Halloween happenings

Maybe you love hunting for the perfect costume.

Or surrendering to haunted house scares.

Of course, this month brings one perk that almost everyone can agree on: candy.

Whatever summons your Halloween spirit, now is the time to find it in DuPage County. Starting this weekend, Halloween events swing into full gear with traditional park district trail walks and dances, as well as a few new attractions for children and grown-ups seeking fall fun.

Some popular events, like the Wheaton and Lombard Jaycees haunted houses, will raise money for charitable causes. This year, the Wheaton Jaycees will collect nonperishable food items and donate a percentage of the profits to the Milton Township Food Pantry, which is especially in need of donations.

The Lombard Jaycees will host a blood drive during its children's matinee on Saturday, Oct. 25. Traditionally, the group also uses proceeds to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to low-income families in the village.

But this year's newest attraction is Hotel Massacre, a 16-room haunted house now open in West Chicago. Brian Maddaleni, the haunt's co-owner, said it offers theatrical frights that keep consistent with the spooky hotel theme.

"In other hotels it's a room of clowns, and then another room, but it's just a different scare every time you turn the corner with no correlation," he said.

The other feature that sets Hotel Massacre apart, Maddaleni said, is the actual ghost of a young boy who owners believe still lives in the 100-year-old barn where the haunted house is setup. Visitors can ask about his legend if they stop by this season.

Approximately 1,800 people showed up to check out Hotel Massacre's grand opening earlier this month. Maddaleni said he expects an even bigger crowd - of ladies, most likely - when reunited heartthrob band New Kids on the Block visit the haunt for a VIP meet and greet on Thursday, Oct. 23. Hotel Massacre also will feature appearances by B96 FM personalities Stylz and Roman on Friday, Oct. 17, 23 and 31 and Saturday, Oct. 24.

So if celebrities, hard-core scares and charity events still aren't fulfilling your Halloween fix, check out the Daily Herald's expanded listing of events for this holiday to find what fuels your fright.

Oct. 17

• Nightmares Basement of the Dead haunted house is open from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, Oct. 17 to No. 1 at 42 W. New York St., Aurora. This haunt is for ages 12 and older. Admission is $13 and group discounts are available. For details, call (630) 896-2466, visit 42fear.com or e-mail 42fear@sbcglobal.net.

• The Lombard Jaycees will present their annual haunted house, The Carnival of Fears, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17-31 at 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. The haunt will also be open from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Recommended for ages 12 and older. A children's lights-on matinee will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and will feature candy treats for children and a blood drive; Any adult who donates earns free admission for the matinee. Matinee cost is $3 for children and $2 for adults. Regular admission is $10 and $5 for children. For details, visit haunted-house.com.

• The Wheaton Jaycees will present the 37th annual haunted house, Vertigo, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Hours are from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Oct. 17-19, 24-26 and Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. Donations of nonperishable food will be given to Milton Township Food Pantry. Tickets are $8 per person. Student discount nights will be $1 off admission with a student ID on Oct. 17 and 24. Special group rates are available by calling (630) 668-7074. For details, visit wheatonjaycees.org/Halloween.

• Hotel Massacre haunted house is open from 7 p.m. to midnight through Nov. 1 at 243 W. Roosevelt Road, West Chicago. This haunt features 16 rooms of terror and will include appearances by B96 WBBM FM personalities Stylz and Roman. Admission is $20 and Nov. 1 tickets are half price. For details, visit hotelmassacre.com or call (877) 727-3260.

• Eleventh Hour Haunted House is open from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 1 and on Sunday, Oct. 26 and from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays at 434 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. This haunt features two additional attractions, Intensity and Evil Intentions, as well as family attractions like a corn maze. The cost is $18 for Eleventh Hour and Intensity, $20 for all three attractions and $35 for an RIP pass that allows visitors to skip to the head of the line. Family attractions range from $2 to $4. For details, visit eleventhhour.info.

• Haunted Halloween Happening will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Wheaton Park District's Community Center and Rice Pool and Water Park, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton. The event features games for all ages with small fees for some events and concessions. Special activities include a Trick-or-treat Trail from 5 to 8 p.m. when friendly characters hand out candy for a $2 fee per child. A costume pageant with prizes is planned with participants asked to bring a can of food to donate to a food pantry. Ken Schultz, the Flying Fool, will entertain with juggling and the Trunk or Treat event features a parking lot full of vehicles to explore. Featured guests include Bev Lamkey, ghost stories and a tour of the world of bats. For details, visit wheatonparkdistrict.com or call (630) 690-4880.

• The Lutheran Church of St. Luke will present a Family Fall Fest from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the church, 410 S. Rush St., Itasca. The event includes games, hayrides, a bonfire and a Trick or Treat Trail open until 8 p.m. Admission is free but freewill donations will be accepted to support the youth mission trip. For details, call (630) 773-0396.

• Wood Dale Park District's Halloween Egg Hunt will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Franzen Grove, next to Wood Dale Junior High, 655 N. Wood Dale Road., Wood Dale, Children ages 7 to 12 should bring a flashlight to hunt for hidden eggs filled with treats. Each participant will also receive a trick-or-treat bag to collect their eggs. Registration is required. The cost is $3 for residents and $5 for others. For details, call (630) 595-9333.

• Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of Americas 2008 Annual Haunted Hike from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 at at Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin. A Kiddie Hike will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and will include non-scary scenes and candy for participants. Admission is $6. General Haunted Hike admission is $10 and $7 for all Scouts wearing their uniforms.

• Register by Friday, Oct. 17, for Boo-tiful Treats happening from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. Children ages 3 to 5 will decorate Halloween cookies. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for others. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit yorkcenterparks.org.

• Register by Friday, Oct. 17, for Halloween Hikes at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District's Lake View Nature Center, 17W063 Hodges Road. The family-friendly event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and will include a night hike, crafts, time to explore the nature center, a campfire and more. The cost is $15 per family for residents, $20 per family for others. For details, call (630) 941-8747 or visit obtpd.org/lvnc.

• Carol Stream Park District's Haunted Halloween Happening will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Aldrin Community Center, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream. The event includes a hayride, craft, reptile show and pumpkin decorating contest. The cost is $5 for residents, $9 for others. A Kid's Haunted Lock-in is planned Oct. 18 with costumes, dancing, games, crafts at the Simkus Recreation Center, 849 Lies Road, Carol Stream. The fee is $25 for residents, $35 for others. For details, visit www.csparks.org or call (630) 784-6100.

• Lisle Park District will hold a Monster Madness fall fun fair for the entire family from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Activities include a petting zoo, carnival games, hayrides, hay maze, pumpkin patch, creepy cafe, pony rides and prizes. The cost is $10 for a punch car with 25 punches. For details, visit lisleparkdistrict.com or call (630) 969-0992.

Oct. 18

• Ghost Stories in the Barn will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Yesterday's Farm Museum, 850 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Storyteller Marie Ringenberg will start the event with stories appropriate for younger children. Tales suitable for ages 10 and older start around 8 p.m. The farmyard will have hidden surprises and a campfire for more stories. A $3.50 donation includes stories, a hayride and refreshments. This event is co-sponsored by the Wood Dale Historical Society and the Wood Dale Public Library with the support of the Illinois Arts Council. For details, call Ann at (630) 766-4216 or Judi at (630) 595-0360.

• Drop-in Craft for Halloween will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. Most projects can be completed in 10 to 20 minutes. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver 16 or older. For details, call (630) 458-3338 or visit addisonlibrary.org.

• Cosley Zoo's Spooktacular Halloween event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The event for families in costume includes animal visits, a spooky straw maze, pumpkin carving and goodies. Tickets for Wheaton residents are $6 for children ages 2 and younger, $12 for ages 3-14 and $6 for ages 15 and older; for others the fees are $8 for ages 2 and under, $16 for ages 3-14 and $8 for ages 15 and older. Space is limited and registration required at wheatonparkdistrict.com or (630) 665-5534.

• Christian Church of Clarendon Hills will hold The Great Pumpkin Chase at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the church, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. The event offers family activities including games, crafts and a meal. Non-scary costumes are welcome. The fee is $3 per person, $7 per family. For details, call Missy Buche at (630) 323-3456.

•Run for fun, not out of fright, at the Scarecrow Scramble Family 5K Run/Walk with registration at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Lisle Community Park, just west of Route 53 on Short Street, Lisle. Includes a Tot Dash, Youth Run, and 5K Run/Walk for different age categories. A costume contest will be held at 5 p.m., and a bonfire and hayrides offered throughout the evening. For details, contact Lisle Park District at lisleparkdistrict.com or (630) 964-3410.

• Fox Valley Park District will offer a trick-or-treat walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 before Blackberry Farm officially opens for its Pumpkin Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, at 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. A costume contest also is held on Saturday. Register by calling (630) 892-1550.

• Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its third annual Great Pumpkin Halloween pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Luigi's Fun Center and Pizza, 732 Prairie St., Aurora. Proceeds benefit Lions charities to help the hearing and visually impaired. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children; $15 for a family. For details, call (630) 921-1307.

Oct. 20

• Entries will be accepted through Monday, Oct. 20, for the Itasca Park District's Halloween pumpkin decorating contest at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. The pumpkins will be displayed through Sunday, Oct. 26, and visitors will be able to vote for their favorites. Carved pumpkins will not be accepted. One pumpkin per family. The contest is free. For details, call (630) 773-2257.

• Registration deadline is noon Monday, Oct. 20, for the Glen Ellyn Park District's Howlin' Hairy Scary Halloween House Decorating Contest with judging from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20. The fee is $5 per home and participants should register whether they want their house to be judged at dusk or dark. For details, call Jeannie or Sarah at (630) 858-2462 or visit gepark.org.

Oct. 21

• Register by Tuesday, Oct. 21, for Halloween with SpongeBob SquarePants at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. Children ages 2 to 5 will watch a SpongeBob video, make a craft and have a snack. The cost is $7 for residents and $9 for others. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit yorkcenterparks.org.

• Children ages 5 to 10 must register by Tuesday, Oct. 21, for pumpkin carving at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. The cost is $5. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit yorkcenterparks.org.

• Paranormal investigator and storyteller Kevin Frantz will spin haunted tales from Naperville at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Not for young children. Register online at Naperville-lib.org or at any of the three Naperville Public Library buildings. For details, call (630) 961-4100.

Oct. 22

• The Glenside Public Library will feature author and ghost hunter Dale Kaczmarek and his Chicagoland Ghost Stories at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. For details, call (630) 260-1550.

Oct. 23

• The Franken-Scream Halloween Magic Show will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road. Registration is requested. For details, call Youth Services at (630) 368-7733.

• Lisle Park District's Haunted Dungeon will offer two stories of terror from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25 and Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 29-31, at the Lisle Parks Garage, 1820 Short St., behind Lisle Senior High School in Lisle. The cost is $7. All ages are welcome, but parental discretion is advised for ages 10 and younger. For details, visit lisleparkdistrict.org or (630) 964-3410.

Oct. 24

• Villa Park Recreation's Monster Mash Dance Party and Boo-ti-ful Bonfire will be Friday, Oct. 24, at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave. The family event will include indoor activities from 6 to 8 p.m. and the bonfire at 8 p.m. Registration is required for the dance. The cost is $19 for up to five family members and $3 for each additional person. Admission to the bonfire is free. For details, call (630) 834-8970 or visit vprd.org.

• The Butterfield Park District's Halloween Haunting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard. The event will include trick-or-treating, ghost stories, a haunted maze, prizes and more. Admission costs $2, free with a nonperishable food item. For details, call (630) 858-2229 or visit butterfieldpd.com.

• The Itasca Park District's haunted house will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent. Admission costs $5. For details, call (630) 773-2257.

• The Glendale Heights Park and Recreation Department will offer these Halloween events at the Sports Hub, 250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights. Boo Bingo for children is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Children younger than fifth grade must be with an adult. The fee is $5; Fright Night is a teen trip to Great America from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The fee is $55 for residents, $60 for others; A Halloween Fun Fest is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. The event offers games, music, prizes for families with younger children. Tickets are 25 cents each or five for $1. A Halloween costume party for ages 2-3 is at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. For details, call (630) 260-6060.

• The DuPage County Forest Preserve Night Walk tickets are available at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. The one-hour walks will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 24-26, at Fullersburg Woods. A maximum of eight tickets will be sold per person. Tickets are $8 each. For details, call (630) 850-8110.

• The West Chicago Park District will hold its Spooky Trail beginning at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at the Dyer Nature Sanctuary, Reed Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. The event for all ages includes a walk for preschool age children from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and for the community from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $7 per person; those under 3 feet are free. Early tickets are $6 at the park district, 157 W. Washington. No refunds. Volunteers are needed. For details, call (630) 231-9474, ext. 111.

• The most sinister characters of the 1800s come to life in "All Hallows Eve: A 19th Century Halloween" from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Not recommended for children under 8. Tickets cost $9, $1 less in advance. For details, contact (630) 305-5555 or visit napersettlement.museum.

Oct. 25

Lombard Town Centre is hosting the annual Spooktacular event again this year from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at 102 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard. This year's Spooktacular will feature trick or treating at the downtown businesses. In addition, this year's event will feature a petting zoo, live music by the cover band, "Girls Next Door", pumpkin patch, family costume contest and a costume parade led by the drummers from Glenbard East High School. For details, visit lombardtowncentre.org.

• Cat Guardians' Halloween Bake Sale will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26, in the shelter's parking lot, 932 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Proceeds will benefit Cat Guardians Inc., a not-for-profit humane society for homeless cats. For details, call (630) 543-3395.

• The Itasca Park District and the Spring Brook Nature Center's Halloween Celebration will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. The event will include games, pumpkin decorating, trunk-or-treat, crafts and the non-spooky walk. Admission costs $1 per child. Participants also may bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Itasca Food Pantry. For details, call (630) 773-2257.

• The Itasca Park District's Hallo-Tween Dance, for children in grades three through five, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. The event includes a costume contest. Permission slips are required. Admission costs $4 with a Lounge membership and $5 for others. Snacks and drinks will be sold. For details, call (630) 773-2257.

• The Itasca Park District's Hallo-Teen dance, for students in grades six through eight, will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. The event will include a costume contest. Admission costs $5. Snacks and drinks will be sold. For details, call (630) 773-2257.

• The Bloomingdale Public Library, the Friends of the Bloomingdale Library and the village of Bloomingdale's 20th annual Halloween Party will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the library, 101 Fairfield Way. Children may wear costumes. The event will include games, storytelling, food and more. Photos will be sold for $1 each. Admission is free, but tickets are required. For details, call (630) 924-2740.

• A Halloween Carnival will be Saturday, Oct. 25, at the York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. The preschool party will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities for all ages will be from noon to 3 p.m. The event will include games, a costume contest, a haunted house and more. Admission is free. Games, food and haunted house tickets will be sold. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit yorkcenterparks.org.

• The Addison Public Library's Halloween Party will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the library, 4 Friendship Plaza. The event will include stories, games, crafts and more. Children who wear costumes will be entered into a prize drawing. Participants 9 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver 16 or older. Registration is requested. For details, call the Ask Here Desk at (630) 458-3338.

• The West Chicago Park District will hold a Halloween parade and costume judging beginning with registration at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the parking lot behind the West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago. For details, call (630) 231-9474, ext. 111.

• Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will have a Halloween party for children ages 3-11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the center, 919 S. Washington St., Naperville. The theme party, "A Dark Night," includes games, bat cave, pumpkin patch, food and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. The fee is $5 per person, $20 per family. For details, call (630) 726-0001.

• Glen Ellyn's Chamber of Commerce will host Halloween Fun, beginning with the annual Glen Ellyn Kids' Costume Parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Prairie Path Park, led by members of the Glenbard West Marching Band. Children don't need to register, but should arrive by 9:45 a.m. Kids then can trick-or-treat downtown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year is a Community Pumpkin Decorating Contest, where people can decorate non-carved pumpkins to be displayed in stores of participating downtown businesses. The pumpkins will be voted on and prizes will be distributed. For details, call the chamber at (630) 469-0907.

•Children ages 2 to 10 can get in a little practice trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the buildings in Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave., Naperville. The cost is $1 and a nonperishable food item. For details, contact (630) 575-9567 or napervillejuniors.org/Safety.htm

• Celebrate Halloween with readings and book signings by Nancy Collins, Claudia Gray and Ellen Schreiber - all authors of vampire books for teens - at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For details, contact (630) 355-2665 andersonsbookshop.com.

• See a decorated pumpkin display during Blackberry Farm's Pumpkin Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, at 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Admission is $3 Fox Valley Park District residents, $5 nonresidents. For details, contact (630) 892-1550.

• Naperville Park District will offer each child a Halloween pumpkin to decorate from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, east of Columbia Street, Naperville. Kids ages 3-8 also enjoy refreshments, play holiday-themed games, go on a hayride and have a photo taken as a keepsake of the event. Participants should wear old clothing. The cost is $10 Naperville Park District residents, $15 nonresidents. To register, contact (630) 848-5000 or napervilleparks.org.

• Wood Dale Park District's Halloween Scare Walk will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Cabin Nature Center, 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. This outdoor event is for ages 10 and older. The cost is $3. For details, call (630) 595-933 or visit wooddaleparkdistrict.org.

Oct. 26

• Glendale Heights Halloween Fun Fest is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Sports Hub, 250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights. The event offers family fun with games, food and music. Tickets are 25 cents each or five for $1. For details, call (630) 260-6060.

• Warrenville Historical Society will hold its cemetery tour, Dead Men Talking, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Warrenville Cemetery, Warrenville Road between Warren and Curtis avenues. Tours will continue every 20 minutes until the last one at 7:50 p.m. Luminarias light the way. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. For details, call (630) 393-4568.

•There will be all sorts of games, goodies and activities for ghosts and goblins 10 and younger when Naperville Park District and Comcast sponsor Halloween Happening from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Riverwalk's Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court, just west of Centennial Beach, in Naperville. For details, contact (630) 848-5000 or napervilleparks.org.

• Trick or treat at the businesses in downtown Naperville from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Participating shops and restaurants will have orange balloons outside. The event is free. For details, contact downtownnaperville.net

Oct. 27

• Drop-in Halloween Craft Day will be from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park. Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call the library at (630) 529-1641, ext. 351, or visit roselle.lib.il.us.

• Creepy Crafts will be offered for children ages 5 to 10 at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard. The cost is $8 for residents and $10 for others. For details, call (630) 629-0886 or visit yorkcenterparks.org.

Oct. 28

• Magician Michael Kett will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. The children's event will include scary stories, a magic show, treats and more. For details, call the library at (630) 766-4642.

Oct. 29

• Halloween Fun, a special storytime for children 5 and younger, will be offered from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 529-1641, ext. 351, or visit roselle.lib.il.us.

• Actor and storyteller Grant Fitch will present "The Halloween Spirit," an evening of dramatic readings, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. The Friends of the Library, sponsors of the event, will meet before the program at 7 p.m. Those who attend in costume will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card. For details, call the library at (630) 627-0316.

• The Carol Stream Public Library's Halloween Happenings include a Tot Time at 10 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, for children ages 3 and younger with an adult companion at the library, 616 Hiawatha Drive, Carol Stream. Tales from the Pumpkin Patch is for ages 5 and younger with an adult at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Both storytimes include a costume parade. To register, visit cslibary.org or call (630) 653-0755.

Oct. 30

• Folk singer Lee Murdock will present "Great Lakes Ghosts" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. The program will include songs about ghost ships, haunted lighthouses and more. Registration is requested. For details, call the Adult Services Desk at (630) 458-3320.

• The Addison Park District's Candy Carnival will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St. The event for children 10 and younger will include games to win candy, a costume contest and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $2. For details, call (630) 833-0100 or visit addisonparkdistrict.org.

• The Winfield Public Library will hold a Teen movie night featuring "Disturbia" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, for ages 13-18 at the library, 0S291 Winfield Road, Winfield. A Halloween Puppet Show is planned at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. For details or to register, call (630) 653-7599.

• At Naperville Public Libarary's Spook-Tacular, kids can come in costume for an outdoor show of Halloween stories, songs and puppets at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Naperville Riverwalk Amphitheater on Jackson Avenue between Webster and Eagle streets. In case of severe weather, the program will be in Nichols Library. The program is free and registration not required. For details, call (630) 961-4100.

Oct. 31

• Children may trick-or-treat from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. Children in fifth grade and younger wearing a costume will receive a treat when they visit the Ask Here Desk. For details, call (630) 458-3338 or visit addisonlibrary.org.

• Singer and pianist Kimberly Johnson will provide the entertainment at a masquerade party at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. Costumes are optional. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. For details, call Mary Jo Carlson at (630) 691-7666 or e-mail maryjo.carlson@lcrc.net.

• Glendale Heights Safety Town Halloween is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at 300 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. The event features friendly ghosts and goblins. Children younger than 16 should bring a container to collect candy. The police department is accepting donation of candy or money. The trick-or-treat hours in Glendale Heights are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. For details, call Debbie McKenzie at (630) 909-5459.

• Downtown Wheaton Association will hold its Trick-or-treat from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at stores displaying bright orange posters. For details, visit downtownwheaton.com or call (630) 682-0633.

• Warrenville will hold its Trick-or-treat hours from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Houses without lights on are not participating. Any treats that appear suspicious should be handled by the police department.

• Bloomingdale Church will hold a free Trunk-or-treat Big Toy Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 264 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. Children ages 3 years through sixth grade will register and have hot dogs beginning at 6:30 p.m. then have carnival games, a magic show and Trunk-or-Treat. Teens from grades 7-12 will have their event from 8 to 11:30 p.m. including a coffee house. For details, visit bloomingdalechurch.org or call (630) 894-0090.

• A Halloween Costume Contest for adults 21 and older will be held Friday, Oct. 31 at The View Restaurant & Bar, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle. Prizes will be given from the sexiest, scariest, funniest and lamest costumes. Includes drink specials and music. For details, call (630) 968-1920.

• Trinity Church of the Nazarene will hold Fall-oween Festival, its safe indoor alternative to Halloween, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the church, 1451 Raymond Drive, Naperville. The free event features games, a cakewalk, candy and prizes. Family friendly costumes are encouraged. Refreshments will be available for a small fee. For details, visit trinitynazarene.org or call (630) 778-0328.