5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted October 05, 2018 10:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

See original Monty Python member Eric Idle in conversation with Bob Odenkirk in Naperville or hear the sweet sounds of the "Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience" in Rosemont. Here are five fun ideas for the weekend. For more, see dailyherald.com/calendar.

Scarecrows aplenty

There will be lots creative scarecrows, carnival rides, live music, merchants, the Taste of St. Charles and opportunities to make your own scarecrow and vote on your favorite display at the 33rd annual Scarecrow Festival. Activities and displays are at various locations near 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. Free admission. scarecrowfest.com. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.

Go pink

The 2018 Color the Town Pink provides plenty of activities - including an awareness walk, a survivors fashion show, a DJ, kids' activities, vendors, chair massages and more - tied to breast cancer awareness at the Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. $10 donation (includes event bag, T-shirt, raffle ticket and more). (847) 726-7755 or shopdeerparktowncenter.com or events.dailyherald.com. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.

Eric Idle talks with Naperville native Bob Odenkirk about his new book, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," on Saturday at North Central College in Naperville. Courtesy of Anderson's Bookshop

Idle time

Enjoy a lively evening of conversation with original Monty Python member Eric Idle when he talks to Naperville native and actor Bob Odenkirk about his new book, "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." The event, which is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop, takes place at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets, which include admission and one pre-signed copy of the book, cost $31. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/event/eric-idle. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.

Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys - brothers Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza - bring their brand of rock/Texas blues/soul/country/Tejano to Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $38-$49. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.

Symphonic succession

The "Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience" allows fans of the Emmy Award-winning fantasy series to relive key melodic moments via a symphonic stage spectacle at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $19.75-$99.50; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.

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