Get Out: We Found Horse Racing, Parades, Festivals And Wine

Miller Lite Sumer Bash
When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Why Go: Grab your crew and enjoy the weekend at Arlington Park. Crank it up with live music from “A Kangaroo Court” and run wild with the excitement of live thoroughbred racing with food and beverage specials all day long!
Price: Prices vary, call 847-385-7500 for details

Free Movies: The Lincoln Lawyer
When/Where: Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove (Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor))
Why Go: (Duh, Matthew McConaughey...) Michael 'Mick' Haller is a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime. Sounds to good to be true? Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo.
Price: Free


When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. River Medical Plaza, 150 N. River Road in Des Plaines.
Why Go: Kid's Interactive Glo Germ Station, Teddy Bear and Doll Check-Up Clinic and touch-a-firetruck with the Des Plaines Fire Department are sure to be a hit with kids at this family-friendly festival. There will also be sports and school physicals offered at a reduced rate.
Price: Free


When/Where: Saturday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Binny's Beverage Depot, 767 W. Golf Road in Des Plaines.
Why Go: Sample six wines from the Loire region, known for Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Price: Free

Edison Park Fest
When/Where: Friday Aug. 19, Saturday Aug. 20, Sunday Aug. 21, Noon to 10 p.m., centered around the Edison Park train station, just west of Northwest Highway between Oliphant and Oshkosh, Chicago, near Niles and Park Ridge.  
Why Go: Jugglers, parade, magic, dog show, bags tournament, and that’s before we get to the bands, which include Funk Libido Circus, Trash Martini and Red Rebel County.
Pricing: Free and nominal.

Concert In The Park
When/Where: Friday, August 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park, on Main Street and Ozark, Niles.
Why Go: Rock out to some old school rock ‘n’ roll at the last concert of the summer, featuring the band BBI.
Pricing: Free

Golf Mill’s Got Talent
When/Where: Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m. at the Golf Mill Shopping Center, southwest corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Golf Road, Niles.
Why Go: Watch the final competition for the next Golf Mill teen sensation and possibly win a $10 or $20 Visa gift card.
Pricing: Free

Chambers: Rick Lindy And The Wild Ones
When/Where: Friday, August 19 at 9 p.m. at Chambers Restaurant; 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles.
Why Go: Get out and enjoy some funky and upbeat 50’s and 60’s rock ‘n’ roll by Rick Lindy And The Wild Ones.
Pricing: $5 cover

When/Where: Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave.
Why Go: This "feel-good stage show" takes you on a musical journey through the decades, from swing to rock and roll and everything in-between.
Price: Free

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