Beer lovers can enjoy a sampling of brews from a wide variety of purveyors, during the McHenry Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest, a benefit for the McHenry Sunshine Rotary Club’s charitable giving division, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry.

October 13 

Crystal Lake Drop-In Tot Gym 

9:30-11 a.m. 

Grand Oaks Gym, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake 

$5 

Kids (ages 1-4) can participate in this drop-in gym, which offers playtime, climbing and more. Moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers and nannies are welcome to mingle while the children play. This Crystal Lake Park District program runs every Thursday, through March 30, 2017. For more information, contact Joe Davison at (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1228 or by email at jdavison@crystallakeparks.org — or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

October 13 

Harvard Halloween Decorating for Teens 

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard 

Free 

Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to help decorate the library’s Young Adult Area. Bring your paper-folding and cutting skills, and some spooky ideas. Registration is required. To register, and for more information, call (815) 943-4671 or visit www.harvard-diggins.org.

October 14 

Bourbon Country  

7-11 p.m. 

Park Place Banquets, 406 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake 

$10 

See country music cover band Bourbon Country in this fundraiser for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Cash donations to the food pantry will be accepted. For more information, call (815) 477-5871 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

October 15 

McHenry Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest 

6-9 p.m. 

McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry 

$30, $50 (per pair) 

Beer lovers can enjoy a sampling of brews from a wide variety of purveyors in this event, a benefit for the McHenry Sunshine Rotary Club’s charitable giving division. Admission includes a commemorative event mug on a lanyard, one free sausage with fresh chips, and unlimited beer sampling. The event also includes raffles and other fundraising activities. For more information, call (630) 632-9560 or visit www.rotary-oktoberfest.com.

October 15 

Marengo OAKtober Planting Party 

1-4 p.m. 

Marengo Ridge, 2411 N. Route 23, Marengo 

Free 

Help the McHenry County Conservation District plant more than 200 oak trees in the heart of the Marengo Ridge woodland, as the district works to restore the oak ecosystems that once covered over a third of the county’s land mass. Bring a picnic lunch, purchase refreshments from a local food vendor or just hang out to enjoy live music. The event also includes oak-themed games and crafts. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

October 16 

Woodstock History of Western Gardens 

2-3 p.m. 

Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock 

Free 

This presentation, hosted by Master Gardener Susan Langworthy, features a chronological walk through the history of Western gardens, beginning with ancient Roman gardens and ending with observations on the future of gardening. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-0542 or visit www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

October 17 

Johnsburg Matinee Mondays 

1 p.m. 

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg 

Free

Enjoy a screening of the R-rated film, “Free State of James,” about a Confederate Army deserter who leads an uprising against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

October 18 

Lake in the Hills 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball League 

6-9 p.m. 

Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills 

$75 (residents), $85 (non-residents) 

Boys and girls (grades 3 and 4) who love to play basketball can team up to join this recreational and instructional basketball league. All skill levels are welcome. Advance registration is required; the deadline is Oct. 14. The program runs on Tuesdays, through Dec. 20. To register, and for more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

October 20 

Woodstock Creative Living Series: Rick Guidotti 

10 a.m. 

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock 

$25 

In this session of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series, photographer Rick Guidotti will present his award-winning documentary film, “On Beauty,” about Guidotti’s travels around the world to capture images of people living with differences, including albinism and autism. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

October 22 

Algonquin Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade 

1-2 p.m. 

Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin 

$5 (residents), $8 (non-residents) 

Owners and their dogs can dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and parade from Ganek Municipal Center to High Hill Park. Awards will be presented for Best Dog Costume and Best Theme Costume. Deadline for registration is Oct. 19. To register, and for more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org.