Sunday picks: BarkaPALooza raises funds for Humane Society

Woof walk

The BarkaPALooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo benefiting the West Suburban Humane Society is back on Sunday at the Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. It features a pet parade, Frisbee demonstrations and other family-friendly activities. $20 registration fee per adult. (630) 960-9600 or wshs-dg.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Hopping away

Time is running out to catch "Ribbit! The Exhibit." See 23 larger-than-life copper frogs by North Carolina-based sculptor J.A. Cobb outdoors now through Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Sept. 25

Gourd gathering

The family tradition of Didier Farms' Pumpkinfest returns this weekend. Enjoy hayrides, pony rides and even camel rides. There's also an animal land zoo, a parakeet exhibit and pig races. The Pumpkin Playland for kids has added a mini tractor play area this year. Lots of pumpkins and fresh-baked pumpkin doughnuts are also on offer. The fest kicks off Saturday at 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. No admission charge, though rides and other activities require the purchase of tickets. (847) 634-3291 or didierfarms.com/pumpkinfest. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 31

Life on the farm

Celebrate the history of farming at the 24th Annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, on Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, just east of Wauconda. See antique tractors, cars, steam engines and other farm machinery. Event features a daily tractor parade 1:30 p.m., and a petting zoo, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Other activities include sheep herding and threshing demonstrations, live music, wagon and barrel train rides, crafts and more. $10 adults; $5 seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 4-17). Children ages 3 and under are free. Save $1 on admission by purchasing an advance ticket online. or by downloading coupon to bring to event. (847) 968-3400 or lcfpd.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Handmade sale

Browse or purchase one-of-a-kind handcrafted artwork and luxury collections at the 32nd American Craft Exposition this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $15 three-day admission plus one-day $30 parking per car or van. (847) 835-5440 or americancraftexpo.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Beats, treats at Apple Fest

Long Grove's Apple Fest - this weekend's autumn celebration of all things apple - comes with a side order of music. And local music, at that! Headliners Bella Cain (4 p.m. Sunday) close out the fest, but keep your ears open while you're perusing the cider-inspired delights for music from many more local acts. See the full lineups and schedule at longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest/. In downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road. $5. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Arlington goes the distance

Arlington International Racecourse's Furlong Fest - which benefits the Autism Society of Illinois - features food and a full lineup of music, including Trippin' Billies, the Thadeus Project and Mr. Blotto Sunday. At Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $5 per day. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

1812 Overture and more

Egyptian pianist Wael Farouk is the guest soloist for the New Philharmonic 40th Anniversary Concert, which features music of Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky this weekend at Belushi Performance Hall in College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Reggie and David

Folk artists Reggie Harris and David Roth team up for the first Maple Street Concert Series concert of the season, with a performance at the Maple Street Chapel, S. Main and W. Maple streets. Lombard. Admission is $15. Call (630) 627-0171, or visit maplestreetconcerts.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Classical chamber

The Orion Ensemble performs music of Mozart, Alexander von Zemlinsky and James Wintle at several different locations; the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; then at PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $26; $23 senior; $10 students. (630) 628-9591 or orionensemble.org. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in Evanston; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Chicago

Upcoming concerts

23rd Annual Festival of Pianos: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook. Classical, jazz, ragtime and patriotic piano music. Free. northbrookcourt.com.

James Garrett with "A Tribute to John Denver": 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the theater at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Pop, country and more; musical tribute to John Denver. Tickets are $20 adults. Youth in grades K-12 are free with a paying adult. Concert is presented by the Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association. (847) 718-7702 or nscommunityconcerts.org.

38 Special: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

El Famous, Cup Check, Speaking With Ghosts, Eighty Six Happiness, Action/Adventure: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Rock. $10-$12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Jazz Consortium Big Band: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jazz, blues and rock. $5-$10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Charlene Brooks with "Unforgettable Tapestry" concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Charlene Brooks sings the songs of legendary female artists Carole King and Natalie Cole. $25. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org,

Musical Monday with Sam Magdal: 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Buffalo Grove Park District's Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, Concert is sponsored by The Indian Trails Public Library. Magdal performs musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. Free, but registration is required at itpld.org.

David Bowie Nite with Space Oddity: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; tribute to David Bowie. $29-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.