Get your running shoes on for fun running event!

The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset 5K Run/2-Mile Walk will be Sept. 3 at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road. Race-day registration and packet pick-up is from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and the race begins at 7 p.m.

This evening race is flat and fast. All participants will receive a limited-print, short-sleeved technical shirt. They also will receive fruit, a beverage and a festival food voucher.

Pre-registration can be completed through the Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department or online at www.lith.org and www.signmeup.com.

Awards will be distributed at the Sunset Festival Main Stage about 8:15 p.m.

For information, visit www.summersunsetfest.com.

Come hear this local band as they rock Duke's Alehouse.

Animal House will perform at 10 p.m. Sept. 3 at Duke's Alehoue & Kitchen, 110 N. Main Street in Crystal Lake.

For information, visit http://thedukeabides.com.

Take a ride on the Acorn Express!

This open air tram takes visitors around to the many gardens, woodlands, wetlands and a prairie to see what summer time has put on display at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. The Arboretum is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.

There’s also an opportunity to see wildlife in native habitats. Half-hour and one-hour tours available; prices range from $3-$6, with discounts for Arboretum members.

Call 630-968-0074 for times.

For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.

Learn about all the benefits of being in the Chamber of Commerce.

The McHenry Chamber Orientation will be from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Sept. 3 at the chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry.

For information, call 815-385-4300 or visit www.mchenrychamber.com.