackson St., Gilberts. Carnival with rides and games, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, food and drinks, a classic car show and more. Crafter & Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Music: Friday: Quest at 5 p.m., Y2K at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Lennys at 1:30 p.m., The Eric Case Band at 4 p.m., Fletcher Rockwell at 6 p.m. and Sister Hazel at 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday: 27 West at 1:30 p.m., The PriSSillas at 4 p.m. and Second Hand News at 6 p.m. Free. gilbertscommunitydays.com.
Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville will host Brews & Views Friday, May 30. | Courtesy of Liz Rose Fisher
Brews & Views: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Ages 21 and older can sample craft beer from local breweries. Plus, live music and food for purchase. Free admission; $30 for a punch card, which includes 10, 4-ounce tastings and a souvenir tasting cup, plus a snack from Relish Café. lcfpd.org.
West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and other products. wdundee.org.
Roselle Lions Rose Festival: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, at Pedal Plaza in downtown Roselle. Carnival rides, food trucks and live music. Car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 555 E. Irving Park Road; entry fee $10 per car. Rain date June 1. Music: Friday: Shukin and the Ramblers (rock and roots) at 6 p.m. and In The Stix (country modern and classics) at 8 p.m.; and Saturday: Universal Slim & The Blues Kangaroos at 6 p.m. and Fast Times Chicago-Rockin the ’80s at 8 p.m. Food trucks: Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites and Panziz on Friday and Da Pizza Dude and My Cocina Grill on Saturday. Rose Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. roselle-lions.squarespace.com/rosefest or facebook.com/RoselleLionsRoseFest.
Elmhurst Art Museum exhibition reception: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst Art Museum celebrates the openings of its summer exhibitions, “Legacies: Selections From the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection” and “Crossings,” with exhibition viewings and light fare with members, artists and community members. RSVP required. $28. elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Finally Friday: 7:30-9 p.m Friday, May 30, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. Music from Local Motive and food vendors. wdundee.org.
Saturday, May 31
Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.
Northern Illinois Art Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s 54th annual show featuring artists and craftspeople from around the Northern Illinois area. Free. kval-nfp.org/nias-2025.
Deerfield Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 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.
Rockhound Fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Drop-in event with exhibit tours, historic jewelry demos, rock painting, archaeology during the 1800s, geodes, mining lapidary art and mineralogy chemistry. Free. crystallakeparks.org.
Kane County Flea Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Up to 400 dealers display and sell antiques and collectibles indoors and outside. $6; free for kids 12 and younger. kanecountyfleamarket.com.
Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. Get up close and personal with live animals and watch J.G.’s Reptile Road Show. Free. elginil.gov.
Nikki Glaser’s “Alive and Unwell Tour”: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $152.20. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular music. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.
Sunday, June 1
48th annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, at Grove Avenue and Ann Street, Elgin. The new racecourse heads through Elgin’s north neighborhoods toward Dundee and returns on the Fox River Trail. 10-mile run ($60) at 7:30 a.m. and 5K run ($45) at 7:40 a.m.; $20 for 19 and younger. No race-day registration. Postrace party. Register: elginfoxtrot.org.
Ride for Hope: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 1, at Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Tenth annual ovarian cancer awareness motorcycle ride and celebration raises money for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A 75-mile, fully escorted ride begins at 10:30 a.m. with registration from 8-10 a.m. After Party features food, live music, a silent auction and more. $35. rideforhopeil.org.
Great Midwest Train Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Over 110 exhibitors from across the U.S. with new and used model trains, accessories, parts and more. $7 online or $8 at the gate; cash only. Free for kids 11 and younger with a paid adult. trainshow.com.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ at The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.
The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade will take place Sunday, June 1. | Daily Herald file photo
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade: 11 a.m. Sunday, June 1. The route begins at LaSalle and Buffalo Grove Road and heads south to Deerfield Parkway, where it heads west to the Fitness Center. The theme is “Pride is Natural.” Free. buffalogrovepride.com.
Pride Picnic: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Mike Rylko Community Park (near the Spray ‘N Play), 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Live entertainment by Dancing Queen, food trucks and beverages, and family entertainment featuring inflatables, lawn games and face painters. Free. bgparks.org/pride-picnic.
Rhubarb Fest: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. Games, crafts, treats and rhubarb plants for sale. Free. parkfun.com.
Tuesday, June 3
Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A weekly drop-in program with a different science/nature guest. See The History of Lords Park Zoo. Free. elginil.gov.
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Community Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.
The Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, will perform on Tuesday, June 3, at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville as part of the Dundee Township Concerts in the Park series. | Courtesy of The Fortunate Sons
Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville. Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute, will perform. Food and drinks will be sold by Dundee Township Lions Club, with proceeds benefiting the community. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.
Wednesday, June 4
Kickoff to Summer Outdoor Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Arrive early for a magic show and food trucks (Kona Ice, Lincoln Land Kettle Corn and Da Pizza Company). “Dogman” starts at 8 p.m. Free. algonquin.org.
South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. InFunktious will perform. Food Truck Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.
Sounds of Summer: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.
Thursday, June 5
South Elgin Lunch Time Concert Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The Stingers will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.
Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Cook and Station streets, 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 5, at Happy Tails Dog Park, 835 Commerce Court, Buffalo Grove. Vendors, an adoption program, pet suppliers, veterinarians and more. Dogs allowed. Free. bgparks.org.
Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Wing Park, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Aurora American Legion Band will perform. Food truck. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.
Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Infatuation STL will perform, followed by a musical fireworks display. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Industrial Drive will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.
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