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Festivals: Long Grove Apple Fest, Harvest Pow Wow, fall fests & more

This weekend

Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pony rides, Animal Land, pig races, Pumpkin Playland, Sunshine Crafts and more. Free admission, activities require tickets. didierfarms.com/pumpkinfest.

Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Sept. 22 through Oct. 28 at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Hay bale maze, corn bin play area, fall treats and pumpkins for purchase and face painting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $3-$5. Weekends only, there will be Pumpkin Enrichment for the Animals, bonfires from noon to 5 p.m., and hayrides for $2. Activities are included with zoo admission, with some exceptions. $3.25 residents; $4 nonresidents; free for kids younger than 2. (847) 428-7131 or www.dtpd.org.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday, through Oct. 28 at Hofbräuhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont. Nightly Bavarian entertainment, freshly brewed “Oktoberfestbier,” daily food specials, celebrity keg tapping ceremonies and more. www.hofbrauhauschicago.com.

Family Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 21-23, at Immanuel Lutheran Crystal Lake, 300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake. Carnival, bands, beer and wine tent and more. Free admission. www.visitmchenrycounty.com.

Long Grove Apple Fest returns this weekend. Courtesy of Long Grove Apple Fest

Long Grove 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, at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Features hundreds of apple-inspired treats including apple popcorn and apple fudge. Music includes 7th heaven at 9 p.m. Friday, 16 Candles at 9 p.m. Saturday and American English at 4 p.m. Sunday and more. $5, free for kids younger than 12. longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest/.

Glendale Heights Oktoberfest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 21; noon to midnight Saturday, Sept. 22; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. German food and beer, music, pumpkin patch, plant sale and vendors with German products. Free admission; $5 for adults after 4 p.m. and free for kids 16 and younger. Free parking. www.glendaleheightsoktoberfest.com.


  Huntley Fall Fest runs all weekend at Deicke Park. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com, 2017

Huntley Fall Fest: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Deicke Park, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. 13th annual event features carnival, craft and home business show, car show, model train display, food vendors, beer garden, kids' area, scarecrow building and contest, tractor show, library book sale and fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Sun City Lions Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cosman Center; $6, free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult. Free admission. Carnival mega passes for $75 at the fest. huntleyfallfest.com.

Full Moon Bike Ride: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. The ride departs from the golf course for a leisurely seven-mile route. A party following includes entertainment, giveaways, raffle prizes and appetizers. All riders must wear an approved helmet, and have both front and back bike lights. $20 registration. www.bikepalatine.com.

Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Sixteen dance companies from around Chicago and across the country will perform. $12.50. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3575473?ref=349591.

Craft & Vendor Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Features photography, jewelry, needlework, holiday crafts and decor plus popular vendors. Free. www.fccdp.net.

Art in the Barn: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. 175 artists exhibit in art mediums including oil, watercolor, pastel, decoupage, fiber, glass, photography, digital media, jewelry and more. Entertainment, food and more. Admission is $5. No pets allowed. Proceeds benefit Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. www.artinthebarn-barrington.com.

Aurora GreenFest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Ninth annual family event features a community trade show and Children's Eco-Village with more than 100 exhibitors. Free. auroragreenfest.com.

Chinese Cultural Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, 211 S. Laflin St., Chicago. Performances, hands-on activities, awards and raffles. Free admission. www.eventbrite.com/e/chinese-cultural-festival-2018-tickets-49225135706?aff=ebapi.

Family Fishing Event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Lakefront Park, 1019 N. Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Beach. Spend the day fishing and enjoying Round Lake. The sixth annual event is sponsored by the Round Lake Area Park District and the Huebner Fishery Management Foundation. Free. www.rlapd.org/calendar/events/family-fishing-event.

The Farm Heritage Days and Harvest Festival offer many activities at the Lake County Fairgrounds this weekend. Daily Herald File Photo

Harvest Fest and Farm Heritage Days: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Music, beer, wine, food, hayrides and more. Oktoberfest from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. lcfair.com/calendar/2017/9/22/harvest-festival-2.

Passport Europe Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Features dancing, live music and athletic demonstrations highlighting European culture, including Spanish flamenco dancers, Irish hurling, living statues, music, the Salt Creek Ballet and more. Free with arboretum admission. mortonarb.org.

Rolling Meadows City Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food trucks plus a market selling fresh produce, handmade jewelry, crafts, clothing, art, and health, beauty and pet products. Live music, raffles and kids' activities. Free. www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us/379/City-Markets.

Campton Township Prairie Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road, St. Charles. Free guided tours of the 1850 Corron home; tractor-pulled wagon tours of the savanna, wetlands and prairie; square dancing demonstrations; Elgin History Museum; children's corner; free refreshments; and door prizes. Free. www.corronfarm.org.

Harvest Pow Wow: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. 24th annual Midwest SOARRING Foundation event features Native American dancers in full regalia, food booths including native food, veterans' ceremony, cultural demonstrations, native drum groups, archery, raffles, native flute players, children's crafts, Birds of Prey and more. Tickets cost $12, $9 for seniors and $7 for kids. harvestpowwow.com.

Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Daytime hours are family-friendly, with shows and a trick-or-treat trail. Evening hours include haunted houses and costumed monsters. $57.99-$77.99 at the park. For admission deals, see sixflags.com/greatamerica.

YAS! Fest: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Showcases the works of hundreds of creative youth in dozens of events throughout the Millennium Park Campus. Free. cityofchicago.org/YOCY.

Autumn Ski Jump: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, at Norge Ski Jump, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. Gates open at 11 a.m. Saturday with a Junior Competition and K70 Competition from noon to 4 p.m. On Sunday, it's the K70 Big Hill Tournament and Long Standing Competition. Ski jumpers from around the world compete at the 33rd annual event on the 70-meter hill. Entrance buttons, good for both days, cost $10 in advance from local merchants, $11 online, or $15 at the gate. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. www.norgeskiclub.com.

Bethany Lutheran Oktoberfest: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Fourth annual fest featuring beer and brats, children's games, bouncy houses, face painting and live music. Presale tickets are $10, $12 at the door. Free for kids 12 and younger. bethanylcs.org/octoberfest/.

Closing Day - Drink Arlington Dry: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Arlington's final day of the racing season. $8 for adults, $4 for kids. www.arlingtonpark.com/calendar/day/2018-09-22.

Culture Fair: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Aurora Public Library, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora. Experience diverse cultures and enjoy ethnic foods. Free. aurora.libnet.info.

Mighty Heritage Oak Celebration: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Breezewald Park, 125 N. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A scavenger hunt, story time under the oak tree, live raptor display, a butterfly display, kids' nature activities and crafts, oak tree planting ceremony, music, raffle baskets and more. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. www.ancientoaksfoundation.org.

Oak Brook Autumn Fest: 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Oak Brook Park District, 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Music, kids' activities, food and beer. Free admission. obparks.org.

Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, 13 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Enjoy classic cars and entertainment. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Free. www.facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.

Naperville Firkin Beer Fest: 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at CityGate Centre, 2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville. Second annual fest featuring cask-conditioned ales (firkins) and ciders. More than 60 craft beers and hard ciders will be available, plus food trucks. Proceeds benefit Project HELP. Must be 21 or older. $49, $79 for VIP, $69 for Gold Pass, and $20 for designated driver. Online fees apply. projecthelpdupage.org.

Our Savior Lutheran Church Oktoberfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. Music, dancing, German beer, wine, brats and pretzels inside the tent. For kids, there will be a bounce house, face painting and games. Free admission. oursavior.com/oktoberfest.

Vernon Hills Oktoberfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Vernon Hills Metra Station, on Route 45, Vernon Hills. Entertainment, free kids' crafts while supplies last, free pumpkins to paint while supplies last. The free hay ride is sponsored by the Vernon Hills Park District. The Cook Memorial Library District will have the Book Mobile on site and the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods Fire Protection District will have fire trucks on display. Free admission. www.vernonhills.org/101/Oktoberfest.

Lake Forest Oktoberfest: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in the parking lot behind City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest. The event will feature a German beer garden, bands including DT Funk and The Polkaholics, food, a giant pumpkin bounce house, German games and more. Proceeds support the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department's programs, services, facilities and activity scholarships. $10. www.FriendsLFPR.org.

Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at 7600 Barrington Road at Tower Drive, Hanover Park. Classic cars, music and more. Free. www.hpil.org.

Elgin Short Film Festival: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. 10th annual event features the best of top preselected films, no more than 20 minutes long, submitted by independent filmmakers. The top two selected films in live action and animation, as voted on by the selection committee, will make the finals. Three additional final films in each category will be shown. Awards and monetary prizes will be presented to the top three films. Films are PG-rated. Check the website for times. $10. hemmens.org.

Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Antique, vintage, collectible and modern dolls. $6, free for kids 12 and younger. www.kanecountyfair.com.

Bluff City Cemetery Walk: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin. At the 31st annual event, costumed tour guides will lead visitors to meet characters while discussing the history of the cemetery along the way. Tickets are $12. Purchase tickets at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St.; the two Ace Hardware locations at 215 Spring St. and 1158 Lillian St.; or online at elginhistory.org. (847) 742-4248.

Cartoberfest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Iron Gate Motor Condos, 2212 Ferry Road, Naperville. Traditional Oktoberfest with German cars, food and music. Free. www.irongatemotorcondos.com/event/cartoberfest-3/.

The Primrose Farm Frolic offers crafts as well as demonstrations, hayrides, a straw maze and farm animals Sunday, Sept. 23. Courtesy of the St. Charles Park District

Primrose Farm Frolic: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Demonstrations of butter making, blacksmithing and cooking; traditional games and crafts; straw maze; farm animals; music; and tractor-drawn hayrides at the historic 1930s dairy farm. $6 for ages 2 and older. www.primrosefarmpark.com.

Unity of Community Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 601 Talma St., Aurora. Music and entertainment, face painting, food, a mechanical bull, train rides and more. Free admission. www.ourladyofgoodcounsel.net.

Dog-tober Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Deicke Park, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. 10th annual event features contests, wiener dog races, pet blessings, rescue/shelter organizations, vendors, raffles and more. All dogs must be leashed on a nonretractable leash that is 6 feet or less. This year, they are teaming up with Huntley's 13th annual Fall Fest featuring live music, food, carnival rides and more. Free. huntleydogtoberfest.com.

Chicago World Music Festival and World Dumpling Festival: 1 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Presented in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Alliance, the fest brings global sounds and flavors to the Polk Bros. Park Performance Lawns. All ages. Free. navypier.org/event/dumpling-fest-2018.

East Lake View Neighbors Oktoberfest: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Murphy's Bleachers, 3655 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Includes a pig roast, traditional German food and beer and music. Proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3590962?ref=349591.

This week

Cruise Nite: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 216 Riverside Ave., St. Charles. From antique to muscle to sports cars. Kids can decorate their bicycles and showcase them in a mini-parade. Free. members.stcharleschamber.com.

Cruise Night at Iron Gate Motor Plaza: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Iron Gate Motor Condos, 2104 Ferry Road, Naperville. Meet fellow car enthusiasts for cars, music and food trucks. Donations benefit Cal's Angels to end pediatric cancer. Free admission. www.irongatemotorcondos.com.

Fall Food Truck Festival: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, on the William Tiknis Campus, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Second annual event features food, carnival games and music from the Rolling Stones tribute band Hot Rocks Band. A climbing wall will be on-site with proceeds benefiting the township's Home Delivered Meal program. Free admission. www.facebook.com/HanoverTwsp.

Taste of the Town: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Restaurants from Wheeling's Restaurant Row, Prospect Heights and neighboring communities will be serving various bites. $35. www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/tasteofthetown.

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