Events | The Scene

Fourteen locations around the Fox River Valley are participating in this year's Arts Ramble.

Each concert at Venue 1012 this summer will have two bands perform. The season will run through Sept. 6.

Looking for things to do in DeKalb County? Check out the CASA 5K Color Run in Sycamore, Sunday at Sandwich Market, Kids Concerts in the Park in DeKalb and more.

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band's first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College's Child Fair, both on Saturday.

With everything from duck derbies to tractor treks, there is plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

The fForest Fest, which derives its name from “fForest,” a Norwegian word meaning to “Do, Be and Make in Nature,” is a vendor market and music festival.

A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Summer is in full swing with festivals lined up in Woodstock, Spring Grove and Harvard this weekend in McHenry County.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.