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St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine hosts its annual Greek Fest Friday through Sunday, June 20-22. | Daily Herald file photo

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, June 20

St. Nectarios Greek Fest: 4-11 p.m. Friday, June 20; 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 21; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine. Greek food, music, dancing, wines, beer, kids’ games and more. Free. Drive-up food takeout for purchase. stnectariosgoc.org/greekfest.

75th annual Swedish Days: Friday, June 20; 8 a.m. Saturday, June 21; and 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22, in downtown Geneva. Music, a craft beer tent, carnival rides, Kids’ Day, Sweden Väst, food booths, kids’ activities and more. Swedish Days Lopp at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Peck Farm Park. Grand Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free; charge for some events. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Abilities Fest: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Features products and technology for individuals with disabilities, quad rugby, all-inclusive climbing wall, meet a mini horse and connect with others in the disability community. Free. abilities.com/chicago.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 20, 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.

Lake Fest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 20; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 21; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in Water Tower Park, Island Lake. Carnival rides and games, food and beer tent. Music: Friday: Ivy Ford at 6 p.m. and Chicago RockHouse at 9 p.m.; Saturday: DownPour at 7 p.m. and Blackened at 9 p.m.; and Sunday: Trabuco Salsa Band at 2 p.m. Free. villageofislandlake.com.

Taste of Highland Park: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., and Central Avenue between First and Second streets, Highland Park. Food and beverages from Highland Park restaurants. Music lineup: Friday: Boy Band Review at 6 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Abbamania at 6 p.m. and Queenflash at 8 p.m. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/tasteofhighlandpark.

Buffalo Grove Park District Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, and Thursday, June 26, at Mike Rylko Community Park Amphitheater, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Performances by Totally Taylor Friday and Focal Point Thursday. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. bgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Comstock Lode will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Trick rider Dusti Crain Dickerson will perform during Sonny Acres Farm’s third annual professional rodeo.

Pro Rodeo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Sonny Acres Farm, 29W310 North Ave., West Chicago. Bareback and saddle bronc riding, girls breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and bucking horse finale. Plus, amusement rides, petting zoo and food for purchase. Advance tickets: $28-$55. General admission at the gate: $18-$28. sonnyacres.com.

“Green Day’s American Idiot”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Fox Valley Theatre Company’s production featuring every song from Green Day’s album “American Idiot.” $14-$16. cteelgin.com/shows.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Messengers will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Movies Under The Stars: Dusk Friday, June 20, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. See “Inside Out 2.” Concessions for purchase. Free. bgparks.org.

Saturday, June 21

Calibre Car Show: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The theme is Windy City Z Cars & Coffee. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

The Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race and Youth Fishing Derby will take place Saturday, June 21, at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake. | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com, 2022

Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race and Youth Fishing Derby: Fishing derby from 8-11 a.m. and boat race at noon Saturday, June 21, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Fishing derby includes giveaways, music and prizes. Participants 15 and younger do not need a fishing license. Registration for the cardboard boat race is $15, or $30 for registration and a boatbuilding kit. (224) 225-1404 or foxlake.org.

Elmhurst Family Pride Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road, Elmhurst. Family-friendly outdoor event with music by DJ Ryan Gorey, treats, crafts, games, vendors, raffles, story time and more. Performances by the Chicago Celtic Pipe Band and the Belong Pride Guard & Impact Dance Company. Hosted by the church and Elmhurst Pride Collective. Free. elmhurstpridecollective.com.

Community Block Party: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Living Christ Lutheran Church, 625 E. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Music from The Alex Falls Trio, food and games. Free admission and parking. LivingChristLutheran.org.

VetFest: 3-11 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Huntley American Legion, 11712 Coral St., Huntley. Food, drinks and kids’ activities from 3-6 p.m. Music lineup: Bucket Number 6 from 4-6 p.m., The Lounge Puppets from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Hi Infidelity from 9-11 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Benefits local veterans organizations. huntleylegion.org/vetfest2025.

Elgin Movie on the Lawn: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, on the Hemmens south lawn, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The evening kicks off with a 1980s prom night; come dressed in your best ’80s garb for a chance to be crowned prom king and/or queen before a screening of “Dirty Dancing” (includes Spanish subtitles). Food truck and a cash bar. Bring chairs and blankets. elginil.gov/2620/Movies-on-the-Lawn.

The Wiggles will bring their “Bouncing Balls Tour” to the Rosemont Theatre Saturday, June 21. | Courtesy of JGoldsteinPR

“The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour”: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. The Wiggles transform the stage into a dazzling playground of bouncing balls. Tickets start at $25. thewiggles.com/live.

Sunday, June 22

Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. New and used motorcycle parts of all types and brands, leathers, sewing, jewelry, toys and more. Rain or shine. $10 for 15 and older. walneckswap.com.

Eldridge Adventure Day: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 22, at Eldridge Park, 363 W. Commonwealth Lane, Elmhurst. Fishing derby led by the Elmhurst Police Department, petting zoo, bug hunt, games and more. Food trucks: Brown’s Chicken, Da Pizza Company, Tacos El Amigazo, D’s Treats & Ice Cream, Kona Ice and Smallcakes. Free. epd.org.

Arlington Heights Garden Club Unique Boutique and Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The walk highlights residential gardens and community gardens, and the boutique includes vendors with garden-themed items. Walk tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and free for kids 12 and younger. Free admission to the boutique. ahgardenclub.com.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 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.

Park Ridge Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in Park Ridge. The 30th annual walk, “Art Along the Garden Path,” features seven gardens with art in various mediums. For ticket information and participating artists, visit parkridgegardenclub.org/garden-walk.html.

Famous Black Composers Concert: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Juneteenth Week concert by the Octavio Serrano Quartet. View a poster display of noteworthy Black Elginites June 19-25. elginil.gov.

Monday, June 23

Side Street Studio Arts “Art for Children”: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. Kids 4-7 can make art inspired by the animals and plants in Tefft Farm. elginil.gov.

Tuesday, June 24 Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. A weekly drop-in program with science/nature guest Illinois Ice Age. Free. elginil.gov.

Concerts in the Plaza: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. How Rude! 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 24, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Strung Out will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee. Raquel & the Wildflowers will perform. Food and drinks sold by 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.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Modern Day Romeos will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Wednesday, June 25

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The Disco Circus will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Algonquin Lunchapalooza Concert Series: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Istvan and His Imaginary Band will perform. Free. algonquin.org.

Inferno Fest: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Spicy food and beverages. celebratehighwood.org/inferno-fest.

Bites and Bits Event Series: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food truck fare and live music. Free. cityrm.org.

Arbortheater Concerts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Memorial Arbortheater, 50 S. Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills. The Wayouts will perform. Free. vernonhills.org.

Sounds of Summer: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Thursday, June 26

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 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.

Wauconda Fest will return to Wauconda’s Cook Park Thursday through Sunday, June 26-29. | Daily Herald file photo

Wauconda Fest: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 26; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 27; noon to midnight Saturday, June 28; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Carnival rides, live entertainment, bags tournament, craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, car show and more. Lineup: Thursday: Hi Infidelity at 7:30 p.m.; Friday: Don’t Rock the Jukebox at 7 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: Oh YES! at 7 p.m. and Hello Weekend at 9:30 p.m.; Sunday: Roger That at 5 p.m. and Breakfast Club at 7 p.m. Admission $5. waucondaparks.com/wauconda-fest.

Pearl Street Market + Concert in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Veterans Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Live music from Storm, local vendors and food trucks. facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

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Kids enjoy the carnival rides during last year’s Libertyville Days Festival. | Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald, 2024

By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald

Friday, June 13

Libertyville Days Festival: 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. Music: Bonzo Squad at 5 p.m. and Sneezy at 8 p.m. Thursday, Soul Kitchen at 4 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 8 p.m. Friday, Marlon and The Shakes at 5 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and School of Rock Libertyville at noon and Mellencougar at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.

Tots in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Kids’ entertainment on the lawn. Scribble Monster will perform. Bring a blanket or chairs. Free. bgparks.org/tots-in-the-park.

Fun Day in the Park: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glenlake Road, Hoffman Estates. Carole Stevens will perform. Free. heparks.org.

Nature in Your Neighborhood: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Bees will perform, plus storytime and craft for kids. Free. elginil.gov.

The 39th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games returns to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton Friday and Saturday, June 13-14. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com, 2024

39th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games: 1-10 p.m. Friday, June 13, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Outdoor family-friendly event featuring the largest bagpiping championship in North America, the iconic caber toss, Highland dancing, kids’ activities (including a Scottish petting zoo), Scottish genealogy and history, classic British car show, dogs of Scotland and a marketplace. Music lineup: Skerryvore (Celtic rock) at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday; Scottish singer/songwriter Jamie McGeechan at 2 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday; Iona Fyfe, Scots Singer of the Year, at 4:30 p.m. Friday and 4:15 p.m. Saturday; Shadowfields at 2:15 p.m. Saturday; Logical Fleadh (Celtic music Chicago-style) at 5:45 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; and Frogwater (Celtic folk) at 3:15 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. Two-day pass $45 (or $200 for VIP); $20 for Friday or $30 for Saturday. Free for kids younger than 12. Free parking. chicagoscots.org/festival.

Downtown Elgin Market: 3-7 p.m. Friday, June 13, on South Riverside Drive, Elgin. Farmers, makers, live music, Sip N’ Shop and kids’ activities. Dog-friendly. LINK Matching program. downtownelgin.com/market.

West Dundee French Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 13, 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.

The Taste of Des Plaines runs Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, at the Des Plaines Library Plaza. | Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com, 2021

Taste of Des Plaines: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 13, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Library Plaza in Des Plaines. Summer street fest with two stages, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more. Music lineup: Friday: Whiskey Road at 5 p.m., Terry Byrne Band at 7 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m.; Saturday: LOUDERNOW at 7 p.m. and Hairbangers Ball at 9 p.m. Cashless event; purchases require a debit or credit card or cashless mobile payment. desplainesil.gov.

Relay For Life of Northwest Suburbs: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Winston Campus track, 120 N. Babcock Drive, Palatine. Family-friendly fundraiser with entertainment, games, a “Survivor Celebration” and a luminaria ceremony around Turner Pond. For registration or a luminaria, go to RelayForLife.org/NWDuPageIL.

First Friday Summer Dances: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, at 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 13, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Bossydog will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Pro Rodeo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 13-21, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Sonny Acres Farm, 29W310 North Ave., West Chicago. Bareback and saddle bronc riding, girls breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and bucking horse finale. Plus, amusement rides, petting zoo and food for purchase. Advance tickets: $28-$55. General admission at the gate: $18-$28. sonnyacres.com.

“Green Day’s American Idiot”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 13-22, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Fox Valley Theatre Company’s production featuring every song from Green Day’s album “American Idiot,” as well as several songs from its follow-up release, “21st Century Breakdown.” $14-$16. cteelgin.com/shows.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series — Main Stage Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Second Hand Soul Band will perform. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

For Fathers Comedy: 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Standup comedy with John DaCosse, Dwayne Kennedy, Warren B. Hall and Brian Hicks. For ages 18 and older. Tickets start at $39. rauecenter.org.

Elgin Summer Movie in the Park: Dusk Friday, June 13, at Meier Park, 3770 Gansett Pkwy., Elgin. “Onward” starts at dusk. Craft enchanted staffs to aid Ian and Barley on their magical quest. Concessions available. Free. elginil.gov.

Woodstock PrideFest: Friday through Sunday, June 13-15. Community art show. Pride Pub Crawl starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in Woodstock Square; check-in from 6-7:30 p.m. at the bandstand for $25. Woodstock PrideFest Parade at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by the festival from noon to 5 p.m. woodstockilpride.com/pridefest.

Saturday, June 14

Calibre Car Show: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The theme is Bimmers and Beans. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

Family Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14, at Cornerstone Lakes Park, 2199 Smith Road, West Chicago. Light breakfast by the pond. Bring your own fishing poles, bait and hooks. Each participant receives a goody bag; trophies awarded in each age category. Advance: $10-$12, day of: $15. Register: we-goparks.org/special-events.

Old Town Art Fair 2025: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15, in the Old Town Triangle Historic District, Chicago. Over 200 nationally acclaimed artists, a Garden Walk, live music, food court, a Children’s Corner and more. Free. oldtownartfair.org.

Flag Day Celebration: 10:45 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Veterans Park, 1300 N. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Police and Fire departments Honor Guard will present the colors, plus speeches, changing the flags and music. Ice cream at 10:45 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. Free. bgparks.org/flag-day-celebration.

Grayslake Craft Beer Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, near 33 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. Over 150 brews from more than 50 breweries. Special VIP session from noon to 1 p.m. Proceeds will go toward college scholarships. 21 or older. $49.68-$76.20. beerfests.com.

Uncaged in the Zoo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Lords Park Zoo, off Grand Boulevard, Elgin. Get up close with live animals with Anderson Humane with Wanda the woodchuck. Free. elginil.gov.

The Weave, A Community Pop-Up Market: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. An open-market event where artists and community members can sell, swap or give away handmade items, found treasures and gently used clothing. Free. sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Hawthorn Pride Event & Market: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Hawthorn Row, 750 Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills. Pride-themed activities, craft and artisan market, food vendors, music and more. Free. facebook.com/events/1768348173944508.

Elgin Flag Day: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Veterans Memorial Park, behind Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. The city partners with Elks Lodge 737 and American Legion Post 57 for a ceremony to celebrate the American flag. elginil.gov.

Live Music at Bridges Beer Garden: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Food and beverages for purchase. The StingRays will perform. Free. heparks.org/events/list.

Zoo Uncorked: Tequila & Tails: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. For ages 21 and older. Adult drinks, explore the zoo after dark and more. Tickets start at $40. brookfieldzoo.org/tequilaandtails

29th annual June Jazz concert: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the Elmhurst University mall, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst University Jazz Band will be joined by acclaimed jazz artists Byron Stripling, Bobby Floyd, Sydney McSweeney and Jim Rupp. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. elmhurst.edu.

Sunday, June 15

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 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.

Byron Stripling

29th annual June Jazz concert: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the Elmhurst University mall, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst University Jazz Band will be joined by jazz artists Byron Stripling, Bobby Floyd, Sydney McSweeney and Jim Rupp. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Free. elmhurst.edu.

Monday, June 16

Motor Monday Cruise Nights: 5 p.m. to dusk Monday, June 16, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. In partnership with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association, open to cars and trucks from all makes and models. Also, food, drink and music. eastdundee.net.

Northwest Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Favorites from musicals and Disney movies. Free. northwestconcertband.org.

Tuesday, June 17

Adventures in the Zoo: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Lords Park Zoo, 210 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Get a Mooooove On drop-in program. Free. elginil.gov.

Sounds of Summer Family Picnic Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Scribblemonster will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at 101 N. Main St., Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Serendipity will perform. Free. For parking locations, see crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Dundee Township Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Lions Park in East Dundee. Alternative band Red Roses will perform. Food and drinks 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 18

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Semple Band will perform. Food for purchase. Free. shopthearb.com.

Geneva’s Swedish Days festival features dancing and more Wednesday through Sunday, June 18-22, in downtown Geneva. | Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

75th annual Swedish Days: Wednesday through Sunday, June 18-22, in downtown Geneva. Music, a craft beer tent, carnival rides, Kids’ Day, Sweden Väst, food booths, kids’ activities and more. Swedish Days Lopp at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Peck Farm Park. Grand Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free; charge for some events. genevachamber.com/events/swedish-days.

Side Street Studio Arts open mic: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Side Street Studio arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Featuring 7-minute performances. Free to perform; sign up in advance for $5 at sidestreetstudioarts.org/live.

Sounds of Summer: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 18, at Centennial Green at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. See “Inside Out 2.” Bring blankets and chairs. Free. mpdowntown.com/events.

Thursday, June 19

Barrington Thursday Night Out: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 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.

Splash Pad Storytime: 9:30-10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at Kaper Park Pavilion, Georgetown Drive at Cimarron Drive, Cary. Free. carypark.com.

Brown Bag Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. “How Did Elgin Streets Get Their Names?” with Rebecca Miller. $5 or free for members. Register via elginhistory.org.

Music in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in Covered Bridge Park, next to 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Bluewater Creek performs. Free. longgrove.org/event/music-in-the-park.

Poetry in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Citizens Park, 511 N. Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Local and regional poets share original works in a “Poet’s Choice” format. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Sounds of Summer — Thursday Night Acoustic Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. JP & Jenny will perform. Free. palatineparks.org/sounds-of-summer.

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Reckless will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Algonquin.org/summerconcerts.

Cary Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Lions Park, Silver Lake Road, north of Three Oaks Road, Cary. Mackenzie O’Brien Band will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. carypark.com.

Elgin’s Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Wing Park, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Joe Pratt and the Source One Band 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.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. In The Stix will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. The Four C Notes will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Thursday Nights Live: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Second Hand News will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Ongoing

McHenry Stade’s Farm Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 3709 Miller Road, McHenry. Check Facebook or website for updates and weekly offerings. stadesfarmandmarket.com.

Patterned by Nature: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sept. 21 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Celebrates the universal attraction to patterns through playfully planted gardens and nature-inspired artistic installations. Admission: $19.95-$21.95 for adults, $13.95-$15.95 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. chicagobotanic.org/patterns.

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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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