Joey McLaughlin talks about things to do this weekend with the Illinois Times’ Michelle Ownbey

“Moving On”
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
A musical feel-good story about the love between a widow and widower. Written by local playwright George Heroux and musician Don Stephens.
Hoogland Center for the Arts

Car Show and Fall Cruise Night
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
One of the largest cruise events in Illinois. See the car show during the day and stay for the evening cruise along Morton Avenue.
Jacksonville Community Park

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
SATURDAY, SUNDAY
70 different vendors, free tours of Edwards Place, fun family activities
Springfield Art Association

Oktoberfest
SATURDAY: 3 p.m.-1 a.m.
Family friendly event that celebrates the most well-known beer festival in the world. Food, music by six bands, games for all, and of course local craft brews.

The Maine Event
SATURDAY: 6 p.m.
A New-England style lobster bake prepared by Robert’s Seafood Market. Dinner and dessert, plus live music by Deep Hollow. Proceeds benefit Sparc.
Bunn-O-Matic, Stevenson Drive