The Barrington Hills Observer

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, July 11

Dog Days of Summer: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Events include Dock Dogs competitive pool jumping, pet parade, pet blessings, Black Cat Yoga, police dog training, dog vendor fair and food courts. Free. facebook.com/LibertyvilleDogDaysofSummer.

Windy City Warbirds & Classics: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 10-11, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Fox Valley Aero Club field, 3831 Karl Madsen Drive, St. Charles. Annual show featuring remote-controlled aircraft, wingspans 80 inches or larger, warbirds and classics, with as many as six or more planes flying at once. Food vendors on-site. $5, free for kids younger than 12; cash only. foxvalleyaero.com/wcwb.

Windy City Smokeout: 2-10 p.m. Friday, July 11, and 1-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, outside the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Headliners: Bailey Zimmerman and Koe Wetzel on Thursday, Old Dominion and Dylan Gossett on Friday, Kane Brown and Megan Moroney on Saturday, and Jon Pardi and Riley Green on Sunday. Tickets start at $70.02 for Thursday and $99.50 for Friday; Saturday and Sunday are sold out. windycitysmokeout.com.

Fun Day In The Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glenlake Road, Hoffman Estates. Jeanie B concert. Free. heparks.org

Tots in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Kids’ entertainment featuring Little Miss Ann on the lawn. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

Nature in Your Neighborhood: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A storytime and craft for kids. The theme is “Beavers.” Free. elginil.gov.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, at The Pump House, 98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee. A mixed market offering fresh produce along with a variety of other goods such as honey, greens, soaps, breads, cheeses, flowers, artwork, wearables and other products. Free. wdundee.org.

Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest: 4:30-11 p.m. Friday, July 11; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12; and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Professional pitmasters and vendors, carnival and more. Music: Thursday: Alt 101 at 6:45 p.m. and Kashmir at 9 p.m.; Friday: Starlight City Band at 6:45 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 9 p.m.; Saturday: Everett Dean and the Lonesome Hearts at noon, One of the Boyzz at 2 p.m., HiFi Superstar at 4:15 p.m., Anthem at 6:30 p.m. and Bruce in the USA at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Head Honchos at noon, iPop at 2 p.m., and The Disco Circus at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Vendor Blender, featuring local crafters and entrepreneurs, from 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. $5, free for kids 12 and younger accompanied by an adult or active military with ID. rockinrotaryribfest.com.

First Friday Summer Dances: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, 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, July 11, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Saturday June Band will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Joe Jencks Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Folk musician Joe Jencks performs a free benefit concert to support PADS Lake County. Free, donations will be collected. Registration is encouraged at prairiecircleuuc.org.

Wheeling’s Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Hi Infidelity will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol is permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Horizon will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer

Saturday, July 12

Huntley Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, along Coral Street, Huntley. Fresh produce, artisanal crafts and treats from regional vendors. huntley.il.us.

Day Out With Thomas: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13 and 19-20, at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. A 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and, for an additional fee, a ride with Percy, live entertainment, pop-up gift shop, family play zones and more. $24.85-$28.85. ticketwebdowt.com.

Kid’s Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. A garage sale geared toward kids. carypark.com

McHenry Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, starting at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC parking lot C, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. University of Illinois Extension, McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC host the self-guided tour featuring 12 gardens (two demonstration and 10 residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Lake in the Hills and McHenry. $15. Register: extension.illinois.edu.

Pollinatorpallooza!: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Taste honey, play pollinator games, take home native wildflower seeds and join a pollinator parade at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Zoo admission: $6, free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org.

Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Open to all years and makes of stock or modified cars, trucks and motorcycles. Cars are featured on the front lawn and Park Street. elginhistory.org.

Elgin Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at Lords Park and Wing Park, Elgin. Games, activities, Popsicles and giveaways. Free. elginil.gov.

Elgin Unplug Illinois: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. Parent-led activities with hands-on crafts, interactive activities and “no phone” scavenger hikes. Free. elginil.gov

Unplug Illinois: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Bubble party, balloon twister and more. algonquin.org/recreation.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. “Incredible Bats! Animals Around the World.” Free. elginil.gov

Barrington Bourbon & Brew Crawl: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, check in at Neoteca, 130 S. Hough St., Barrington. Sample specialty bourbons and IPAs while enjoying live music. For ages 21 and older. $35. barringtonchamber.com

Blind Flight Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Carpentersville Morning Rotary Club hosts a picnic-style craft beer tasting fundraiser. Food for sale and live music. Beer-tasting tickets, which are $40, include a tasting glass. Tickets: carpentersvillerotary.org.

Fox River Grove fireworks: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Picnic Grove Park, 598 Birch Lane, Fox River Grove. Seven food trucks and a glow vendor with fireworks at dusk. facebook.com/frgliving.

Morton Arboretum walking play “Pride and Prejudice”: 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, starting at Thornhill Shelter at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A walk leader guides the audience to each scene, which takes place at several natural backdrop locations along a one- to two-mile hiking route. Bring water and portable chairs or blankets for seating. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

Summer Insect Extravaganza: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Games and crafts, and search for insects in the prairie and at the pond. At dusk, take a wagon ride to the woods for a short walk to see the fireflies. $3; $12 per family; free for kids 2 and younger. parkfun.com

Summer Breeze Concert Series: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Illinois Brass Band will perform. Free. parkfun.com.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Saturday, July 12, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Moana 2.” Concessions available or bring a picnic. Free. bgparks.org

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Fireworks display set to popular and special occasion soundtracks. Free. navypier.org/summer-fireworks.

Island Lake Fireworks: Dusk Saturday, July 12. villageofislandlake.com/events.

Sunday, July 13

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 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.

Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13. “An Afternoon in the Garden” showcases six private and public gardens, along with a boutique in Wilder Park, 211 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Proceeds go to fund student scholarships and other community projects. No tickets are sold at Wilder Park. Ticket sales, $25 in advance or $30 day of, are online only via elmhurstgardenclub.org/garden-walk-faire/.

Noche de Familia: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Explore the connection between monarch butterflies and Hispanic heritage through crafts, cuisine, songs and story time. Included with Arboretum admission: $18.95 for adults; $12.95 for seniors 65 and older; $12.95 for kids 4-17; free for kids 3 and younger. mortonarb.org.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Fletcher Rockwell 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.

McHenry Fiesta Days fireworks: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry. Music by Jimmy Nick and Fearless starting at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. No charge to park or at the gate. Limited parking available. mchenryfiestadays.com

Monday, July 14

Lords Park Zoo Family Concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Bring chairs, blankets and lunch for a concert under the shade of the Tefft Farm trees. Free. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Summer Community Concert Series: 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, July 14-15, at York High School’s north lawn, Elmhurst. Jazz band on Monday and concert band on Tuesday. Free. epd.org.

Tuesday, July 15

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at 101 N. Main St., Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. American English 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, July 15, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Eric Case Band will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., West Dundee. 45 RPM will perform. Free. dtpd.org/concerts-in-the-park

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Radio Gaga will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Wednesday, July 16

Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 18-19; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 4-H show, kids’ events, music on the Miller Lite Soundstage, magic show, petting zoo, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, carnival rides, a car show Saturday and Sunday, a livestock auction at 1 p.m. Sunday and more. Grandstand shows: Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Demolition Derby ($10) at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Cash admission at the gate: $5 Wednesday and Thursday; $10 adults, $5 for kids 3-12 Friday through Sunday; and free for kids younger than 3. Seniors older than 62 and military with ID admitted for free after 5 p.m. Thursday. Season pass $25. Free parking. kanecountyfair.com.

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, on Church and Cook streets, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, music and food from Rosati’s Pizza. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Family Fun Nights: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee. Magic show and balloon twisting. Food and beverages for purchase. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors to the Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Free. dtpd.org/family-nights-in-the-park.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. The Shagadelics will perform. Free. southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 7th heaven will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Side Street Studio Arts open mic: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Side Street Studio arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Featuring 7-minute performances. $5 suggested donation to watch. Free to perform; sign up in advance via sidestreetstudioarts.org/live.

Sounds of Summer: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer

Movies on the Green: Dusk Wednesday, July 16, at Centennial Green at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. See “Despicable Me 4.” Bring blankets and chairs. Free. mpdowntown.com/events

Thursday, July 17

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 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

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Music from Brass on Fire, local vendors and food trucks. Free. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Music in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Covered Bridge Park, next to 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Colin Cimmarusti performs Nashville-style R&B and country rock. Free. longgrove.org/event/music-in-the-park.

Vernon Hills Days: 6-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 17-18; 1-10 p.m. Saturday, July 19; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, July 20, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Carnival, bags tournament, kids’ events and fireworks on Thursday. Lineup: July 17: Too Hype Crew; July 18: Starlight City; July 19: Heart to Heartbreaker and Tommy DeCarlo; and July 20: Modern Day Romeos. vhdays.com.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Mike Rylko Community Park Amphitheater, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Karla and the Phat Cats will perform. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. No outside alcohol allowed. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series

Roselle Concert in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Turner Park pavilion, Roselle Road and Devon Avenue, Roselle. Trabuco will perform, plus salsa dance instruction. Food trucks. Free. rparks.org.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Joe Marcinek Band will perform. Concessions available. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Rico Band will perform. Food trucks at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Algonquin.org/summerconcerts.

Cary Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. carypark.com.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Lords Park, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Nanny Nikki Music will perform. Food truck. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled. Free. elginil.gov or facebook.com/cityofelgin.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Live The Who will perform, culminating with a musical fireworks display. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Heartache Tonight will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Lamoine River Ramblers will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series

Ongoing

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) through Sept. 1, off I-94 at the Illinois/Wisconsin border, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha. Travel back in time for 30 acres of jousting, arts and crafts, food, music, dance, rides, games, entertainers and more. $40, $15 for kids 5-12, and free for 4 and younger. renfair.com/bristol.

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