Festivals
Roselle Lions Rose Festival: June 3-7. The 38th annual event featuring carnival rides, music, children’s entertainment and food booths. Roselle Train Station, Irving Park Road and Maple Avenue; 630-289-6021. 6-11 p.m. June 3-4, 6 p.m.-midnight June 5, noon-midnight June 6, noon-10 p.m. June 7; free admission.
Karitos Christian Arts Festival: June 5-6. Featuring workshops, performance opportunities, a coffeehouse, an art gallery, “Kidfest” stage and concerts. Christian Life College, 400 E. Gregory St., Mt. Prospect; 847-506-9814 (630-653-4917). 7:30 p.m. June 5 (registration 8 a.m. June 6); $25.
Arlington Summer Kick-Off Festival: June 11-14. Featuring carnival rides, food and entertainment. Arlington International, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights; 847-255-4300. 3-10 p.m. June 11-12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 13-14; $4-$12 (ages 5 and under free).
Scandinavian Children’s Day Festival: June 14. Featuring Swedish costumes, dancing, singing, Viking games and food. Vasa Park, on Illinois Highway 31, South Elgin; 847-679-4774. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $5 (ages 12 and younger free).
Rotary Fest: June 17-21. Sponsored by the Elk Grove Rotary Club; featuring a carnival, food booths and live entertainment. Lions Park, Elk Grove Boulevard and Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village; 847-806-8466. 6-10 p.m. June 17-18, 6 p.m.-midnight June 19, 10 a.m.-midnight June 20, noon-10 p.m. June 21; free admission.
Gilberts Days: June 19-21. Featuring food booths, kids’ games, arts and crafts, a barbecue and a teen dance on June 19, a parade at noon June 20 and a softball tournament June 21. Illinois Highway 72 and Railroad Street, Gilberts; 847-428-2861. Free admission.
Guinness Fleadh Festival: June 20. Irish entertainment including Sinead O’Connor, the Chieftains, Squeeze, Los Lobos, Wilco, John Lee Hooker, Richard Thompson, X, Billy Bragg, Luka Bloom, Shane MacGowan, the Corns, Paul Brady, Dar Williams, Allan and the Saw Doctors. Arlington International, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights; 312-559-1212. 11 a.m.; $40.
Lake in the Hills Air Show: June 20. Aerobatic demonstrations, private and military aircraft, clowns, precision flight team demonstrations, food, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment. Lake in the Hills Airport, 8407 Pyott Rd.; 847-658-4213. Noon-10 p.m., air show 2-4:30 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.; $5 parking donation.
Dick Tracy Days: June 24-28. Featuring a garden walk, a block party, a teen dance, a crimestoppers breakfast, running events, a parade and a drum and bugle corps pageant. Throughout Woodstock; for details call 815-338-2436.
Crystal Lake Gala & Lakeside Festival: June 26-28 and July 2-4. A two-weekend festival featuring a parade, fireworks, live entertainment, a golf tournament and a carnival. 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake; 815-459-6010. Free admission.
14th Annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta: June 27. Build a cardboard boat and join in the race. Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake; 815-459-0680. Noon (registration 9-11:30 a.m.); $3 admission.
A Summer Festival of Story and Song: June 27. Featuring storytelling and live entertainment. Bring a picnic lunch. Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Rd., Ingleside; 815-344-1294. 2-7:30 p.m.; donations accepted.
Schaumburg Bluegrass Festival: June 27-28. Featuring cloggers, instrument workshops and entertainers. Events at the Prairie Arts Center (201 Schaumburg Ct.) include: At 1 and 7 p.m. June 27: the Reno Brothers, New Tradition, Special Consensus and David Davis & Warrior River Boys; at 1 and 7 p.m. June 28: Blue Highway, New Tradition, David Davis & Warrior River Boys and Mark Newton & Bill Emerson; $15 per show ($20 for both shows the same day and $25 for all four shows). Events on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds (101 Schaumburg Ct.) include entertainment and children’s shows 1-5 p.m. June 27-28; $5, $2 ages 12-18 and free for ages 10 and younger with an adult. 847-895-3600.
Summerfest 1998: June 27-28. Featuring music, an auction, entertainment, children’s games and a pet parade and food vendors; presented by the Prospect Heights Summerfest Committee. Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Rd., Prospect Heights; 847-394-2848. 1-11 p.m. June 27, 1-10 p.m. June 28; free admission.
July Chuckwagon Days: June 28. Live entertainment, food, bingo, casino; proceeds benefit Maryville Academy, a residential home for abused and abandoned children. Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Rd., Des Plaines; 847-824-6126. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $50 ($10 ages 11 and younger).
Greek Festival: June 28. Featuring music, dance and food; presented by the Mt. Prospect Park District. Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines; 847-640-1000. Noon-4 p.m.; free.
Frontier Days: July 1-5. Featuring a carnival, food booths, live entertainment. Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights; 847-577-8572. Times to be determined; free admission.
4th of July Festival: July 2-5. Featuring entertainment, food booths, bingo, a carnival, fireworks and a parade; and an arts and crafts fair on July 4 and 5 on the Hoffman Estates Police Station grounds, 1200 N. Gannon Dr. Hoffman Estates. Village Hall grounds, 1900 Hassell Rd.; 847-781-2660. Call for specific hours; free admission.
Fireworks: July 4. Rotary Village Green, on Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove; 847-459-5700. Dusk; free.
Fireworks: July 4. Emricson Park, Woodstock; 815-338-3131. Dusk; donations accepted at the gate (parking $5 per vehicle).
Fireworks: July 4. Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake; 815-459-0680. Dusk; $2.
Evening Parade and Taste of Wheeling: July 4. Featuring Taste of Wheeling, entertainment and games for children from 4-10 p.m. at Wheeling Recreation Center, on Dundee Road; the parade kicks off at 6 p.m. from Wheeling High School. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Call 847-541-8783. Free admission.
4th of July Celebration: July 4. Featuring fireworks, entertainment and food. Elgin Sports Complex, 601 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin; 847-931-6120. 7-9:45 p.m.; free.
St. Sophia Greek Fest: July 10-12. Greek food, games, crafters and dancing. 525 Church Rd., Elgin; 847-888-2822. Noon-11 p.m. July 10-11 and noon-10 p.m. July 12; $1.
Kids Festival: July 10-12. Including family entertainment, children’s rides, games, arts and crafts, sports. Arlington International, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights; 847-255-4300. Times and fees to be determined.
Elgin Fest ’98: July 17-18. Featuring tunnel boat racing from Chicago Street, south to the Grand Victoria Casino Riverboat, Elgin; 847-695-7540. Free admission.
Woodstock Folk Festival: July 19. Featuring folk music, storytelling, international folk dancing and old-time music. Woodstock Square, Cass, VanBuren, Johnson, Benton Streets; 815-338-4245. 12:30-6:30 p.m.; suggested donation $8 ($15 families).
German Fest: July 19. Includes singing and dancing groups, German folk tales, folk arts and crafts demonstrations and children’s events. Arlington Heights Historical Museum grounds, Euclid and Vail Avenues; 847-577-3000. 1-6 p.m.; $2-$4.
Algonquin Founder’s Day Festival: July 20-26. Includes a golf outing July 20; carnival 6-10 p.m. July 22-23; featuring carnival, craft show, fireworks, boat and cardboard boat regatta. Town Park, Illinois Highways 62 and 31, Algonquin; 847-658-5340. Free admission.
Paddling in the Park: July 24-26. A festival of canoes and kayaks on July 25-26; food and entertainment Friday through Sunday. Twin Lakes Recreation Area, on Northwest Highway, west of Illinois Highway 53, Palatine; 847-259-6890. 6-11 p.m. July 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 25 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26; free admission.
Streamwood Summer Celebration: July 24-26. Featuring entertainment, food, kiddie rides, a parade, a craft show and games. Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood; 630-372-7275 (ext. 126). 5-11 p.m. July 24, noon-11 p.m. July 25, noon-8 p.m. July 26; free admission.
Land & Sea Woodie Fest: July 25. A beach party with music and food begins at 6 p.m.; includes Woodie Car Club members exhibiting their vehicles, and a wooden boat club exhibiting wooden boats at 2 p.m. Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake; 815-459-0680. 2-10 p.m.; free to residents (non-residents pay beach entry fee).
Illinois Storytelling Festival: July 25-26. Includes storytellers, square dancing and ghost stories. Spring Grove Village Park, on Main Street, Spring Grove; 815-344-0181. Noon-6 p.m. July 25 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26 (ghost stories 9 p.m.-midnight July 25); $5-$10 per event ($25 weekend pass, covers all events).
Coon Creek Days: July 30-Aug. 2. Featuring food, crafts, a flea market, live entertainment, a carnival and fireworks on Aug. 1. Bruce Ream Park, on Jefferson Street, Hampshire; 847-683-2944. 6-10 p.m. July 30, 6-11 p.m. July 31, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 1 and 1-7 p.m. Aug. 2; free admission.
Taste of Roselle: July 31 through Aug. 2. Includes food booths, carnival, entertainment and craft fair Aug. 1-2. Along Main Street, Roselle; 630-980-2011. 6-11:30 p.m. July 31, noon-11:30 p.m. Aug. 1, noon-9:30 p.m. Aug. 2; free admission.
Woodstock Mozart Festival: July 31, Aug. 1, Aug. 7-8 and 14-15. Weekend concerts. Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St.; 815-338-5300. 8 p.m.; individual tickets $18-$38.
Antique Radiofest XVII: Aug. 5-8. An open-air flea market including presentations, tours, displays, an awards banquet, an old radio equipment contest and auctions; presented by the Antique Radio Club of Illinois. Holiday Inn, 345 W. River Rd., Elgin; 630-739-1060. Sunrise to 9 p.m. Aug. 5-7 and sunrise to approximately noon Aug. 8; free admission.
Jamboree Days: Aug. 5-9. Includes live entertainment, a carnival, international food fest, a senior fair on Aug. 7 and a children’s fair on Aug. 8. Carpenter Park, 1/2 mile east of Illinois Highway 31 and Huntley Road, Carpentersville; 847-426-8565. 6-11 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6, noon-midnight Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-midnight Aug. 8 and noon-10 p.m. Aug. 9; free admission.
McHenry County Fair: Aug. 5-9. McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock; 815-338-5315. 8 a.m. daily; $5 daily ticket ($12 season fair pass, $1 per day for ages 65 and older Aug. 5-6, $1 daily ticket for ages 8-12).
Porchfest: Aug. 9. Presented by the Gifford Park Association. Elgin’s historic district; 847-741-2837. 2-8 p.m.; free.
Italian Fest: Aug. 16. Featuring exhibits, ethnic cuisine and music; sponsored by the Mt. Prospect Park District. Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines; 847-640-1000. Noon-4 p.m.; free.
Summerfest ’98: Aug. 19. Health screenings, information, food and entertainment. St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite St., Elgin; 847-695-3200 (ext. 5298). 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; free.
South Elgin Festival: Aug. 20-23. Including food, carnival, craft show, live entertainment. Water Street, one block east of Illinois Highway 31, along the Fox River, South Elgin; 847-888-2620. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 20-21, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 22-23; free admission.
Buffalo Grove Days: Sept. 3-7. Featuring live music, bingo, a carnival, food tents and the Buffalo Grove stampede of a 5K, 10K and fun run beginning at 8 a.m. Sept. 6, Rotary pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m. Sept. 6 and parade at 1 p.m. Sept. 6. Buffalo Grove Village Campus, Lake Cook and Raupp Boulevard; 847-459-5700. Free admission.
Country Music Festival: Sept. 4-7. Arlington International, Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights; 847-255-4300. Times and fees to be determined.
Septemberfest ’98: Sept. 5-7. Featuring arts and crafts, a carnival, live music, a parade, fireworks nightly, Taste of Schaumburg and a parade beginning at 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg; 847-895-0007 (ext. 208). 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 6 and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 7; free admission.
Lights on the Lake: Sept. 6. Decorated boat competition, live music, beer garden; benefits Crystal Lake Park Foundation. Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake; 815-455-0680. 3-11 p.m.; boaters $5 (registration required; spectators $2 at gate).
Scandinavian Day: Sept. 13. Featuring concert and folk dancing, Viking Village and Nordic games. Vasa Park, on Illinois Highway 31, South Elgin; 847-236-0336. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; $7 (free ages 12 and younger).
Summer theater
“The Magical Pied Piper”: Outdoor performances by Schaumburg’s Street Theater: June 15 at Addams School in Schaumburg, June 17 at Nerge School in Roselle, June 18 at Blackwell School in Schaumburg, June 22 at Bock Park in Schaumburg, June 24 at Town Square in Schaumburg and June 25 at Meineke Park in Schaumburg; 847-490-7020. 7:15 p.m.; free.
Opera in Focus: June 17-July 11. Rod puppet performances featuring “Hansel and Gretel.” Performances are followed by backstage tours. Park Central, 3000 Central Rd., Rolling Meadows; 847-818-3220. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 8 p.m. Saturdays; $9 ($6 children, $8 seniors).
Kid TV: June 20. The Fun Arts Academy performs “Gilligan’s Island,” “Brady Bunch” and “I Love Lucy”; proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital. A performance of “Bambi” for younger audiences will be at 11 a.m. ($2.50). Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Rd., Palatine; 847-359-0833. 1 p.m. (also 2:30, 4, 6:30 and 8 p.m.); $2.50.
“Showstoppers”: June 26-28. A retro rock and Broadway revue presented by the Children’s Theatre of Elgin. Elgin Community College, Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin; 847-622-0300. 1 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; $5.
Summer Theatre Workshop: June 15-19. Open to grades 3-8; sponsored by the Barrington Area Arts Council. Barrington Middle School Station Campus, 213 Eastern Ave., Barrington; 847-382-5626. 9 a.m.-noon; $65-$75.
“The Sleeping Beauty”: June 28. A ballet specifically for a young audiences; performed by the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble. Following the performance, mingle with the dancers in costume during “Princess Aurora’s Wedding Reception” at the Barrington Area Library, Barrington ($5). Richard C. Johnson Auditorium, at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington; 847-382-6333. 2 p.m.; $12-$16.
“The Tortoise and the Hare — Race Again!”: Outdoor performances by Schaumburg’s Street Theater: July 6 at Addams School in Schaumburg, July 8 at Nerge School in Roselle, July 9 at Blackwell School in Schaumburg, July 13 at Bock Park in Schaumburg, July 15 at Town Square in Schaumburg and July 16 at Meineke Park in Schaumburg; 847-490-7020. 7:15 p.m.; free.
2nd Suburb Players: July 8. Palatine’s young theater group in a tribute to the Broadway stage. Community Park Amphitheatre, 262 E. Palatine Rd., Palatine; 847-359-9866. 8 p.m.; free (rain location, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine).
“Guys and Dolls”: July 10-26. Presented by the Woodstock Summer Theater. The Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock; 815-338-4212, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays; $6-$14.
“Peter Pan”: July 14. Presented by Cinema Academy. Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg; 847-564-9060, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.; $3.75.
Opera in Focus: July 15 through Aug. 15. Rod puppet performances featuring “Pops at the Puppet Opera.” Performances are followed by backstage tours. Park Central, 3000 Central Rd., Rolling Meadows; 847-818-3220. 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 8 p.m. Saturdays; $9 ($6 children, $8 seniors).
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”: July 17, 18, 24 and 25. Presented by the Buffalo Grove Park District Fine Arts. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Dr., Lincolnshire; 847-459-5700 (ext. 132). 7:30 p.m.; $11-$13.
“The Songs That Got Us Through”: July 17-19. A musical revue of songs from World War II; presented by the Des Plaines Theatre Guild. Prairie Lakes Auditorium, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines; 847-391-5720. 8 p.m. July 17-18 and 2:30 p.m. July 19; $12.
“Recess”: Outdoor performances by Schaumburg’s Street Theater: July 20 at Addams School in Schaumburg, July 22 at Nerge School in Roselle, July 23 at Blackwell School in Schaumburg, July 27 at Bock Park in Schaumburg, July 29 at Town Square in Schaumburg and July 30 at Meineke Park in Schaumburg; 847-490-7020. 7:15 p.m.; free.
“A Little Princess”: July 22-24. Presented by Woodstock Summer Theater. Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock; 815-338-5300. 2 and 7 p.m. July 22 and 23, 11 a.m. July 24; $3-$5.
“It Had to Be You”: July 24-26. A drama presented by the Des Plaines Theatre Guild. Prairie Lakes Auditorium, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines; 847-391-5720. 8 p.m. July 24-25 and 2:30 p.m. July 26; $12.
“Damn Yankees”: July 31-Aug. 8. A musical comedy presented by Schaumburg Summer Theatre. Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg; 847-895-3600. 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 and Aug. 7-8; $12 ($10 students, seniors).
“The Golden Stairs”: Aug. 21-30. Presented by Paradise People. Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock; 815-338-4212. 8 p.m. Aug. 21-22 and 28-29 and 6 p.m. Aug. 23 and 30; $10-$12.
Shakespeare in Schaumburg: Aug. 29 and 30. Packages available for outdoor Shakespeare play, reception, and dinner and show. Medieval Times, Interstate Highway 90 and Roselle Road, Schaumburg; 847-490-7020. $35 ($25 children).
Bicycling/walking/running
21st Valley Fox Trot: May 25. 10-mile or 5K run, 2-mile fun walk and stroller brigade. Also Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Benefits the Elgin Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. From North Grove Avenue and North Street, Elgin; 847-931-6120. 8 a.m.-noon (registration 6:15 a.m.); $15 ($20 on race day; $5 fun run or $12 per family).
Nobody Runs Alone 5K: June 4. From Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin Rd., South Barrington; 847-765-5000. 9 a.m.; $12 ($15 day of race).
Relay for Life 10K Run: June 5-6. Teams of 10 to 15 people to raise a minimum of $100 per person for the American Cancer Society. Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington; 847-358-3965 or 800-ACS-2345. 6 p.m. June 5-noon June 6; registration fee $20 per team.
Lake Tour Bike Trek, June 5-7. Overnight bike trip to Lake Geneva, Wis.; two rides: first group will ride at 10 a.m. Friday, then will hold a 50-mile ride around Lake Geneva, and second group leaves at 10 a.m. Saturday; benefits the American Lung Association. From McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake; for late registration, call Donald Ortel at 630-260-9600, ext. 14. $35 (pledges required).
Run Against Cancer 10K: June 6. In conjunction with Relay for Life. From Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington; 847-520-1866. 8 a.m.; $15 ($18 day of race).
16th annual Udder Century: June 7. Recreational bicycle ride sponsored by McHenry County Bicycle Club. Includes 10-mile mini metric and 31-, 50-, 62-, and 100-mile routes. Benefits League of Illinois Bicyclists, League of American Bicyclists, McHenry County Conservation District, Home of the Sparrow, PADS. From Donley’s Wild West Town, South Union Road, Union; 815-477-6858 or 708-442-1188. Registration/start time, 6:30-10 a.m.; $20 ($10 ages 6-12; 5 and under free).
Relay for Life 10K Run: June 12-13. Teams of 10 to 15 people to raise a minimum of $100 per person; benefits the American Cancer Society. Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg; 847-358-3965 or 800-ACS-2345. 6 p.m. June 12-noon June 13; registration fee $120 per team.
Relay for Life 10K Run: June 12-13. Teams of 10 to 15 to raise a minimum of $100 per person; benefit the American Cancer Society. Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 W. Franklin Ave., Crystal Lake; 815-338-0542 or 800-ACS-2345. 8 p.m. June 12-8 a.m. June 13; registration fee $20 per team before June 1.
Strive for Five: June 13. A 5K and kids’ fun run, 50-yard dash for ages 3-4, kiddie quarter-mile for ages 5-10. Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St.; 847-640-1000. 8:30 a.m. for 5K (9:15 a.m. for kids’ run); $12 ($15 after June 8; $6 for children’s runs).
Crystal K’s: June 14. 10K run for adults, 2K run ages 10-16; pre-registration is required. Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake; 815-459-0680, ext. 219. 8 a.m. (registration 6:30-7:45 a.m.); $12 ($18 non-residents).
Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg and Picnic: June 14. Celebrate Schaumburg’s German heritage by venturing out on your bicycle for a one-hour ride along the village’s bikeways. Tour begins at noon at Blackwell School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg, and ends at Village Plaza; 847-490-7020. Noon-3 p.m. (registration at 11:30 a.m.); free.
Brian’s Run X for Breast Cancer Research: June 21. 5K run and Youth Mile sponsored by daughters of late Chicago Bear Brian Piccolo; to benefit Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and Clearbrook Center for developmentally disabled in Rolling Meadows. Pre-race pasta party for participants 5-8 p.m. June 20 at the Chancellory, Park Boulevard and Pierce Road, Itasca; 312-942-3374. 8 a.m.; (Youth Mile at 9:30 a.m.); $17-$23 ($11 for Youth Mile).
American Cancer Society 22nd annual Bike-Walk-Roll: June 27. Event for team or individuals; biking, walking or in-line skating. Busse Woods, Higgins Road, east of Illinois Highway 53, Schaumburg; 847-358-3965. 9 a.m.-noon (registration 7:45 a.m.; raffle 11:45 a.m.); sponsor pledges.
MS 150: June 27-28. Overnight bike trip, 75 miles per day; benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society. From Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Dr., Elgin; 800-922-0484 ext. 30. 6:30 a.m.; $45registration fee (pledges required).
Festival of Races: July 5. 5K and 10K runs and fun walk through Arlington Heights neighborhoods. Miner School, 1101 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights; 847-394-9546 or 847-299-3549. 7:15 a.m.; $15 ($18 day of race; fun walk $9, $10 day of race).
Splash-Pedal-Dash: July 19. Triathlon of a 500-yard pool swim/15K bike ride/5K run; or a 5K run/15-mile bike ride/5K run. Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, 847-985-2144. 6:30 a.m. (check-in 5:15 a.m.); $35-$38 ($100-$108 teams; register by 5 p.m. July 10).
Oakton’s Bypass the Bypass: Aug. 13. Two- and 4-mile runs. Oakton Community College, main entrance, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines; 847-635-1753. 7:15 p.m. (check-in 6-7 p.m.); $10 before Aug. 6 ($13 after Aug. 6).
Relay for Life 10K Run: Aug. 14-15. Teams of 10-15 people raise at least $100 per person for American Cancer Society. Elk Grove High School, 500 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village; 800-ACS-2345 or 847-358-3965. 6 p.m. Aug. 14-noon Aug. 15; registration fee $20 per team before July 1 ($100 after July 1).
10K/5K Fitness Fun Run and Walk: Sept. 5. In conjunction with Hanover Park Park District Harvest Fest. Ahlstrand/Rinne Fieldhouse, 6900 Catalpa St., Hanover Park; 630-837-2468. 8 a.m. (registration 7 a.m.); $3.
Buffalo Grove Stampede: Sept. 6. 5K and 10K run and wheelchair race, 5K walk and a fun run; benefits Friends of the Park. Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd., Buffalo Grove; 847-459-5700. 7:45 a.m.; $16 ($20 10K run; $13, $15 wheelchair; $5, $7 5K walk; $2, $3 fun run).
