The Scene

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine is slated to open later this year at 15 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, in the space formerly held by the Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams furniture showroom.

Highlights include Yorkville's River Fest, Batavia's Windmill City Fest and many more.

Ride motorcycles for veterans in McHenry and have a field day with radios in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a community clean-up event, sensory friendly swim, and Harry Potter trivia night.

Plainfield Fest will feature live music, food vendors, craft vendors, petting zoo and a carnival.

Honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington and NIU’s own Ron Modell, the weekend features three live bands and plenty of dancing.

The event kicks off Thursday, July 10 with Cask & Barrel Night, followed by Music Fest Weekend through July 13. The event continues the following weekend with arts and crafts, parade and more.

Among the highlights of summer in the suburbs are “Always…Patsy Cline" on stage, along with the band Asia's John Payne, folk music and blues artists, Wheaton Municipal Band, a book sale extraordinaire and walking tour.

From free concerts to fairs to family-friendly events, Lee County has something fun for everyone this summer.

Looking for something to do in the Sauk Valley? Here are five suggestions.

'Rendezvous: Splendor of Versailles" is Saturday, July 19 and Voyage en France is Sunday, July 20 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

The Minnesota-based Americana band will perform at Roberts Family Farm on Thursday, July 10.

The Lumberyard is a recreation and shopping destination, and home to Refuge Coffee and The Rusty Rooster, an eclectic home decor store.

The Crystal Lake location is celebrating 30 years in business, while the Elgin location is marking 20 years.

Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra in “American Pie,” “Blueberry Hill,” “Piano Man,” “Pretty Woman,” “Come Sail Away,” “Footloose,” “Viva Las Vegas” and “Wizard of Oz.”  

Taste a variety of beers while blindfolded and then vote for your favorite at the July 12 event in Carpentersville.

The popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

The event is a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival weekend July 11-13.

Gather the family for Woodstock's Family Fun Day Sunday.

The ninth annual Huntley VetFest will be from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Comedians scheduled to appear include Susan Rice, Matt Friend, Tacarra Williams and more.

Visit Skydive Chicago in Ottawa or Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle this spring or summer for a thrilling adventure.

You don't have to drive into Chicago to enjoy awesome museums. Here are five suburban museums worth visiting this year.

Enjoy themed food and cocktails while getting a spectacular view of the St. Charles fireworks.

Elgin Vintage and Double Take Consignment offer trendy retro fashions at a fraction of retail costs.

Looking for something to do this weekend in DeKalb County? Check out Malta Days which kicks off Thursday, DeKalb Pride and march downtown on Saturday, Juneteenth Community Celebration on Sunday and more.

This season's performances include “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” "Buried Child" and "Miracle on 34th Street."

Check out these unique Joliet restaurants the next time you're looking for a delicious meal.

Rock bands take the stage as festivals and concert series unfold across the suburbs, complemented by cruise nights, Wheaton Drama's new show, a spotlight on rarely seen artworks and an antiques sale fundraiser.

Enjoy the summer sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band on June 19 in Page Park; celebrate diversity at annual Juneteenth observance on June 21.

Additional performers in the Village of New Lenox Summer Concert Series include The Revivalists, Get the Led Out and Killer Queen. Performances are at the Performing Arts Pavilion at New Lenox City Commons.

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this summer? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

Party for parks in Fox River Grove and enjoy Family Fun Day in Woodstock this weekend in McHenry County.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a bonfire night, cardio-jam session, and interactive movie night.

Swedish Days Festival is here, and Pickle Paradise comes to St. Charles.

Relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the beautiful outdoor patio this season. The winery also has live music most weekends.

Taste of Joliet, which runs Friday through Sunday, will features live music, food vendors and a carnival.

The musical is based on the classic 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon.

International Martini Day is Saturday, June 21. Sip on this classic cocktail at one of these favorite Sauk Valley bars.

Celebrate International Sushi Day on Wednesday at one of these favorite sushi restaurants in DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

The family-friendly event will feature samples of food and spirits made with pickle flavoring, as well as a pickleball tournament.

You don't have to fight city traffic to enjoy a day at the beach in northern Illinois.

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 5K, music, food trucks, kids games, craft vendors, contests, a dog pageant show, dance party and costume parade.

Northwest Illinois is full of many gorgeous state parks, perfect for family-friendly outdoor adventures.

Saturday, June 21 is World Martini Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The sky around Galena will be filled with vibrant colors during the popular three-day event at Eagle Ridge Spa, which also includes live music and family-friendly activities.

Dog-friendly activities happening this summer at Lombard's Yorktown Center include pet expo, Bark Bingo and more.

Watch a screening of the 1981 cult classic horror film as a live string ensemble performs.

Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, formerly of the early 90s rock band Nelson, will perform an acoustic set at The Vixen on Friday, June 20.