The Fall Flavor Fest runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills, where attendees can find everything from top-of-the-line grilling, smoking and outdoor pizza-making equipment to top-quality meats, spices, sauces.

The Arboretum of South Barrington is raising the stakes this fall with the spine-chilling debut of Duchess Manor, an all-new haunted house experience that will thrill and terrify guests of all ages.

The annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery will be held Oct. 5, with performances at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the cemetery on South Lake Street in Grayslake.

Feline Dion is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Oct. 2, 2025.

Visit Lake County gathered tourism and community partners at its recent annual luncheon, celebrating another year of growth and showcasing marketing and sales initiatives, the bureau’s three-year strategy and vision shaping the region’s visitor economy.

The Midwest Creation Fellowship presents Dr. Terry Mortenson from Answers in Genesis on Oct. 6.

The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular OAKtober Celebration: Native Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

Closet Traders Resale, a locally loved consignment and resale boutique, is thrilled to announce its Grand ReOpening Celebration, Trunk Sale, and Merchant Market on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their brand-new, expanded location: 31 S. Seymour Ave., Grayslake.

Lake Villa District Library is celebrating Lake County authors at its inaugural Local Author Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1.