Sample a variety of garlic creations, ranging from out-of-the-ordinary garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes and cocktails to more traditional pastas, breads and butters at the Sixth Annual Garlic Fest from 4-9 p.m. Aug. 24. (Photo by David Monniaux)

August 24 

Sixth Annual Garlic Fest 

4-9 p.m. 

Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood 

Free 

Sample a variety of garlic creations, ranging from out-of-the-ordinary garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes and cocktails to more traditional pastas, breads and butters. The event also includes a Garlic Queen and Princess Contest. For more information, call (847) 433-2100 or visit www.celebratehighwood.com.

August 25 

John Fogerty 

8 p.m. 

Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park 

$80, $95 (reserved), $38, $43 (lawn)

See Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Fogerty — lead singer, guitarist and founder of legendary 1960s and ‘70s band Creedence Clearwater Revival — on this stop of the “Rollin’ On The River” tour. Gates open at 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (847) 266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

August 26 

Concerts in the Park 

6:30-8 p.m. 

Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods 

Free 

Spend a Friday evening in the park with friends and enjoy a performance by Face N Time, a Chicago-based band that plays a mix of rock, pop, R&B and soul music. Food vendors will be on-site. For more information, call (847) 438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

August 26 

Movie in the Park 

8-10 p.m. 

Deerpath Park, 299 Onwentsia Road, Vernon Hills 

Free 

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and bring the family for a screening of the popular animated film, “Zootopia,” in the final outdoor movie of the summer season. Park at the Cherokee Road entrance and walk north to the viewing area. For more information, call (847) 996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

August 26 

Summer Courtyard Concerts 

Noon to 1 p.m. 

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan 

Free 

Spend your Friday lunch hour in the library’s courtyard with The Dixieland Jazz Cats in the final edition of this year’s summer concert series. Lunches will be available for purchase from Dockside Dogs, and the Friends of the Library will be selling drinks and sweet treats. For more information, call (847) 623-2041 or visit www.waukeganpl.org.

August 27 

Touch-a-Truck 

10 a.m. to noon 

Lipper Community Center (parking lot), 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst 

Free 

Kids of all ages are welcome to touch, climb and explore a variety of vehicles, including a dump truck, fire engine, tow truck, tractor and more in this Lindenhurst Park District event. For more information, call (847) 356-6011 or visit www.lindenhurstparks.org.

August 27 

Stupidville 

10 p.m. 

Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 

Free 

See classic rock/pop/country cover band Stupidville in concert at Mickey Finn’s, which offers a wide selection of award-winning handcrafted beers. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

August 28 

Family Golf Day 

3-5 p.m. 

Renwood Golf Course, 701 E. Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach 

$5 

Admission to this Round Lake Area Park District family event includes range balls, three holes of golf (walking), a non-alcoholic beverage and a 15-minute golf lesson with PGA professional Brad Rouse. For more information, call (847) 231-4711 or visit www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

August 28 

Old Friends & New Music 

4 p.m. 

Towner Green, 130 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove 

Free 

See Sons of the Never Wrong, a folk trio specializing in three-part harmonies, in this final installment of the Long Grove Arts & Music Council’s Old Friends & New Music summer concert series. For more information, call (847) 722-8989 or visit www.lgamc.org.

August 28 

Fact or Fiction 

10-11 a.m. 

Van Patten Woods, 15383 W. Route 173, Wadsworth 

$2 (residents), $4 (non-residents) 

Separate fact from fiction about spiders and other creatures while exploring Van Patten Woods in this Lake County Forest Preserves program. No registration is required; children must be supervised by an adult. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

August 31 

Coffee with a Cop 

2-3 p.m. 

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire 

Free 

Adults can learn about a day in the life of a Lincolnshire police officer, and get answers to questions about traffic safety, routine patrols, self-defense and other community concerns while enjoying a cup of coffee. For more information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.