Sunday picks: Farm Heritage Fest offers fun for the family
Life on the farm
See a variety of farm equipment and watch sheepherding demonstrations and a tractor parade at the annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Other activities include music, a petting zoo, food and more. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids, and free for ages 3 or younger. Admission includes entry to the Lake County Discovery Museum. (847) 968-3400 or lcfpd.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Gotta get a gourd
Buy some colorful gourds for decoration or take part in gourd-crafting activities at the Autumn Gourd Fest at Alexian Village, 975 Martha St., Elk Grove Village. Other highlights include a drum circle, storytelling, artists demonstrations, harvest treats, a raffle and a bonfire. Free admission. (847) 437-8070. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Finds for Fido
Leave your furry, feathered or scaly loved ones at home and go shopping for them at the Midwest Pet Expo this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $6. (847) 680-7200 or petshowevents.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Art on the Prairie
View a wide variety of art at the Art on the Prairie juried fine art fair at the Warrenville City Hall, 3S258 Manning Ave., Warrenville. The event also features entertainment, children's activities and more. Free admission. (630) 393-9427 or warrenville.il.us. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Harvest Pow Wow
See and take part in Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations and more at the Harvest Pow Wow at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Family activities include children's games, crafts and more. Admission is $8 for adults and children (ages 5-12); $6 for seniors. (773) 585-1744 or midwestsoarring.org or napersettlement.museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Ghosts from the past
The Elgin Area Historical Society hosts its 25th annual Historic Elgin Cemetery Walk at Bluff City Cemetery, 941 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin. Various historical Elgin residents, including the director of the Hiawatha pageant and a husband and wife who donated Lords Park to Elgin, will be portrayed by current local residents. A presentation on Victorian superstitions is also included. Advance tickets are available at the Elgin History Museum, at 360 Park St., and at Ace Hardware, at 258 N. Spring St. in Elgin. Advance tickets cost $7; $5 for seniors and kids ages 13-18. Tickets cost $8 at the gate. (847) 742-4248 or elginhistory.org. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
A look back in time
Step back in time at the 37th Annual Deerfield Historical Society Fall Festival, at the Deerfield Historical Village, 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. Don't miss the classic car show, tours of the one-room schoolhouse, crafts, concerts and food. Celebrity chef Gale Gand will judge a cookie contest. Free admission. (847) 948-0680 or deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Oktoberfest
Come out to hear the Die Musikmeisters and the Bratwurst Brothers in concert on Sunday, plus enjoy German food, beer and other entertainment at the Oktoberfest celebration at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free admission. Visit rosemont.com. 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
Fox Valley Theatre brings “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's pop musical telling of the biblical tale of the visionary Joseph and his jealous brothers, to the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets cost $12; $10 students/seniors. (847) 622-0300 or cteelgin.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Classical afternoon
Lake Forest College hosts the Lake Forest Lyrica, featuring the Glorian Duo, with Benton Wedge on viola, at the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel at Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. The program features classical, jazz and miscellaneous selections. $15. (847) 234-3100. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Get ready to rock
Eric Hutchinson plans to rock Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, this weekend. Tickets cost $45-$50. (630) 637-7469. 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Riverside variety
The Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements is back with a variety of performers like Bobby Womack, Conor Oberst, Zola Jesus and Helado Negro appearing on bills with comedians like H. Jon Benjamin, Brian Babylon, Seaton Smith and more this weekend at the Riverfront Theater, 650 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. $10-$30. riverfronttheater.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 (some shows begin at 5 p.m.)
Schneider does standup
“Saturday Night Live” veteran Rob Schneider (“Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo,” “Grown Ups”) headlines Schaumburg's Chicago Improv at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. The Emmy Award nominated actor/comedian returns to standup comedy 25 years after getting his start opening for comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. $33, plus a two food or beverage item minimum. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23