Enjoy the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation’s inaugural Oktoberfest from 2-10 p.m. Oct. 1 at Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest.

September 28

Mundelein Wednesday Night Blockbuster

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein

Free

Adults can enjoy a screening of, “Hello, My Name is Doris,” an R-rated film starring Sally Fields as a shy woman who finds her world turned upside down by a handsome new co-worker. For more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

September 30

An Acoustic Evening with John Hiatt in Waukegan

8 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$58, $48

See long-running singer/songwriter/guitarist John Hiatt in this acoustic performance. Among his many accolades, Hiatt received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

September 30

Highland Park BYOD Fridays

3-5 p.m.

Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

Free

Get answers to your computer and tech questions from the library’s New Media staff. Pick up tips and tricks for your devices or try out a Mac or Windows 10 computer, an iPad, a Kindle Reader and more. For more information, call (847) 432-0216 or visit www.hplibrary.org.

October 1

Lake Forest Oktoberfest

2-10 p.m.

Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest

$10, free (children under age 5)

Enjoy the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation’s inaugural Oktoberfest. The event features a beer tent, a variety of German food, games, activities and live music — including headliner Breakfast Club, as well as The Live Wires, Infinity and Catfight. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. To purchase tickets online, visit www.friendslfpr.org. For more information, call (847) 234-6700 or visit www.cityoflakeforest.com.

October 1

Savor Libertyville: A Chef Fest

6-10 p.m.

David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

$100

Enjoy this showcase of Libertyville restaurants and chefs from Milwalky Trace, 545 North, Shakou Sushi, Sunset Foods, Café Pomligiano, O’Toole’s Libertyvile and The Green Room. Spirits and beer will be provided by North Shore Distillery and Mickey Finn’s Brewery. Advance purchase is required. For tickets, and more information, (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org.

October 1

Lake Bluff Beef4Hunger Ribfest 2016

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Village Green, 1 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

Free (donations accepted)

Enjoy free food samples during this competition for the Best Ribs Award, and donate to Beef4Hunger, a non-profit organization that provides quality beef for America’s hungry through a network of food banks and hunger relief groups. Every 50 cents donated will provide a protein-rich meal for a hungry child, adult or senior. For more information, call (847) 234-0774 or visit www.Beef4Hunger.org.

October 1, 2

Grayslake Step by Step Arts & Crafts Show

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake

$5

With more than 120 exhibitors’ booths on-site, this show features something for everyone from the world of arts and crafts. For more information, call (847) 301-8543, send an email to stepbystep@aol.com or visit www.stepbysteppromotions.com.

October 5

Antioch Fairy Tales: ‘The Three Little Pigs’

6:30-7 p.m.

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main Street, Antioch

Free

In this children’s program (ages 3-6), participants will listen to the classic fairy tale, “The Three Little Pigs,” enjoy some activities and then create a craft to take home. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.antiochpubliclibrarydistrict.org.

October 5

Lindenhurst  Little Sprouts: Harvest Hoe-Down

10-11 a.m.

Bonner Heritage Farm, 201 Country Place, Lindenhurst

$2 (residents), $3 (non-residents)

In this Lake County Forest Preserve District event, children (ages 2-5, with an adult) can enjoy stories and participate in hands-on activities while learning about life on the farm, farm animals and where our food comes from. Registration is required. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

October 6

Lincolnshire American Folk Music with Barb Silverman

1-2 p.m.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Free

Enjoy this special performance by Old Town School of Folk Music instructor Barb Silverman, who combines bluesy vocals with swing guitar and wizardry on the washboard. Registration is required. To register, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.org.