Cheap stuff: Guitars of Spain, farm frolic, Chicago art exhibition

Free Memories on canvasAlgonquin artist Anne Marie Cina exhibits 12 paintings, accompanied by narrative, about her life in the 1950s and '60s in the "Growing Up in Chicago" art exhibit.Info: Exhibit runs through Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. (847) 429-4680 or visit gailborden.info.Guitars of SpainThe Guitars of Spain (La Guitarras de Espana), a world music ensemble with a Spanish guitar twist, presents a concert at the Mount Prospect Public Library. The group performs Cuban Son, rumba, RB, Latin-jazz, blues and African percussion tunes. Info: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. Free. To register, call (847) 253-5675, visit mppl.org/events, or stop by the library.Frolicking on the farmPrimrose Farm Park hosts its annual Primrose Farm Frolic. Guests can see the farm's animals, along with displays of traditional antique farm equipment. Other highlights include children's activities, pumpkin painting, hayrides and music.Info: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Primrose Farm Park, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Free admission. Some activities may require a small fee. (630) 513-6200 or stcparks.org.Right on the buttonDealers and collectors can buy, sell and trade political buttons and other political items at the Political Button and Memorabilia Show.Info: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in the Student Resource Center Building at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Admission is free. (630) 892-8525.$10 and under 'Real Slow'The Center Stage Players present "They Dance Real Slow in Jackson," a drama about a young woman with cerebral palsy and polio and the difficulties she faces. Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, Naperville. $8. (630) 355-9212 or e-mail info@centerstage-theater.com.No place like homeLearn about home renovation and remodeling as contractors, designers and craftsmen present displays for various aspects of the home and its surroundings at The Old House New House Home Show. Info: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $7. Seniors (ages 62 and older) and youth (under 18) are free. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit local Habitat for Humanity programs. (630) 515-1160 or kennedyproductions.com.Farm Heritage FestivalMore than 200 antique tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery pieces will be on display at the 18th annual Farm Heritage Festival. Other highlights include a tractor parade, a petting zoo, sheepherding demonstrations, live music, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and other family activities. Info: Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Admission is $4-$8. Children ages 3 and under are free. (847) 968-3400 or lcfpd.org.Going greenThe Cantigny Green Fair features family-friendly attractions, focusing on ways to be environmentally responsible in one's everyday life. Highlights include activities for kids, a local farmers market, cooking demonstrations, live music and an eco-fashion show. Guests can also drop off a wide variety of items for recycling.Events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Beginning at 9 a.m. guests can also drop off items for recycling. A complete recycling list is available at the website. All festival events are free with paid $5 parking fee. (630) 668-5161 or visit cantigny.org.Fairs and festivalsArt in the Barn, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Juried art show and fundraiser for Auxiliary of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. (847) 304-3479 or advocatehealth.com/gshp.Dancing with the World: Fiesta para Todos, Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield: Runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday Sept. 26, in the zoo's East Mall and The Living Coast Plaza. Festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month along with other cultures in countries around the world. Event features crafts and live music, theater and dance performances including the McNulty Irish Dancers and members of the American Indian Center. A Dining with Dora The Explorer breakfast buffet is featured at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Events are free with regular $9.50-$13.50 zoo admission. The breakfast buffet is an additional $26.50-$38. Children 2 and under eat free. Zoo parking is $9. Visit czs.org/events. (708) 688-8000 or www.CZS.org.Gurnee Heritage Fest 2010, Viking Park, Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Includes song and dance performances by international artists, children's games and activities from around the world, and ethnic food vendors. No admission charge. (847) 623-7788 or gurneeparkdistrict.com.Huntley Fall Fest, Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Music, food, kids parade, craft show, tractor show, petting zoo, food vendors. Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Annual one-mile run/walk at 8 a.m. Sept. 25. Huntley Lions Club pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25; $5 or $3 for age 3-12. Admission is $5 per person Friday, Sept. 24, and 3 p.m. to close Saturday, Sept. 25; $2 per adult, $1 per child 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. (847) 650-9041 or huntleyfallfest.org.Johnny Appleseed Festival, Main Street, downtown Crystal Lake: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Enjoy pony and wagon rides, children's games, petting zoo, craft fair, music, pumpkin bowling, Great Ball Race, food and more. Meet Johnny Appleseed. Free. (815) 479-0835 or downtowncl.org.Libertyville Street Dance, Church Street, near Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Live music for MainStreet Libertyville fundraiser. (847) 680-0336 or mainstreetlibertyville.org.Mount Prospect Bluesmobile Cruise Night, Mount Prospect Metra station, Southwest corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83, Mount Prospect: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept 25. Themed classic car night in downtown Mount Prospect. Visit downtownmountprospect.com. Pigskin Party in the Park, Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Tailgate party in Chevy Chase parking lot with food, entertainment, raffles, giant inflatables and games. Watch the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers on a big-screen TV. Free general admission. There is a fee for food and select activities. (847) 465-3333 or chevychasecountryclub.com.Pumpkinfest, Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Prairie View: Annual festival runs Saturday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 31. Features hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, pony rides, children's carnival rides and inflatables. New this year is a big cats exhibit, camel rides and a 200-creature exhibit. Farmstand features homegrown vegetables, fall decorations and pumpkins. Food includes pumpkin and apple cider doughnuts. Hours and fees vary. Call (847) 634-3291 or visit didierfarms.com for information. Tavern Day Celebration, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn: Runs 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Features country dancing, live performance by the Common Taters string band, blacksmith and cow-milking demonstrations, storytelling and a bake sale. Tickets are on sale through Sunday, Sept. 26, at Stacy's Corner Store, next to the history center. $3-$8. (630) 469-1867.Volo Fest, Volo Auto Museum and Antique Malls, 27582 W. Volo Village Road, Volo: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Open to Volo residents only. Volo residents who attend will receive free admission to the auto museum, along with dinner compliments of the village, and will be able to meet Volo village officials. Call (847) 740-6982 or visit villageofvolo.com. or volocars.com.Wine and Jazz Festival, 3 Vines Cafe and Wine Bar, 1025 W. Main St., Sleepy Hollow: Guests can sample a wide variety of wines, including seasonal favorites. Sample fare from the 3 Vines kitchen while listening to live jazz performances on the patio. Runs 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26. Call for information. (847) 844-0567.False20001330Get an up-close look at farm animals, along with displays of traditional antique farm equipment, at the annual Primrose Farm Frolic in St. Charles. False