The Concerts in the Park series will continue at Community Park in Hawthorn Woods on Sept. 2 (Photo courtesy of village of Hawthorn Woods)

August 31 

Dan Tepfer 

6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

Bennett Gordon Hall (at Ravinia), 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park 

$10 (per show) 

See popular pianist Dan Tepfer in back-to-back concert performances, first with the Avalon String Quartet and then with jazz saxophonist Ben Wendel in the second show. Choose one or stay for both. Each show requires a separate $10 ticket. Gates open at 5 p.m.. For tickets, and more information, call 847-266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

September 1  

Video Game Thursdays 

3-5 p.m. 

Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff 

Free 

Kids (grades 3-8) can gather with friends to play video games in the library’s Children’s Program Room. The program runs through Oct. 27. No registration is required. For more information, call 847-234-2540 or visit www.lakeblufflibrary.org.

September 2 

Concerts in the Park 

6:30-8 p.m. 

Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods 

Free

Enjoy a Friday evening in the park with family and friends to see vintage rock ‘n’ roll band Gray Rock perform in concert. Food vendors will be on-site. For more information, call 847-438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

September 2 

Games & Pizza 

4-5:30 p.m. 

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein 

Free 

Teens (grades 6-12) can join with friends for an afternoon of board games, chess, checkers, cards and more in this Teen F.I.T. program. Pizza will be served. For more information, call 847-566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

September 3 

Windy City Dub Fest 

Noon to 6 p.m. 

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake 

$5 

This event features a display of Volkswagen and Audi automobiles, as well as other luxury vehicles, and includes a judging contest in various categories. DJ X-tasy will provide entertainment, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. To purchase spectator tickets, visit www.citydubfest.com. For more information, send an email to contactus@windycitydubfest.com.

September 3 

17th Annual Street Dance 

3-11 p.m. 

Village of Wauconda Downtown, Main Street, Wauconda 

Free 

Hosted by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, this event includes continuous live music on three stages, water fights, food and beverages, and other activities — plus a collection of food and school supplies for distribution to residents in need. Proceeds from a special 50/50 raffle will benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry. For more information, call 847-526-5580, send an email to info@waucondachamber.org or visit www.waucondachamber.org.

September 4 

Outdoor Family Concert 

6:30-10 p.m. 

Zion Park District Bandshell, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion 

Free 

In conjunction with the village’s annual Jubilee Days Festival (Sept. 3-5), the FullScore Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert, entitled, “Orchestral Jubilee!” The concert will be followed by a fireworks display in the adjoining park. For more information, call 847-746-5500 or visit www.zionparkdistrict.com.

September 7 

Little Sprouts: All About Apples 

10-11 a.m. 

Bonner Heritage Farm, 201 Country Place, Lindenhurst 

$3 (residents), $5 (non-residents) 

In this Lake County Forest Preserve District program, children (ages 2-5, with an adult) can learn about different types of apples, how they grow, and the best time to pick and eat them. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

September 8 

Adult Computer Lab 

5-7 p.m. 

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County Street, Waukegan 

Free 

Adults can drop in to learn basic computer skills, including the internet, email, Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), file management and more in this digital literacy computer class. The program is available in English or Spanish. For more information, call 847-775-2562 or visit www.waukeganpl.org.

September 8 

England: Coast to Coast 

6:30-8 p.m. 

Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills 

Free 

Join avid trekker John Lynn for a slide presentation of his 200-mile walk across northern England, including the famed Coast to Coast Path and Scaffell Pike, England’s highest peak. To register, and for more information, call 847-362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.

September 8-10 

Annual Rummage & Bake Sale 

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (each day) 

North Prairie United Methodist Church, 5000 W. 9th Street, Winthrop Harbor 

Free 

Come out early and shop for some great deals, and grab a bite to eat at the bake sale in this year’s version of the annual event. Proceeds will be used to help with church repairs. For more information, call 847-746-4918 or visit www.northprairieumc.weebly.com.