Sunday picks: Garrison Keillor brings wit, Wobegon to COD
Wobegon wag
Author and beloved radio host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” Garrison Keillor brings his wit and storytelling eloquence to the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $75-$100; $73-$98 seniors; $65-$90 kids ages 17 and younger. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Hobby farewell
The sponsors of the iHobby Expo say that this is the final year it will be staged in Rosemont before moving to Cleveland next year. Before that happens, be sure to catch all sorts of model and miniature fun this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $12; $10 seniors; kids ages 10 and younger admitted free. (847) 692-2222 or giantshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Snow forecast
Top skiing retailers, manufacturers and resorts converge together for the Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12. (847) 303-4100 or windycityskiandsnowboardshow.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Boo! at the Zoo
Brookfield Zoo's annual not-so-scary Halloween celebration, Boo! at the Zoo, features events for all ages. Take part in or simply watch the judged costume parade starting at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Other highlights include a haunted carousel, a 7,000-square-foot corn maze, pumpkin carving, hayrides, a super-size play area and educational zoo chats. Experience it all the Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield. General admission to the zoo is $9.50 to $13.50. Parking is $9. (708) 688-8000 or CZS.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Philippa Gregory
New York Times best-selling historical author Philippa Gregory reads from and signs copies of her new book, “The Lady of the Rivers,” in an author event Sunday at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $30 and are available at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Tickets include admission to the program, along with a place in the book-signing line and one copy of book. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
The Three Fiddles
Strings concertmaster Aurelien Pederzoli, along with New Millennium Orchestra viola players Doyle Armbrust and Dominic Johnson — known as The Three Fiddles — present a classical Highland Park Strings program at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave. Works by Bach, Haydn and Mozart will be featured. Free admission. (847) 831-3622 or hpstrings.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
‘Pride of Nations'
The Northbrook Symphony presents its “The Pride of Nations” concert, looking at music that helped to establish some nations' identities throughout the world. Classical works by Rapchak and Dvorak will be featured at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. $8-$45. (847) 272-0755 or TheNSO.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Ghostly walk
The Ghost Lore of Palatine group hosts its Ghost Walk of Palatine beginning at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Guests will hear a short lecture and then head out for a walk through downtown Palatine to hear stories of “haunted” locations. Wear comfortable shoes. Not for younger or more sensitive guests. $5. Reservations are requested. Call (847) 358-6091 or email ghostloreofpalatine@gmail.com. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23