Entertainment in Lake County including concerts, performances and more.
Antioch
Hot rods event: Hot Rod Harvest will begin with sign-in at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at 45 North Bar and Grill, 43441 N. Route 45. Open to hot rods, custom and street machines ’70s or older, vintage and custom bikes. There will be a burn-out challenge, silent auction to benefit Veterans Home, with help from VFW Post 11038 in Waterford, Wis., and live music from the Rockin’ Fenderskirts. Cost is $10 per vehicle. Details, 847-838-7004.
Deerfield
Fest: Oktoberfest will be at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St. Featuring a delicious buffet of Bavarian fare from the Edelweiss Inn in Chicago and the Oktoberfest sounds of Chicagoland’s very own Johnny Wagner Trio. Cost is $25, $35 for nonresidents. Details, 847-940-4010.
Grayslake
Show and sale: Camping World RV Show & Super Sale, presented by Camping World of Chicago, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15-16, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. Details, 866-885-7621.
Fest: Annual Pumpkin Fest at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Central Park Aquatic Fields, 250 Library Lane. Cost is $8 in advance and $12 at the event. Rain date is scheduled for Oct. 22. Details, 847-223-7529.
Festival and campfire: Harvest Festival & Campfire will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at Lake County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the live music of Gritman & Moran at 2 p.m., Smooth Operators at 5 p.m. and Mike Novello Music at 6:30 p.m. There will also be beer, wine, food, hayrides and more. Free. Details, 847-680-7200.
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Gurnee
Party: Hallowscream Party will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Welcome ghosts and goblins to this ghastly event. Enjoy crafts, games, a howling hayride (weather permitting), and the new Interactive Spooky Town. Twisted treats will be served. Don’t forget to wear your costume. For ages 4 to under 9. Dinner is not included. Cost is $9, $11 for nonresidents. Details, 847-623-7788.
Trick or Treat: Halloween Trick or Treat Path at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at Viking Park. Trick or treat through the park with nearly 50 of your favorite friendly characters. Walk from “house to house” and get treats from Elmo, Winnie the Pooh and friends, Sponge Bob, Mickey and Minnie, your favorite princesses and more. The last walk through will begin at 8 p.m. Parents must attend but do not have to pay. This event is held outdoors. Cost is $7, $9 for nonresidents, if registered by Oct. 16, and $9 and $11, respectively at the event. Details, 847-623-7788.
Libertyville
Red Hat Day: MainStreet Libertyville Red Hat Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 downtown. Shop in more than 28 shops and salons, wine tastings, food and more. Goodie bags, prizes and special promotions. Details, 847-680-0336.
Concert: Pale Green Stars performs at 10 p.m. Oct. 16 and Rev Right Time performs at 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mickey Finns Mickey Finn’s, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Free. Details, 847-362-6688.
Concert: Too White Crew performs at 10 p.m. Oct. 16 and Modern Day Romeos performs at 10 p.m. Oct. 17 at Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road. Cover is $8 for both. Details, 847-549-1972.
Barbecue competition: Cooking low and slow at Lambs Farm’s Barn Burner BBQ for the 2015 competition from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 16 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at I-94 and Route 176. This is a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned event. More than 35 registered teams compete for the Grand Champion title and the chance to compete at national events. The event benefits Lambs Farm, a nonprofit organization, providing adults with developmental disabilities. Spectators are welcome to observe the competitors in action. On Friday, there will be live music by the Boomer Boys, along with burgers, brats and beer from Tighthead Brewing Company. On Saturday, there will be a bounce house, pumpkin painting, Hay Bale Maze, games, face painting, live DJ, food vendors and more. Minimal fees for some activities. Details, 947-990-3749.
Lindenhurst
Festival: Lindenhurst Park District will host the Haunted Trail & Bonfire at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Forest View Park, 513 Forest View Drive. Start off with a wagon ride through McDonald Woods, then stroll over to the costume contest at the Cornstalk Stage. Entertainment will include a performance of “Shrek the Musical” by PM&L cast at 5 p.m., story acting by Chris Fascione at 5:30 p.m., Halloween comedy by Bill at 6 p.m., Magical Balloon Dude Dale at 6:30 p.m., Jason the juggler at 7 p.m. and Magic Dave at 7:30 p.m. Also, check out the Millburn Tree Farm for pumpkins. The Witches’ Kitchen will be grilling up some yummy treats. The little ones will enjoy the inflatable Casper Moonwalk, Animal Kingdom Activity House, Kids Game Tent and the Happy Ghosts Straw Maze, while the brave ones can walk through the Trail if they dare. There will be 12 mortifying scenes with unnatural creatures waiting. At dusk, the Lake Villa Fire Department will start the bonfire and free apple cider heated in a cauldron will be served. In case of unsafe weather, (heavy rain, lightning, etc.) the trail will be canceled, but most of the other festivities will take place at the Lindenhurst Park District Community Center Gym. Details, 847-356-6011.
Mettawa
Tours: Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home Tour will be held at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at 25200 N St. Mary’s Road. Learn more about this influential American statesman known as “the man from Libertyville” as you take in the setting where he wrote speeches, reflected on world events and found solace at this National Historic Landmark. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $5, $7 for nonresidents. Details, (847) 367-6640.
North Chicago
Campfire: Bring your friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories or bring an instrument to play, and enjoy nature at night at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road. Bring a blanket or chair. Free. Details, 847–968–3113.
Round Lake
Cabaret: Enjoy a moment or two with beautiful princess characters at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road. They will perform a magical show complete with favorite princess songs and stories and will stay afterward for pictures and hugs. Cost is $1. Details, 847-546-8558.
Celebration: Great Pumpkin celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at Robert W. Rolek Community Center. It features indoor trick-or-treating, costume contests, carnival games with prizes, kids entertainment, hayrides, an outdoor maze, plus refreshments for a small fee. Dress in your favorite costume. Free. Details, 847-546-8558.
Vernon Hills
Hike: Enjoy a free guided walk at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Canoe Launch, enter on Route 60 east of Milwaukee Avenue. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Details, 847-968-3113.
Volo
Meet and Greet: Meet actor Michael Talbott, best known for his roles as Detective Stanley Switek on “Miami Vice” and Mickey in “Used Cars,” Oct 17 at Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road. Get a free autographed picture, and see the actual screen used Daytona driven by Crocket and Tubs in the first 3 seasons. Also, pose with Talbott for a free souvenir photo. Tickets are $14.95, $12.95 for seniors, 11.95 for veterans and military with ID, $8.95 for ages 5-12, and free for military in uniform and children under age 5. Details, 815-385-3644.
Waukegan
Concert: The Indigo Girls with special guest Natalie Clark at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. The Indigo Girls, an American folk rock duo made up of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, will bring you the music of the past, present, and future — a boundlessness earned and not bestowed. These songs are rooted in tradition and inventive; nourished in dark soils, leafing and luminous. They have spent 35 years performing together, produced 15 albums (7 gold, 4 platinum, and 1 double platinum), earned one Grammy with seven other Grammy nominations, and have toured arenas, festivals and clubs the world over. Some of their songs include “Closer to Fine,” “Least Complicated,” and “Power of Two.” Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark launched her self-released debut EP, “Eagles,” in Scotland before heading stateside where she completed her first U.S. east coast tour in September. Tickets are $38-$48 plus applicable service charges and are available by visiting the Genesee Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 800-982-2787.
Performance: Three Brothers is back with its production of “House on Haunted Hill,” to be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 16-31, 115 Genesee St. Adapted from the classic 1959 Vincent Price horror film, it will make its live debut on the curiously creepy stage during this fall’s Halloween show. There are more than ghosts stalking the halls of Three Brothers Theatre this Halloween. The show will feature Three Brothers ensemble members Rick Adams, Brad Paschall, and Darreyl Atkins as well as Gary Miller, Anne Lefler, Lauren Nicole and Mike May. In the 1959 classic, Vincent Price stars as the millionaire Frederick Loren. He offers five strangers $10,000 to stay one night in a haunted house. However, Loren has a very special celebration planned for his third wife and these strangers. Tickets are $20, $15 for students and seniors. Details, 319-621-0024 or visit 3brostheatre.com.
Ghost tour: A free Guided Walking Ghost Tour will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 beginning outside of the Douglas House in Upton Park, 798 N. Genesee St. Learn the haunted and strange stories of Waukegan’s past on this guided tour. The tour will cover 3 miles and will last 2 hours. Registration is required by Oct. 16. Details, 847-369-4740 or waukeganparks.org.
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Show: Mind Boggling Variety Show will be presented by Andy Gross at 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Genesee Theatre. Gross is a multi-talented entertainer that combines stand-up comedy, magic, and ventriloquism together making him one of the most sought-after entertainers in the world. Reserved tickets are $20 plus applicable service charges are available by visiting the Genesee Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 800-982-2787.
Walk: Waukegan’s annual celebration of the Zombie Horror Arts genre as part of the October ArtWauk Oct. 17 in downtown. There will be adult trick-or-treat at participating locations, live performances by the Homegrown Hoopers, Metal on the Rocks and more. Also, there will be a free family film, “The Book of Life,” at 7:30 p.m., presented by LULAC in the College of Lake County Courtyard at Genesee and Madison St. Details, 847-623-6650.
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