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James Sanders Trio will perform Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Joplin’s Java and Ragtime Cafe, 114 S. Genesee St., in Waukegan.

Updated: January 23, 2012 4:03AM

Antioch

Fest: Annual Fall Fest will be held Oct. 8 at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center (The Bandshell), 902 Skidmore Drive. The Fest will feature activities like; Adventure Race, Weiner Races, Pumpkin Roll, Bag-O Tournament, Beer Tasting, Book Sale, haystack hunt, kids coloring contest and live music. Details, (847) 838-4032.

Grayslake

Quilt Show: Over 250 quilts will be displayed at the Village Quilter’s show Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road. Children under 12 are free. /Cost is $7, $6 for senior and children under 12 are free. Details, (847) 680-7200 or www.lcfair.com.

Concert: The Lake Forest Symphony will present an All-Beethoven program Oct. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St. Concerts are preceded at 7 p.m. by lectures by the ever-popular Jim Kendros. These pre-concert talks are open to all ticket-holders. Tickets are $32-54 with discount for seniors and youth. Details, (847) 295-2135.

Lake Bluff

Festival: Pumpkin Festival will be begin Oct. 14 with a pasta dinner at 5:30 p.m. and a haunted house from 6 to 8 p.m. and a 5K race and registration Oct. 15 at 6:45 a.m. Artesian Park and Lake Bluff East School, 121 E. Sheridan Place. There will be games, prizes, bake sale, pumpkin sale, craft sale, and more. Details, lb65.org/pto or (8470 615-5494.

Libertyville

Haunted Harvest: Haunted Harvest of Lambs Farm runs Oct. 8-29 Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m. at I-94 and Route 176. It features the train of terror, graveyard golf, a creature walk, an enchanted carousel and a pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A nightly pass costs $15 (kids 3 and under free) or activities are individually priced. Details, (847) 990-3761 or lambsfarm.org.

Open House: The David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville is opening their doors for their Autumn Open house Oct. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave . Free admission. Details, (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org.

Competition: The annual Barn Burner Bar-B-Que Competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society will be held at Lambs Farm Oct. 14 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Route 176 and I-94. The food festival features the Friday Chili Challenge Cook-Off, contests, demonstrations, Miller Beer Tent and live music. Details, http://www.lambsfarm.org or (847) 990-3750.

Long Grove

Fest: OktoberFest will be held Oct. 15 and 16 in downtown. Start your day at 10:30 a.m. with an old fashioned parade through the center of town. Enjoy live entertainment. Details, (847) 634-0888 or www.longgroveonline.com.

Mundelein

Celebration: The Fall Harvest Celebration will be held Oct. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the southwest corner of Park Street and Seymour Avenue in downtown. The celebration will offer free hayrides, a pumpkin patch and music. Donations of non-perishable foods, paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletries, grocery store cards and cash will be accepted. Details, mundeleinfarmersmarket@yahoo.com or (847) 949-3200.

Performance: The Kirk Players will present “The Happiest Millionaire” by Kyle Crichton Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St. Details, Tickets are $7-14. Details, (847) 223-2714.

Round Lake

Performance: “Cinderella, Cinderella” will be performed Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Robert W. Rolek Community Center, East Multipurpose Room, 814 Hart Road. Tickets are $3 in advance and $4 at the door. Details, (847) 546-8558 or www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

Round Lake Beach

Haunted House: The Realm of Terror Haunted House, Illinois’ Scariest Professional Haunted House will open Oct. 8-31 Fridays through Saturdays beginning at 7 p.m. at Kristof’s Entertainment Center, 421 W. Rollins Road. No one under 13 admitted. Ages under 16 will be admitted with an adult. Tickets are $15-22. Details, www.realmofterror.com or (847) 546-2512.

Vernon Hills

Fest: Jazz Fest will be held Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave. The lineup will feature original and unique arrangements on music of The Beatles and George Gershwin. Cost is $20. Details, (847) 362-3042 or www.cuneomansion.org.

Woodstock

Performance: “Always…Patsy Cline,” opens the fall season at the Woodstock Opera House, and is presented by the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company on weekends from Oct. 7-23 Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., 121 W. Van Buren St. The show is based on the true story of the country singer’s friendship with a fan from Houston, who continued a correspondence with Cline until her death in 1963. Tickets are $20-23. Details, (815) 338-5300 or and www.woodstockoperahouse.com.