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Taste a variety of sweet treats when the Long Grove Apple Fest returns Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, to downtown Long Grove. | Courtesy of Grimaldi Public Relations

By Luke Zurawski | Daily herald

Friday, Sept. 20

Long Grove Apple Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The 33rd annual fest features apple delicacies, from apple wine to apple tempura. Plus, live music, family activities, a carnival and more. Music from Allman Brothers tribute Midnight Rider at 6:30 p.m. and LynSkynyrd Tribute at 9 p.m. Friday; Beyond the Blonde at 6:30 p.m. and 7th heaven at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Chicken Dolphin at 1:30 p.m. and American English at 4 p.m. Sunday. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. longgrove.org/festival/apple-fest.

Huck Finn Fishing Derby: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Reiner Park, 1101 N. Green Knolls Drive, Buffalo Grove. Awards and raffle prizes. For kids 2-14. Registration is $5-$7. bgparks.org/huck-finn-fishing-derby-2.

Oktoberfest at Bridges Beer Garden: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Bridges Beer Garden, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. German dancers from 6-6:30 p.m., live music from 6:30-9:30 p.m., food and beverages. Free. heparks.org.

Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 20; noon to midnight Saturday, Sept. 21; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Slade and Smith streets, Palatine. Authentic German food and beer, live entertainment and a traditional keg ceremony on Friday. Family Day activities from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Free entry. palatinerotary.org/oktoberfest.

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Spella Park, 2610 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Taylor Swift tribute concert. Free. algonquin.org.

Bob Mould — Solo Electric: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Punk rock. $37. prairiecenter.org.

American Maniacs Unlimited performs during a previous Elgin Fringe Festival. This year’s celebration of artistic innovation takes place Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 29, in downtown Elgin. | Courtesy of Elgin Fringe Festival

Elgin Fringe Festival: Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 29, in downtown Elgin. Over 90 performances from local and national artists featuring dance, theater, comedy, music, magic and undefined art forms. Plus, a visual art exhibit, outdoor performances for all ages, a Preview Party, an Almost-Closing Party, and a Closing Party. Festival entry buttons are $3; events range from free to $12, with a festival pass available for $95. Tickets: elginfringefestival.com.

Full Moon Jam Equinox Flow Fest 2024: Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22, at Grounding Groove Gardens, 1905 Deep Cut Road, Woodstock. A family-friendly, sober campout festival on Friday and Saturday nights featuring a late-night open fire and drum jam and a variety of all-ages workshops during the day Saturday. $25-$125. fullmoonjam.org.

The Lake County RV Outlet Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22. | Daily Herald File Photo

Lake County RV Outlet Show: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Browse the latest in pop-up campers, travel trailers, camper vans, motor homes and more. Free admission and parking. rvoutletshow.com.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Step It Up for Clearbrook: 8 a.m. registration Saturday, Sept. 21, at Cronin Park, 399 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. Kids’ Dash at 8:20 a.m.; 5K at 8:30 a.m.; one-mile walk/run at 8:40 a.m. Music, games, food and activities. $25 adults; $10 for Kids Dash. events.clearbrook.org.

Hampshire Farmers and Outdoor Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hampshire Commons, 113 W. Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire. Farm-to-table goods, handmade items, packaged food, sweets, artisanal gifts and more. Hosted by the Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce. facebook.com/HampshireFarmersMarket.

Flannel Fest 2024: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Timberworks of Wisconsin performs three shows featuring log rolling, ax throwing, hot sawing, speed chopping and more at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Also, a raptor show, food trucks, beer garden, log chucking and ax throwing from noon to 4 p.m. $10, $5 for kids 6-17. Tickets: crystallakeparks.org.

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, in the Woodstock Square, 100 S. Johnson St., Woodstock. 75 artists, a live painting class, a Kids Art Zone and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Oktoberfest Bike Ride: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21, at Towne Square, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Bike Palatine is hosting an 8- or 15-mile casual, family-friendly bike ride. Kids 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required. Free. Register at bikepalatine.com.

Bull Valley Oktoberfest & Classic Car Show: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bull Valley Village Hall/Stickney Mansion, 1904 Cherry Valley Road, Bull Valley. German music, food trucks, classic car show, craft beer, kids’ games and more. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. thevillageofbullvalley.com/2024-oktoberfest.

Jim May shares a story at last year’s Spring Grove Storytelling Festival. This year’s event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Spring Grove Park and Horse Fair Park. | Courtesy of Ann Livermore

Spring Grove Storytelling Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Spring Grove Park and Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin St., Spring Grove. An afternoon of storytelling. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Essential storytelling techniques and strategies will be taught in a master class from 9-11 a.m. for $50. Admission: $25, $15 for kids 6-16, $70 for two adults and three kids. springgrovestorytelling.org.

Ignite the Night!: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center, 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills. The outdoor moonlight festival features a cookout dinner, beer and wine and a bonfire. Music from acoustic bluegrass band Anderlik and Church. $70-$85; $40 for ages 10-20; $15 for kids 9 and younger. CitizensForConservation.org/ignite-the-night.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Green Fair: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Information and activities to help residents learn about the small steps they can take at home, work and in the community to improve the environment. Free. bgparks.org/green-fair.

Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Doll show featuring antique, vintage and collectibles. Early bird entry at 8 a.m. for $15. Regular entry: $7; free for kids 12 and younger. kanecountydollshow.com.

Fall Caboose Days: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Fox River Trolley Museum, off Route 31, South Elgin. Ride with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive. $5-$8. foxtrolley.org.

Home Depot Oktoberfest: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Home Depot, 670 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. German folk songs, polka music, food, games and activities. tinyurl.com/EMCY-Events.

Palatine Historical Society Cemetery Walk: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Hillside Cemetery, 375 N. Smith St., Palatine. Guided tours of the cemetery as actors play the roles of Palatine residents from the village’s past. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at Hillside Cemetery. palatinehistoricalsociety.com.

Streamwood Barn & Brew Oktoberfest 2024: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Features more than 30 brewers offering an assortment of biers, ciders and meads, plus food and live music. Tickets are $45 through Sept. 21 and $50 at the gate. Designated Driver tickets are $10. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Streamwood Park District Scholarship Program. streamwoodparks.org/oktoberfest.

Adiós Amigos!: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Nature Center at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Celebrate the journey of the monarch butterfly as the final generation of 2024 migrates to Mexico. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the monarch butterfly-rearing operation. Kids can create a butterfly craft. At 3 p.m., adult butterflies will be released to begin their journey to Michoacán, Mexico. Refreshments available. Free. parkfun.com/event/adios-amigos.

Monday, Sept. 23

Cruise Night at Willow Creek: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Willow Creek Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Vintage, classic, custom, muscle and antique cars and trucks on display and food and music. Signs on campus will direct attendees to the back of parking lot F. Free. willowcreek.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Bites and Bits Event Series: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Food truck fare and live music. Adult beverages will be available to purchase for ages 21 and older. Sponsored by the city of Rolling Meadows. Free. cityrm.org.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Movie in the Park: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Meineke Park, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Watch “Hocus Pocus 2” on the lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn and snacks for purchase. Free. parkfun.com.

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