Name: Fall Classic Auction - Day 1
Start: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Online Only

Online Only

Join us for an exciting online-only auction featuring a wide variety of toys, trains, and more. This Fall Classic event showcases a massive selection of vintage collectibles, including LGB trains, model ships, and classic toy cars perfect for any enthusiast.

Local Event: Fall Classic Auction - Day 1

McHenry County

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Huntley

Illinois

Fall Classic Auction - Day 1

Join us for an exciting online-only auction featuring a wide variety of toys, trains, and more. This Fall Classic event...

Join us for an exclusive online-only auction event featuring a vast collection of coins, gold, bills, and bullion. This is a premier opportunity for collectors to acquire rare currency and precious metal pieces from the comfort of their own home.

Local Event: Fall Classic Auction - Day 2

Fall Classic Auction - Day 2

Join us for an exclusive online-only auction event featuring a vast collection of coins, gold, bills, and bullion. This is a...

Union, IL

Discover a treasure trove of vintage Americana at this exciting auction featuring classic cars, antique signs, and unique memorabilia. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, you can join the bidding excitement either live in person or conveniently online.

Local Event: Fall Classic Auction

Fall Classic Auction

Discover a treasure trove of vintage Americana at this exciting auction featuring classic cars, antique signs, and unique...

Mellody Farm

Celebrate fall at Mellody Farm’s annual Harvest Festival, a full day of live entertainment, seasonal activities, food and drink experiences, pet-friendly fun, shopping, giveaways, and community programming.
Daytime activities are free and open to the public, with ticketed Harvest Festival Bites &amp; Sips and Bourbon &amp; Bonfires experiences beginning at 4 p.m. The festival is sponsored by Eagle Ridge Resort &amp; Spa, and proceeds from the event benefit the Hawthorn School District PTO.Saturday, October 24th10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
<h2>Festival Highlights</h2>
Mellody Farm Harvest Haul
10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Pick up a complimentary Harvest Haul card at check-in and “Fill Your Basket Around the Farm” by visiting participating retailers, restaurants and festival activities. Complete at least eight stops to receive a free fall-themed Mellody Farm item, while supplies last, and be entered to win prizes.
The grand prize includes a two-night family getaway to Eagle Ridge Resort &amp; Spa, plus prizes from Mellody Farm businesses including OVME Medical Aesthetics, European Wax Center and SITKA Gear.&nbsp;
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Illinois Agriculture &amp; Urban Farm Zone + Winterizing Your Garden Workshop
10 a.m . –1 p.m.
Explore agriculture, gardening and sustainability with the Lake County Farm Bureau, University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership.
From 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m., join the free Winterizing Your Garden Workshop for seasonal gardening tips. Morning offerings also include Biscuits &amp; Bloody Marys, plus lemonade and cider, available as part of the ticketed Bites &amp; Sips experience.
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Fall Fun Throughout Mellody Farm
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Look for strolling entertainment and activities while shopping throughout the property, including:
<ul><li>Face painting</li><li>Balloon artists</li><li>Seasonal characters</li><li>Fall photo opportunities</li><li>Appearances by Mellody Farm’s four-legged ambassador, Keenam</li></ul>
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Yappy Hour Presented by Lazy Dog
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Bring your four-legged family members for a special Yappy Hour, featuring a fall pet costume contest, photo opportunities, giveaways and a pet rescue and adoption event with PAWS Chicago.
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Harvest Festival Bites &amp; Sips
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | <a href="https://omella.com/267p5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ticket Required</a>
Taste your way around Mellody Farm at six Bites &amp; Sips stations featuring participating restaurants including City Works, Tangled Roots, Mendocino Farms and Lazy Dog. Enjoy a variety of seasonal bites and beverages, from meatloaf sliders and pretzels to beer, house-made lemonade and more.
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Bourbon &amp; Bonfires
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | <a href="https://omella.com/267p5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ticket Required</a>
Settle in around the fire pits for Bourbon &amp; Bonfires with Aged in Oak, featuring bourbon tastings, curated flights, bourbon education and a relaxed fall gathering experience.
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Live Music
Beginning at 4 p.m.
Enjoy free live music from Big Boss and the Toes as the Harvest Festival transitions into its evening celebration.
<h2>Give Back This Fall</h2>
Harvest Festival also kicks off Mellody Farm’s seasonal community giving initiative. Guests are encouraged to donate nonperishable food and clothing to support local families and hunger-relief efforts.
<a href="https://omella.com/267p5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Purchase Tickets</a>
Daytime activities are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for Harvest Festival Bites &amp; Sips and Bourbon &amp; Bonfires.
<ul><li>Harvest Festival Bites &amp; Sips: $35</li><li>Bourbon &amp; Bonfires: $35</li><li>Bites &amp; Sips + Bourbon &amp; Bonfires Package: $55</li><li>Designated Driver Ticket: $20</li></ul>
Check back for additional participating businesses, programming, and festival updates.

Local Event: Mellody Farm Harvest Festival Returns to Vernon Hills Oct. 24

Lake County

Vernon Hills

Mellody Farm Harvest Festival Returns to Vernon...

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Mellody Farm Harvest Festival Returns to Vernon Hills Oct. 24

Join us for the third day of our Fall Classic Auction featuring a premier selection of advertising memorabilia, antiques, and much more. This online-only event offers a wide variety of unique collectibles, from vintage gas pumps and classic cars to fine jewelry and historical clocks.

Local Event: Fall Classic Auction - Day 3

Fall Classic Auction - Day 3

Join us for the third day of our Fall Classic Auction featuring a premier selection of advertising memorabilia, antiques, and...

Gardeners looking to prepare their yards, plants and vegetable gardens for colder weather can get expert advice during a free “Winterizing Your Garden” workshop at Mellody Farm on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., kicking off a full day of activities during the Mellody Farm<a href="https://www.mellodyfarm.com/events/harvest-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Harvest Festival</a>.
Led by Mellody Farm’s dedicated MicroHabitat farmer Alejandra Rodriguez, the workshop will offer practical seasonal advice on putting gardens to bed for winter, protecting plants from colder temperatures, preparing soil for the months ahead and setting gardens up for a successful spring.
Rodriguez will be joined by Alex Landberg, Lake County Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program Coordinator with University of Illinois Extension – Lake County, as well as Lake County Extension Master Gardeners. Representatives from American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will also participate, sharing information about sustainable agriculture, farmland stewardship and their work supporting farmers and landowners in Lake County and throughout Illinois.
All participating agricultural and gardening experts will remain on site through 1 p.m., giving guests additional time following the workshop to ask questions, learn more about their organizations and pick up educational materials. The workshop is free, but advance registration is requested through<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winterizing-your-garden-putting-the-garden-to-bed-tickets-1992891263416?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Eventbrite</a>. The first 20 registered attendees will receive a complimentary seed packet.
Add Biscuits &amp; Bloody Marys to the Morning:&nbsp;Guests can make a morning of it with Biscuits &amp; Bloody Marys, a special Harvest Festival food-and-drink experience taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. One $35 ticket includes the morning experience - biscuits from Buttermilk restaurant, Bloody Marys and apple cider - and also includes admission to the Bites &amp; Sips portion of the Harvest Festival later that day, featuring food and beverage tastings from participating Mellody Farm restaurants and businesses. Proceeds from the $35 ticket benefit the Hawthorn School District 73 PTO.
The workshop is part of Mellody Farm’s ongoing Urban Farm programming, connecting the community with local agriculture, gardening education and the seasonal growing process. Mellody Farm’s Urban Farm features 60 planters maintained by MicroHabitat, with produce harvested throughout the season benefiting the Vernon Township Food Pantry.
Guests are invited to stay for the full Mellody Farm Harvest Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features food and drink experiences, live entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, shopping, community programming, pet-friendly activities, giveaways and more. Additional Harvest Festival programming and participating businesses can be found at<a href="https://www.mellodyfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.mellodyfarm.com/events/harvest-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mellodyfarm.com</a>.

Local Event: Biscuits, Bloody Marys & Winter Garden Wisdom Come to Mellody Farm

Biscuits, Bloody Marys & Winter Garden Wisdom...

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Biscuits, Bloody Marys & Winter Garden Wisdom Come to Mellody Farm

Heritage Park

WHEELING, IL — The Wheeling Park District invites the community to celebrate life, honor loved ones and embrace Mexican cultural traditions at its annual Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 25, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Park, located at 100 Community Blvd. in Wheeling.
This year’s theme, “Every Mile Carries a Story,” reflects the heart of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed.&nbsp;

“Día de los Muertos is a beautiful reminder that the people we love continue to live on through our stories, our traditions and the memories we carry with us,” said Daniela Chávez Lira, Director of Public Relations at the Wheeling Park District. “Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, walking with family or simply joining the experience, every participant has a story worth celebrating.”

Participants can look forward to a morning filled with activities and entertainment before and after the race, including face painting and performances by Aztec dancers, Wheeling High School’s Mariachi Los Gatos Salvajes and Ballet Folklórico Alegría Mexicana.&nbsp;

Jerry Riles of The Sports Rewind :60 will serve as the event’s emcee. The celebration will also feature traditional Mexican treats and local vendors. Los Comales of Niles is generously donating tamales and champurrado. Conchas will also be available courtesy of the Park District. Attendees can visit the vendor area to purchase refreshments from Citra House and baked goods from Dulze Vida Bakery.&nbsp;

The Wheeling Park District extends its gratitude to its sponsors whose support makes this celebration possible: American Family Insurance, Devoted Health Plans, Keller Williams’ The Bremer Team, Los Comales of Niles, State Farm® Veronica Roman, Unbroken Rehab Athletics, and Wheeling Bank &amp; Trust.

More than a race, the event is a celebration of life, encouraging participants to embrace the holiday, remember the stories that connect generations and celebrate the lasting impact of those they hold dear. People are encouraged to register in advance to ensure a medal and runner’s bag. For registration and additional event information, visit <a href="https://dayofthedead5k.run/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://dayofthedead5k.run/</a>.

About Wheeling Park District
Established in 1961, the Wheeling Park District serves over 45,000 residents across 8.5 square miles in Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Arlington Heights. The District manages 22 sites spanning 350 acres, including 12 parks, a sports complex, indoor/outdoor aquatic facilities, a fitness center, and Chevy Chase Country Club. Governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, the District is dedicated to providing high-quality parks, recreational facilities, and community events. Learn more at<a href="https://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> wheelingparkdistrict.com</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Wheeling Park District Invites Community to Celebrate Life at Annual Day of the Dead 5K

Cook County

Wheeling

Wheeling Park District Invites Community to...

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Gorton Center

<h3>A musical journey through America with Ketch Secor, public radio’s David Greene, and Old Crow Medicine Show, that humanizes all sides of America’s gun debate through the power of music, conversation, and finding common ground, directed by Doug Pray.</h3>Louder Than Guns brings together the frustrations and hopes of citizens who are asked to listen to one another and try to find common ground. Led by Ketch and David, these emotional and inspiring discussions, in barbeque joints, barbershops, church pews, gunstores, and concert halls, prove that localized, community-led discourse has the power to move the needle on gun reform in ways that today’s polarized media and politicians rarely achieve. Because most people in this country – gun owners and non-gun owners alike – want safer communities.&nbsp;
Join us immediately following the film for a special Q&amp;A with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, alongside former host of NPR Morning Edition and current host of the public radio show, “Left, Right &amp; Center” David Greene.

Local Event: Documentary Film and Q&A: Louder than Guns

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Documentary Film and Q&A: Louder than Guns

A musical journey through America with Ketch Secor, public radio’s David Greene, and Old Crow Medicine Show, that humanizes all...

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