Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.
Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.
1. Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market
Where/when: Lions Park; 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.
Why go? Shop for locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade items. The market will be held rain or shine.
Pricing: Free admission.
2. Ansel Adams National Touring Exhibit
Where/when: Lake County Discovery Museum; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
Why go? See the 70 rare, hand-printed photos by Ansel Adams on display in the museum. These images, of the Sierra Nevada and New Mexico, are considered to be the best of Adams' work.
Pricing: Free for museum members and with museum admission, which is $6 for adults; $3 for seniors and students; $2.50 for youth ages 4 to 17 years; free for children 3 years and younger.
3. Bonner Heritage Farm Country Fair
Where/when: Bonner Heritage Farm, on Country Place just north of Sand Lake Road in Lindenhurst; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.
Why go? Spend the day at this old-fashioned country fair. There will be live entertainment, wagon rides, games, a petting zoo, crafts and more. Pack a picnic and enjoy this fun-filled day for the whole family.
Pricing: $3 per person, 3 and younger get in free.
4. The Story of Ferdinand
Where/when: Ela Area Public Library, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.
Why go? Experience a musical version of the classic story by Munro Leaf performed by a guitar ensemble from Knight Music Academy.
Pricing: Free.
5. Arts & Crafts Show
Where/when: Lake County Fair Association, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.
Why go? Shop for unique and original handmade items at this arts and crafts show presented by Step by Step Promotions.
Pricing: $3 admission fee.
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Lions Park
81 E Main St, Lake Zurich, IL -
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Ansel Adams National Touring Exhibit
Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:00 am–4:30 pm27277 N Forest Preserve Rd, Wauconda, IL (Lake County Discovery Museum) -
Bonner Heritage Farm Country Fair
October 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm–4:00 pmOn Country Place, north of Sand Lake Rd, Lindenhurst, IL (Bonner Heritage Farm) -
The Story of Ferdinand
October 2, 2011 at 1:00 pm–1:45 pmEla Area Public Library (Children's Program Room A and B - R186-187)
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Ela Area Public Library
275 Mohawk Trl, Lake Zurich, IL -
Knight Music Academy
579 N Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL -
Arts & Crafts Show
November 27, 2010 / November 28, 2010 / April 2, 2011 / April 3, 2011 / October 1, 2011 / October 2, 2011 at 9:00 am–4:00 pm -
Lake County Fair Association
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL -
