Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

A calendar packed with local events runs across Aug. 7–13 around the Chicago suburbs and nearby towns. Highlights include the McHenry County Fair at the fairgrounds in Woodstock, with hours on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; tickets are listed as $10/$5 single-day and $30 for a season pass. In St. Charles, the Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, followed by a Back to School Craft & Vendor Market at Gurnee Mills. Family-friendly options include “A Year With Frog And Toad” at the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, with tickets starting at $18.75.