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Lake Bluff, Lake Forest Offer Ice Cream, Bands, Food, Parade, Dancing, Rick Springfield

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Posted Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 5:21 pm CT|Updated Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 8:56 pm CT

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.

Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

Where/when: ; 5 - 11 p.m. Friday, July 1.
Why go? This block party marks the beginning of the 101st annual Parade Weekend. The barbershop singers, Take Note Quartet, will perform. The Taste of Lake Bluff will feature food stations hosted by local restaurants and food providers. The Beverage Oasis will be selling beer, wine, slushies and other beverages. There will be a photo booth with take-home prints and merchant promotions and merchandise for sale. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff will also be there!

Where/when: , behind City Hall, just off Deerpath; 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 2.
Why go? Local farmers and specialty merchants sell local produce, seasonal fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy products, and more. Local chefs will sell a variety of treats like cupcakes, pies, cookies, dips, salsas, homemade granola, homemade marshmallows and more. …
Pricing: Free admission.

Where/when: Village Green - Southwest Corner of Scranton & Center Ave; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 1.
Why go? Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, summer blossoms and delicious baked goods at the 18th annual Lake Bluff Farmers' Market. Park near the Central Business District at the Walnut Avenue Parking Lot, the Train Station Lot and at Artesian Park.
Pricing: Free admission.

Where/when: Village Green, Lake Bluff; 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2.
Why go? Grab your family, a blanket and chairs and head to the Village Green for complementary Oberweis Dairy ice cream and toppings.
Pricing: Free.

Where/when: ; 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 3.
Why go? Show your support for the and join the Lake Bluff Firemen's Association under the tent.
Pricing: Tickets available at the door.

Where/when: ; 6 - 10 p.m. Monday, July 4.
Why go? There is a pie-eating contest at 7:30 p.m., followed by '80s rocker Rick Springfield and a fireworks display around 9:30 p.m.
Pricing: Tickets are $10 each at the , or at the gate Monday night.

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