A cool, crisp night. A roaring campfire. Spooky shadows. If you’re in the mood for telling a scary story, there aren’t many better settings than the Grand Pavilion along Naperville’s downtown Riverwalk. And if you’re in the mood for hearing a chilli...

Scream and shout Starting on Saturday, the monsters and creatures of Frightfest once again take over Six Flags Great America at I-94 and Grand Ave., Gurnee. $61.99; $41.99 for kids under 48 inches tall. (847) 294-4636 or sixflags.com. Schedule ...

Shawn Colvin in concert Shawn Colvin performs her distinctive rock/folk blend at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Tickets cost $38-$40. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 ...

Scream and shout Starting on Saturday, the monsters and creatures of Fright Fest once again take over Six Flags Great America at I-94 and Grand Ave., Gurnee. $61.99; $41.99 for kids under 48 inches tall. (847) 294-4636 or sixflags.com. Schedule...

Life on the farm See a variety of farm equipment and watch sheepherding demonstrations and a tractor parade at the annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Other activities...

Laughs for Lopez Comedian and TV star George Lopez returns to standup for a Saturday night show at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $60.50-$68. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Life on the f...

Harvest Pow Wow See and take part in Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations and more at the Harvest Pow Wow at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Family activities include children's games, crafts and more. Admissio...

Festival of the Vine Sample a variety of wines at the Festival of the Vine, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Other events include an arts and crafts show, a flower market and a variety of food from local restaurants. Free; charge for wine an...

Wings Over Waukegan The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will show off their skills at the Wings Over Waukegan air show at the Waukegan Regional Airport, 3580 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. Other performers include the Navy F-18 Superhornet, Warbi...

Closing Knights The New York-based orchestra The Knights closes out the Ravinia Festival's 2012 summer season with some special star guests: cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman and opera soprano Dawn Upshaw in three weekend concerts at 4...