The 53rd annual Algonquin Founders' Days will take place Thursday through Sunday at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin.

The festival includes a carnival, Taste of Founders, live bands, a cardboard boat regatta, a social garden, children's activities, games, a parade, fireworks, food and more.

Events run from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is free on Thursday; the cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children ages 4 to 12 on Friday and Saturday; and $2 for adults and $1 for children on Sunday.

For information, call 847-658-5340 or visit www.algonquinfoundersdays.com.

THE SCHEDULE

  The following events are taking place for Algonquin Founders’ Days July 26-29. Dates and times are subject to change.

July 26

• 4 to 6 p.m. – Carnival for special kids

• 4 to 6:30 p.m. – Cardboard Boat Regatta

• 5 to 10 p.m. – Taste of Founders’

• 6 to 10 p.m. – Carnival for all (wristbands)

• 7 to 7:30 p.m. – Opening ceremonies

• 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Pirates Over 40 (presented by Village of Algonquin)

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Social garden open

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Designated driver program

• 10 p.m. – Towne Park closes