Oaktoberfest

Oak Park gets in on the Oktoberfest celebration with this two-day festival, featuring live tunes from Brooklyn soul singer Bette Smith and rock band Cracker, among others. Adults can enjoy a selection of craft beers and wines from local favorites such as Revolution and Kinslahger, while kids can check out the root beer garden, where they'll be entertained by activities like train rides, balloon twisting and dance performances.