The eyes of the opera world will be focused on Chicago this season. Both the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater are unveiling world-premiere operas that have great potential to expand and diversify the operatic repertoire. And both co...

Starts before Friday Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Animal Land Zoo, Pumpkin Playland. Prices vary by activity. d...

Even though it's only mid-September, this is the weekend that Oktoberfests really get going across the suburbs and Chicago. If you're feeling bold, dress up in your best lederhosen or dirndl and get ready to raise a stein, dance the polka, listen to...

Starts before Friday Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 31, at Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, and 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, mazes, wagon r...

Daily Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31, at 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. Animals, mazes, wagon rides, pig races and more. See website for activity hours. Tickets are $17 on weekdays, $20 on weekends and ...

Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring stories of local individuals, families, and businesses that have made or are mak...

Out of Space with Costello, Williams, Lewis and Guy Evanston SPACE introduces the first of its two 2022 Out of Space concert series this weekend, with four shows set under the stars at the Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston. On Thursday, indie fol...

Starts before Friday McHenry County Fair: Noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at 11900 ...

North Central College Fine & Performing Arts has announced its 2022-23 Performance Series in Naperville. The season features a mix of pop, rock, classical and cabaret artists, plus resident school music ensembles and college theater productions. Hig...

This weekend, Summer Place Theatre is debuting the classic "The Sound of Music," which has delighted audiences since it debuted on Broadway in 1959. The production features the heartwarming musical in its original state, which includes songs you did...