From LongGrove ChocolateFest to MemorialDay ceremonies and parades, May events and festivals to put on your calendar
May 21 Kane County Sportsman's Show: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Buy, sell and trade fishing tackle, Indian artifacts, firearms and related items and jewelry. Country breakfast and lunch served. $5. kanecountysportsmanshow.com.
Taryn Lomnicki of the Strawberry Patch makes chocolate-covered strawberry kebabs as part of last year's Long Grove Chocolate Fest. Sunday, May 21, is the last day for the festival. - Daily Herald File Photo by signing up you agree to our terms of service Chocolate Fest 2023: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Chocolate-themed treats, live entertainment from American English from 4-6 p.m.
Norwegian Constitution Day Festival: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, Park Ridge. Pre-parade festivities in Hodges Park beginning at 11 a.m. will include scholarship presentation, entertainment by The Norwegian Bachelor Farmers, vendors, refreshments and kids' activities. Parade steps off at 1 p.m. from Talcott and Cumberland ending in Hodges Park.
Immersive Chamber Music Series: 2 p.m. Sundays, May 21 and June 11, at Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. The series features Nois presents Discovery on May 21 and VIOCELLO on June 11. $15-$30. epiphanychi.com. Molto Tutti Student Film Festival: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago. Molto Tutti features original music composed and performed by students set to videos they also created. Games, raffle and refreshments. $20. lincolnsquare.org/events/details/molto-tutti-student-film-festival-41402.
North Aurora's Cuisine at the Crossroads: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Community Park, Lincolnway Highway and West State Street, North Aurora. Featuring more than 10 local food trucks, live DJ music and more. Free admission and parking. brewavenueevents.com/schedule.html. Salute Inc. 5K Run/Walk: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Salute Inc. will host the 20th annual run and walk to raise funds for military families. 10K Run; 5K Walk/Run; one-mile walk. Register at saluteinc.org.
Prairie Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The 34th annual festival features approximately 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and more. Entertainment on three stages, food truck court, children's art activities. Free parking and admission. prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-festival.
Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the corner of Meadow Drive and Kirchoff Road, and travels west on Kirchoff to the Carillon Monument. All resident veterans are invited to take part in the parade, and family members of local veterans may also march. The city's observance will continue at 11:30 a.m. at the Carillon Monument. The proceedings will feature recognition of local veterans who have passed away. 394-8500, ext.
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturdays through September at the Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Enjoy classic cars, entertainment and more. Weather permitting. mplions.org/cruise-nights. Navy Pier Fireworks: 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 p.m. Saturdays weekly at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free fireworks displays over Chicago's lakefront May 27-Sept. 2. navypier.org.
Westmont Race to the Flag 5K Run & Walk: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. USATF certified race. Benefiting People's Resource Center. $17-$35. Register at racetotheflag.org. Stephen Foster of Hoffman Estates performs"Taps" during the 2022 Streamwood Memorial Day Weekend Observance. - Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald, 2022 Streamwood Memorial Day Observance: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Hosted by the village board and Veterans Memorial Commission, the ceremony will include a performance by the Spring Valley Concert Band and Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums.
Rockin' in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7-10 p.m. Sunday, May 28, and continuing every Thursday and select weekend and holidays through Aug. 31 at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Featuring live music, food and beverage tents on the park's lawn, and a musical fireworks display after the concerts on Thursdays.
Elgin Memorial Day service: Starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, there will be various events throughout Elgin. Catholic Mass along with a combined color guard, rifle salute and the playing of taps at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 1001 Villa St. Ceremony with a combined color guard, a rifle salute and the playing of taps at 9 a.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, 30W730 Route 20. At 9:30 a.m.
Grayslake Memorial Day parade and ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, in downtown Grayslake. The parade will step-off near the Grayslake Central High School parking lot and travel south on Lake Street to Junior Avenue and east to Memorial Park. The service will be held immediately following the parade. grayslakevillagecenter.com.
American Legion Post 690 Memorial Day Services and Parade: Beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, with a service at Hillside Cemetery on Smith Street in Palatine. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. at Cornell Avenue and Smith Street. The route will head north on Smith Street, east on Robertson Street, south on Brockway Street and then east on Wood Street to the Veterans Memorial in Community Park. Following the parade at 11 a.m.
Hanover Park Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Hanover Park Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake St., Hanover Park. The event, sponsored by the Veterans Committee, will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza to honor, reflect and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. hpil.org.
Lisle Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 29. Veterans of Foreign Wars Ross Bishop Memorial Post #5696 will present the Village of Lisle Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at Lisle Junior High School and proceed north on Main Street to School ending at the Lisle Veterans Memorial. There will be a short Remembrance Ceremony at the Lisle Veteran's Memorial and then a second Ceremony at the Lisle Cemetery. villageoflisle.org.
Winnetka Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, May 29. The parade kicks off from the corner of Glendale and Elm Street in Winnetka, then heads east to the Village Green Park for a ceremony to remember and honor those who gave their lives serving our country. Rain location for the ceremony is the Skokie School auditorium. winpark.org.
Westmont Memorial Day Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29. Parade starts at Cass and Naperville and heads south to Veterans Park on Richmond Avenue for a ceremony. westmont.illinois.gov. Des Plaines Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, May 29, at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines. All are welcome to attend. desplaines.org.
Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, in Wood Dale. The city and VFW Tioga Post 2149 host the annual parade, which steps off at Addison Road and Elizabeth Drive and heads north to Veterans' Memorial Park, 269 Irving Park Road, where a Memorial Service will be held following the parade. wooddale.com.
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