Things to do Sept. 11-17: Festival of the Vine, Platzkonzert Germanfest, DuPage Comic Con and more

Friday, Sept. 11

Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich. Food, rides, livestock events, live entertainment and more. VFW 9/11 and POW Memorial Service is from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday. Truck pulls at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and an antique auto show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and demolition derby at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Friday Night Concert with country rock singer/songwriter Brantley Gilbert at 8 p.m. with opening act Riplock ($45). On the Ag Land stage — Friday: WSPY Noon Show from noon to 1 p.m. and The Vodka Boys from 7-11 p.m.; Saturday: The Beaux from 1-4 p.m. and The Sociables from 7-11 p.m.; and Sunday: worship at 8:30 a.m. and Sami Krueger from 1-4 p.m. $10; $7 for kids 6-12; and free for kids 5 and younger. Multi-day pass: $10-$25. sandwichfair.com.

Swadeshi Mela — The India-America Trade Fair: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Sept. 11-13, at Mall of India parking lot, 776 Route 59, Naperville. Celebration of Indian culture, trade, crafts, food, music and activities for all ages. Three-day pass for $12. Limited online only tickets for $5 a day or $7 at the gate. Kids age 12 and under free. theswadeshimela.com.

Festival of the Vine: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, on James Street between Fourth and Fifth streets, Geneva. Geneva restaurants create 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. Merchant wine events, business booths, children’s activities and more. genevachamber.com/events/festival-of-the-vine.

Fox Lake Mayor’s Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Lakefront Park Main Gym, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. Fish fry with Mayor Donny Schmit. $12, $10 for ages 65 and older, $5 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger; $10 for takeout meals. (224) 225-1404 or foxlake.org.

Rock the Block Party: 4-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Elmhurst City Centre. Bands, food and drinks from local restaurants, Family Fun Zone from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and more. Music lineup: Friday: Cary Kanno & the Elmhurst Collective at 4 p.m., Run Forrest Run at 5:15 p.m., Beyond the Blonde at 7:15 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 9:15 p.m.; and Saturday: DJ Dance Party at 11 a.m., Fearless/Taylor Swift tribute at 12:15 p.m., Fletcher Rockwell at 2:30 p.m., The Socially Acceptable Band at 4:30 p.m., ARRA at 6:30 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 8:45 p.m. Cashless event; credit or debit cards for food and beverage purchases. elmhurstcitycentre.com.

Winfield Good Old Days: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield. Music, car show, duck race, farmers market, business expo, Caliendo’s Meatball Eating Contest, food and more. Music: Friday: Sammy & The Knights at 5 p.m. and Saturday: Jacksson Hamilton at 4 p.m. and headliner Band on the Run, Paul McCartney/Wings tribute, at 7 p.m. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday along Sunnyside Avenue, Winfield Road and Beecher Avenue. Free. winfieldgoodolddays.com.

Roselle Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple, Roselle. Jet Set Quartet will perform. Free. cruiseroselle.com.

Glow in the Park Lantern Walk and 2K Glow Run/Walk: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Benefits Charlie’s Corner Foundation. Music from Tres Moustache!, plus face painting and inflatables. At 7:20 p.m., attendees carry their glowing paper lanterns ($15, cash only) in a procession around the lake. Free. The 2K Glow Run/Walk will take place at Lake Ellyn Park starting at 7:45 p.m. Glow party with a DJ before and after the race. $30-$42. gepark.org.

Itasca’s Oktoberfest: 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 3-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Live music, German food, contests and a kids’ corner. Free admission and parking. itasca.com.

Platzkonzert Germanfest: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Authentic German music, food and beer. Beer Olympics Friday and Saturday; Drone Show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. hoffmanestates.org.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Port Clinton Square, 601 Central Ave., Highland Park. Diva Montell & Jeorge Holmes Duo will perform. Free. enjoyhighlandpark.com/portclintonconcerts.

Salsa Night: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the White Pines pavilion, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. Live music; food and beverages for purchase. Free. bvilleparks.org.

Second Fridays in the Arts District: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St.; Kiss the Sky, 180 First St.; and Warehouse 55, 160 First St., Batavia. Water Street Studios hosts an opening reception for 17th Anniversary Members Show. Visit neighbors at Kiss the Sky and Warehouse 55. Free; donations support the mission. waterstreetstudios.org.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Featuring Eliminator, ZZ Top tribute, from 6-7:15 p.m. and Sins N’ Roses, Chicago’s Guns N’ Roses Illusion, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

KVon Stand-up Comedy: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; and 6 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Clean comedy. For 16 and older; those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult 35 or older. $31. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

World Doctors Orchestra: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Orchestra performs Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Russian Easter Overture,” Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 2 and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances.” Concert proceeds will benefit Chicago nonprofits Chi-Care and UIHealth’s COIP, which help people in need with food and medical care. $20-$40. northcentralcollege.edu/world-doctors-orchestra.

“Big Fish”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 4, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Wheaton Drama performs this musical that follows the life of a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him, except his son, Will, who is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. ASL shows Sept. 20 and 25. $25. wheatondrama.org.

“The Lightning Thief”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11-20, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Adapted from Rick Riordan’s first book in the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series and featuring an original rock score. Presented by Children’s Theatre of Elgin and Fox Valley Theatre Company. ASL performance Sunday, Sept. 13. $16-$18. eccartscenter.org.

Whose Live Anyway?: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Improv comedy featuring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray. Tickets start at $69.95. geneseetheatre.com.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Dana Cooper will perform. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

Movie Night: Dusk Friday, Sept. 11, at Seven Gables Park, 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. Join the Wheaton Police Department and the Wheaton Park District for “Zootopia 2.” Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Healing Field: Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11-13. Tribute of patriotism and remembrance, commemorating both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Sponsored by American Legion Post 57, the Healing Fields will be at four locations, each offering a display of American flags honoring the lives lost. Locations: Oak Brook Polo Grounds, 700 Oak Brook Road in Oak Brook, featuring 2,977 flags honoring those who died on 9/11, with a Remembrance Ceremony at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 with Bugles Across America and guest speakers; and a closing ceremony Sept. 13 featuring the reading of the names at 11 a.m., the arrival of the “Ride to Remember” motorcycle tribute and a large American flag displayed from an Oak Brook Fire Department ladder truck at 1:30 p.m., and remarks from 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Worker and Tunnel to Towers Ambassador Tim Mottl at 2 p.m. There will also be 403 flags honoring first responders of 9/11 at Panton Mill Park, 9 N. Water St. in South Elgin; Carpentersville Fire Station, 213 Spring St., Carpentersville; and Grafelman Park, Fourth and Main streets in West Dundee. Free. truepatriotscare.com/2026-healing-fields.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Pirate’s Booty 5K/10K: 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church parking lot, Fifth Avenue, St. Charles, and continuing on the Fox River Trail. Benefiting Step By Step Running Club, which supports runners with developmental disabilities. $44.79-$50.14; $19.11 for kids’ race. Register: raceroster.com/events/2026/110224/pirates-booty.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery items. eastdundee.net.

Historic Elgin House Tour: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, in Elgin. 44th annual event. historicelginhousetour.com.

La Fiesta de Elgin: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in downtown Elgin and Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. Music, food, culture and community pride. The festivities kick off Saturday morning with a parade, followed by El Mercado from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Riverside Drive featuring local vendors, food and live entertainment. elginil.gov.

Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 21: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Collectors, hobbyists and those who enjoy tinkering with the computers of decades past. Free. vcfmw.org.

Arts & Crafts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at McHenry Stade’s Farm, 3709 Miller Road, McHenry. A showcase of original crafts, jewelry making, paintings, blankets, children’s toys and more. stadesfarmandmarket.com.

America 250 Mural Unveiling: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. The unveiling of the America 250 Mural, a permanent public artwork by artist Marty Gniech, celebrating 250 years of American life through the lens of our own community. Featuring live performances by the Batavia Community Band, meet-and-greet with the artist, family friendly activities, pop-ups, and more. waterstreetstudios.org.

America Strong Family Fest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 985 Galligan Road, Gilberts. Featuring live music, patriotic performances, food and more. Kids Zone with games, crafts and activities. Classic car show featuring all makes and models. Connect with first responders, local organizations, and veterans groups. Free. Visit americastrongfamilyfest.com.

Art on the Fox: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, along Main Street, downtown Algonquin. 75 original artists, live music, Kid Zone for art projects, games, spin art, sand sculpture, live painting classes, food and drink. Free. artonthefox.com.

Art on the Prairie Art & Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center lower level parking lot, 3S260 Warren Ave., Warrenville. Juried fine art show with artist demos, performing arts in music and dance, kids’ activities, and food and beverages for purchase. Entertainment lineup: Saturday: Lark & Laurel Music from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dona Benkert Folk Music Quartet from 12:30-2 p.m., Warrenville Park District Dance from 2:45-3:30 p.m., and Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones from 4-6 p.m.; and Sunday: Peter Oprisko Quintet from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Mike Knauf Band from 12:30-2 p.m., and Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band from 2:30-4 p.m. Free. warrenvilleparks.org.

Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, on Main Street, Downers Grove. Juried artists across various mediums. Kids’ art area and live music. Free. downtowndg.org.

DuPage Comic Con Fall Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at DuPage County Fairgrounds Building 1, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. More than 150 comic book dealers; toy, collectible and trading card vendors; artists and guests. $10; free for kids younger than 12. mcconventions.com/dupage-comic-con.

Pet Event: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bartlett Gazebo Park, 120 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. For pets and their humans. Features over 15 area rescue organizations, over 20 pet-related vendors and animal demos. Food and treats for purchase. Free. artsinbartlett.org/pet-event.

Pistons for the Parks and Big Truck Show: Saturday, Sept. 12, in James O. Breen Community Park lot, 3615 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles. St. Charles Park Foundation event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring vintage vehicles, antique autos, muscle cars, low riders, Grand Tourers, hot rods, roadsters, classics, motorcycles and more. Big Truck Show from 10 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine. $15 to show a vehicle. Free for spectators. Register: stcparkfoundation.org/events.

Printers Row Lit Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, in Chicago’s Printers Row, on South Dearborn, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, Chicago. Booksellers and authors across six different indoor and outdoor stages. Free. printersrowlitfest.org.

Richardson Sunflower Fields: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays, plus 3-11 p.m. Fridays in September, and 3-9 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays in October, Sept. 12 through Nov. 1, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, observation tower, sunflower field, zip line, zorbing, pig races and more. $26, $22 for kids 3-12, and free for kids 2 and younger; $32/$26 Saturdays and Sundays in October. richardsonadventurefarm.com.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Bloomingdale Septemberfest: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. Third Street will be lined with food, crafts, carnival rides and local business vendors. The 1.2-mile parade begins at 11 a.m. heading north on Euclid to Schick, west down Schick to Third Street, north toward Old Town, and turning east on Washington. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

The Bubbler is Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at Chicago Botanic Garden’s Festival Field, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Glowby the Bubbler returns. Included in admission. chicagobotanic.org.

Fox Valley Steampunk Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Explore unique costumes, creative art and meet fellow enthusiasts of all things retro-futuristic. Train ride tickets sold separately. $12.51 for 19 and older, $7.18 for kids 5-18 and 65 and older; free for kids 2 and younger. Tickets: foxvalleysteampunk.com or foxtrolley.org.

Historic Downtown Lombard Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Carriage House, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard. One-hour walking tour uncovers the history woven into the buildings of downtown Lombard. $7. Register: lombardhistory.org.

Septemberfest: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. A day of family fun, music, food, and community celebration. Third Street will be lined with food, crafts, and local business vendors. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Dog Daze: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove. Noncompetitive agility course, splash zone, pet-pampering station, free pup cups, a doggie fashion show, photo booth, contests and more. Also, food vendors, pet vendors and a DJ. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines and on leash while not in the fenced areas. dgparks.org/dog-daze-event.

Naperville Sister Cities International Festival: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. International food, live performances, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, kids’ activities and community organizations representing countries from around the world. naperville.il.us/events.

Race Through Reed: Noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Fast-paced adventure inspired by “The Amazing Race” where teams of four will navigate through Reed-Keppler Park. Work together to complete challenges, solve puzzles and race to the finish line. $40-$48 per person. Register: we-goparks.org/special-events.

St. Charles Fire Department open house: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Fire Station No. 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles. Meet firefighters and paramedics, plus special rescue demonstrations, community vendor booths, a smoke safety house, a live burn/sprinkler demonstration, kids’ activities and refreshments. stcharlesil.gov.

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ: 1-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Duane Street public parking lot in downtown Glen Ellyn. End-of-summer benefit for Bridge Communities with amateur barbecue competition showcasing local grill masters and music. glenellynbackyardbbq.org.

Circus of Bubbles: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Performers combine bubble artistry with circus skills, including foot juggling, balancing a ladder on their chin and other gravity-defying feats. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $15-$20. woodstockoperahouse.com.

James Madison Father of the U.S. Constitution: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Terry Lynch will present Madison, the fourth U.S. president and co-author of the Federalist Papers. $10. gehs.org.

Music Under the Oaks: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bruce Ream Park amphitheater, 400 E. Jefferson Ave., Hampshire. Ross Failla will sing Elvis Presley, Dean Martin and Sinatra. Hampshire Township offers free shuttle service to the park. Free. hampshireparkdistrict.org.

World Peace Day 2026: 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on the historic Woodstock Square, 225 W. Calhoun, Woodstock. Hosted by Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock and Off Square Music along with community leaders, it features Miss Woodstock, Little Miss Woodstock, many vendors, live music, inspirational speakers, Spiderman, tai chi and yoga demos, face painting, kids’ activities, food truck, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds go to Pioneer Center for Human Services. Free. woodstockilchamber.com.

Celebration of Fall: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in downtown Lake Villa, 65 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Fireworks at 8 p.m. Free. lake-villa.org.

Chorus of DuPage’s “Melodies and Memories”: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. International Quartet Champion Vocal Spectrum and Midwest Region Champion Stiletto will perform along with other award-winning musical groups. $20, $15 for kids 18 and younger, and free for kids younger than 5 with a paid adult. chorusofdupage.com.

Sip & Stroll: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Mount St. Mary Park, off Prairie Street, St. Charles. During Jazz Fest Weekend, listen to music from New Vintage Strings while sipping a beverage. 21 and older. $40. stcparks.org/events.

Illinois Brews: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bowes Creek Country Club, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., Elgin. 15th annual fundraiser featuring local craft beer, food and live music. Proceeds provide at-risk Elgin youth with access to recreational programs and services. VIP Sneak Peek admission at 3 p.m. Register: elginparksfoundation.org/ilbrewsatbowes.

40 Years at the MAC Gala: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. College of DuPage alumnus Jim Belushi returns home to perform live with The Sacred Hearts in the Belushi Performance Hall — the stage that bears his name — at 8 p.m. Pre-show gala at 5 p.m. for $300, which includes show tickets. Show-only tickets: $75-$100. atthemac.org.

Oak Brook’s America 250: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Sports Core Fields, Oak Brook. A community celebration with live music, food, and Sky Spectacle: Epic Drone Show & Fireworks Finale at 8:30 p.m. Music by Rock Out with Rearview: A Tribute to Pearl Jam at 5 p.m.; Funky Monks: A Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute at 6:30 p.m. Free. oak-brook.org.

Rock the Block: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on Main Street in Lake Zurich. Annual block party with music, food and activities. Free. lakezurich.org.

Bourbon & Beer Fest: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Vine, 101 Center St., Grayslake. Live bands, food vendors, cigars, and over 20 breweries offering more than 40 beers and 100 types of whiskeys and more. VIP Entry at 6 p.m., general admission at 7 p.m. $60.29, $92.11 for VIP, $28.46 for designated drivers. beerfests.com.

The French Connection — Food, Wine and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Concert paired with cuisine from chef Andrew Brennan of Viridian Personal Chef and Catering and a selection of French wines. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass. $81.88. Tickets: barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Huntley Hootenanny Glow 5K Run/Walk: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in downtown Huntley. Huntley 158 Education Foundation’s ninth annual 5K fun run/walk at 7:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Huntley 158 Education Foundation’s teacher grants and student scholarships. $20-$25. Register: huntleyeducationfoundation.org/hootenanny-2026.

Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton. Featuring Gold Dust Dreams, Fleetwood Mac tribute, from 6-7:15 p.m. and Sons of Chicago, paying homage to Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger, at 8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. $11.29 in advance or $12 at the gate. Tickets: memorialparkwheaton.com.

Paula Poundstone: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Iconic comedian known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit. $$38.50-$75. Rauecenter.org.

Russell Peters “RELAX World Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $97.20. geneseetheatre.com.

Adrian Uribe: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “50 y Pico Tour.” Tickets start at $52.95. msg.com.

Sunday, Sept. 13

Judd-A-Thon: 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873’s 13th annual 0.1K fundraising “race” to benefit VFW National Home for Children. $20 or $25 on race day. Register at napervfw3873.org.

Santa Maria 5K Run-Walk 2026: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1000 W. Maple Ave., Mundelein. Hosted by Santa Maria del Popolo Parish. $44.52. Register at eventbrite.com.

Elmhurst Knights of Columbus Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Knights of Columbus Council 1911, 537 S. York St., Elmhurst. Cars of all types. Rain date Sept. 20. facebook.com/ElmhurstKnightsofColumbus1911.

Great Midwest Train Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds Buildings 1-3, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Over 300 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts and more for sale. $8 or free for kids 11 and younger. greenbergshows.com or dupagecountyfair.org.

NAMIWalks: 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at St. James Farm Forest Preserve, 2S541 Winfield Road, Warrenville. NAMI DuPage’s annual 5K and 1 Mile Color Run on a USATF-certified course. Participants with wheelchairs, strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Stop by the Kids Zone and Health Fair. Color Run at 10:45 a.m. in partnership with the DuPage Prevention Leadership Team. Proceeds support mental health services. Register: namidupage.org/run.

Tails on the Trails: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Dog-friendly event and Pet Expo with local vendors, information about dog adoption and volunteering opportunities. $10.95-$16.95 and $7 for each dog. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Hoffman Estates Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the parking lot of Vistex, off Barrington Road and Route 72. Features local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more). Rain or shine. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Scandinavian Day Festival: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. Traditional food of five Nordic cultures, crafts, entertainment, vendor walkway, kids’ activities, free pony rides, and face painting. $15; free for kids 12 and younger. Free parking. scandinaviandayil.com.

Winfield Knights of Columbus Duck Race: 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Lions Park, 27W626 Beecher Ave., Winfield. Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks will be released into the DuPage River and race downstream for a variety of prizes. $200 cash awarded to the first-place finisher. Adopt one duck for $5 or five for $20. Stop by the park district or the information booth during Good Old Days. winfieldparkdistrict.com.

Harvest Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Yesterday’s Farm Museum, 850 N. Wood Dale Road in Wood Dale. Wood Dale Historical Society’s annual event with Civil War re-enactors, pony rides, petting zoo, sheep shearing, face painting, balloon twisting, food, and more. Wings & Talons raptor education. facebook.com/wooddale.historical.society.

Mexican Independence Day Celebration: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, on the historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Hispanic Connections hosts the 10th annual event with live music, dance, and food and beverages for purchase. Free. woodstockilchamber.com.

Festival of Cultures: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Entertainment, activities and authentic ethnic cuisines. Free. palatineparks.org.

Winfield Good Old Days Parade: 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, starting on Sunnyside Avenue at Forest Street and moving west to Winfield Road, north on Winfield to Beecher Avenue, and disperses at Beecher and Park Street, Winfield. For our nation’s 250th anniversary, local veterans will lead the parade. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes (no electric bikes or scooters) in a patriotic fashion to ride in the parade; line up by noon at East Street to be entered to win prizes such as a ride to school in a Winfield police car or gift certificates from Prairie Path Cycle. winfieldgoodolddays.com.

Chris White Jazz Trio: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the St. Charles Public Library’s Carnegie Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Jazz standards and popular songs. Part of the annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend. Free. scpld.org.

Summer Concerts at Phil’s Beach: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Phil’s Beach, 328 N. Main St., Wauconda. Mid Atlantic will perform. Free. waucondaparks.com.

Fred Armisen — Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $58.45. evanstonspace.com.

Monday, Sept. 14

Paws in the Park Day: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visiting dogs should be social butterflies. Bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs must remain on leashes and accompanied at all times. Sanitation stations will be set up around the park. Parking: $6. cantigny.org.

Wonderful World of Wheels: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Commissioners Park, 3704 111th St., Naperville. Kids 1-5 can see, touch and experience a variety of community vehicles, including a police car, a tractor and more. Meet the community helpers who drive those vehicles. Free. napervilleparks.org.

Motor Monday Cruise Night: 5 p.m. to dusk Monday, Sept. 14, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Cars and trucks of various makes and models. In partnership with the Midwest Racing Preservation Association. Free. eastdundee.net.

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. See “Gremlins” (1984). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Route 176 and West Mill Street, Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free. waucondacruisenight.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Happy Times Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays, from Wednesday, Sept. 16, though Saturday, Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Amusement rides, pony and camel rides, Animal Land Zoo, corn maze, fall merchandise, pumpkin sales, fall treats and more. Free entry; fees for rides and attractions. happytimespumpkinfest.com.

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. See “Something Wild.” $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for ages 60 or older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Midweek Matinee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. in Woodstock. See “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” $5. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 16-20, at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Live music in the beer garden, near the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Beer garden hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday: Joe Fascetta, Thursday: Rozzie & Brian Duo, Friday: The Frank Russell Trio, Sunday: Juke Box Heroes (3 p.m.). Included with admission. cantigny.org.

Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, on Church and Cook streets, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, music and food. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Aurora Film Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 1992 film “Glengarry Glen Ross.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $13.07. themusicvenue.org.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

“Ride the Cyclone”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 25, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The Spirits of St. Cassian High School Chamber Choir return in this musical. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Sears and Historic Homes Walking Tour: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 17, and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at Prince Pond pavilion, Downers Grove. Learn the history of architectural styles from Sears kit homes to Greek Revival-style homes. $17-$26. Register: dgparks.org.

Musical Matinee featuring Andrew Blendermann: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. All-request show. $8. cuttinghall.org.

Rhythm & Roots Market: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Bartlett Town Center, 215 S. Main St., Bartlett. Farmers market and music by Classical Blast and others. Free. artsinbartlett.org.

Hanover Township Fall Food Truck Festival: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Hanover Township, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Food, live music, beverage tent and carnival games. Free entry and parking. fallfoodtruckfest.com.

Origins of Naperville Walking Tour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Listen to stories from Naperville’s founding on a walking tour of the west side of downtown. Tours last approximately 60 minutes and cover about two miles. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m.; not available on-site. Open to all ages. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

Concerts by the Campfire: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Springfield Park pavilion, 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale. Good Clean Fun Duo will perform. S’mores around the campfire. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

Third Thursday Art Night Out — 40 years of Kaleidoscope: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Celebrate 40 years of local art at a special exhibition honoring Kaleidoscope school founder Jill Funk. Free. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Thursday Nights Live: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Wheeling Town Center, 351 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free concerts in the plaza with food and beverage options from local restaurants. Industrial Drive will perform. Free. thewheelingtowncenter.com/events.

Mark Paul — The Daddy Ball Tour: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $33.34-$65.73. improv.com/chicago.

Summer Sounds on the Green Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Burning Red will perform. Food and beverages for sale. Free. hoffmanestatesarts.com/summer-concert-series.

Jiaoying Summers Lucky Pony 26 Tour: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. An award-winning performer and inductee of the Asian Hall of Fame, Jiaoying is emerging as one of the most influential Asian voices in comedy. 21 and older. $36.99-$67.49. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Ongoing

“Defining US, The 250th Anniversary of the United States” exhibit: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through April 10, 2027, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Exhibit examines how wars, elections, protests and cultural changes resonated in DuPage County. Free; donations of $5 or $2 for kids and seniors appreciated. dupagemuseum.org/visit.

Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, camel rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Some attractions are only available on weekends. $20 on weekdays; $24 in advance online and $27 at the door on weekends and Columbus Day. Extra fees for some activities. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival.

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 25 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events.

“Mean Girls”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tony-nominated musical based on the Tina Fey film with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Tickets start at $34. paramountaurora.com.

Minecraft Experience, Villager Rescue: 2-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 2-7 p.m. Mondays, 2-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 10, at EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. The world of Minecraft comes to life in an immersive experience. Tickets start at $28. minecraftexperience.com.

“Jekyll & Hyde”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 8; plus 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 20 and 27 and Oct. 11; and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Wednesdays Oct. 14 through Nov. 4, at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping Gothic musical. Tickets start at $60.75. broadwayinchicago.com.

Venardos Circus presents “Alice, Stepping Through the Looking Glass”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 13, at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. A Broadway-style, animal-free circus production. $19.95-$59.95; free for kids younger than 2 if sitting on a parent’s lap. venardoscircus.com.

“I Love You Because”: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 13, at the Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A modern musical inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” $34-$55. oillamptheater.org.

“An Iliad’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 20, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. Janus Theatre Company’s production of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem. $28. janusplays.com.

“A Moon for the Misbegotten”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 20, at Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Eugene O’Neill’s sequel “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” Online tickets: $20 or $18 for seniors or students, $2 more at the box office. riverfrontplayhouse.com.

“Come From Away”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays through Oct. 18, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the true story of the time when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001. Tickets start at $78.10. marriotttheatre.com.

“Walking With Giants” exhibit: Through Oct. 18 at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of Art, in association with the COD Foundation, host an outdoor, walkable exhibition celebrating American artistic achievement. The exhibition features 10 painted silhouette sculptures, each about 10 feet tall, installed along a walkable route surrounding the MAC. The works honor influential American figures in visual art, music, theater and dance, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dolly Parton and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. Free. theccma.org.