Block Party Time!

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1. EVVIVA! BLOCK PARTY
Where/When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday at , 1017 Front St.
Why Go: including 7th Heaven and Maggie Speaks, plus outdoor BBQ and drink specials
Pricing: Free.

2. HIP HUGGER
Where/When: 10 p.m. Saturday at , 5750 Lakeside Dr.
Why Go: brings its flavor to The Lodge.

3. 9/11 DAY OF REMEMBERANCE
Where/When: 11 a.m. on Sunday at the , 4100 IL Route 53.
Why Go: The Arboretum is teaming with DuPage County and Give DuPage to sponsor a special ceremony to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Pricing: Free. Be sure to register ahead!

4. GLEN ELLYN BACKYARD
Where/When: Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at 505 Crescent Blvd. in downtown Glen Ellyn
Why Go: Meet contenders for Ribs and Best Dish, and enjoy live music. Get more information .
Pricing: Free.

5. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS THEATRE-HIKE
Where/When: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave., Lisle.
Why Go: "Around the World in 80 Days" is performed while through the Arboretum grounds. Each theatre-hike presents a different scene at a different location on the Arboretum grounds. Audience members walk to each location to enjoy the unfolding story. Regular hikes, which can cover up to two miles with multiple stops along the way, are on Saturdays, and low-impact hikes (suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs) are on Sundays.
Pricing: $13-$19