Fleet Week

SAN DIEGO
THROUGH OCT. 28

The Coronado Speed Festival (Oct. 6-7) will feature 225 of the world’s most unique vintage racecars competing on the basis of historical significance and certified authenticity. The event takes place at the Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation. At the Miramar Air Show (Oct. 12-14), the world’s best military and civilian pilots in everything from old biplanes to the newest stealth fighter jets will soar through the skies at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, 15 miles north of downtown. There will also be more than 200 hands-on exhibits, all free to the public.

800-FLEET-WEEK | www.fleetweeksandiego.org

FINE FURNISHINGS AND FINE CRAFT SHOW

MILWAUKEE
SEPT. 29-30

Interior designers, fine craft collectors, homeowners, art lovers and those who just love to look at pretty, artful pieces will take delight in this showcase, which displays the finest in handcrafted furniture, decorative accessories and original art. Taking place in the 30,000-square-foot Midwest Airlines Center, the show features the works of more than 150 talented artisans from across the country.

401-816-0963 | www.finefurnishingsshows.com

WACHOVIA SECURITIES AMERICAN GOLD CUP

CLEVELAND
SEPT. 19-23

This five-day Olympic-caliber equestrian event will feature show jumping competitions, live musical entertainment, children’s rides and games, and more. Riders in Sunday’s finale earn qualifying points to compete at the 2008 FEI World

Cup Jumping Final in Sweden. The festivities will take place at Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field.

440-834-8615 | www.americangoldcup.net

OKTOBERFEST

KANSAS CITY
SEPT. 21-23

Oktoberfest features German entertainment, food, beer and authentic cultural activities. Not to be missed are two large beer halls, pig racing and a performance by a Grammy Award-winning polka band. For the second year in a row, the festival will return to its Crown Center and Union Station locations.

816-421-2341 | www.kcoktoberfest.org

THE WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LOUISVILLE ZOO

LOUISVILLE
OCT. 6-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28

Celebrate Halloween all month long at the Louisville Zoo. This not-so-scary celebration won’t frighten the little ones. Rather, costumed characters and whimsical storybook scenes can be found throughout the zoo. Those 11 years old and younger can partake in trick-or-treating, ride the Halloween Express Train and more.

502-459-2181 | www.louisvillezoo.org