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JULY 2021

We’re looking ahead We’re looking ahead to festivals, car shows and more — here’s what’s happening in Kane County

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Compiled by Melissa Rubalcaba Riske and Hannah Hoffmeister

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Hunt for treasures, garden and home decor and more at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, a picnic or a backyard barbecue!

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The Elgin History Museum’s Classic Car Show brings all types of vehicles. Enjoy live music as you admire the collection.

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The Illinois Railway Museum hosts “Day Out With Thomas,” a familyfriendly event featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.

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Celebrate Pecan Pie Day by baking one of your own, then sharing it with a neighbor or friend!

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Join the St. Charles Public Library for a parenting book discussion on “Rage Against the Minivan,” 8-8:45 p.m.

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Break out into dance for Disco Night at the Kane County Cougars game, and stay for the postgame fireworks show.

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Petting zoo, carnival and live music — oh, my! The Kane County Fair is back for its 152nd showing.

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Back to Sixth Avenue! The St. Charles Public Library reopens on this day after an extensive renovation.

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Celebrate the beginning of the 2021 Summer Olympics by ordering from your favorite Japanese restaurant.

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At the Geneva Arts Fair, you’ll find unique pieces of art for sale in a variety of mediums for sale.

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The Geneva Arts Fair continues with a second day full of art and culture.

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Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days features music, food, and crafts for all ages. Don’t miss the annual corn boil Sunday.

Cocktails, live music and appetizers? Don’t mind if we do. Batavia MainStreet hosts Cocktails in the Park, 7-11 p.m.

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COCKTAILS IN THE PARK

This longstanding Batavia community event is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. July 31 at Appleton Park. This year’s Cocktails in the Park boasts live music, a silent auction, food and cocktail tastings, and a party atmosphere. Tickets, $35 in advance, come with food tastings from local restaurants, says Beth Walker, the executive director at Batavia MainStreet. Cocktails are $7 for one, or you could buy a sheet of 10 drink tickets for $50. This is a party you won’t want to miss. And if you’re planning on going with lots of friends? Don’t forget to purchase a picnic table space, complete with a server to make your night even more relaxed. To learn more, visit www. downtownbatavia.com.

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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

The little ones in your life won’t want to miss the Illinois Railway Museum’s “Day Out With Thomas” event, in which they can “meet” Thomas the Tank Engine on July 10, 11, 17 and 18. The popular blue engine will be featured along with Percy and Sir Topham Hatt. “It’s a wonderful experience for the kids — they are absolutely blown away at getting to see Thomas in person and up close like this,” says Nick Kallas, executive director, in a news release. Tickets to the event include other family activities — magic shows, live music, snacks and more. For health information and to purchase tickets, visit www. irm.org.

KANE COUNTY FAIR

Are you prepared for five days of nonstop fun? The Kane County Fair is back this year, July 14-18. (The first day is free!) Experience all the county fair has to offer: carnival rides, great food, live music, 4-H showings, a demolition derby and more. The fair goes 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon-midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Free activities found on the fairgrounds include magic shows, a kid-friendly area, the car show, a petting zoo, an exhibit called “Kane County Dairies to Prairies” and more. For advance tickets, which vary in price depending on age, visit www.kanecountyfair.com.

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