1. Kane County Fair: From Wednesday through Sunday, July 17 to 21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The fair promises down-home fun from 3 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Professional bull riding competition, demolition derby, free live music, a petting zoo, racing pigs, Fantasy Amusement rides and more. Admission costs $5 on Wednesday and Thursday for all ages; $10 for adults and $5 for children Friday through Sunday; and is free all days for children age 3 and younger. Season tickets are $25. For more information, visit kanecountyfair.com/Fair-Information.
2. Frida Destination: From 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Altiro Latin Fusion, 308 Anderson Blvd., Geneva. Eight margarita tastings, Frida sculptures and models, a Frida market, vendors, live music, food stands, folkloric dancers, live music, face painting, mariachi band, a kids’ corner and more. $40 for margarita tastings; free event admission. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/altiro-latin-fusion/frida-destination-geneva/449517984330968.
3. Chicago Toy Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Seven buildings and one pavilion with antique toy and doll collectibles. $10 per adult and free for kids 12 and younger. $50 pass for show access beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27. For more information, visit chicagotoyshow.com.
4. Library Olympics: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 29, at St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Olympic games celebration with fun, themed activities for families. Special timed events at noon and 3 p.m. For more information, visit scpld.libnet.info/event/10604719.
5. All Animal Expo: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in Building G at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Reptiles, small exotic animals, birds, fish, puppies, kittens, suppliers, feeders and more. Animals available for sale. $8 for ages 11 and older; $3 for children ages 3 to 10. For more information, visit scottsmithsallanimalexpo.ticketspice.com/all-animal-expo#.
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