Festivals July 26 to Aug. 1: County fairs, Algonquin Founders’ Days, Streamwood Summer Celebration and more

Starts before Friday

Lake County Fair: Livestock barns open at 8 a.m. (milking competition at 7 a.m. Wednesday). Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 26-27; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Food, carnival rides, motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. Music includes Donnie Lee Strickland at 5 p.m. and Brass From The Past at 8 p.m. Thursday; GooRoos at 6 p.m. and Motown Nation at 9:30 p.m. Friday; 90s Pop Nation at 9 p.m. and Matthew Holm Band at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Billy Elton at 5 p.m. and Total Beaches at 6 p.m. Sunday. lcfair.com/2024.

Christmas in July: Wednesday through Tuesday, July 24-30, in downtown Wheaton. Christmas-themed sidewalk sales, holiday-inspired food and drinks, holiday music and decor and more. Attractions include a 14-foot tree of lights, a 20-foot long tunnel of lights and more. On Saturday there will be a real-life summer blizzard at the “W” Tent on Front Street with a snow machine. downtownwheaton.com/christmas-in-july.

DuPage County Fair: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 25; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 26; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. 70th annual fair features entertainment, animals, food, exhibits and carnival rides. Music lineup: Tom Craig Band at 5 p.m., Scarlet Egan at 7 p.m., Billy Prine Presents Songs & Stories of John Prine at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Solid-Aire Band at 2:30 p.m., Two Beer Tommy at 5:30 p.m., and FUZE Band at 8 p.m. Friday; The Noize at noon, Mariachi Morelos at 2:30 p.m., Grupo Regresivo at 4 p.m., Sammy & the Knights at 6 p.m., Dinamita Nortena at 8 p.m., and Southside Soul Kings at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Commit This to Memory at 1:30 p.m., Eat From Earth & Brent and the Rebels at 3:30 p.m., and Reverie Stone at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Drone light shows at 9:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $12 for ages 13 and older; $8 for seniors 62 or older and kids 6-12; and free for kids 5 and younger and active military with ID. Enter at County Farm Road and the main entrance. dupagecountyfair.org.

Algonquin Founders’ Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Main Street and Riverfront Park, and 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The theme is “Goes to the Movies.” Come dressed as your favorite movie character and win the Oscar for Best Character in a Community Event. New this year: Founders' Brewfest from 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cardboard Boat Regatta at 4 p.m. and Main Street Car Show at 5 p.m. Thursday. Taste of Founders' from 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Bags tournament at 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Founders' Goes to the Movies Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday from Eastgate Drive to Algonquin Road, Algonquin to Main Street, and Main to Madison Street. On Sunday, Founders’ 1-mile run at 8 a.m. and 10K/5K at 8:30 a.m., vendors market and bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids’ games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., baking contest at noon and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Music from Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band at 7 p.m. Thursday; Rok Brigade at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Focal Point at 4:30 p.m., Hairbangers Ball at 6 p.m. and ARRA at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Jimmy Nick and Don't Tell Mama at 4:30 p.m. and Pino Farina Band at 7 p.m. Sunday. The best band nominees will perform at 5 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 25; 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 26; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Volunteer Park, Sugar Grove. Opening parade at 5 p.m. Friday. Bob Bohler Memorial Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday and car show ($10 per entry) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Music, corn, food and more. Free shuttle service at the library and municipal center. sugargrovecornboil.org.

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.

Lunch in the Park: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Live music and food vendors. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Moose Cruise Nights: 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, in the show lot at Warren and Forest avenues in Downers Grove. Classic cars on display, including vintage muscle cars, convertibles and more. Free. dgmoose.net/moose-cruise-night.

National Gathering of American Indian Veterans: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. 10th annual event honoring veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras and branches in a Native way. Watch performances from cultural groups and join in powwow-style dancing with veterans. Purchase art and other items from veteran artists and other traditional vendors. Free with paid parking. tricksterculturalcenter.org.

Skyline Sessions Concert Series: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 26, and Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Wave Wall Stage at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Performances by Kaicrewsade/She’s Face at 5 p.m. and Jay Wood at 6:30 p.m. Friday and The Tracie’s at 5 p.m. and Future Nobodies, Cabeza De Chivo at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. navypier.org.

Wicker Park Fest 2024: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 26, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, on Milwaukee Avenue from Damen to Ashland, Chicago. Live music, food, local vendors, family activities and more. Suggested donation $10. wickerparkbucktown.com.

Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series: 5:30 and 6 p.m. Friday, July 26, and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, under the Innovator Hale Street Tents and at Suzette's Creperie, 211 W. Front St., Wheaton. Performances by Stirred not Shaken at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Suzette's Creperie and Terry Bartolotta Duo at 6 p.m. Friday under the Innovator Hale Street Tents, and One for the Road at 6 p.m. Saturday under the Innovator Hale Street Tents. downtownwheaton.com/summermusic.

Friday Night Live: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Main Street train station in Downers Grove. Feed the Llama performs. Free. downtowndg.org.

Hampshire Park District Summer Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Ream Splash Pad, 299 W. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire. Live DJ, Waffadilla food truck and ice cream social sponsored by the Hampshire Lions Club. Free. hampshireparkdistrict.org.

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.

STC Live!: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and Wednesday, July 26 and 31, at 1st Street Plaza, St. Charles. Performances by Shea Marie on Friday and Dennis O'Brien on Wednesday. Free. stcalliance.org/stclive.

Summer Wine Fest: 6 p.m. early access, 7 p.m. general admission Friday, July 26, at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago. This 21-and-older event will feature more than 50 different varietals from 20 wineries. Live music by The Prissillas on the Main Mall stage, free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and food for purchase. $55-$65. lpzoo.org/event/summer-wine-fest.

Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Comstock Lode will perform. Free. vhw.org.

Riffs on the River: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Batavia VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River St., Batavia. vfw1197.org.

Music on Maple: 7-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, outside the Victorian Cottage, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard. The Bourbon Aristocracy will perform as part of the Lombard Historical Society’s summer series. $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Register at lombardhistory.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.

Des Plaines Movies in the Park: 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. See a screening of “Wonka” at dusk. Free. dpparks.org.

Hollywood Nights, A Bob Seger Experience: 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. A nine-piece band performing rock classics. Gates open at 6 p.m. $20. paramountaurora.com/events/hollywood-nights-2024.

Moonlight Movies: 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Cantigny Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Screening of “Cool Runnings.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Snacks and beverages for purchase. $10 per car. cantigny.org/events.

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

Hot Wheels Legends Tour: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27, at the Walmart Supercenter, 333 U.S. Route 6, Morris. The contest offers custom car builders the opportunity to have their passion projects turned into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. The free family-friendly event will feature vehicles from across the state, Hot Wheels Garage of Legends life-size cars, and on-site experiences and collectibles. Free. hotwheelslegends.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.

Art at the Glen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at The Glen Town Center, 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview. Outdoor festival showcases original works from 150 juried artists. Free. amdurproductions.com.

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.

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.

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.

Streamwood Summer Celebration Parade: Steps off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, from Bartlett Road and Streamwood Boulevard, runs west on Streamwood Boulevard to the festival grounds at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Free. streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

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.

Bolingbrook Pride Picnic and Puppies: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Bolingbrook Town Center grounds, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. A family picnic and dog rescue benefit with music, food, games and more. $25. bolingbrookpride.org/picnic.

Community Back-to-School BBQ Picnic and Backpack Giveaway: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Peoples Community Church, 670 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn. Food, music, activities, games, prizes, giveaways, a bouncy house and more. Over 100 backpacks with school supplies will be given away. Free. pcc-onlinechurch.org.

Car Show: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. See classic cars and classics-in-the-making. Talk to the owners and learn what it takes to find, restore and maintain the cars. Live music from Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones. Food for purchase. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Hope Outside the Walls: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove, Elgin. Live music, free school supplies, face painting, balloons, haircuts, health checks and more. Free. loverevivalchurch.org.

Live On The Lake Music Series: 2 p.m. to closing Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. House Calls from 2-11 p.m. Saturday and Fareed Haque at 2 p.m., DJ Papa G at 4:30 p.m. and Hurricane Reggae Band at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. navypier.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.

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.

Wave Wall Moves: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Presented in partnership with See Chicago Dance, this live outdoor performance series features The Rooted Space and LBP — Living By Performance. Free. navypier.org.

Wave Wall Wax: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Chicago DJs Zeetus Lapetus and DJ Ca$h Era play house and dance music. Free. navypier.org.

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, on South Park Avenue, Lombard. Classic and custom cars night, live music and kids’ activities, including face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more. GOOROOS performs hits from the 1980s to today from 6-9 p.m. villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

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.

Wheaton Municipal Band Anniversary Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Wheaton College Edman Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and “The President's Own” United States Marine Band join Bruce Moss to celebrate his 45th year as conductor of the Wheaton Municipal Band. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free. navypier.org.

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.

Cantigny Summer Concert Series: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Cantigny Park parade field, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Hairbangers Ball will perform. $20 per car. cantigny.org/events.

Wheeling’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. The Four C Notes will perform. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Coolers are allowed; no outside alcohol permitted. Soft drinks, water, beer and seltzer for purchase. Free.

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.

Monday, July 29

Water Flicks: 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. See “Interstellar.” Free. navypier.org.

Mount Prospect Community Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Lions Park Bandshell, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Free. mppd.org/community-band.

Tuesday, July 30

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.

Downers Grove Summer Concert Series: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Fishel Park’s Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Nashville Electric Company performs country music. Food and beverage sales start at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. dgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

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.

Huntley Concerts on the Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Huntley Town Square on Coral Street, Huntley. Wedding Banned will perform. Free. huntley.il.us.

Waukegan Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Stiner Pavillion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. Free. waukeganband.com.

Wednesday, July 31

Summer Block Party: 3-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Live bands, DJs and a Beer Garden stage with ’90s music, plus free, family-friendly activities including arts and crafts, video games, physical movement activities, interactive spray paint murals, and friendly games of corn hole and hopscotch along the South Dock. Fireworks at 9 p.m. navypier.org.

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.

Glendale Heights Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Camera Park, 101 Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Family-friendly music. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Free. ghrec.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Nick Falco and the Roadhawks will perform. Free. southelgin.com.

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.

Batavia's River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Voyage will perform. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Wine, beer and food for purchase. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Geneva Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. The Stingrays will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions for purchase. Free. genevaparks.org.

Itasca Outdoor Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Usher Park, 200 S. Walnut St., Itasca. Rhythm Rockets will perform. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com/239/Summer-Concert-Series.

Lake Villa-Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Parkman Pavilion, 2200 Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Second Hand Soul Band will perform. Free. lindenhurstparks.org.

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.

John Fogerty: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. The founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival will perform classic rock. $60-$209. RiverEdgeAurora.com.

Thursday, Aug. 1

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.

Lollapalooza: Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1-4, at Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Music fest with headliners including Megan Thee Stallion and Hozier on Thursday, SZA and Stray Kids on Friday, The Killers, Skrillex and Future X Metro Boomin on Saturday, and Blink-182 and Melanie Martinez on Sunday. Dozens of other acts are on the schedule. Tickets start at $155 for general admission on Sunday; there’s a waitlist for Thursday through Saturday. For the schedule, see lollapalooza.com.

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.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Aug. 1, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. A rotating selection of food trucks and live entertainment in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/food-truck-thursdays.

Arlington Heights National Night Out: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at North School Park, Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Police Department invites residents to a night of live entertainment, activities for kids and families and more. vah.com/explore/national_night_out.php.

Rock 'N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, and the historical museum campus in Addison. Music from Nate Venturelli at 6:30 and Bryan White at 8 p.m., food vendors, kids’ activities, interactive DJ and more. Car show along Lake Street. Craft and Vintage Fair, museum open house and weekly portrayals and demonstrations until 8 p.m. at the museum campus. ItHappensInAddison.com.

Elmhurst Music at the Gazebo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Wild Meadows Trace, Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. springroad.com/our-events.

Plaza Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Nic Barnum Band performs. Food and beverages for sale. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Arbortheater Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Memorial Arbortheater, 50 S. Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills. Serendipity performs. Free. vernonhills.org.

Bolingbrook Summer Music: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, on The Row at The Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. OMT performs rock, indie and country music. Bring a lawn chair. Free. shoppingpromenade.com/events or facebook.com/streetmarketsatthepromenade.

It’s Thursday Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Antioch Bandshell, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Dynamix will perform, plus a car show. Free. antioch.il.gov.

Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Semple will perform. Bring a chair and snacks. Purchase tickets online for $8 or $10 at the gate. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts.

Rockin’ in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Southern Accents will perform before a musical fireworks display. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/calendar.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Gone 2 Paradise will perform. Free. vah.com/explore/sounds_of_summer_concerts.php.

St. Charles Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Lincoln Park gazebo, off Fifth and Main streets, St. Charles. Generation will perform. Snacks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

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.

Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. napervilleband.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.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. The theme will be “Three In One.” Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.

Geneva Movies in the Park: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Moore Park, 877 Geneva Drive, Geneva. See “Hook.” Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concessions available. Free. genevaparks.org.

Ongoing

Dinos Alive: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 at the Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago. See over 80 specimens of life-size, moving dinosaur replicas; interact with sea giants in a virtual aquarium; take part in interactive and educational experiences and more. $17.90-$30.90. dinosaliveexhibit.com.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 2, off I-94 at the Illinois/Wisconsin border. Step back in time with food, games, costumes, theme weekends and more. $40 for adults; $15 for kids 5-12; and free for kids 4 and younger. renfair.com/Bristol.