5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Posted September 18, 2018 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Tasty to the core

Sample a mix of tasty treats while enjoying music and carnival attractions at the Long Grove Apple Fest at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $5; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest. 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23

Starry night

Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, is the guest speaker for the Lake County Astronomical Society's Astronomy Night at the Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free admission (weather permitting). lcas-astronomy.org. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21

Autumn fun

Pumpkin painting, hay rides and other family-friendly activities are part of the Vernon Hills Oktoberfest at the Vernon Hills Metra Station, on Route 45, Vernon Hills. Free admission. (630) 468-2237 or vernonhills.org/101/Oktoberfest. 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

Eco-exploration

More than 100 exhibitors share environmentally friendly ideas and products at the ninth annual Aurora GreenFest at the Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Free admission. auroragreenfest.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22

Doggy day

Bring your leashed canines to participate in races, pet blessings and more for the 10th annual Dog-tober Fest at Deicke Park, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Free admission. huntleydogtoberfest.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23

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