Things to do Oct. 23-29: Howlin’ at the Moon, BatFest Halloween events and more

Friday, Oct. 23

Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Antique slot machines, jukeboxes, advertising memorabilia, gumball and penny arcade machines, music boxes, pinball machines, antique video games, vinyl records and more. Friday early-bird admission: $50, Saturday admission: $10, free for kids 14 and younger. chicagolandshow.com.

Dinos! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. See 35 life-sized dinosaurs and more. $20.95-$29.95 and free for kids 2 and younger. brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Boo! at the Zoo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Family-friendly Halloween celebration with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations and more. Included with admission. brookfieldzoo.org/BooAtTheZoo.

Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Long Grove: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, near 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Kids can trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Costumes encouraged. Free. longgrove.org/festival/october-days.

Ackerman Haunted Trail: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. The trail walk, which takes about 10 minutes, will be less scary from 4-6 p.m. and geared toward older kids from 6-9 p.m. Refreshments for purchase. $7. Register at gepark.org/register.

Howlin’ at the Moon: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. A 21-and-older Halloween bash with live music, Food Truck Graveyard and BOOze Bar, a costume contest, fire dancers and Halloween-themed activities. Music lineup: Friday: Birkenrocks from 5:15-7:15 p.m. and Six Foot Blonde from 8-10 p.m.; Saturday: Mr. Blotto from 5:15-7:15 p.m. and Neighbor from 8-10 p.m. $25. Tickets: napersettlement.org/627/Howlin-at-the-Moon.

Autumn Hayrides: 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Ticket includes a 30-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride and supplies to make s’mores over an open fire. Kids 15 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. $16. Register: stcparks.org/events.

Candy Carnival: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Centennial Recreation Center, 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison. Games, candy and more for kids 12 and younger. $5-$7. Register: addisonparks.org.

Halloween Movie in the Barn: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the village hall barn, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Free. vhw.org.

Ben Tatar and the Tater Tots: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Costumes encouraged for this Halloween-themed interactive kids’ rock performance featuring horns, Conga lines, live band freeze dance and more. $10-$15. Tickets: dgparks.org.

Halloween 3K Fun Run: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. Costumes encouraged. Themed activities and a costume contest after the race. $15-$45 per person; family packs available. nbparks.org.

Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See hand-carved, LED-lit jack-o’-lanterns staged along a festive paved pathway featuring characters and live pumpkin carving. $20-$24 for adults, $13-$17 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3. chicagobotanic.org/halloween.

Trick-or-Treat on the Trails: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles. Kids can journey through the oak savanna for spooky, but not scary, nature fun. Activity stations offer hands-on learning experiences and treats. Bring a flashlight and treat bag. Visit with Hickory’s animal ambassadors. $12; free for kids 2 and younger. Register: stcparks.org/events.

Haunted Train Ride: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Haunted train, wagon, carousel, spooky craft and bonfire with s’mores. For kids 4-10. Bring a flashlight. $16. Register: blackberryfarm.info/special-events.

Harland Williams: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. 21 and older. $47.99-$52.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“Nerdy Prudes Must Die”: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Stageworks Theatre Arts, 204 Dearborn Court, Unit 104, Geneva. Halloween production of a teen-slasher comedy about a group of geeks and their ghostly tormentor. Not suitable for young audience members. $32.92. stageworks.yapsody.com.

Randy Feltface: Gimmick: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Comedy. $47-$71. jamusa.com.

Takhone Lodge 7’s annual haunted house: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9201 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont. Theme is the twisted stories of the Brothers Grimm. Proceeds support local Scouting programs. “Hoedown at the Hollow,” a family-friendly daytime event for kids 4-10, runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission includes five activities, including pumpkin decorating, archery, slingshots, ping-pong trebuchet, face painting and more. $19.65 for one trip, $31.04 for a weekend pass. hauntedhollow.org.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra “Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Wheaton College Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Soloist Jian Wang performs Dvořák’s Cello Concerto. Also on the program is Nielsen’s “Overture to Maskarade” and Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty Suite.” Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider opens the program with music from his native Denmark. $79. cso.org.

“Come From Away”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the true story of the time when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, on Sept. 11, 2001. Tickets start at $78.10. marriotttheatre.com.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave., third floor, Batavia. Albright Community Theatre production of Neil Simon’s ensemble comedy offering a fly-on-the-wall look at a zany television writers’ room in the 1950s, amid the backdrop of McCarthyism and network pressure for advertiser-friendly content. $23 or $18 for kids 13 and younger and 65 and older. albrighttheatre.com.

“Ride the Cyclone”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The Spirits of St. Cassian High School Chamber Choir return. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

Spooky Trail: 7:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St., West Chicago. Encounter clowns, creepy crawlies and other frightful surprises along the quarter-mile Spooky Trail. Only 150 presale tickets available each night. $15 or $18 at the door. Register: we-goparks.org/special-events.

Friday Night Concert Series: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. John Derado will perform. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., or tune in virtually. Suggested donation $10 (cash or PayPal). twowaystreet.org.

Pumpkin Festival: Various times Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23-25, with many activities at Main and State streets and on the courthouse lawn, Sycamore. Decorated pumpkins, carnival, nonprofit vendors, craft shows, activities and entertainment on Saturday. Autumn Craft and Treasures Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore High School Fieldhouse; $1-$3 entry fee. The 48th annual Sycamore Chamber 10K Pumpkin Run is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Pumpkin Festival Parade is at 1 p.m. Sunday. Free; some activities have fees. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Fall Color 5K Run and Walk: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Run or walk a 5K course through the wooded east side. A post-race party with live music, food trucks and a complimentary beverage. $60 or $65 the day of. Register: mortonarb.org.

Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Oct. 24 through Nov. 29, at Wilder Park Conservatory, 225 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory.

Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Dash: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Adrenaline Special Events, 345 N. Eric Drive, Palatine. Kids Dash at 8:30 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m. After the race, runners and spectators are invited to an after-party at the Tap House Grill. 5K starts at $49.99; Kids Dash starts at $20. halloweenhustle.com.

BOOmingdale Halloween event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bloomingdale Village Complex, 201 S. Bloomingdale Road, and Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Halloween-themed tours of police and fire department, fire department demonstrations, hayrides, trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, games, crafts, face painters, mini-pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), a hay maze, moonwalk, balloon artists, stilt walker, refreshments and more. Costumes encouraged. Kids younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. villageofbloomingdale.org.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. eastdundee.net.

Howl O’ Ween Dog Parade: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Prizes will be awarded. One handler per dog. Rain or shine. Free. Advance registration required at genevaparks.org.

Glen Ellyn Halloween Festival & Parade: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the corner of Main and Crescent, Glen Ellyn. Parade lineup at 9:30 a.m., with parade stepping off at 9:45 a.m. Trick-or-treating at local businesses from 10 a.m. to noon. glenellynchamber.com/halloween.

Body Mind Spirit Celebration: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg. Festival of all things holistic with over 155 booths, entertainment and more. $21.05 at eventbrite.com.

Downtown Batavia BatFest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Downtown trick-or-treating, a community parade, music and dance performances, costume contests and games. Free. Find the map of participating businesses and the event schedule at downtownbatavia.com.

Family Spooktacular: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Kids 3-12 can trick-or-treat at the historic homes across Naper Settlement’s 13-acre campus. Themed inflatables, a fright-free Haunted House and interactive Ghoul School, where kids can craft custom slime. The Little Mermen & Princess Pals, a Disney tribute band, will perform at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $15; $10 for kids 4-12; and free for kids younger than 4. napersettlement.org.

Halloween Hayday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Persinger Rec Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Games, science activities, costume contest, Halloween egg hunt, entertainment, bounce houses, hay rides (weather permitting) and more. For kids 14 and younger: $11-$13 in advance; $13-$16 at the door. Free for adults. Register at genevaparks.org.

Mellody Farm Harvest Festival: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Mellody Farm, Milwaukee Avenue and East Townline Road, Vernon Hills. Illinois Agriculture & Urban Farm Experience from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; pet-friendly activities at the Lazy Dog Restaurant with a PAWS Chicago pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. culminating in Yappy Hour from 1-2 p.m. with a pet costume contest, pet parade, photo opportunities and giveaways; family activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; live music including a DJ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Atticus at 2 p.m. and Big Boss and the Toes at 4 p.m.; Bites & Sips and Bourbon & Bonfires both from 4-8 p.m. and more. Most events are free; evening events require tickets. mellodyfarm.com.

Pumpkin Train: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Ride to the pumpkin patch aboard a Halloween-themed electric interurban train. Pick a pumpkin, photos ops, and see an antique farm tractor and hay wagon. $11-$20. irm.org.

Trunk-or-Treat: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pioneer Park, 500 S. Fernandez Ave., Arlington Heights. Trick-or-treating for kids 2-13, who must be registered and accompanied by an adult. Costumes encouraged. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. ahpd.org.

Trunk or Treat Free Community Event: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Candy, fall-themed games and more. Free, registration required. gortoncenter.org.

Fall Fun Days: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Pumpkin decorating, wagon rides and activities. $13. Register: stcparks.org/events.

Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest: 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Willow Stream Park (Dan Schimmel Pavilion), 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. A canine costume contest and doggy egg hunt. Free. bgparks.org/howl-o-ween.

Central Street Trick-or-Treat: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on Central Street in Evanston. Trick-or-treat at participating Central Street businesses, Halloween-themed crafts and more. Free. centralstreetevanston.com.

Grayslake Business Trick-or-Treat: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in downtown Grayslake. Trick-or-treat from local businesses. Free. grayslakechamber.com.

Pumpkin Weekends: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Balloon artist on Saturday and World’s Tallest Scarecrow on Sunday. $11 for 1 and older. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Autumn Leaves Festival: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on the west lawn of the Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago. The Mr. Don Sadofsky Foundation for Music Education presents an afternoon of live music and fall activities. The Revolutionary Swing Orchestra performs at 12:10 p.m. and the Open Bandstand invites community musicians of any age to bring their instruments and sit in at 2 p.m. Includes a pumpkin patch with a free pumpkin for every child while supplies last and an all-ages Halloween costume contest. Free. sadofskyfoundation.org.

Boo Bash: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Trick-or-treat trail for kids 2-10. Costumes encouraged. Halloween snacks and refreshments. Stop by the pumpkin patch to take a pumpkin home. Adults must accompany kids; only kids need to be registered. $15-$25. Register: gepark.org/gepdevent/boo-bash.

Naperville Pumpkin Race: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Pumpkin racers battle head-to-head for the Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy during Turning Pointe’s 10th annual fundraiser. Pumpkin race kits ($25) are assembled by students at Turning Pointe. Prizes for best decorations and best costume. turningpointeautismfoundation.org/events.

Tricks & Treats in the Valley: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. All-ages trick-or-treating, with the trail beginning at Heritage Farm and continuing past the farm’s historic buildings and into the woods and fields. Entry is timed. Trick-or-treaters must register; free for attending adults. $6-$8. parkfun.com/event/tricks-treats-in-the-valley.

Trick-or-Treat Trail: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Red Hawk Park, 651 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. For kids 1-13. Trick-or-treating, games, activities and a bounce house. Costumes encouraged. $7-$10, walk-up $20 cash only, if space allows. Register for a time slot: csparks.org.

Ar-Boo-Retum Trick-or-Treat: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Kids can collect candy and treats from participating retailers. Costumes encouraged. Free. shopthearb.com/events.

Grayslake Fall Fest: 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Carnival rides, food trucks, hayrides, a costume contest, face painting, character appearances, a walking magic show, fortunetelling and more. Live music from DJ Dave Woll from 1-4:30 p.m., Libertyville School of Rock from 4:30-6 p.m., and Cheap Foreign Cars from 7-8:30 p.m.; plus storytelling with the Grayslake Historical Society from 5-7 p.m. Free admission. glpd.com.

Waukegan Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Kids can walk the enchanted trail to receive candy from costumed characters. Free. waukeganparks.org.

Cemetery Walk: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at West Side Cemetery, 900 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Respectful 45-minute tour including stories of Batavia’s past residents, weather permitting. $12. Tickets: bataviaparks.org.

Downtown Evanston Trick-or-Treat Stroll: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Fountain Square, corner of Davis Street, Orrington Avenue and Sherman Avenue, Evanston. Trick-or-treating at local businesses. Pick up a map at Fountain Square. Plus, fall arts and crafts activities. Free. downtownevanston.org.

Symbols of Remembrance, Burial and Mourning Traditions: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Oak Hill/Oak Crest Cemetery, 5500 Glenview Ave., Downers Grove. Learn about the memorial practices used by earlier residents, then join a scavenger hunt through the cemetery to identify gravestone symbols. $17-$26. Register: dgparks.org.

The Morton Arboretum walking play: 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, starting at Thornhill Shelter at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A retelling of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a 1.5-mile walk, with no intermission. Suitable for 12 and older, with some dark themes and mild violence. $27 for 18 and older or $17 for kids 2-17. mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/walking-plays.

Step Into the Shadows of History Cemetery Walk: 4-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Bronswood Cemetery, 3706 Frederick Drive, Oak Brook. Hear the stories of Oak Brook’s founders. Hosted by GreenMan Theatre and Oak Brook Historical Society. Tickets: oakbrookhistory.com/events.

Ghost Story Train: 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fox River Trolley Museum, off Route 31, South Elgin. Ride a spooky trolley to the haunted forest preserve for family-friendly frights, including stories around the campfire with treats from Margie’s Girls’ Kitchen. A ghostly musician will lead campfire songs. Costumes welcome. $20. Register at foxtrolley.org/Ghost-Story-Train.

Historic House Spooky Open House: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Heritage Park, 1736 Paul Ave., Glendale Heights. An evening of history and kid-friendly frights. Free. ghrec.org.

The Dolly Show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Al Larson Cultural Center, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Dolly Parton tribute. $45-$65. larsoncenter.com.

“Edward Scissorhands” in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. The feature film with live accompaniment by the Chicago Philharmonic. $60-$146. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Emily Catalano: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Stand-up comedy. $29-$39. gortoncenter.org.

New Philharmonic’s “A Tribute to Scotland”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish,” Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy,” Davies’ “An Orkney Wedding,” with “Sunrise,” with guest artist violinist David Taylor. $56-$58. atthemac.org.

Shane Dawson Live!: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Screening of “Cancelled” plus a Q&A with special guests. $46-$265. jamusa.com.

Copley Comedy Series: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. With headliner Tim Cavanagh, featuring Michelle Krajecki. $22 reserved seats. paramountaurora.com.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Day of the Dead 5K: 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling. 5K run/walk with chip timing, medals, entertainment and more. Registration required. 13 and older: $35; kids 12 and younger: $25. runsignup.com.

Elgin Coin Club Fall Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Holiday Inn, 495 Airport Road, Elgin. Buy, sell and trade coins, currency and assorted numismatic items and collectibles. Kids 6-16 can join the Kids Auction at 12:30 p.m., where they get free money to bid on donated lots. Raffle prizes and hourly door prizes. ANACS Coin Grading Service will be on-site. Early bird from 8-9 a.m. for $20 or $2 after. elgincoinclub.com.

Fall Color Motorcycle Ride: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Join McHenry County Conservation District Police Department Motor Unit for a ride, touring MCCD sites across the county; limited to 50 bikes (passengers welcome). Bring a picnic lunch for a stop at one of the sites. Free. Register: mccdistrict.org.

Bloomingdale Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in the parking lot of Old Town, Third and Franklin streets, Bloomingdale. Rain or shine. Local vendors (home decor, jewelry, blankets, clothes and more), entertainment, food trucks and more. facebook.com/thebloomingdalemakersmarket.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, on the front lawn of the Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, beverages, food trucks and more. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Dazzle Dance Parties Monster Mash: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Dance party featuring a snack, craft and upbeat activities. $36-$45. gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Halloween Happening: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court, Naperville. For kids 10 and younger. Halloween games, pumpkin patch, hayrides, inflatables and goodies. Costumes encouraged. Free. napervilleparks.org/halloweenhappening.

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Trick-or-treat from local businesses. Free. waucondachamber.org.

Italian Bred: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. “A celebration of family, culture and comedy” with Candice Guardino. $56.75-$78.75. desplainestheatre.com.

J.S. Bach, R. Schumann & the Art of Listening: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Gail Borden’s South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room, 127 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Pianist Olga Ridgway explores Bach’s Partita in E Minor and Schumann’s Carnaval through live performance, storytelling, history and musical insights. Register: gailborden.info.

Duo F.A.E.: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in the sanctuary of Faith Community United Church of Christ, 192 S. Center St., Bensenville. Violinist Charlene Kluegel and pianist Katherine Petersen will perform. Freewill offering. facebook.com/harmoniaconcerts.

Maple Street Concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Maple Street Chapel, 200 S. Main St., Lombard. Folk performers House of Hamill. $25 online with credit card; cash or check only at the door. maplestreetconcerts.org.

Pumpkin Splash: 3-4 p.m. or 4:15-5:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Hamilton Lakes Athletic Club pool, 500 Park Blvd., Suite 150, Itasca. Jump into the pool to grab a pumpkin and then decorate it. Goodie bag for each participant. Parents can swim with their kids. An adult must accompany all kids. Those 6 and younger must be directly supervised by an adult in and out of the water. $15. Register: itascaparkdistrict.com/event/pumpkin-splash.

Brett Goldstein: 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. “Sex, Death & Small Talk Tour.” Tickets start at $100.55. msg.com.

Monday, Oct. 26

Paws in the Park Day: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visiting dogs should be social butterflies. Bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs must remain on leashes and accompanied at all times. Sanitation stations will be set up around the park. Parking: $6. cantigny.org.

Halloween Howl: 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Fox Lake Police Department, 301 Route 59, Fox Lake. Meet members of the Fox Lake Police Department, touch-a-truck, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunt and more. Free. foxlake.org.

Trunk-or-Treat at Main Street: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Decorated trunks, treats and a pumpkin-carving station (while supplies last). Costumes encouraged. Carved pumpkins will be added to the Pumpkins on Main display. Bring baby and children’s items to support local families in need. For a list of accepted donation items, visit shareourspare.org/donate-items. Free. gepark.org/gepdevent/trunk-or-treat.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Sing at Gorton: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Come in costume to sing along to music from “Wicked” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Free. gortoncenter.org.

Four Hands, One Heart Lumina Piano Duo: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Recital Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College Faculty Artists, featuring Hyejin Cho and Jun-Hee Han, explore the spirit of dance through the intimacy of four hands at one piano. The program includes “The Nutcracker Suite,” “La Valse” and “Latin Suite.” tickets.wheaton.edu.

Joanne McNally: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Comedy. “Pinotphile.” $34-$59. jamusa.com.

Pumpkins on Main: Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 27-31, at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Carve a pumpkin at home and bring it to the Main Street Recreation Center during business hours Oct. 26-27. The jack-o’-lanterns will be part of a display outside the facility. Free. gepark.org/calendar.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

America at 250 “Designing a New Nation”: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Wednesdays @ One welcomes back Terry Lynch, who will portray Benjamin Franklin. Free. norrisculturalarts.com.

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. See “An American Werewolf in London.” $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Mount Prospect Downtown Trick-or-Treat: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in downtown Mount Prospect. Trick-or-treat at downtown Mount Prospect businesses. Costumes encouraged. Free. mpdowntown.com/events.

Father Mike Schmitz: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Parables: A Time of Reflection.” Tickets start at $58.65. msg.com.

“Louder Than Guns”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Screening of the documentary that explores the conversation about gun rights and gun violence in America, followed by a musical Q&A with Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, alongside David Greene, former host of NPR Morning Edition and current host of the public radio show “Left, Right & Center.” $10, $5 for students. gortoncenter.org.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Downtown Geneva Trick-or-Treating: 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Trick-or-treat at participating shops and restaurants, which will have signs displayed on their door or window. Costumes encouraged. geneva.il.us.

Pumpkin Splash: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Swim with pumpkins and pick a pumpkin, DJ entertainment and a goody bag. Kids younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $20-$25. parkfun.com/event/pumpkin-splash.

William Shatner Live on stage with “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Following a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” Shatner will share behind-the-scenes stories from his seven decades-long career as an actor, producer, director, writer and space traveler and answer questions. Tickets start at $43.75. rialtosquare.com.

First Person Live!: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Regular people telling true stories from their lives, hosted by Diane Kastiel. This month’s theme is scary stories. $20. heynonny.com.

“Heroes of the Fourth Turning”: Various times and dates Oct. 29 through Dec. 6, at 1531 N. Wells St., Chicago. Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery’s politically charged drama. Tickets start at $55, $33-$44 for previews Oct. 29 through Nov. 6. aredorchidtheatre.org.

Ongoing

“Defining US, The 250th Anniversary of the United States” exhibit: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through April 10, 2027, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Exhibit examines how wars, elections, protests and cultural changes resonated in DuPage County. Free; donations of $5 or $2 for kids and seniors appreciated. dupagemuseum.org/visit.

Creepy Critters Month: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville. Kids can take part in self-guided activities about spiders, bats, rats, crows, worms and vultures, as well as an indoor scavenger hunt to win a prize. No registration required. Free. napervilleparks.org/knochknollsnaturecenter.

Goebbert’s Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Animals, corn stalk mazes, wagon rides, camel rides, pig races, fall food, produce and more. Some attractions are only available on weekends. $20 on weekdays, $24 in advance online, and $27 at the door on weekends. Extra fees for some activities. goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/fall-festival.

Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See the zoo’s animals and pumpkins lining the zoo’s lawn. Kids’ rides for a fee. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks and straw bales for purchase. $12 adults; $10 seniors; and free for kids 11 and younger. cosleyzoo.org.

Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tractors, pumpkin enrichments for the animals, pumpkins and fall treats for sale, and on weekends, hayrides for $3. $7; free for kids 1 and younger and U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/fall-festival.

Happy Times Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays through Oct. 31, at Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Amusement rides, pony and camel rides, Animal Land Zoo, corn maze, fall merchandise, pumpkin sales, fall treats and more. Free entry; fees for rides and attractions. happytimespumpkinfest.com.

Richardson Adventure Farm: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, observation tower, sunflower field, zip line, zorbing, pig races and more. $26, $22 for kids 3-12, and free for kids 2 and younger. richardsonadventurefarm.com.

Jack O’Lantern World: Time slots start around 6:10 p.m. and run through 10:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 1, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Walk through an immersive, interactive trail featuring over 20 themed worlds with thousands of jack-o’-lanterns hand-carved by over 50 artisans. Daytime experience available from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. $17.99-$29.99; daytime experience $14.99. thejackolanternworld.com/lakezurich.

Joliet Prison Flashlight Tours: 6:30-10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Oct. 31, at the Old Joliet Prison Historic District, 1125 N. Collins St., Joliet. The historic Old Joliet Prison will be open for self-guided “Flashlight Tours.” Visitors will receive branded flashlights and will be assisted by nearly 30 illuminated interpretive signage panels. $19.99 for adults, $9.99 for kids, $6.99 for JAHM members Thursdays; $32/$12/$10 Friday and Saturday; and free for kids 3 and younger. jolietprison.org/tours.

“Jekyll & Hyde”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays; and 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 8, at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping Gothic musical. Tickets start at $60.75. broadwayinchicago.com.

“Dial M for Murder”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, plus 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Alfred Hitchcock’s chilling thriller with a modern twist. oillamptheater.org.

“Tiny Beautiful Things”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 7, and a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Oct. 24, at Village Theatre Guild, 2S720 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. $25. villagetheatreguild.com.

13th Floor Haunted House: Select times and dates through Nov. 8, at 5050 River Road, Schiller Park. Featuring “Black Hollow Institute” and “The Woman in White” haunts. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $24.99. 13thfloorchicago.com.

Basement of the Dead: Select times and dates through Nov. 7, at 42 W. New York St., Aurora. Consists of an abandoned underground laboratory where terrifying creatures lurk and a 3D haunted house. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $28.99. basementofthedead.com.

Disturbia Haunted House: Select times and dates through Nov. 13, at University Plaza, 1213 Butterfield Road, Suite D, Downers Grove. The attraction includes an array of rooms. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $29.99. hauntedhousedisturbia.com.

Duchess Manor: Select times and dates through Nov. 1, at The Arboretum, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. The story centers on a rarely seen duchess living in the sprawling estate she constructed within The Arboretum. Also offers a lights-on experience without actors or jump scares. Tickets start at $27 or $7 for the lights-on experience. shopthearb.com.

Dungeon of Doom: Select times and dates through Nov. 7, at 600 29th St., Zion. Attractions include a decaying nuclear fallout shelter, a dead clown alley and the slaughterhouse among others. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $34.99 online; $45 at the door. dungeonofdoom.com.

Hells Gate Haunted House: Open select times and dates through Nov. 1. Park at 301 W. Second St., Lockport, and take a five-minute shuttle to the site. A grieving father engages masters of the occult and dark science to connect with his deceased twin daughters to disastrous effect in a remote, multilevel “mansion.” Recommended for 13 and older; 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $40 online; $45 on site. hellsgate.com.

Massacre Haunted House: Open select times and dates through Oct. 31, at 299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. The 35,000-square-foot space contains more than 75 rooms including the haunted house, the underground and the asylum. Recommended for older teens and adults. Tickets start at $36.99. fearthemassacre.com.

The Realm of Terror Haunted House: Open select times and dates through Oct. 31, at 421 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach. Includes an opening ceremony nightly. Family Fright for kids Saturday, Oct. 24. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $19.99. realmofterror.com.

Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 1, at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. Thrills by day and frights by night with haunted houses, scare zones, spine-chilling shows and rides. Tickets start at $45. For dates and hours, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica/events.