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War of 1812 fought again in Indiana

You are invited to join the troops, camp followers, craftspeople and merchants at Fort Knox II State Historic Site in Vincennes, Ind., during Muster on the Wabash Nov. 3 and 4. See War of 1812 regiments, military drills and fashion shows. The fort, a bluff overlooking the Wabash River, was under the command of Capt. Zachary Taylor and became the jumping-off place for Territorial Gov. William Henry Harrison's rendezvous with destiny, the Battle of Tippecanoe. (273 miles from O'Hare, (812) 882-7422, www.spiritofvincennes.org/Muster/index.htm)

Start your holiday shopping in Kohler

Get a jump on your holiday shopping Nov. 2-4 in Kohler, Wis., during the Wisconsin Holiday Market at The American Club. More than 100 vendors will show their creative works, including Christmas decorations, baked goods and gifts. (128 miles from O'Hare, (920) 457-8000, www.destinationkohler.com)

Make a Longaberger Jelly Belly basket

The Jelly Belly Co. in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., is teaming up with the Longaberger Co. to present Jelly Belly Basket Fest Nov. 9-18. Visitors will have the opportunity to create an exclusive Longaberger basket with yellow-over-red trim strip and Jelly Belly tack covers. They will have an hour's worth of weaving time with the help of a Longaberger basket maker (reservations must be made by Oct. 26; call (740) 322-5588). During the festival the Jelly Belly Visitor Center will have free warehouse tours with extended hours; a "Belly Flop" sale; door prizes; and free Jelly Belly samples. (49 miles from O'Hare, (262) 947-3800, www.longaberger.com/jellybellyWI.aspx)

Life is sweet in Galena

Chocolate lovers will be in their element at the Chocolate, Champagne and Candlelight extravaganza Nov. 3 in Galena, Ill. Guests can watch a chocolate fountain bubble as they browse two chocolate buffets for -- what else? -- chocolate. Tortes, bars, cakes, pies and cookies will be plentiful. Non-chocolate desserts will also be available. (148 miles from O'Hare, (815) 777-9129. www.galena.org).

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Sip your way around Monterey County

Celebrate the fall harvest at wineries and restaurants in Monterey County, Calif., during the 12th annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. From Nov. 9-11 the red carpet is rolled out for a weekend of self-guided and narrated bus tours, open houses, winemaker dinners and live entertainment. ((831) 375-9400, www.montereywines.org)

Cars are cruising in Panama City Beach

The Emerald Coast Cruizin' car show runs Nov. 8-11 in Panama City Beach, Fla. More than 3,000 cars -- from classics and hot rods to muscle cars and competition vehicles -- are expected to be displayed. Highlights include an all-star parade of cars, an auto auction and children's activities, including a remote-control NASCAR racetrack. Guests can peruse the "Swap and Meet" sales to find auto accessories such as headlights and hubcaps. There will also be plenty of music and food. ((662) 587-9572, www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com)

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