Naper Settlement becomes a Civil War Encampment where visitors can meet famous characters of the past and become immersed in history. A battle is held each day at 2:30 p.m. A

Enjoy two days of ethnic folk music and dance, a wide range of food, unique arts and crafts, international games, children's events, a merchandise bazaar, and dozens of cultural booths and displays.

Children's activities include crafts, petting zoo, jump zone, storytelling, hay rides, and pony rides.  Exhibits will feature antique cars, eco-vehicles, tractors, a green market with items for sale, energy solutions and demonstrations. Many unique animals will be participating including Birds of Prey from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education.  Enjoy a special presentation with Jim Necsi's Cold Blooded Creatures.

Enjoy fun activities, live animals, face painting, self-guided hike, paddle boating and more.

Features leaders in the social justice and environmental community, an organic beer, mead and wine pavilion, and a dedicated kids' area for learning about easy and fun ways to incorporate green at a young age. Plus, more than 350 eco-friendly businesses exhibit.

JustPlay! Sports & Rec Festival  | Carol Stream

FREE

Dozens of interactive sports and performances and a 5k run & walk

Kids of all ages can catch original work and new interpretations of classic favorites at venues in Chicago and Evanston. Visit www.chicagohumanities.org for detailed schedule and ticket information. Performances run May 7-19.

The Art Walk showcases the works of talented professional and student artists in restaurants and businesses in downtown Skokie. Live activities held noon-5 p.m. May 18. Visitors are invited to pick up an Art Walk map; meet the artists; listen to roaming musicians; enjoy plein air artists paint outdoors; hear jazz musicians play in Memorial Park; and attend Open Mic Performances at Gorilla Tango/Skokie Theatre. Kids 3-16 can create their own art at three locations: Bughouse Studio, Lincoln Terrace Art Studio & Gallery and Mosaic Montessori/Early Childhood.

Music, festival favorites, local vendors at the Merchant Square, and interactive games and entertainment.

Dads and sons listen to nighttime creatures on a hike to Lake Marmo, then relax with s'mores around the campfire. The next morning, enjoy a light breakfast before a bird hike.