Here are five events scheduled from July 14 to 20 in Lake County.
Antioch fest
The Taste of Summer fest is July 13-16 in downtown Antioch. Tickets are free. At 900 Skidmore Drive. 847-395-2160; cm.antiochchamber.org.
Hours for the Taste of Summer are 4-10 p.m. July 13, 4-11 p.m. July 14, noon-11 p.m. July 15 and noon-7 p.m. July 16. The fest features bands, a carnival, sidewalk sales and a patriotic musical light show.
Fun in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills Days is July 13-16 at Century Park in Vernon Hills. Tickets are free. At 1001 Lakeview Parkway. 847-367-3700; vhdays.com.
Hours are 7-9 p.m. July 13, 6-11 p.m. July 14, 1-11 p.m. July 15, and 1-7 p.m. July 16. A carnival, beer tent, children’s activities, petting zoo, car show, bags tournament, fireworks and live bands are all part of Vernon Hills Days. Bands include Bryan White Trio and James Barker Band July 14; Ronnie Rice, Cryan’ Shames and The Buckinghams July 15; and Mike and Joe July 16.
Movie under the stars
“Top Gun: Maverick” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. July 14 at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich. Tickets are free. At 200 S. Rand Road. 847-438-5146; lakezurich.org/604/Movies-In-The-Park
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.Popcorn and drinks will be available for guests or bring your own picnic basket and a blanket to sit on. The movie will begin at dusk.
Harps in the house
The Harp Twins perform at 7 p.m. July 15 at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington. Tickets are $35. At 789 Plum Tree Road. 847-691-7425; sanfilippofoundation.org.
Camille and Kennerly Kitt, better known as the Harp Twins, return with their arrangements of modern music, rock songs and original selections on harps. Doors open for tours at 6 p.m. and a meet-and-greet will follow the concert at 8:30 p.m. in the Carousel Pavilion. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item for the Cuba Township Food Pantry.
Parrothead party
Margarita Night is from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 19 at Everts Park in Highwood. Tickets are free. At 111 North St. celebratehighwood.org/margarita-night.
Come out dressed in your favorite Jimmy Buffet-style, Parrothead and Hawaiian gear and party along with a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. There will be beach balls, flamingos, margaritas, Mexican food and key lime pie.
Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.