Best Bets: October 15-18
OCT. 16
WHAT: AUTUMN DRIVE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
WHERE: on Garden Valley and River roads, between Woodstock and Marengo
ABOUT: Eleven farms and other sites open to the public featuring antiques, arts, crafts, produce, hay rides, entertainment, food and door prizes.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: 815-382-4770 or www.autumndrive.net
WHAT: VILLAGE OF ISLAND LAKE FALL FESTIVAL
WHEN: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Water Tower Park, 3720 Greenleaf Ave., Island Lake
ABOUT: Fireworks fundraiser with carnival, fall crafts, food, music and karaoke, pumpkin decorating, 5K race, Halloween costume contest, haystack treasure hunt and more.
SCHEDULE: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
INFO: 847-526-8764
OCT. 17
WHAT: AHN TRIO
WHEN: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
ABOUT: Julliard-educated sisters are one of the world’s premiere piano trios. The morning performance is a family show.
TICKETS: Morning show, $19 to $25; evening show, $36 to $42.
INFO: www.rauecenter.org
WHAT: FARM FIRST: A FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
WHEN: noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Serosun Farms, 45W489 Berner Road, Hampshire
ABOUT: Agricultural preservation community featuring nature walks, hayrides, cookout, equestrian center activities and more.
INFO: 847-683-9465 or www.serosunfarms.com
WHAT: TRAIL OF HISTORY
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood
ABOUT: Witness what life was like in the Northwest Territory from 1670 to 1850 along the one-mile trail. More than 200 interpreters demonstrate the crafts and trades from early settler days.
TICKETS: $7, adults; $3, children ages 6-12 and senior citizens. Free to children 5 and younger.
INFO: 815-338-6223
OCT. 18
WHAT: OKTOBERFEST & CROSS RACE NO. 5
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Carpenter Park, 122 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville
ABOUT: Adult and child bike races of the Chicago Cyclocross Cup. Festival includes games, karaoke contest, inflatables, battle of the bands and food.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: 847-783-0362 or www.vil.carpentersville.il.us
WHAT: RUN & ROLL FOR THE DOLE
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
ABOUT: Featuring a duathlon consisting of a 2-mile run (for ages 18 and older) and 20K bike ride to benefit the arts and renovation of the historic Dole Mansion.
TICKETS: $45 for individuals, $75 for teams.
INFO: www.lakesidelegacy.org
WHAT: SUN CITY ART & CRAFT FAIRE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Prairie Lodge at Del Webb Sun City, 12860 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley.
ABOUT: Visitors may view and purchase artwork from approximately 100 Sun City fine artisans and crafters.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: 847-515-7160
