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Entertainment, Farmers Market On Tap For The Weekend
Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.
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Where/When: ; 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3.
Why Go?: Bring the whole family to the Y. Open gym is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open swim is from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Pricing: Free for Y members
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Where/When: ; 3 - 7 p.m., Friday, July 1.
Why Go?: Shop for locally-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade items. The market will be open rain or shine.
Pricing: Free admission
3.
Where/When: ; 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday, July 3.
Why Go?: Celebrate Independence Day at Paulus Park with music, games, swimming and inflatable rides. The Taste of Summer, which begins at 11 a.m., will feature hot dogs, pizza, tacos, burgers and egg rolls. A boat parade will begin at 8 p.m. and fireworks with music at 9:15 p.m.
Pricing: Residents: $2 for adults 18 and over with valid driver's license; free for those 17 and under. Non-residents: $7 for ages 4 and up, free for those under 3 years of age
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Where / When: Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire; 8:30 - 10 p.m., Friday, July 1.
Why Go?: Hear the rock n' soul band Love in Stockholm perform live at Viper Alley. This Boston-based band has won an award for "Download of the Week" and best music on campus from MTVU. They've gained a reputation for wild live performances after being raised in house parties and dive bars.
Pricing: $10
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Where/When: Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Rd., Wauconda; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2; 1 - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3.
Why Go?: The Lake County Discovery Museum commemorates the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War with a special exhibition that explores how the American Civil War affected technology and how technology helped the Union win the war. This interactive display will include exhibits on railroads, submarines, ironclad ships and reconnaissance balloons.
Pricing: Free for museum members; $6 for adults; $3 for seniors age 55 and older and students ages 18-25; $2.50 for youth ages 4-17; free for children 3 years and under
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