5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Music or monsters? This weekend is full of both in the suburbs, where you can find nostalgic concerts in St. Charles and Glen Ellyn or celebrate Halloween at events both frightening and family-friendly in Mount Prospect, Elgin and Naperville. Here are five things to do this weekend. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement
Venture out to Naper Settlement for All Hallows Eve Friday and Saturday, when scary literature comes to life at the historic attraction. See Frankenstein's Laboratory, a Victorian Insane Asylum, a Torture Dungeon and more at 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Not for kids younger than 8, and no costumes allowed. Tickets cost $20. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21.
Halloween Fall Festival at Randhurst Village
Enjoy family-friendly Halloween fun with your kids or grandkids at Randhurst Village's annual Halloween Fall Festival Saturday. Highlights include a pet costume parade with prizes, entertainment, pumpkin decorating, crafts, wagon rides and owl appearances from the Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington. The event kicks off at center court at Randhurst, located at Rand and Elmhurst roads in Mount Prospect. Pet parade registration is at 11:30 a.m. in front of the AMC movie theater. Free. randhurstvillage.com. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.
'The Best of Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Take a tour of musical theater through the decades in "The Best of Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber" this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The New Philharmonic pairs with guest vocalists for the concerts. $49; $47 seniors. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22.
Nightmare on Chicago Street
Survive a zombie apocalypse when Nightmare on Chicago Street returns to Elgin on Saturday between Douglas Avenue and Villa Street. The downtown appears to be under attack, while the "safe zone" offers entertainment, food, drinks and graffiti artists. Anyone younger than 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets at the gate are $15. nightmareonchicagostreet.com. 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.
Deana Martin At Arcada Theatre
Revisit the music of singer/actor Dean Martin when his daughter Deana Martin pays tribute with "Deana Sings Dino" at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $29. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.