Cheap stuff: Bon-Dancing Fest, Dog Days, Adler arts fest

FreeBon-Dancing FestivalMitsuwa Marketplace of Arlington Heights hosts is annual Bon-Dancing Festival, a traditional Japanese summer festival featuring Japanese dancers, Taiko drummers, authentic food, games and more. Japanese jazz musician Yoko Noge performs in a special evening concert.Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 100 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. Yoko Noge performs from 8 to 9 p.m. Free general admission. (847) 956-6699 or mitsuwa.com.Celebrating the artsThe David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville presents its Festival of the Arts 2010. This juried art show features 80 to 100 exhibitors, children's activities, musical performances and more.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free. (847) 367-0707 or adlercenter.org.Cantigny's Dog Days of summerDogs and their owners can spend some quality time together at Cantigny Park's Dog Days event. Highlights include activities, informational booths and demonstrations for dogs and their owners. The Windy City K-9 Disc Club performs.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free general admission. Parking is $5. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.Step back in timeThe Sensations group presents a pop/rock concert with music from the 1950s through the 1970s. Guests can pack a picnic dinner or purchase food on-site.6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, in the gazebo area at Hawthorn Woods Community Park, off Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Free admission. (847) 438-5500.$10 and under McHenry County FairTake a spin on some carnival rides and view some livestock exhibits at the annual McHenry County Fair. Other festival highlights include concerts, a horse show, 4-H events, a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, food and more.10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, Route 47 and Country Club Road, Woodstock. $3-$6. (815) 338-5315 or mchenrycountyfair.com.World of FaeriesDon a costume if you choose and step into the magical realm of the sixth annual World of Faeries Festival. This year's fest celebrates the Green Man, the spirit of the wild wood. Storytelling, crafts, food and games are featured. Musical performers include Patchouli and the Gypsy Nomads. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. $8-$10; free for children 12 and younger. Visit theworldoffaeries.com.Seeing some cyclesSee a variety of foreign and domestic motorcycles, more than 25 years old, at The Chicagoland Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Show. There is a charge for entering your cycle in the show. 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Zylstra's Harley Davidson, North Avenue and Randall Road, St. Charles. $10 per entry; spectators are free. (630) 455-6954 or visit cnoc.org.National S'mores DayThe Naper Settlement celebrates National S'mores Day with s'mores-making activities and storytelling. Emmy award-winning storyteller Jim May will tell tales of growing up in the farm community of Spring Grove, where his family has lived since the 1840s. Visitors can bring a picnic dinner and get ready for s'mores for dessert. 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Activities are free with paid $6.50-$9 general admission. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.Fairs and festivals54th Annual Cornfest and Arts Crafts Fair, Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows: Both events run Saturday, Aug. 7. Cornfest runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair Bazaar runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dine on hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and all the sweet corn you can eat. Crafters and other vendors. Admission is $5-$11. Events run rain or shine. (847) 255-5510.Art on the Prairie, Warrenville City Hall, 3S258 Manning Ave., Warrenville: 12:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Juried fine art and craft fair with 50 exhibitors. Awards, demonstrations, live music, children's art tent. Free admission. (630) 393-7279 or warrenville.il.us.Barrington Cruise Night, Barrington Harris Bank parking lot, 201 S Grove Ave., Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Classic cars, music, local food, ice cream, giveaways. Free admission. (847) 304-3479.Bristol Renaissance Faire, 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.: Runs Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day) through Monday, Sept. 6. $9.50-$18.95. Children under age 5 are free. Visit renfair.com for information. (847) 395-7773.org.Fox Lake Venetian Night, on Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Block Party starts at 6 p.m. at Dockers, 33 W. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Fireworks at dark. No cost to view or enter. (847) 587-2151 or foxlake.org.Gurnee Days, Viking Park, Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee: Testimonial dinner kicks off the event Thursday, Aug. 12. The first full day Friday, Aug. 13, features the Gurnee Idol contest, bicycle rodeo and Movie in the Park; golf tournament, rib festival, live bands Saturday, Aug. 14; parade Sunday, Aug. 15, and more. Carnival rides throughout event. Festival admission is free, (847) 623-7788 or (847) 249-9613 or gurnee.il.us/gurnee days or gurneeparkdistrict.com.Lake Villa Days, Lehmann Park, off Cedar Avenue in downtown Lake Villa: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 6; 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 7; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Rides, games, bingo, music and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department. (847) 356-2525.Lindenfest, Lindenhurst Village Hall grounds, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst: Events include a carnival, food and retail booths, live entertainment and a bingo tent. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 13; noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 14; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. Free admission. (847) 356-8252 or lindenhurstil.org.Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night, Mount Prospect Metra station, Southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Visit downtownmountprospect.com. North Aurora Days, Clock Tower Plaza and other locations, Oak Street and Randall Road, North Aurora: 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6; 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 7; Pet Parade 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Emergency vehicle parade 7 p.m. Friday, display on Saturday. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Free. Visit noauroradays.com or vil.north-aurora.il.us.Oak Park Festival Theatre's Family Days, Austin Gardens, Ontario Ave. and Forest Ave., Oak Park: Begins at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Features family activities with a focus on activities for kids ages 7 and older. Highlights include sword-fighting demonstrations, magical dress-up, circus acts, face painting and a performance of "Shakespeare: Scenes, Sonnets and Songs" at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 adults; $10 for children. For information, go to oakparkfestival.com. (708) 445-4440.Summer Daze, Butterfield and Batavia Roads, Warrenville: 12:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Car show, carnival, food, teen Battle of the Bands, concerts and more. Free. (630) 393-7279 or warrenvilleparks.org.Wood Dale Prairie Fest, along Commercial Street north of Irving Park Road, Wood Dale: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Aug. 13; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. Carnival, musical entertainment, food and more. Free admission. (630) 787-3712 or wooddale.com.Woodstock Mozart Festival, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock: 24th season features international artists and conductors performing Mozart's orchestral and chamber works in "Mozart ... and More!" at 8 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 14; and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 15. Tickets begin at $30. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com.World of Faeries Festival, Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Storytelling, arts and crafts, food and games. Guests may dress in costumes. $8-$10; free for children 12 and younger. Visit theworldoffaeries.com.True13522000Dogs and their owners can spend time together playing games and taking part in other activities at the annual Dog Days event at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum in Wheaton.Daily Herald file photoTrue