ONE-TANK TRIPS

ILLINOIS

Now through Sept. 22 | 13th Annual World Music Festival, various venues and times, Chicago, (312) 742-7388, www.explorechicago.org

During this event, the City of Chicago transforms into a global center for the best of today's international music. The city-wide, multi-venue, eight-day festival features acclaimed musicians from more than 40 countries.

INDIANA

Sept. 23-25 | Fall Harvest Festival, Sunset Hill Farm, 775 Meridian, Valparaiso, (219) 771-0107, www.nihpa.org

The Northern Indiana Historical Power Association is celebrating its 35 annual festival featuring steam engines, saw mills, corn shelling, flea market, and antique cars.

Sept. 24 | Valpo Brewfest, 1 to 5 p.m., Central Park Plaza, Lafayette and Indiana streets, Valparaiso, (219) 464-8332, www.valpobrewfest.com

Sample more than 125 different styles of beers from America's best craft brewers. Also featuring live music and home brewer demonstrations.

MICHIGAN

Sept. 24 | Autumn Air Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd., Niles, (269) 695-6491, www.fernwoodbotanical.org

When fall is in the air, it's time for the Autumn Air fall festival at Fernwood. The event promises something for everyone -- food, music, and children's activities. View fall's glorious colors in Fernwood's gardens and along the St. Joseph River and preserve trails.

Sept. 25 | Symphony League Home Tour, noon to 5 p.m., Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, 513 Ship St., St. Joseph, (269) 982-4030, www.smso.org

This Master Key Architectural Home Tour features eight River View homes. Attendees will need their "home tour book" for admission.

Oct. 1 | 2nd Annual Weko Beach Brewer's Fest, 3 to 9 p.m., Weko Beach, Exit 16 off I-94, north on Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, (269) 925-6301, www.wekobeachbrewersfest.com

This showcase event offers an opportunity to sample (tastes or by the mug) more than 30 wonderful locally-produced craft beers from Southwest Michigan. Wrap this into a day filled with sun and sand, tasty cuisine from local restaurants, live music, a dazzling sunset.