8. Fourth of July fireworks in Aurora
Wed., Jul. 4, 9:30 p.m.
1500 Sullivan Road
Free
9. Fourth of July Festival at Arlington Park
Wed., Jul. 4, 1 p.m. Racing begins at 3 p.m.
Arlington Park Racecourse | 2200 W. Euclid Ave. | East Rolling Meadows
$10-$26.39 | 847-385-7500
10. 2012 Northwest Fourth-Fest
Wed., Jul. 4 through Jul. 8
The Sears Centre
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy.
Southwest Hoffman Estates
630-328-1222
Village of Hoffman Estates, the City of Elgin, the Village of Hanover Park and Hanover Township will host the super Fourth of July event. Parade begins at 9 a.m. on July 4 and the fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m.
