• When spring arrives in Lake County, so does the Antioch Civic Club Annual Spring Carnival. This affair is a nostalgic and old-fashioned event where all of our favorite foods and rides are at our disposal. Unlimited daily wristbands are available for all of the festivities for $25. The carnival is held in the municipal lot off Toft Avenue. 6-11 p.m. Friday, May 12; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, May 13; and 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 14, downtown Antioch, 460 Orchard St., Antioch.

• Under the Streetlamp, a talented quartet, delivers a nostalgic evening of American standards and classic hits performed by leading former cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys.” Don’t miss an evening of all of your favorite tunes from different genres ranging from doo-wop to Motown, rock n’ roll and more at the historic Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan. Ticket price: $25-$40. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

• Enjoy a brisk jog with Mom as the Zion Park District Sports Arena hosts Mama’s 5K Run. The race begins and ends in front of the Zion Leisure Center. The first 200 participants that register will receive a race shirt and goodie bag. Raffle prizes, food and awards are presented following the contest. 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13, Zion Park District Sports Arena, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion.

• Choose from a variety of native plants, shrubs and trees suited to almost any backyard for a two-day Annual Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove in Libertyville. Native plants are beautiful, hardy, less expensive, easy to maintain and lucrative to the environment. These native flowering species provide an abundance of nectar and attract wildlife such as songbirds, chipmunks, butterflies and other beneficial insects. There will also be rain barrels and compost bins for sale Saturday only. All plant sales are final in this free admission event. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14, at Independence Grove-North Bay Pavilion, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville.

• More weekend activities can be found at VisitLakeCounty.org.