Elk Grove Rotary Fest includes a firework display on Saturday, June 19th at 9:30 PM. Courtesy of Elk Grove Rotary Fest

Elk Grove Rotary Fest: Wednesday and Thursday, June 16-17, 6-10:30 pm; Friday, June 18, 6 pm to midnight; Saturday, June 19, 2 pm to midnight; and June 20 ( Sunday) 2-9 pm at 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. A carnival with rides and games; live music performances include a wedding ban on Thursday at 8.30pm, Seventh Heaven on Friday at 9.30pm, and a lounge puppet show at 10pm on Saturday; tasting of Elk Grove Food Court There is also a beer plaza with wine and soda. A firework show will be held on Saturday night at 9:30. free. www.elkgroverotaryfest.com.

PrairieFest Carnival: Thursday, June 17 at 5-9 pm; Friday, June 18 at 4-10 pm; Saturday, June 19 at 1-10 pm; June 20 (Sunday) at 1-6 pm at It was held at Prairie Point Community Park at 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego. Rides and halfway games. Unlimited ride specials ranging from US$25 to US$30. Carnival only accepts cash; ATMs will be available. Hosted by Oswegoland Park District. www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.

growing up! Expo: June 18-20, Friday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield). Free workshops led by plant experts and master gardeners; making and making glass containers in a reservation-only studio; and plants sold from Plant Truck Chicago. Tickets to the zoo are US$24.95, children aged 3-11 are US$17.95, senior citizens are US$19.95, and parking fees are US$15; www.czs.org/OnlineTicketing. getcomingfoundation.org/expo.

Dundee Park Concert: Friday, June 18, 7-8:30 in the evening, at the Lions Park on East Dundee Park Street and Petunia Street. StingRays will perform. Dundee Township Lions Club will sell food and beverages. All benefits will benefit the community. free. www.wdundee.org.

25th Anniversary Tuna Kahuna: On-site registration starts at 8 am, and the event is held from 9 am to 11 am at Blackhawk Pond, 1479 Blackhawk Circle, South Elgin. The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 25th annual fishing competition for teenagers aged 15 and under, including DJs, discounts, and bait sales. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. Participants must bring their own equipment and be accompanied by an adult. The first 100 pre-registered children will receive free bait. southelgin.com/registration.

Batavia Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 19, from 10 am to noon, at Clark Island, 2 E. Laurel Street, Batavia. A morning for the family fishing. A limited supply of fishing gear will be provided. bataviaparks.org.

Brothers Field Fairy Tale Festival: June 19 (Saturday) from 10 am to 2 pm, at Brothers Field at No. 344 Old McHenry Road in the Grove. Watch your favorite princess in a safe outdoor performance, including group games, singing, dancing and more. Encourage dressing up. The VIP experience is limited and can be used for meetings and greetings, Q&A, and exclusive photos. 20 USD; VIP 50 USD. www.brothersfieldlonggrove.com.

Burr Ridge Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, 10 am to 5 pm, at Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Burr Ridge Parkway, Willowbrook. More than 70 judging artists will showcase their works through a variety of different media. Free admission. amdurproductions.com.

Grace Lake Arts Festival and Wine Tasting: Saturday, June 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, in downtown Grace Lake. Art festival, Slam Funk and Dance Connections provide entertainment, food trucks, and 1 to 3 pm wine tasting tickets: $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. (847) 223-6888 or www.grayslakechamber.com.

Children's Day: Saturday, June 19th, from 11 am to 2 pm, at the Heritage Park, 109 Wheeling Community Avenue. Ralph's World provides games, crafts and entertainment for children aged 3-10. For a timetable, please visit www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Summer beer tasting: June 19 (Saturday) 11 am to 4 pm at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Highway 53, Lyle. Activities include 20 local craft breweries serving cider, mead, etc. 60 dollars. Only applicable to 21 years old and above; time input is required. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org.

Deer Park Food Truck series: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Saturday, June 19, at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. The food truck will be located on the road in front of Pottery Barn and Kendra Scott. Free admission and parking. For more information and food truck lineup, please visit shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

Elgin Juneteenth Caravan and Celebration: June 19 (Saturday) noon to 8 pm, 24 Tyler Creek Plaza, Elgin. The lineup of the convoy parade held across the city at 1 o'clock in the afternoon showed 54 flags of all countries in Africa. Participation in the parade requires pre-registration. After the parade, ONE Fitness Center will host music, food, fighting nights and other activities. exploreelginarea.com/event/elgins-annual-juneteenth-motorcade-and-festivities/ or facebook.com/events/198757518751628.

Juneteenth celebration: June 19 (Saturday) noon to 3 pm, 1211 Catalina Drive, Hanover Park. Proposed by Kenneth Young Center and CPYD Alliance. This celebration of black culture includes speakers, poetry and spoken language, bounce house, DJ music, Father's Day celebrations, and more. Encourage social distancing and wearing masks. If you have any questions, please email Jalen at jalenj@kennethyoung.org. www.eventbrite.com/e/156568906815.

Aurora Juneteenth: A car parade will be held on Saturday, June 19th at 3:15 pm. Line up at Smith Street in Aurora Phillips Park at 2:30 pm. Sponsored by the Community Awareness Network. A festival will be held at MLK Park, 42 ​​S. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora at 3:30 pm. Activities include food, vendors, talent competitions, games, face painting and basketball tournaments. Organized by the African American Solidarity Organization. (630) 606-1910 or aamou.org/.

Father’s Day Love and Laughter Festival: June 19 (Saturday) 8-11pm at Soldier Field at 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive in Chicago. Drive-in concert by Bone Thugs and Harmony, Twista, Rodney Perry, TK Kirkland and Red Grant. The cost for a maximum of 6 people per vehicle or a maximum of 8 people per SUV is US$500. Need to be purchased in advance. ticketweb.com, keyword "love and laughter".

Mundy Park Music: June 19th (Saturday) 8-10pm at 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Outdoor concert by Kate Moss' Smiley Tillmon Band. Bring your own chair for lawn seating for $15; terrace seating for $20. www.eventbrite.com.

Still We Rise Annual June Festival: June 20 (Sunday) 2-7 pm, at Walter H. Dyett Art High School, 555 E. 51st St., Chicago. The festival celebrates black people, black culture, black enterprises, black excellence, and black love through food, vendors, children's activities, games, gifts, entertainment, etc. free. www.eventbrite.com.

Wheeling Summer Entertainment Series: Sunday, June 20th at 5 pm, at the Heritage Park at 109 Wheeling Community Avenue. Four C notes will be played. free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Buffalo Grove Summer Concert Series: Tuesday, June 22nd, 7-8:30pm, at Willow Creek Park, 651 Old Chuck Road, Buffalo Grove. Bring blankets and chairs to participate in an outdoor concert with the theme of Industrial Drive. A social distancing circle will be drawn on the grass in front of the pavilion. When you are not in your circle, you will need a mask. free. bgparks.org.

Bloomingdale Summer Concert Series: Tuesday, June 22nd at 7pm at Circle Park, 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Jimmy Buffet (Jimmy Buffet) pays tribute to the band Peach's Beach Party performance. Provided by Bloomingdale Village, Bloomingdale Public Library and Bloomingdale Park Area. Parking is available at Circle South, Westfield Middle School, Johnston Recreation Centre and Fairfield Way. free. www.bloomingdaleparks.org.

Crystal Lake Park Concert: Tuesday, June 22, at 7pm, at the main beach at 300 Lakeshore Avenue in Crystal Lake. Millennials will perform. Food and drinks and small charcoal grills are allowed (no glass). In addition, there is a trivia contest in Crystal Lake. T-Mobile truck staff will participate in competitions, trivia, and giveaways at 6:30 pm to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Crystal Lake Park District. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to reschedule will be made by calling (815) 410-4475, ext., before 4 pm. 6. Free. www.crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

Downers Grove Summer Concert: Tuesday, June 22nd at 7pm, at the Veterans Memorial in Fischer Park, 1036 Downers Grove Grove Street. The brass performance of the past. The sale of food, beer and wine will start for free at 6pm. dgparks.org.

Elgin Park Summer Concert: Tuesday, June 22, 7-9pm, Wing Park Band Shell, 1010 Wing Street, Elgin. Classical Blast performance. Bring picnic food, lawn chairs and blankets. free. www.facebook.com/cityofelgin/.

Cantigny Cruise Night: Tuesday, June 22, 5-8 pm, at Cantigny Park South Parking Lot, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Take your classic or restored vehicle to the park to communicate and talk with other car enthusiasts. No fees are charged, but a fee of $5 per car is required. cantigny.org.

Block A Food Truck Social: Wednesday, June 23, 4 to 7 pm, at the Lake Zurich Promenade, 173 W. Main St., Lake Zurich. Rotate food trucks every week. For the timetable, please follow @blockasociallakezurich on Facebook and Instagram. www.lakezurich.org.

South Elgin Cruise Night: June 23 (Wednesday) 5:30-8pm at Panton Mill Creek, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Show off your cool ride, or head straight to Panton Mill Park. Attendees or participants do not need to register. Offers are available. www.southelgin.com/pantonmillpark.

Cary Cruise Nights: Wednesday, June 23, 6-8:30 pm, at Cary's Main Street. On August 18th and 25th, the DJ and food truck will end at 8pm. carygrovechamber.com.

Live music in the park: June 23 (Wednesday) 7-8:30 pm, at the Parkman Pavilion, 2200 East of Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Hello weekend will be performing. www.lindenhurstparks.org.

River Rhapsody Concert Series: Wednesday, June 23rd, 7-8:30pm, at the Peg Bond Center at 151 Batavia Avenue. Wild Daisy will perform and there will be a rock and roll trivia contest. free. bataviaparks.org.

Sweden Day: Thursday, June 24, 8:30 am to 10 pm; June 25 (Friday), 10 am to 10 pm; June 26 (Saturday), 7:30 am to 10 pm; June 27th (Sunday) 10 am to 6 pm, Geneva city center. Provide family-friendly activities, including live music, carnivals, food, etc. Friday is Children's Day. Participate in the chocolate crawl on Sunday. www.genevachamber.com.

Cary Park Summer Concert: Thursday, June 24th at 7pm, at the Rotary Band of Lions Park on Silver Lake Road north of Three Oaks Road in Cary. One Night Band performs rock, Motown, hip-hop, country and pop music. free. carypark.com.

Live & Uncorked Concert Series: Thursday, June 24th from 7 to 9 pm, at the Blackberry Farm at 100 Aurora S. Barnes Road. Libido funk circus show. Bring blankets, picnic baskets and drinks. 21 years old or above; check ID before entering the venue. Open at 6:15 pm. Buy online tickets for $6 at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summer-concerts/ or purchase $7 at the door.

Naperville Municipal Band Concert: Thursday, June 24th, 7-8:30pm at Central Park, 104 Benton Avenue East, Naperville. Under the leadership of conductor Ron Keller, the Naperville Municipal Band continues its 11-week summer concert season. Holly's Safe House for Strays features music from jazz bands and bake vendors. www.napervilleband.org.

Rockin' in the Park: Thursday, June 24, 7-10pm, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Led Zeppelin 2 will perform. Food and beverage tents will be built on the large lawn of the park. free. rosemont.com/thepark/events-calendar.

St. Charles Concert in the Park: Thursday, June 24 at 7pm, in Lincoln Park, along the main street between St. Charles’s Fourth and Fifth Streets. Wayouts will be executed. free. stcparks.org/summer-concerts.

Wheaton Municipal Band: Thursday, June 24th, 7:30-9pm, at the Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. In "Conductor's Night Out", the band teachers and conductors in the Wheaton Municipal Band are dedicated performers. They step onto the podium to watch the audience's favorite shows. free. Wheat Municipal Belt.org.

Wheeling Movie in the Park: Thursday, June 24th at 8pm, at Heritage Park, 109 Wheeling Community Avenue. Watch "The Croods: A New Age". Bring a blanket or lawn chair as a seat. free. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com.