An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln
• 2 p.m. Friday, Indian Trails Public Library, 70 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The Lincolns, played by Max and Donna Daniels, will share stories from courtship, to the presidency, to the struggle to hold a nation together during the Civil War. Registration required at www.itpld.org. Free.
Uncorked & Untapped
• 7 p.m. Friday, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Drinks paired with food at a fundraising event for Friends ofHE Parks. Live entertainment, reverse raffle. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For details, visit www.heparks.org.
Author, Pianist William Tuttle
• 7 p.m. Friday, Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. The writer, educator, pianist, composer and inspirational speaker will play piano and speak about his best-seller, “The World Peace Diet.” Information about Tuttle is at www.willtuttle.com. Suggested donation of $5-$10.
6th Annual Trot for Theresa 5K
• 8 a.m. Saturday, St. Theresa School, 445 N. Benton St., Palatine. USATF-certified, electronically timed. Race website: www.trotfortheresa.com. Post-race party with awards, food, music and free kids run. Cost is $35.
Didier Farm Pumpkinfest
• 9 a.m. Saturday, Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Hayrides, camel rides, Animal Land Zoo, parakeet exhibit, Pumpkin Playland, pig races and more. Admission is free; activities require tickets. For details, visit didierfarms.com/pumpkinfest.
Mount Prospect Fire Open House
• 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Prospect Fire Department, 112 E. Northwest Hwy. Fire prevention activities, demonstrations and information for all age groups. Free.
Family Field Day
• 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Part of the Palatine Jaycees Healthy Family Initiative. Fun and economical ways to keep fit and active. Clinics demonstrating different physical activities. Free.
Holy Family Fall Fest
• 3 p.m. Saturday, Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Face painting, balloon art, climbing wall, zip line, petting zoo until 7 p.m., then cover band The Chicago Experience, food and drinks until 11 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and free for those 17 and younger. For details, visit www.holyfamilyparish.org/fall-fest.