Algonquin, LITH Weekend Fun: Fireworks, Festivals, Free Bikes

ALGONQUIN, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — The weekend is fast-approaching. We've included a roundup below of what you can expect for weather and where you can find some fun events and festivals this weekend.

WEEKEND WEATHER

It's looking like the hot temps will be hanging around today and Saturday before a cool down Sunday. Those comfortable Sunday temperatures, upper 70s and lower 80s, are expected to continue into early next week.

There's a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and rain Saturday, mainly before 4 p.m. Otherwise, it should be partly sunny with a high near 86 degrees in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are likely Saturday night with a chance of a thunderstorm as well.

Here is a more detailed look at the forecast:

FRIDAY: Sunny, with a high near 90

SATURDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Wind gusts as high as 25 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms will continue into the nighttime hours.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Wind gusts as high as 25 mph.

ALL THE WEEKEND FUN: TASTE OF MCHENRY, FREE BIKE GIVEAWAY

We've included a roundup of events happening in the area today and through the weekend below. Did we miss your event? Be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.

FRIDAY

• Story time in the Park through the Crystal Lake Public Library will be held at Woodscreek Park, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, at 10 a.m. on Friday
• Summer in the Park festival in Woodstock will be held in the Square and at Woodstock Water Works and runs through Sunday. Check out the schedule of events here.
• Wauconda Fest will run through Sunday and will include music, carnival rides, a car show, arts and craft show, police dog demonstration and more. More information is available here.
• 25th Anniversary Festival at Wild Onion Brewery will include musical entertainment from Pat McKillen on Friday night and Bourbon Aristocracy on Saturday.

SATURDAY

• The Woodstock Farmers Market will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in the historic Woodstock Square.
• The Kids Garage Sale in Cary will be held on Saturday
• The Crystal Lake Farmers Market will be held in Depot Park in downtown Crystal Lake from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. More via the Daily Herald.
• Summer in the Park festival in Woodstock will be held in the Square and at Woodstock Water Works and runs through Sunday. Check out the schedule of events here.
• Taste of McHenry on Main will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The innaugural festival will include more than 9 food vendors, three live bands and kids activities on Main Street in McHenry.
• The Grayslake Fireworks & Picnic will be held on Saturday and will include fireworks at night. More information can be found here.
• Dundee Township Park District will host a concert and fireworks Saturday evening at the Meadowdale Park/Shopping Center at Besinger and Maple avenues in Carpentersville. The band "Good Clean Fun" will perform starting at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Food is available for purchase. More info is available here.
• Nature Buffs Kokedama through the Crystal Lake Park District on Saturday
• Trail rides for seniors through the Crystal Lake Park District on Saturday
• McHenry County Conservation District "botany bits" event for ages 5 years old and older on Saturday
• Naturalist for the Day at Marengo Ridge on Saturday is meant for ages 7 to 10 years old, more info here.
• 25th Anniversary Festival at Wild Onion Brewery will include musical entertainment from Pat McKillen on Friday night and Bourbon Aristocracy on Saturday.

SUNDAY

• Wauconda Fest will run through Sunday and will include music, carnival rides, a car show, arts and craft show, police dog demonstration and more. More information is available here.
• Summer in the Park festival in Woodstock will be held in the Square and at Woodstock Water Works and runs through Sunday. Check out the schedule of events here.

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WHERE TO COOL DOWN

It's going to be hot today and tomorrow. Here are some ideas for places to visit if you're looking for a fun place for the kiddos to cool down at:

• Veterans Acres Park splash pad, 431 N. Walkup Avenue, Crystal Lake
• Acorn Alley splash pad, corner of Walkup Road and Route 176 in Crystal Lake
• Kaper Park splash pad, Georgetown Drive at Cimarron Drive in Cary
• Lions Armstrong Pool, 599 Longwood Avenue in Algonquin
• Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary
• Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive in Crystal Lake
• Three Oaks Recreation Area, 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake

If you need to find a cooling center, we've got more info on those here.

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