Illinois Weekend Events: Food Fest, Farm Tour, Chalk Competition

CHICAGO, IL— With weather slowly climbing into the 70s and new CDC guidelines loosening, this weekend will be the first taste of summer for many. Whether you're looking to hear some live music or go biking with the family, Patch has the perfect weekend roundup for first dates and family time alike.

Some are free. Some have a fee. Check out our listings:

DATE NIGHT:

• Sunday: Wine and Music: Frankfort
• Saturday: Decorate an Umbrella: North Riverside
• Sunday: School of Rock Staff Show: Oak Park
• Saturday: Free Ice Cream: Bolingbrook
• Saturday: OMG Food Fest: Chicago
• Saturday: French Market: Chicago
• Saturday: Downtown DJ Concert: Chicago
• Saturday: Crab Tree Farm Tour: Lake Forest

FAMILIES & FRIENDS:

• Saturday: Doggie Ice Cream Social: Grayslake
• Saturday: Pancake Breakfast: Joliet
• Saturday: Family Bike Ride/Scavenger Hunt: Joliet
• Saturday: Meet Children's Author: Arlington Heights
• Sunday: Family Yoga in the Park: Arlington Heights
• Saturday: Record Your Kindness Story: Bolingbrook
• Saturday: Family Chalk Art Competition: Bolingbrook
• Saturday: Pop-Up Theatre: Wilmette
• Saturday: Graphic Novel Club: Lake Bluff

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