Festivals Sept. 6-12: Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Art on the Fox and more

Starts before Friday

Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 4-6; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 7; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich. Food, rides, livestock events, live entertainment and more. Harness racing and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships Wednesday, truck pulls on Thursday, tractor pulls on Saturday, and an antique auto show and demolition derby Sunday. Music from Craig Mathey & Friends at 7 p.m. Wednesday; Back Paiges at 7 p.m. Thursday; Riley Green at 8 p.m. Friday; Party Doctors at 7 p.m. Saturday; and Redhorse at 2 p.m. Sunday. $10; $7 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger. Five-day pass $10-$25. sandwichfair.com.

Friday, Sept. 6

MainStreet Libertyville’s First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments and more. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Taste of Chicago: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8, in Grant Park, Chicago. Features 40 food vendors, more than a dozen food trucks, a beer hall, a cocktail lounge, Chicago SummerDance performances and more. Music from CeeLo Green at 7 p.m. and Toyacoyah at 7:25 p.m. Friday; Yahritza y Su Esencia at 7 p.m. and DJ Hotrod at 7:25 p.m. Saturday; and Atlas Genius at 7 p.m. and DJ Iggy at 7:25 p.m. Sunday and more. Free admission. chicago.gov.

Festival of the Vine: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, on James Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, Geneva. Geneva restaurants will be offering specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live music. Arts and crafts show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Third and Campbell streets, plus merchant wine events, business booths, kids’ activities and complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides. genevachamber.com/events/festival-of-the-vine.

Rock the Block Party: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Elmhurst City Centre, Schiller and York streets, Elmhurst. Bands, food and drinks from 14 restaurants, free family fun zone and more. Music lineup: Cary Kanno at 4 p.m., 'Stache! at 5:15 p.m., Hello Weekend at 7:15 p.m., and Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press at 9:15 p.m. Friday; and Ultra Beat at 1 p.m., Funky Monks at 2:30 p.m., Run Forrest Run at 4:15 p.m., ARRA at 6:30 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Cashless event; credit or debit cards to purchase food and beverages. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Taste of Greektown: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, in the Greektown Neighborhood, along Halsted Street, Chicago. Sample food from Greek restaurants, live music and entertainment, Greek dancing and more. Free; suggested donation $7. GreektownChicago.org.

Winfield Good Old Days: 4-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield. 57th annual festival featuring music, food, car show, kids’ zone, trolley tours, teen dance, business expo and activities. Music from Sammy & The Knights at 5:30 p.m. and LynSkynard at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Mickey Hatfield at 3 p.m., Sealed With a Kiss at 5:30 p.m. and Infinity at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Rob Russo and The Loose Screws at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Parade, with the theme “Growing Toward the Future,” steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Avenue and Forest Street, heads west to Winfield Road, north on Winfield, and west on Beecher to Park Street. Free. winfieldgoodolddays.com.

Itasca’s 16th Annual Oktoberfest: 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and 3-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Live music, German food, drinks and entertainment. Tapping of the first keg with Mayor Jeff Pruyn at 5 p.m. Friday. Music from Bratwurst Brothers from 7-10 p.m. Friday and Alpine Thunder from 3-6 p.m. and Euro Express from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Free admission and parking. itascaparkdistrict.com/602/Oktoberfest.

Throwback Music Fest: 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and noon to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Gladstone Park, 6100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Live music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, pet costume parade, Heroes Celebration, classic car show, 2024 Miss Throwback Pin-Up contest, and arts and crafts. Donation-based fee for ages 5 and older. throwbackmusicfest.com.

Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series: 5:30 and 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at various locations in Wheaton. Friday: Robin Lukas and Paul Merar at 5:30 p.m. at Suzette’s Creperie, 211 W. Front St.; The Jukebox Heroes at 6 p.m. under the Innovator Hale Street Tents; Twangtown Paramours at 6 p.m. at Adelle’s, 535 W. Liberty Drive. Wednesday: Jake Mack at 6 p.m. under the Innovator Hale Street tents. downtownwheaton.com/summermusic.

Friday on the Green: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the village hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Liquid Soul performs jazz, hip-hop and funk. Pack a picnic and bring chairs and blankets. Free. mountprospect.org.

Outdoor Movie Nights: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Preshow activities include face painting, balloon artist, games and more. “Migration” begins at 7 p.m. Free. shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

Platzkonzert Germanfest: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Village Green, 5450 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. A family-friendly Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, stein-hoisting and costume contests, free kids’ activities and more. Music from Alpine Blast Trio at 6:30 p.m. Friday; Boy Band Review at 8 p.m. Saturday; and Die Musikmeisters Band at noon Sunday. Free. nowarena.com/events/platzkonzert-germanfest.

MCCD First Friday Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. The StingRays will perform. Bring a picnic dinner. Kids 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free. mccdistrict.org.

Westmont Movies Under the Stars: 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Twin Lakes Golf Club, 400 W. 59th St., Westmont. The 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore” will be shown. Adult beverages and concessions for purchase at the club house. Bring blankets and chairs. westmontparks.org.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Paint the Prairie: 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. On Saturday, artists will paint “en plein air” (outdoors) while members of the community are invited to watch. On Sunday, free celebration of the 20th anniversary of the park’s “Trail Through Time” from 12:30-3:30 p.m. with a painting demonstration, music, art activities, a nature walk, giveaways and a free prize drawing; from 3:30-6:30 p.m., Paint the Prairie Gallery will be offering paintings for sale. Free. nbparks.org.

Fishing Derby: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Surrey Woods Park, 560 Ascot Lane, Streamwood. Kids 3-12 can participate in Kiwanis Club of Streamwood’s annual Fishing Derby. Registration is from 8:30-9 a.m. Fishing begins at 9 a.m. Free. streamwoodparks.org.

Elmhurst Park District Touch-A-Truck: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at Berens Park’s east parking lot, 493 N. Oaklawn, Elmhurst. Quiet hour from 9-10 a.m. for kids who love trucks, but not the noise. Food trucks include Spoon Burger, Serna’s Grill, Tacos El Amigazo, D’s Treats & Ice Cream, Hello Boba, Brown’s Chicken and Smallcakes Cupcakery. Rain or shine. Free. epd.org.

Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Saturday, Sept. 7, to Oct. 30, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Admission on weekdays $18 and on weekends and holidays $23 online or $25 at the gate. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival/.

Historic Elgin House Tour: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8. 42nd annual event features five homes in the Elgin National Watch Historic District, plus public buildings: Fire Barn No. 5 Museum, U-46 Planetarium and Calvary Baptist Church (Saturday only). Architectural historian Rebecca Hunter will be hosting a free walking tour both days. $20, $15 for 65 or older, $10 for 18 and younger; $5 more day-of. historicelginhousetour.com.

Art on the Fox: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, along Main Street in downtown Algonquin. 75 original artists, live music, Kid Zone for art projects, games, spin art, sand sculpture, live painting classes, food and drinks. Free. artonthefox.com.

DuPage Comic Con: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Over 150 comics and toy vendors and artists with special guests, costumes and cosplay, gaming and more. $8; free for kids 12 and younger. facebook.com/MightyCon.

Guided Park Tour: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bock Park, 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg. Explore Schaumburg Park District parks — Volkening Lake, Gray Farm Conservation Area, Kay Wojcik Conservation Area, Olympic Park and Spring Valley — on this guided bus tour. The tour begins and ends at Bock Park. Registration is required. Free. parkfun.com/event/guided-park-tour.

Mundelein Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, in Courtland Commons in downtown Mundelein. Juried art festival showcases the works of 50 artists who work in a variety of media, plus music and food. Free. mundeleincommunityconnection.org.

Pet Event: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bartlett Gazebo Park, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Meet more than 15 area rescue organizations, shop more than 20 pet-related vendors and watch animal demos. Food and fall treats for purchase. Pets welcome. Free. artsinbartlett.org/pet-event.

Printers Row Lit Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, in Printers Row, on South Dearborn, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, Chicago. 39th annual fest features hundreds of booksellers and two days of free programming. Free admission. printersrowlitfest.org.

Rapid Response 5K Run/Walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Part of America’s First Responders Fest. The course will be out and back along the Fox River Trail. Proceeds will go to COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors), True Patriots Care, Operation Sweet Life Inc., OUR Rescue, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Illinois Firefighter Peer Support. $39 through Sept. 6. Register at raceroster.com/events/2024/90535/rapid-response.

Revolutionary War Re-Enactment: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. History comes alive as dozens of re-enactors from the Northwest Territory Alliance camp at the park to stage mock battles and provide a look at what life was like in the 18th century. Concessions available. $15 per car. cantigny.org.

Super Sensational Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore, Villa Park. Miss Angie’s Music, crafts and face painting. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. invillapark.com.

TheosoFest Mind, Body, Spirit Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. Mind-body-spirit festival featuring meditative practices from several traditions, Labyrinth Walk, Qigong and Tai Ji, Kids’ Korner, a drumming circle, exhibits and vendor booths, hands-on demonstrations, vegetarian food and more. Free; lawn parking is $5 (cash or credit card). theosophical.org/theosofest.

Art in Nature Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Plein air painting, local art and food for sale, art activities, live music and dance, honey for sale, animal encounters and a forest therapy session from noon to 2 p.m. Free. fpdcc.com/events.

Bloomingdale Septemberfest: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. 50th annual event features stage performances, carnival rides and games, crafts, food and Lions beer tent. Parade starts at 11 a.m. near DuJardin School, 166 S. Euclid, heads west onto Schick Road to Third Street, ending at the festival grounds. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Tomato Fest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. Learn about this vegetable, see how it grows, taste different varieties and tomato-based recipes, play games and more. Free admission; tickets for activities and tastings can be purchased on-site. glenviewparks.org.

Evanston Folk Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, at Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Three music stages featuring more than 30 artists and pop-up performances; In Conversation Tent featuring speakers, panels and interviews; family-friendly programming and activities; and food and beverages for purchase. Tickets from $59.50. evanstonfolkfestival.com.

America’s First Responders Fest: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Third annual family festival that celebrates and pays tribute to veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency management personnel, and those whose profession includes helping people in times of need. Features a classic car show, live bands (Deacon Frost, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones, Jimmy Nick and Junkyard Groove), food and beverage trucks, vendor booths and kids’ activities. Free admission. wrmn1410.com/afrf.

Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival: 12:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Featuring over 20 food trucks, live music, a mega bubble show, beer and wine garden and a local vendor village featuring face painters and a balloon artist. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Community Access Naperville and its mission to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Early Eater at 11 a.m. for $20. Admission $10; free for kids 10 and younger. SNFTF.eventbrite.com.

Soul Jam: 1:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Soulful Prairies, 4706 Alden Road, Woodstock. Picnic on the prairie while listening to local bands Midnight, Ginger Road, The Bruces & the Mentors, j. pastel, Whats the Meta, and Ken Kuhn. Family-friendly activities, farm animals, Soul Jam stand, local food and more. $75 through Sept. 6; $85 day of; free for kids 10 and younger. soulfulprairies.com/events/soul-jam.

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Duane Street public parking lot in downtown Glen Ellyn. 16th annual end-of-summer benefit for Bridge Communities with amateur barbecue competition showcasing local grill masters and entertainment from Panic at the Costco, Markus Alan Project, EP8, and Amy Kelly — The Beaver Moon Band. glenellynbackyardbbq.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the East Metra parking lot, near the intersection of Route 83 and Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Classic cars, entertainment and more. mplions.org/cruise-nights.

Celebration of Fall: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Fireworks to follow. lake-villa.org.

Hanover Park Fall Fun Fest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Live entertainment includes the Jolly Ringwalds from 4-5 p.m. and Boy Band Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Also, food vendors, bounce house, crafts and games, photo booth, local vendors, face painting and the Flavors of Hanover Park Restaurant Showcase. Free admission. hpparks.org/specialevents.

Northbrook Brewfest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Village Green Park, Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook. Beer tasting, music from Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio and the Brass to Mouth Horns, lawn games, photo booth and prizes. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic or purchase food from The Landmark Inn Bar & Grille. Ages 21 and older. $49 advance ticket includes 15, 5-ounce tasting tickets; $30 or nontasting tickets. Prices increase to $59/$39 at the gate. nbparks.org.

Fiestas Patrias: Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Food vendors, cultural activities, a carnival, and music on the main stage. On Saturday, TikTok sensation Janeth Valenzuela at 5 p.m., Mexican icon José Manuel Figueroa at 7 p.m., and El Banda Límon at 9 p.m. On Sunday, Grammy Award winner Lupillo Rivera at 4 p.m., Parade of Nations at 5 p.m., Mexican regional group Liberación at 6 p.m., the popular El Grito chant at 7:45 p.m., and Aurora’s own Alacranes Musical, Latin Grammy winner in 2009, at 8:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $10 for kids 3-11 on Saturday; $10 for adults, $5 for kids 3-11 on Sunday. aurora-il.org/1824/Fiestas-Patrias.

Illinois Brews @ Bowes Creek: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bowes Creek Country Club, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin. Over two dozen breweries will participate in the 13th annual fundraiser for the Elgin Parks & Recreation Foundation that features local craft beer, food and live music. $55 general admission includes beer tasting, snacks and a 5-ounce tasting mug; $75 VIP includes one hour early entry and exclusive beer, whiskey and cocktail tastings; $25 designated driver. elginparksfoundation.org.

Party in the Park: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Community Park, 5 Parkview Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Free. vhw.org.

Taste of Glenview: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. Live music and small bites from local restaurants. Benefits the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise. $50. betterunite.com/tasteofglenview.

Huntley Hootenanny Glow 5K Run/Walk: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in downtown Huntley. Glow gear encouraged for the 5K fun run/walk and neon dance party. Proceeds benefit the Huntley 158 Education Foundation’s teacher grants and student scholarships. No on-site registration. $20, $10 for students. runreg.com/hootenanny.

Elgin Movie on the Lawn: Dusk Saturday, Sept. 7, on the Hemmens south lawn, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Screening of the 2013 Mexican comedy-drama film “Instructions Not Included.” It’s in Spanish with English subtitles. elginil.gov/2620/Movies-on-the-Lawn.

Sunday, Sept. 8

Zoo Run: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. 5K chip-timed race/walk and one-mile Kids Dash. All proceeds benefit the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Animal Care and Conservation Fund. $40 5K run/walk; $30 Kids Dash. brookfieldzoo.org/zoorun.

Elmhurst French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in a city parking lot at Park and Prospect avenues, Elmhurst. European-style market. bensidounusa.com/elmhurst.

Paws in the Park Dog Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 8, at Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Dog demonstrations, vendors and raffles. Proceeds benefit the Buddy Foundation. $40; $10 for kids 12 and younger. Registration required. thebuddyfoundation.org.

Tails on the Trails: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Dog-friendly event featuring a Pet Expo with local vendors, info about dog adoption and volunteering opportunities at local animal shelters. $12-$17; $5 for each dog. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Scandinavian Day Festival: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. The 44th annual festival features traditional food from five Nordic cultures, crafts and entertainment. Church service at 10:30 a.m. and opening/welcome ceremony at 11:10 a.m. Scandinavian food, vendor walkway, kids’ activities, free pony rides and face painting. Entertainment includes Libido Funk Circus, Steve Solkela One-Man Band, Norwegian Bachelor Farmers, Nordic Folk Dancers, Leikarringen Heimhug Dancers and Storytime by Elsa. $15; free for kids 12 and younger. Free parking. scandinaviandayil.com.

Fall Caboose Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, off Route 31, South Elgin. Ride with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive. $5-$8. foxtrolley.org.

Harvest Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Yesterday’s Farm Museum, 850 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Wood Dale Historical Society’s annual event with re-enactors, including Taylor’s Battery, Wings and Talons, pony rides, petting zoo, games and crafts, sheep shearer, music from Corbett & Company and Bette Kufke, roasted corn on the cob, crafts and history booths. Free. facebook.com/wooddale.historical.society.

Pumpkin Plunge: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Eagle Pool, 1425 N. Oak St., Palatine. Dive into the floating patch and pick a pumpkin. Registration includes swim time in the zero-depth pool, a pumpkin and a decoration station. Register each child participating. Pool admission. palatineparks.org/event/pumpkin-plunge.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

St. Charles 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside at the fire department memorial monument, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. The ceremony includes posting the fire department memorial flag, placing the memorial wreath, and observing a moment of silence. stcharlesil.gov.

Elgin 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. elginil.gov.

Wheaton Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Memorial Park, 225 N. Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Ceremony pays tribute to those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the ensuing military conflicts, and honors fire and police personnel. wheaton.il.us.

Park On Park Classic Car Show: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Seymour and Park, 469 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Car show specializing in pre-1977 vehicles only. Food, music and more. Free. mundeleincommunityconnection.org.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Valius will perform. Free. southelgin.com.

Thursday, Sept. 12

Swadeshi Mela, The Indian Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 12-15, in the Mall of India parking lot, 776 Route 59, Naperville. Indian handicrafts, handlooms, forest produce and millets, plus handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, food, cultural performances, workshops, activities and ’90s fashion walks. Garba Night at 5 p.m. Friday for $20 for ages 10 and older. Padmashri Kailash Kher concert at 6 p.m. Saturday ($30-$250). Free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, $5 for 15 and older on Saturday and Sunday. theswadeshimela.com.

South Elgin Senior Concert Series: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin. Two Beer Tommy will perform. Free. southelgin.com.

Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Sept. 12, at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. Food trucks and live entertainment in the Ravinia District. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/food-truck-thursdays.

Plaza Concert Series: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Eric and The Dynamos will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Summer in the Shire Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Village Green, 100 Village Green South, Lincolnshire. Dr. Mark & The Sutures will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free. lincolnshireil.gov.

Glendale Heights Oktoberfest: 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 22, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. German food and beer and live entertainment. Free; $5 for ages 17 and older after 5 p.m. glendaleheightsoktoberfest.com.

St. Charles Jazz Weekend: Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 12-15, at various St. Charles venues. The four-day event features live jazz music from a variety of jazz groups. On Saturday at 1st Street Plaza, St. Charles North Jazz Workshop with special guest Derrick Gardener at noon and St. Charles East Jazz Workshop with special guest Jimmy Farace at 2 p.m. Performers include: Frank Catalano, Andy Schlinder Duo, Ten Cat Swing, Paul Abella Trio, Jimmy Farace Quartet, Harry Tonchev Trio, Neal Alger Duo, Terry Bartolotta Duo, Jack Macklin, Erik Skov Trio, Tina Jenkins Crawley, Extraordinary Popular Delusions, Samuel Wyatt, Andrew Egizio Trio, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Nick Glover Trio, Steve Knight Trio, Aimee Gwen Duo, John Wesley Band, Wayne Messmer Quartet, Javier Red Trio, Diego Rodriguez Big Band, Chris White Jazz Trio, and Andrew Lawrence Trio. On Sept. 12, The Dance Lab will host a free swing group class at 7 p.m. stcjazzweekend.com.