Gurnee Days 2016: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, and other Gurnee venues. Carnival rides, food, games, live music, 10K race at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Ribfest Saturday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, car show Sunday and more. Parade at noon Sunday. Lineup is off Delany road, north of Old Grand Avenue. Parade mostly goes down Old Grand Avenue. Free. (847) 623-7788 or gurneedays.com.
Raceway 5K Fun Run & Walk: 8 a.m. today at Raceway Woods Forest Preserve, Huntley Road and Route 31, Carpentersville. Rotary Club of Carpentersville Morning hosts the run along historic Meadowdale International Raceways track. $30. raceway5k.com.
Back to School Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 802 E. Geneva Road, Wheaton. Community event for parents and caregivers and their kids from preschool through eighth grade. Free school supplies and gently used books will be available, while supplies last. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand to provide resources on health and safety, tutoring and test prep, after-school programs, music and arts programs and services for parents. Kids’ activities include face painting, games, prizes and more. Free. (630) 665-1515 or holycrosswheaton.org/backtoschool.
Lakemoorfest: 9 a.m. to midnight today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Morrison Park, on route 120 and Lily Lake Road, Lakemoor. Food, beer garden, music, carnival, vendors, fishing derby, horseshoe competition, bean bag tournament and more. Fireworks show at dusk Saturday over Lily Lake. Free. lakemoor.net/lakemoor-fest.html.
Batavia Green Fair on the Fox: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave. and indoors at city hall, Batavia. Features a number of eco-villages focused on clean living, alternative transportation and energy reduction. Eco-marketplace provides local and green options for everyday items. Demonstrations, food, live music, farmers market on River Street and more. Free. greenfaironthefox.com.
Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Sunday at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Features costumed re-enactors, games, rides, food, a marketplace and more. $24.95 adults; $11.50 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol.
Lincolnshire Arts & Eats: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at The Village Green of Lincolnshire, 300 Village Green, Lincolnshire. Works from 100 juried artists, music, an art scavenger hunt and spin art. Festivalgoers can contribute to a mural on-site. Free. amdurproductions.com.
Lindenfest: 10:30 a.m. to midnight today at the Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Carnival rides, games, bingo tent, musical acts, parade at 10:30 a. m. today starting at Sand Lake Road and Country Place and more. Free. lindenhurstil.org.
Trolley Fest at S. Elgin Riverfest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Vintage trolleys and trains. Fares are $5 adults; $3 for seniors 65 and older; $2 for kids 3-11; and free for kids younger than 3. All-day passes for $8. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org.
Ginza Holiday Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St., Chicago. Japanese cultural festival features food, craft demonstrations, exhibits, marketplace, Japanese folk dancing and martial arts demonstrations and more. Entry donation is $7 adults, $6 students and seniors; $12 after 7 p.m. Saturday for the Yoko Noge concert; free for kids younger than 12. (312) 943-7801 or ginzachicago.com.
The Fest for Beatles Fans: Noon to midnight today and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Beatles tribute artists, Beatles merchandise, photo exhibits and more. Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, makes an appearance. Full schedule at thefest.com.
Reggae Fest Chicago: Noon to 10 p.m. today at Addams Medill Park, 1301 W. 14th St., Chicago. Reggae artists perform on two stages, plus food, artisans and vendors, all with an emphasis on Caribbean style and flavors. General admission tickets cost $45-$50; VIP tickets are $85-$100. reggaefestchicago.com.
Riverfest Express: Noon to 11 p.m. today and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Festival features car show, carnival, trolley rides, entertainment, fireworks and more. Craft show and small business expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Free. southelgin.com.
Augustfest: 1 p.m. to midnight today and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. Zachary Catholic Church, 67 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Carnival, live entertainment, children’s games, bingo, casino games, cash raffle, food and drinks. Free. augustfest.saintzachary.org.
Duck Race and Pool Party: 4 p.m. today at Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Adopt a duck or a flock and compete for prizes. Swimming, food and games. Benefits JourneyCare’s All About Kids Pediatric Care program. Free. barringtonparkdistrict.org.
Prospect Heights Block Party: 4 to 11 p. m. today at Lions Park, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Food vendors, beer tent, live music, kids’ activities and more. Free. phparkdist.org.
Armenian Fest 2016: 5 to 11 p.m. today and 12:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood Road, Glenview. Armenian food, pastries, beer and wine, dancing, activities for kids, a raffle and more. Cigar bar on Saturday. Grape blessing ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. (847) 998-1989.
Naperville Wine Festival: 5 to 10 p. m. today, at CityGate Centre, 2135 City Gate Lane, Naperville. More than 300 wines from around the world, local cuisine, music and more. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Naperville Humane Society and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Adult wine-tasting tickets cost $32 in advance and $40 at the door. A ticket includes 12 wine tastings, food and wine seminars and more. Designated Driver ticket is $15 and includes two nonalcoholic drinks, food and wine seminars and a souvenir glass. Free for guests younger than 21 when accompanied by a paying adult. napervillewinefestival.com.
Honor Ride and Run & Bike: Check in at 6 a.m. Sunday at Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Includes 20-, 30- or 45-mile rides, 5K/10K run and Bike Barrington, which teaches children about bicycle safety, maintenance and proper riding technique. Music and festival after the rides at 11 a.m. Proceeds go to Ride2Recovery. $45-$80; injured veterans can participate for free. honorridebarrington.com.
French Connection Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Parade Field at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield, Wheaton. Festival of French music, food, art and family activities. Event commemorates the park’s benefactor, Robert R. McCormick. Free with $10 parking. cantigny.org.
St. Matthew Pig Roast: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Roasted pork, corn, sides and beverages. Music, kids’ games, magician, balloon master, bingo. Fees for food, beverages and most activities. $5-$14; free for kids younger than 4. Take out orders available. stmatts.net.
Naperville Plays: 1 p.m. Sunday at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Triple your fun with Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum and the Naperville Public Library. Exhibits and hands-on activities. Admission includes free sundaes from Colonial Cafe. Ice cream is served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is limited to the first 200 guests. $8-$12; free for members. napersettlement.org.
Midwest Mozart Festival: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. $10-$43. woodstockoperahouse.com.
Ice Cream Social fundraiser: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora. The scouts serve ice cream, homemade pies, cakes and brownies to the public. Proceeds will benefit Troop 11 and Cub Scout Pack 321, both based at the church, and Wesley UMC preschool. Tickets are $2.50; free for kids younger than 7. (630) 896-1033.
