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DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal exhibits, music, food, demolition derby at 1 and 6 p.m. and more. $4-$10; free for kids younger than 3. dupagecountyfair.org.

Radiofest 2016: Events begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at Medinah Shriners, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison. The Antique Radio Club of Illinois (ARCI) hosts its 35th annual Radiofest, which includes a radio auction, a flea market, an old equipment contest, displays, a presentation and more. Free. (630) 739-1060 or antique-radios.org.

Algonquin Founders’ Days: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Founders Run 5K/10K at 8:30 a.m., car show at 3 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. along the river. Children’s games, bands, market/bazaar and more. $5-$10 adults; $2 kids ages 5-12. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

Bloody Mary Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Restaurants and bars vie for “Best Bloody Mary” title, voted on by celebrity judges, along with a people’s choice award. Event raises funds for the Jordan’s Corner organization that assists children with special needs. Free. celebratehighwood.com.

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Step back in time to late 16th-century England and the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Features costumed re-enactors, games, rides, food, a marketplace, a variety of entertainment and more. $24.95 adults; $11.50 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol.

Eli’s Cheesecake Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Eli’s Cheesecake Company, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago. Free cheesecake samples, entertainment, classic car show. Free. For a schedule, see cheesecakefestival.com.

Glencoe Festival of Art: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, Glencoe. Work from 110 juried artists, plus kids’ scavenger hunts, food and more. Free. amdur productions.com.

Lake County Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Entertainment, music, livestock exhibits, rides, food, demolition derbies, rodeos and more. $5-$10; free for ages 5 and younger and active military in uniform. lcfair.com.

Tall Ships Chicago: Sunday, July 31, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. See historical vessels from across the globe, including the world’s largest Viking ship. General admission starts at $10. Boarding tickets are $15-$25; free for kids 2 and younger. Tickets to sail on a ship start at $79. For a daily schedule, see navypier.com.

Family Fun Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the St. Charles History Museum, 215 E. Main St., St. Charles. Carnival games, kid-friendly food, live music, a dunk tank, face painting, a trackless train and more. $10 per person; $25 for a family of four. Individual tickets include admission, 10 game tickets, a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water. Family package includes admission, 25 game tickets, a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water. For information or to purchase tickets, visit stcmuseum.org.

Lollapalooza: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31, in Grant Park, Jackson Street and Columbus Drive, Chicago. Annual music fest celebrates 25 years with some of the best indie, alternative, EDM, rap and rock headliners on numerous stages. Ellie Goulding, Silversun Pickups and LCD Soundsystem headline, plus many more. For the full lineup, see lollapalooza.com. General admission tickets are sold out, but VIP and hotel packages are available at lollapalooza.com.

Pan African Cultural Festival (Panafest): 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Celebration of African culture, food, music, dance, retail marketplace and cultural displays. Free with paid $10 parking. Panafest also extends to downtown Wheaton, with an art exhibition at the DuPage County Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday, Aug. 1-7. Free. panafest.net.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Volunteer Park, 61 Main St., Sugar Grove. Music, craft and vendor fair, carnival, bingo, a medallion hunt, cooking contests, family activities and more. Free. sugargrove cornboil.org.

Streamwood Summer Celebration: Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Carnival, bingo, children’s activities, games, food/beer tent and live entertainment on multiple stages. Free. (630) 736-3802 or streamwoodsummer celebration.org.

WACO Wingfest & Bags Tournament: Noon Sunday, July 31, at Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Fundraiser for Woodfield Area Children’s Organization features unlimited wings, live music, bags tournament, eating contests, raffles and more. Must be 21 or older. $35. waco4kids.org.

Wood Dale Prairie Fest: 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Community Park/James Mixon Fields, Wood Dale Road and Mittel, Wood Dale. Live music, carnival, food and more. Free. wooddale.com.

Gospelfest: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Gospel music by award-winning artists including Chicago gospel singer and songwriter Malcolm Williams with his group Great Faith; the Lamar Sisters; soloist Bridgett Campbell and others. Plus, dancers, kids’ activities, food for purchase. All ages welcome. Event will move indoors in the event of rain. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.

30th Annual Midwest Mozart Festival: 3 p.m. Sundays, July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, at various venues. The July 31 concert is at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills (address to be given upon purchase of $55 tickets). August concerts are $10-$43 and take place at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. sanfilippofoundation.org or woodstockoperahouse.com.

Bartlett National Night Out: Sunday, July 31, and Tuesday, Aug. 2, at different times and venues in Bartlett. Sunday: “Putt, Chip, & Drive Crime Out of Bartlett” golf skills competition. Tuesday: Bicycle Safety Check and Bike Ride with the Village and 23rd annual National Night Out “Picnic in the Park.” All events are free. Times and locations at village.bartlett.il.us.

Next week

Palatine Food Truck Frenzy: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Family Aquatic Center, 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Food, giveaways, music and more. After guests purchase food, they can head to amphitheater for a concert with Band Called Catch. Free. palatineparks.org.

Buffalo Grove National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Evening is designed to heighten the awareness of crime and drug prevention; generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relations. Bring a nonperishable food item to the Buffalo Grove Police Challenge trailer. Free. bgparks.org.

Des Plaines National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. K-9 demonstration, fire department trailer on sprinkler effectiveness, Salvation Army canteen, climbing wall, and displays by law enforcement agencies. Free. desplaines.org.

Prospect Heights National Night Out: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Prospect Heights Park District, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Join the Prospect Heights Park District, Police Department and Fire District for a night of open swim, complimentary food and drink, games, prizes and music. Free. prospect-heights.il.us.

Arlington Heights National Night Out: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Learn about crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relations. Live entertainment, demonstrations and more. Free. ahpd.org.

Bloomingdale National Night Out Against Crime: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at The Oasis Water Park, 170 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale. Community gathering to stand against crime. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

Rolling Meadows National Night Out: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Police Department. Free. cityrm.org/.

Schaumburg National Night Out: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Free. parkfun.com.

Mount Prospect National Night Out: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Veterans Memorial Bandshell in Lions Park, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Donut-eating contest, an emergency vehicle show, music and more. Evening is designed to strengthen community spirit and police-community partnerships. Free. For details, call the Mount Prospect Police Department’s crime prevention unit at (847) 870-5650.

McHenry County Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 3-7, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, entertainment tent with live music, demolition derby, carnival rides, McHenry County Queen pageant, food and more. $5-$8; free for kids 5 and younger. Full schedule at mchenry countyfair.com.

Cary Cruise Night: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Free. (847) 639-2800 or carygrove chamber.com.

Northbrook Days: 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Village Green Park, 1331 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Live music, carnival, food, family activities, a grand raffle and more.

Special Needs Morning 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday; registration required. Free. (847) 513-6362 or northbrookdays.com.

Barrington Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Citizens Park amphitheater, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. SHiNDiG! performs. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Food vendors and giveaways. Free. barringtonpark district.org.

McCormick Day at Cantigny: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Park, Wheaton. Celebrate the birthday of Cantigny benefactor Robert R. McCormick with vintage games, crafts and more. The Chicago Sinfonietta performs at 7:30 p.m. under the oaks outside the First Division Museum. Free. cantigny.org.

Geneva Classic Car Show: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Antique, custom-built, muscle and sports cars, food and music. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries also stay open late, with some evening entertainment. Free. genevachamber.com.

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Bruce Ream Park, 368 Terwilliger Ave., Hampshire. 34th annual festival features live bands, a craft show, fireworks on Saturday, a radio broadcast, carnival, parade at noon Sunday, beer garden, corn boil, petting zoo and more. Free. hcccd.com.

Lake Villa Days: 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Live music, food, rides, games and bingo. Firefighter water fights at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Businessmen and businesswomen water fights at noon Sunday. Free. (847) 356-2525 or lakevillafpd.com.

Barrington National Night Out: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Cruise Night, South Cook Street, Barrington. Learn about preventing crime in the community, plus face painting, live music, games and more. Free. barrington-il.gov.

Palatine Canine Carnival: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Photos, games, activities and goodies for dogs. All dogs must be leashed and must wear current rabies tags. Admission fee per dog is $6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3; $8 at the event. Free for owners. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.

Classic and Custom Car Show “It’s Thursday” Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Custom and classic cars on display, along with the “It’s Thursday” concert featuring the Blooze Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Food and drink vendors. Free. antioch.il.gov.

Wheaton Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. Free. wheaton municipalband.org.