Name: Barrington Hills Fall Festival
Start: 2026-10-11T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Barrington Hills Park District - Riding Center

Barrington Hills Park District - Riding Center

The Village of Barrington Hills will be hosting its Annual Barrington Hills Fall Festival on Sunday, October 11th, from Noon to 4 PM, at the Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center, 361 Bateman Road. 
Highlights of the Fall Fest include:
<ul><li>Scales 'n Tales Traveling Zoo--a Fall Fest favorite where visitors arrive early to save their seat--delivers an unforgettable educational experience featuring exotic animals</li><li>Lake County Sheriff's K-9 Team will showcase their incredible skills in a live demonstration.</li><li>A Mechanical Bull</li><li>The Living Horse Museum (unique to our festival), where visitors are encouraged to engage with the Museum's showcased animal ambassadors</li></ul>
Plus Live Music, Rock Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Crafts and Delicious Food &amp; Drinks with all the classic Fall Fest Fun that visitors have come to know and love. Visit vbhil.gov/fall-fest/ for times &amp; details.

Local Event: Barrington Hills Fall Festival

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Barrington Hills Fall Festival

The Village of Barrington Hills will be hosting its Annual Barrington Hills Fall Festival on Sunday, October 11th, from Noon to...

Bell Works Chicagoland

Enjoy painting with our Artist-in-Residency, Cristina Colunga, on the Patio at Bell Market Chicagoland!
Take some time out of your day to create your own watercolor painting! 🎨
Meet us on the Patio at Bell Market to learn from the talented Cristina Colunga, the artist behind the "La Vida en Color | Life in Color" pop-up art exhibition at Bell Works Chicagoland. Cristina will guide participants as they create a watercolor artwork.
Grab a coffee or tea of your choice from Bell Market with your ticket, then enjoy a guided painting session with Cristina. Time to get creative!
Please note:
<ul><li>Lunch is available for purchase at Bell Market.</li><li>In case of rain, the event will move indoors at Bell Market.</li><li>All supplies will be included.</li></ul>
Thank you! Gracias! 
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
I am drawn to the beauty and colorful aspects of life. Even in difficult times, beautiful color surrounds us as a reminder to live life to the fullest. My connection to family, tradition, Mexican culture, and femininity is my inspiration for this collection of works. Our experiences of sorrow, learning, connection, everything that forms our being is a complex and colorful collection of moments. Moments that can be interpreted in different ways by each of us.
This sense of complexity and beauty also lives in the design of Bell Works, where Mexican modernism is woven throughout the public spaces. Lead Designer and Creative Director Paola Zamudio draws inspiration from artists Josef and Anni Albers, whose love of color and travels through Latin America shine in through their work. Their legacy—rooted in a respect for indigenous craftsmanship, geometric abstraction, and the balance between tradition and modernity—resonates in the spaces found here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Cristina Colunga Ramírez studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has worked in various mediums including acrylic and oil on canvas, watercolor, ceramic, large scale sculpture, video and mixed media. Her work centers on themes related to femininity, spirituality and her Mexican heritage. Vibrant color, movement, emotion are often present in her pieces. Cristina is passionate about sharing her work with her community , she has conducted classes in libraries, schools and nonprofits for adults and children. Her work ranges from private commissions to public artwork. She has exhibited mainly in the Chicagoland area

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Barrington on Thursday, October 8th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at Flint Creek. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Thursday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4rFxpBB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4rFxpBB</a>

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Barrington on Thursday, October 8th! Note that pizzas will be...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

Barrington Hills Country Club

Join Let It Be Us, Illinois nonprofit and licensed child welfare agency, for the annual Ladies Leadership Luncheon, an inspiring daytime event bringing together community leaders, advocates, and supporters at the Barrington Hills Country Club.
Hosted by the Let It Be Us Board of Directors and Vice Chair Kaycee Coles, this year’s event will focus on teen mental health and feature local experts:
<ul><li>Betsy Wintringer, Executive Director of Barrington Youth &amp; Family Services</li><li>Dr. Jordan Anderson, Executive Director of Student Support Services for Barrington 220 School District</li><li>Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Founder &amp; Executive Director of Let It Be Us</li></ul>
Additional speakers will be announced soon.
The event features an open bar, a gourmet lunch, and an opportunity to connect with community leaders while learning more about mental health and the ways we can work together to strengthen support for children and families.
Tickets are now available. We look forward to welcoming you!
Sponsorship opportunities for the event exist –&nbsp;to learn more, contact Kaycee Coles, Let It Be Us Board Vice Chair, at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-leadership-luncheon-with-let-it-be-us-tickets-999550060137?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kayceecoles@gmail.com</a>

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month sipping, shopping, and dancing!
Let’s Fiesta at Bell Market!
Get ready for an evening of dancing, shopping, art, cocktails, and fun at Bell Market inside Bell Works Chicagoland!
🍹 Sip &amp; Snack Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and happy hour bites at Bell Market.*
💃 Dance the Night Away Join our friends at <a href="https://schaumburgarthurmurray.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arthur Murray Dance School</a> for a complimentary salsa class at 5:30pm, then stick around for social dancing at 6:30pm!
🛍️ Shop Local Discover unique finds from local vendors.*
🎨 Watch Art Come to Life Catch a live painting by Cristina Colunga, our Artist-in-Residence.
🎟️ Admission is complimentary! Bring your friends, grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and make a night of it.
*Food, drinks, and vendor goods are available for purchase. Admission to the event is complimentary.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Sip, Shop, & Salsa at Bell Works Chicagoland

Saint Anne Catholic Community

The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk is an annual community hunger education and fund-raising event sponsored by Church World Service. This year plan the Walk will take place throughout the Village of Barrington, beginning at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St., Barrington on Sunday, October 11. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 1:00. There is a 1-mile and 5K route.The best way to donate or register to walk is via the website:&nbsp;https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/barringtonil
The need for food and resources for our local agencies and around the world is ever present. The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk raised over $53,100 in 2025. We hope to exceed that amount this year.
CROP Hunger Walk funds benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service. And, it’s important to note that 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington are given to local organizations working to fight hunger.

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Parker Players Theater Company

Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Roommate by Jen Silverman
What happens when the person who moves into your spare bedroom opens the door to an entirely different life?
Parker Players Theater Company presents Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, a sharp, funny and unexpectedly moving comedy about friendship, identity and the possibility of starting over—at any age.
Sharon is recently divorced, living alone in Iowa and wondering what comes next. Enter Robyn, her new roommate: mysterious, unconventional and carrying a past that is decidedly more colorful than Sharon’s. As the two women become fascinated by each other’s lives, their unlikely friendship begins to challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves.
Sharon has spent a lifetime doing what was expected of her. Robyn has spent hers breaking rules and reinventing herself. But as each woman begins trying on pieces of the other’s world, The Roommate
asks a provocative question: Are we defined by who we say we are—or by what we choose to do next?
Directed by Kurt Naebig and starring Barrington residents Ann Field and Jennifer McHugh, The Roommate is an intimate, entertaining two-woman play filled with humor, surprises and genuine heart.
For anyone who has ever looked at their life and wondered, “What if I’m not finished becoming who I want to be?”
The Roommate opens October 16 and runs through November 8. All performances at The Parker Players Theater: 540 W Northwest Hwy Barrington 60010. Tickets on sale now via link to website (click 'more).

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The Roommate 

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Chicago Marriott Schaumburg

From October 16-17, 2026 - The Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel will host an extensive display of miniature sculptures, a vendor area, auction, and educational “how to” sessions presented by The Military Miniature Society of Illinois at their 50th annual show. 
This visually stunning event attracts hundreds of people of all ages from all over the USA and internationally who are interested in viewing and creating miniature artwork like the many pieces that will be on display. Consider sharing this event with the public through your medium. Feel free to contact our press office if you have any questions or would like to see the event first hand. We would be very happy to make those arrangements during our set up night or the day of the show or meet with some of our artists beforehand. Now more about the show… 
The non-profit MMSI’s annual event at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Hotel (50 Martingale Road in Schaumburg, Illinois 60173), will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday October 17 (and also 3-8 p.m. on Friday October 16). Adult admission is $10 per person, and is free for children under 12 or active military providing proper identification.Considered as one of the top-level exhibitions of painted miniature sculptures in the world, visitors will see many examples of this broad and diverse art form of realistic sculpted and painted miniatures which range in size from under one inch to over twelve inches high. The artists’ work represents a wide range of historical periods from ancient to modern times and includes military, sports, science fiction, movies, fantasy and other subjects. Those submitting their work for competition will be ranging from youngsters and adult amateur hobbyists through world renowned professional artists whose work may be painted from commercially available kits, conversions, or original sculptures.


For more about the show and the MMSI (Military Miniature Society of Illinois) please visit the website: military-miniature-society-of-Illinois.com

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