Name: Kickin up the Dust 5k
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Fox Ranch

Fox Ranch

Kickin’ Up the Dust 5K at Fox Ranch! Timed race, Woodie medal, swag, treats, and surprises. Western‑themed fun with costumes, prizes, music, drinks, and ranch‑style mingling. October 3 • 10 AM • 12474 US Hwy 34, Plano.

Local Event: Kickin up the Dust 5k

Lake County

Lake

Mundelein

Illinois

Kickin up the Dust 5k

Kickin’ Up the Dust 5K at Fox Ranch! Timed race, Woodie medal, swag, treats, and surprises. Western‑themed fun with costumes,...

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Fall Boat Show is coming to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on September 26–27, 2026.
The two-day event will feature a wide variety of new and used boats, including pontoons, tritoons, fishing boats, runabouts, ski and wake boats, plus an indoor used boat corral for shoppers looking for pre-owned options.
Boat owners considering an upgrade can also take advantage of onsite trade evaluations and speak directly with participating dealers about end-of-season pricing and fall buying opportunities. Select new-boat purchases may also qualify for incentives such as free winter storage.
Admission is free, making the show an easy weekend stop for boat owners, families, anglers and anyone considering getting on the water next season.
Lake County Fall Boat Show 
September 26–27, 2026 
Lake County Fairgrounds — Grayslake, IL 
Free Admission 
LakeCountyFallBoatShow.com

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Grayslake

Lake County Fall Boat Show 

The Lake County Fall Boat Show is coming to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on September 26–27, 2026.
The two-day...

Da Vinci Waldorf School

Celebrate the season at Da Vinci Waldorf School’s annual Fall Festival in Wauconda! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of pony rides, pumpkin carving, face painting, fall crafts, storytelling, woodworking, blacksmithing demonstrations, live music, homemade food, fresh popcorn, and plenty of autumn fun. Everyone is welcome!Event Details:&nbsp;<a href="https://davinciwaldorfschool.org/fall-festival-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://davinciwaldorfschool.org/fall-festival-2026/</a>

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. Da Vinci Waldorf School | 150 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda, ILAdmission is free; tickets required for select activities.

Local Event: Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM

Wauconda

Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM

Celebrate the season at Da Vinci Waldorf School’s annual Fall Festival in Wauconda! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of...

Frunchroom Collective

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in LibertyvilleJoin Julia Mazur of Simply She Stamps for a fun evening of creativity, connection, and making a difference! You’ll choose a surprise cardmaking kit when you arrive. Most kits require little or no stamping, making this a fun and easy project for beginners and experienced crafters alike!No crafting experience necessary! Just come ready to create, have FUN, and support a great cause. $30 per person100% of profits will be donated to Julia’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Lake County team, Wednesdays We Wear Pink Walkers, supporting breast cancer research.Come when you can. Leave when you must. Grab a drink, chat, and get crafty for a cause! Register via the link in this event post.

Local Event: Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in...

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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Barrington

The Roommate 

Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Roommate by Jen Silverman
What happens when the person who moves into your spare...

St.Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood

Michael Gagne, the church's principal organist, teacher and accompanist will present an hour-long concert: “The Organ Reimagined: &nbsp;A Sonic Journey Across the Eras” in the church’s sanctuary.&nbsp; This public concert will feature Mr. Gagne, who is also a member of the Illinois American Guild of Organists and a Colleague of the American Guild of Organists. The music will present a wide variety of music which will highlight the organs’ capabilities and Mr. Gagne’s talents. He will be playing on a Rogers Infinity 361 organ (61 stops, 3 manuals, 5 divisions.)&nbsp; Following the concert, refreshments will be served.

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Lake Zurich

“The Organ Reimagined:  A Sonic Journey Across...

Michael Gagne, the church's principal organist, teacher and accompanist will present an hour-long concert: “The Organ...

“The Organ Reimagined:  A Sonic Journey Across the Eras”

St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center

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Join us for this annual event on October 24 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm!&nbsp;&nbsp; Candy and goodies will be in our car trunks as we celebrate Trunk or Treat.&nbsp; Wear your costumes and get ready to enjoy food, pumpkin decorating, face painting. music, games and more...There will also be an opportunity to purchase homemade holiday crafts and baked goods. 

This is a free event, but please bring fresh non-perishable food items to be donated to the COOL Food Pantry in Waukegan.

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Fall Festival

                                          FALL FESTIVAL  
Join us for this annual event on October 24 from 11:00 am until 1:00...

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Libertyville

Vernon Hills

Eric DeGrechie

Buffalo Grove

Rachel Barnes

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Deerfield

Cook County

Palatine

Highland Park

1st Presbyterian&nbsp;Rummage Sale &nbsp;- &nbsp;Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm 700 N Sheridan Rd &nbsp;Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and Shoes, Holiday, Toys and Outdoor toys, Bond Street, Better Woman Clothes, Linens. Hats and Purses, Dorm Essentials, Bikes and MORE!!

Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake...

1st Presbyterian Rummage Sale  -  Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm700 N Sheridan Rd  Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and...

Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest

MVP Sports Academy

Summer Just Got Better. Summer Camp back at MVP! For you, it's about keeping your child active, healthy and happy. For them, it means no school, lots of activities, and fun! Mvp Summer Camp is an athletic-based camp dedicated to a full menu of team sports designed for children from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Mvp Summer Camp is about so much more than winning and losing - it is about teamwork, playing hard and playing fair. It's about making new friends and enjoying the camaraderie formed through athletics. A camp that is as encouraging as it is challenging, as safe as it is high-energy and as instructional as it is fun. We're qualified sports nuts!!! Just like our campers, we eat, sleep and breath sports. Our staff is filled with professional coaches, high school and college athletes, as well as experienced P.E. teachers who promote the fundamentals through personalized instruction and positive reinforcement - all while maintaining a sense of humor! No matter the skill level of a child, the goal remains the same: to have a great time, while learning the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. All of which results in a positive, self-esteem building experience.

Summer Just Got Better. Summer Camp back at MVP! For you, it's about keeping your child active, healthy and happy. For them, it means no school,...

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