September 8-9
Intersection of Main and Orchard Streets, downtown Antioch
Antioch's Fall Arts & Crafts Faire will feature hand-crafted displays from artisans who travel to Antioch from around the country for this popular annual fall event. Antioch's Fall Fest will be held on Saturday. Free face painting and balloon art, Save-A-Pet booth. More info.
Lehmann Mansion Centennial Celebration
September 9, 2-5 p.m.
485 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Lake Villa. Music by Lakes Community Swing Band, antique car show, mansion tours, Twist N Shout balloons and stories, hay rides, ice cream and hot dogs. Free admission. More info.
Chillin' Charity Dinner-Auction
September 14
Antioch VFW Hall, North Avenue
All 53 Adirondack Chairs from the Chillin' on the Chain Public Art Program go on the Live Auction Block at the Annual Charity Dinner-Auction. The island-themed evening will include chair viewing, an island dinner buffet, sweets table and both live and silent auctions. Cost is $20 per person, and advance registration is required. Registration and more info.
Bud's Run
September 22
Bud's Run will include a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run on crushed-gravel trails at Grant Woods, one of the largest forest preserves in Lake County. The race provides many of the local not-for-profit organizations an opportunity to raise funds for their activities. The race will begin at the Lake Villa Township Caboose Park, at the corner of Grand Avenue and Fairfield Road. Parking is located west of the intersection. Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration online is recommended; the first 300 registered runners will receive a T-shirt. More info.
Antioch Rotary Club Auction and Pork Chop Dinner
September 29, 5 p.m.
St. Peter School
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets sold by Rotarians or at the State Bank of the Lakes. More info.