Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Naperville and the Fox Valley.
Family fun: Windmill City Festival will be held Aug. 27-29 in downtown Batavia. Hours are 5-11 p.m. Aug. 27, 12-11 p.m. Aug. 28, and 12-6 p.m. Aug. 29. Admission is free. Call 630-879-5235 or go to windmillcityfest.org.
The Diceman: Andrew “Dice” Clay will do stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Arcada Theatre. Tickets are $69-$99. At 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call 630-962-7000 or go to arcadalive.com.
Drink up: Naperville Ale Festival will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at Naper Settlement. Tickets are $65-$75. At 523 S. Webster St. Go to napervillealefest.com/.
Everybody’s Trying: Poi Dog Pondering will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Tickets are $40. At 360 N. Broadway Ave. Go to events.riveredgeaurora.com.
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Historical copter: The “Huey” Helicopter will be on exhibit outdoors from Sept 1 to 30 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was used extensively during the Vietnam War. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays to Sundays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. At 1s151 Winfield Road. Call 630-260-8185 or go to fdmuseum.org.
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