We begin in southwest suburban lockport where they're celebrating old canal days. There's a carnival, games, horse drawn carriage rides, music and more "free" in downtown Lockport from 10 am until 4 pm. www.oldcanaldays.com/events.html
If classic cars are your thing: the oakbrook shopping center is hosting a huge classic car show today from 11 in the morning until 6 this evening. www.oakbrookcenter.com/events/45th-annual-fathers-day-classic-car-show
Today is also the first day of the Skokie Farmers Market. It's held in the Village Hall parking lot from 7:30 am until 12:45 pm. http://www.skokie.org/farmersmarket.cfm
And if encased meats are your thing: Sausage Fest continues today next to Wrigley Field. The street festival benefits the Lakeview citizens council and runs from 12 pm until 10 pm. www.chicagoevents.com/mobile/event.cfm?eid=134&pg=1&etype=All
