The DeKalb County Quilters Guild invites the public to its biennial quilt show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the DeKalb Recreation Center, 1765 S. 4th St., DeKalb.

Sept. 28

Lions Club Car Show

5-8 p.m.

Veterans Park, 143 E. Railroad St., Sandwich

Free

The car show will be held during the Taste of Sandwich. Music will be provided by Carousel Sound Company. Enjoy the anticipated 100 or more entries on display.

Sept. 29

Hill Family Festival of Crafts

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road; downtown Sandwich on Railroad Street; Indian Springs Shopping Center, East Rt. 34

A fee at fairgrounds

The oldest and largest craft fair in Illinois will be in three locations throughout Sandwich. For information, call (815) 498-9688 or (630) 707-7189.

Sept. 29

DeKalb Farmers Market

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Van Buer Plaza, north Second and Locust streets, DeKalb

Free

This is the last farmers market for the season. The market features locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts.

Sept. 29

DeKalb Mom-Son Night of Fun

6-8 p.m.

Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

$30 per couple; $10 each additional child

Wagon rides throughout scenic Hopkins Park are provided along with dinner and s’mores. For more information and to register, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com.

Oct. 1-Oct. 2

DeKalb Harvest of Quilts and Textile Art Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2

DeKalb Recreation Center, 1765 S. 4th St., DeKalb

Admission fee

The DeKalb County Quilters Guild invites the public to its biennial quilt show. Enjoy this year’s expanded offerings to other textile and fiber arts, such as weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, wearable art and more. The featured artist will be Lorraine Torrence, who makes wearable art and quilts and will present three lectures, “Design Principles for Quilters,” “Finding Your Voice,” and “Creative Clothing for Everybody.” In addition to more than 300 quilts on display, there will be exhibits in other disciplines and special exhibits including the Hoffman Challenge and a trunk show by SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates). There will be demonstrations, workshops, lectures and a vendors’ mall. Food will also be available to purchase. Lectures and workshops are planned throughout the two days.

Oct. 1-Oct. 2

Malta Jonamac Orchard Chicago Food Truck Show

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta

Free; fees for other activities at the orchard

Jonamac Orchard hosts it annual Chicago Food Truck Show. Come out and get a taste of the Windy City from a variety of original Chicago food trucks. Visit jonamacorchard.com or call (815) 825-2158 for more information.

Oct. 5

Faces of Sycamore

7 p.m.

Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore

Free

Join the Sycamore History Museum in the last Faces of Sycamore panel. Listen to the stories from Yvonne Johnson, former educator and general supporter of Sycamore; Joyce Mathey, with Pay-It-Forward House; and Bob Shipley from Opportunity House. Each of these people have made an impact in the community. Discover the how and why they are so invested in Sycamore.

Oct. 8

Sycamore Grapevine wreath making

1-2 p.m.

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore

$40, resident, $45 nonresident

Get in the spirit of Sycamore’s Pumpkin Festival by embellishing a 14-inch grapevine wreath with ribbon, pumpkin decor and faux flowers/leaves. Designers will provide step-by-step guidance to design a festive wreath to decorate your home for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival or to give as a gift. All ages are welcome. Advance registration required. Call (815) 895-3365 for more information.

Oct. 8

Maple Park Fire Department Draw Down, Raffle & Dance

6-8:30 p.m. draw down; 8:30-11:30 p.m. dance

$25; $10 for the dance only

The Hometown Band will perform at the Maple Park and Countryside Fire Protection District’s annual event. Tickets to the draw down are available from any Maple Park Fire Department member.