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Get your cotton candy, reptile show, live music performances, carnival rides and more. When: Fairgrounds are open 7 a.m.-midnight, and buildings are open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (also Sunday) Where: Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield Price: $5, $2 for seniors and children 5-12, free for children younger than 5; 217-782-6661, illinoisstatefair.info
The Wiggles Go Bananas
A live singalong version of the popular Aussie quartet’s TV show comes to town. Anthony (blue!), Murray (red!), Jeff (purple!) and Sam (yellow!) are sure to bring friends Dorothy the Dinosaur and Captain Feathersword. When: 1:30 and 5 p.m. (also Sunday) Where: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont Price: $18-$38; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Chicago Air & Water Show
In its 51st year, the annual aviation and water spectacle has returning favorites the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Lima Lima Flight team, wake boarders and the Chicago Fire Department Marine Unit air/sea rescue demonstration. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (also Sunday) Where: North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive Price: Free; 312-744-3315
Bicycle Film Festival
The festival that celebrates why bicycles rock includes films about bikes and a block party where you can learn to play bike polo and watch a mechanic build off. (A lump of parts is turned into a bike.) For complete schedule, go to bicyclefilmfestival.com
When: Films begin at 3 p.m. with an after-party at 9 p.m. at Empty Bottle (1035 N. Western Ave.) (block party begins at 1 p.m. Sunday) Where: Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor; block party on Emerald Avenue adjacent to Skylark restaurant, 2149 S. Halsted St. Price: $10 for film screenings, $10 for after-party; block party is free
Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan has so many characters up his sleeve, it’s hard to gauge which Morgan persona will show up when he performs his stand-up comedy. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond Price: $26.50-$42; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com