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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will hold its annual Greek Fest Friday through Sunday, June 6-8. | Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, June 6

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce, honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and more. wdundee.org.

St. Sophia Greek Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Authentic Greek entrées and sweets, Greek beer, Mediterranean wine and the Village Squire Mai Tai. Music lineup: on Friday, The Hellenic 5 Greek Band and Brass From the Past; on Saturday, Terran’s Greek Band and Jonny Lyons and the Pride; and on Sunday, Greek music and dancing. Marketplace features crafts, jewelry, books, icons, clothing and more. Free. stsophiagreekfest.com.

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Seascape Family Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Barefoot Hawaiian will perform. Free. heparks.org.

Children’s Old-Fashioned Fun & Games: 1-3 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. The Elgin Historical Society’s staff and volunteers lead participants in old-fashioned lawn games. Kids 3-8 can make a toy to bring home. elginil.gov.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-8 p.m. Friday, June 6, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop, kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.

Rolling Meadows Block Party: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 6, on Central Road in front of Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Food trucks, public safety vehicle show, market vendors, police dog demo, kiddie train rides, kids’ activities and more. Music by Oh Yes! and Esso Funk. Free. cityrm.org.

First Friday Summer Dances: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Schaumburg’s Towne Square, 200 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Dance lessons by Schaumburg Arthur Murray Dance Studio from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; live music and dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. parkfun.com.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Save the Clocktower will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Libido Funk Circus will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Elgin Summer Movies in the Park: Dusk Friday, June 6, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” starts at dusk. Test out your jungle survival skills with rock climbing, ax throwing and an obstacle course. Concessions available from local nonprofits. Free. elginil.gov.

Saturday, June 7

Fishing Derby: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Plum Grove Reservoir, on the Harper College campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Learn how to fish. Registration is $5 at the event. palatineparks.org.

Grayslake Arts Festival and Wine Tasting: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, on Whitney Street in downtown Grayslake. Over 30 art vendors and area wineries will be on hand. Wine tasting from noon to 3 p.m. Performances from L-Theory Collective at 10 a.m., Dance Connection at 11 a.m. and Chapin Jazz Studio at noon. Free admission; wine tasting $30. grayslakevillagecenter.com/event-calendar/arts-festival-wine-tasting-2025.

Elgin Fish For Fun: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7, at Rolling Knolls pond, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. Elgin Izaak Walton League hosts fishing, prizes and food. They will have some equipment to loan out; bait is provided. Free. facebook.com/izaakwaltonleagueelginchapter.

Elmhurst Cycling Classic & Elmhurst Twilight Mile: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Wilder Park and Elmhurst University, Elmhurst. A day of bike racing that includes elite cyclists from around the U.S. Also, a one-mile run at 6 p.m. featuring two heats for elite runners. The day ends with Elmhurst Park District Family Fun Ride, a free event for families of all ages to ride the course. Registration at Courts Plus. There will be music, a beer garden and food in the expo arena at the start/finish line. elmhurstcyclingclassic.com.

Rails to Victory: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. A living history reenactment of World War II, including battles, resistance, the homefront and more. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join in the celebration of World War II Marine Corps veteran Bob Marshall’s 100th birthday. Flag-raising at 11 a.m. by Franklin Park American Legion Post 974. Adventure Trolley Tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. $24. Buy tickets at foxtrolley.org/rails-to-victory.

Arts in Bartlett’s Global Arts Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, at the Jim Jensen Pavilion at Apple Orchard Park. | Courtesy of Arts in Bartlett

Global Arts Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, at the Jim Jensen Pavilion at Apple Orchard Park, 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Local groups will perform culturally significant dance and music routines, plus family-oriented lawn games, crafts and activities. Vendors will be selling diverse wares and ethnic foods and beverages. Free. artsinbartlett.org/global-arts-festival.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. Get up close and personal with live animals from Chi-Town Exotics. Free. elginil.gov.

Sunday, June 8

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 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.

Calibre Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Cars and Coffee. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

Lambs on the Run: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 8, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. 5K run and 2-mile walk. Refreshments, snacks, a face painter and more will follow the race/walk. $30, includes a finisher medal. Proceeds will benefit adults with developmental disabilities. Register at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Libertyville/LambsFarm. lambsfarm.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. The Lounge Puppets will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Monday, June 9

Lords Park Zoo Family Concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, June 9, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Free family concerts. Bring chairs, blankets and lunch. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Tuesday, June 10

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee. Six Speed Tranny will perform. Food and drinks for purchase from the Dundee Township Lions Club, with proceeds benefiting the community. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Co-sponsored by the villages of Carpentersville, East Dundee, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park.

Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. The drop-in program features “Illinois Abby Loves Lucy” with staff archaeologist Abby Rasmussen. Free. elginil.gov.

South Elgin Zumba in the Park: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Free outdoor Zumba class. Bring water and comfortable shoes. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

The Concerts in the Plaza series at Independence Grove in Libertyville kicks off Tuesday, June 10, with a concert by The Wayouts. | Courtesy of Lake County Forest Preserves

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. The Wayouts will perform. $10 vehicle entrance fee starting at 4:30 p.m. lcfpd.org/things-to-do/concerts.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Bopology will perform. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Wednesday, June 11

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Semple Band will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Family Fun Nights: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Huffman Park, 811 Tartans Drive, West Dundee. Bubble show and balloon twisting. If there’s inclement weather, it will be moved indoors to the Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Free. dtpd.org/family-nights-in-the-park.

Wine Down Wednesdays: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Live music from Horizon, drinks and food. Free. eastdundee.net.

UnPlug at the Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Meet Captain America and Wonder Woman and take photos with them. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Joe Stamm Band will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Thursday, June 12

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 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.

“Stories Under the Hickory Tree”: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 12, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Gail Borden Public Library staff present animated musical and participatory animal-themed programs for kids 3-6. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. elginil.gov.

Thursday Nights Live: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. School of Rock bands perform at 4:30 p.m. and Where’s Maggie will perform at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverage options from local restaurants. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Cruisin’ Kildeer Car Show: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at 20771 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Free. lzacc.com.

The Libertyville Days festival returns Thursday through Sunday, June 12-15, with carnival rides, live music, a parade and more. | Daily Herald file photo

Libertyville Days Festival: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 12; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 13-14; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15, near 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The theme is “Aloha Summer ’25.” Carnival rides, games, live music, entertainment, food vendors and a parade led by Grand Marshal Brian Grano at 10 a.m. Saturday. Lineup: Bonzo Squad and Sneezy on Thursday, Soul Kitchen and Modern Day Romeos on Friday, Marlon and The Shakes and Pino Farina Band on Saturday, and School of Rock Libertyville and Mellencougar on Sunday. Free. libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.

Music in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in Covered Bridge Park, next to 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Nicole Nystrom performs country/Americana. Free. longgrove.org/event/music-in-the-park/.

Cary Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. The Wayouts will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. carypark.com.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Lords Park, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Food truck. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Bring wireless headphones for a Silent Disco and DJ Super Show. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

Summer Concerts at Phil’s Beach: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Phil’s Beach, 328 N. Main St., Wauconda. Josh Skaja & Friends will perform. Free. waucondaparks.com.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Jimmy Nick will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

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