Trick-or-Treat Trails event comes to North Chicago
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Trick-or-Treat Trails
Youngsters and their families can get into the Halloween spirit a bit early at the Trick-or-Treat Trails event at North Chicago's Greenbelt Cultural Center. The celebration features a costume contest, trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, hayrides, pumpkin carving and more. Events are designed for ages 12 and younger.
2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Free admission. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.
Today
Galay and the Symphony
Cellist Racheli Galay joins the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra as a featured soloist in the symphony's "Break The Mold: Beethoven 5" concert.
4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Orlin D. Trapp Auditorium of Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan. $7-$15. Free for students ages 18 and younger (with school ID). Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. (847) 360-4740 or jackbennycenter.org.
What's your hobby?
More than 600 booths will exhibit model hobby products at the iHobby Expo, the largest show of its kind in the United States.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, in the. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $8-$10. Children younger than 10 admitted free. (847) 692-2222 or visit GiantShow.com.
Vintage Halloween
The Lake County Discovery Museum's "Halloween: Superstitions and Traditions" exhibition features antique Halloween-themed postcards, vintage costumes and decorations.
1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. $2.50-$6. Children ages 3 and younger admitted free. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
Dancing in DuPage
The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble and the College of DuPage Older Adult Institute sponsor a Halloween Dance that includes swing and Latin-style music. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. Snacks and drinks will be available.
1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in K Building in the west commons at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $6. (630) 942-4000.
This week
Miley makes music
Singing sensation Miley Cyrus rocks the United Center with her pop/rock tunes.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.50-$79.50. (800) 745-3000.
'The Hobbit'
Christian Youth Center presents "The Hobbit," an adaptation based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tale of an unlikely little hero's journey that is full of magic and mystery.
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $8-$14. (847) 391-5711.
Cheers to you, George!
Meet actor and author George Wendt (of television's "Cheers") as he reads from and signs copies of his new book "Drinking With George."
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets cost $30, and include admission to the program, a copy of the book and a place in the book-signing line. Contact Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville (at 123 W. Jefferson Ave.) for information. Call (630) 355-2665.