The Make Music Normal Festival will be held in Uptown Circle in Normal June 23. (Photo courtesy of Make Music Normal)

JUNE 21

Franklin Park Concert
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Corner of Walnut and McLean,
Bloomington
Free

The Community Concert Band will perform a wide variety of music. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-434-2260.

JUNE 22

Kids Making Music
Friday, 10 a.m.a-3 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Young people will try out musical instruments, make one for themselves, and enjoy musical performances at 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by someone 16 and older. For more information, call 309-454-4668.

JUNE 23

Vintage Base Ball Game
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
One Normal Plaza, 700 E. Lincoln, Normal
Free

McLean County Prairie Chickens vs. North Bloomington Base Ball Club play a match played according to the rules and customs of 1858. For more information, call 309-662-7669.

Children’s Garden Party
Saturday, 9 a.m.
Illinois State University Horticulture Center, West Raab Road, Normal
Free

Children will enjoy crafts, plants and treats in the Center’s garden. For more information, call 309-438-3496.

Make Music Normal Festival
Saturday, noon-11 p.m.
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
Free

All-day music festival performing all genres of music. For more information, visit normal.org/makemusicnormal.

No Worries Uke Band
Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

Nine dedicated ukulele musicians will perform. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

Ukeladies Perform
Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

The Ukeladies are a local vocal ensemble that has performed together for two years. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

‘The Coneflowers’ Perform
Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free

The Coneflowers are a group of women who love to make music on their day off. Members include accomplished local bluegrass, folk, choral, and classical musicians. For more information, call 309-452-1757.

Writer’s Event and
Book Lover’s $5 Bag Sale
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Suite 700, 360 Wylie Drive, Normal
Free

Local published authors will answer questions and share their experiences in getting published. The Normal Library’s $5-per-bag sale will be held at the same time. For more information, call 309-531-8320.

Lexington in Bloom
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event occurs throughout Lexington
$25

Featured are a Historic Tour of Homes, a Garden Walk and Garden Faire Boutique. For more information, call 309-365-3331.

McLean Village Celebrates Independence Day
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Park District
Free admission

The park district will be hosting a dinner that will be available at 4:30 p.m. The dinner will consist of pulled pork, ranch beans, cole slaw, chips, dessert, and a drink for $7. Child’s meal: hot dog, chips, drink, and dessert for $3. Event includes children’s activities, the music of the ‘Josh Holland Band’ (8-11 p.m.) and fireworks at dusk. For more information, call 309-874-2102.

JUNE 26

Music under the Stars
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free

Bring your own seating to enjoy the big band/swing music of ‘The Aristocrats.’ For more information, call 309-434-2260.

JUNE 27

Downs Village Market
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
West Franklin Street, Downs
Free

Locally grown and select regional produce, crafts, flowers, musical entertainment and Master Gardener advice. For more information, call 309-378-4396.

LoungeAbout the Roundabout
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free

Chris Corkery will be performing. For more information, call 309-433-3420.

–McLean County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27–