Get Out! Your Weekend Planner

When/Where: Thursday, July 28, 6 to 8 p.m., Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St., Morton Grove
Why Go: Check out some really great cars from 1989 and earlier, then stay for the concert by the Daddy O's while enjoying Mr. Gee’s BBQ.
Pricing: Free

Kontomble Ensemble Concert
When/Where: Sunday, July 31, 2 to 3 p.m., Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave.
Why Go: This quartet of musicians from Northwestern University will highlight a wide variety of percussion instruments. You'll hear African music, drum sets, old and modern rudimental/marching snare and bass drum, rag time music with a xylophone soloist, solo pieces on marimba and a fun rhythmic vocal piece.    
Pricing: Free

Country Farm Fair
When/Where: Saturday July 30, noon to 3 p.m., Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave., Park Ridge.
Why Go: The family-friendly fun includes a petting zoo, games, crafts, activities, pony rides, sack races and a pie eating contest.
Pricing: Priced by activity

Summer Concert
When/Where: Friday, July 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oak Park, Ozark Avenue between Main Street and Lee Street, Niles.
Why Go: Catch ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s music from StingRay.
Pricing: Free

“Broadway Special” Outdoor Concert
When/Where: Friday, July 29, 8 p.m., Hodges Park, Courtland Avenue and Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.
Why Go: Hear Broadway’s greatest toe-tapping hits.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Thursday, July 28, 8 p.m., 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Why Go: Enjoy six 10-minute one-act plays written by college students in the only community college festival of this kind. Proceeds support the Oakton Performing Arts Scholarship Fund.
Price: $10, $5 students and seniors

Girls Day Out At Arlington Park
When/Where: Saturday, July 30 Gates open at 11:15 a.m. Arlington Race Track 2200 W. Euclid Ave. in Arlington Heights
Why Go: Ladies, put on your best sun dress and a hat that will make Hedda Hopper roll over in her grave and head to the track for races, live music and cocktails. (It’s not a bad place to meet men either if we do say so ourselves). There are also exclusive packages for you to enjoy spa treatments and free gifts!
Price: Prices vary for packages, $8 general admission.


When/Where:  Friday, July 29 - Saturday, July 30 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. , 515 E Thacker St., Des Plaines
Why Go: 'Oh, the Thinks You Can Think' captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport viewers from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Pricing: $9-$14