Everyone Loves a Parade

It’s Thursday, and here are just some of the activities to check out this weekend. Tell us what we missed in the comments section below.

1. TOYS IN THE 'HOOD
Where/When: 1-5 p.m. daily at , 120 E. Park Ave.
Why Go: Find out how Chicago became an epicenter for invention and production, and see prototypes of some of the classic toys and games created in the Chicago area.
Cost: Free.

2. JOHN AVILA TRIO
Where/When: Friday night at , 112 W. Park Ave.
Why Go: The Trio plays classic instrumental jazz, blues, and standards.
Cost: No cover.

3. PRIVATE LIVES
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at , 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn.
Why Go: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's performance of Noel Coward's witty about rekindled relationships.
Cost: $23-$33.

4. VIOLIN ROMANCE
Where/When: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook.
Why Go: concertmaster Rika Seko and music director Stephen Alltop, in the final concert in the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians at Mayslake Series.
Cost: $25; students $7.

5. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Where/When: 9:30 a.m. Monday at North York Street and West Third Street
Why Go: The proceeds to the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park.
Cost: Free.