Things to do Oct. 30 to Nov. 5: Halloween events, Warrenville Fall Fest and more

Friday, Oct. 30

Huntley’s Trick-or-Treat Around the Square: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Trick-or-treat at downtown Huntley businesses displaying orange balloons. huntley.il.us.

Richardson Adventure Farm: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, 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.

MainStreet Libertyville’s Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in downtown Libertyville. Trick-or-treat at participating stores. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Boo Bash: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Family-friendly event. Free. lincolnshireil.gov.

Six Flags Great America Fright Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 31; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 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. sixflags.com/greatamerica/events.

Spooktacular Fun Night: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Westmont Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Games, crafts, trick-or-treating, candy and entertainment for kids 2-10. Join Wacky Drac for silly fun and games. Free. westmontparks.org.

Trick-or-Treat Trail: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. The trail features friendly characters handing out candy to kids 12 and younger. Games, entertainment and more. Free. bgparks.org/trick-or-treat-trail.

Crawl-O-Ween at Parkway Bank Park: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Food and drink specials at participating Rosemont bars. Those who visit all participating bars during the crawl will be entered to win a mystery Rosemont Prize. $10 in advance, $15 the day of. rosemont.com/thepark.

Warrenville Fall Fest: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Recreation Center and Community Building, on Warren Avenue, Warrenville. Inflatables, petting zoo, roaming stilt walker, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and games with candy prizes. Under the tent, the Ed Wagner Brass Band, beer, wine, food and free taffy apples. On-site sensory room staffed by Western DuPage Special Recreation Association. Activities included with a $5 wristband. warrenvilleparks.org.

Memento Mori Halloween Gala: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Fundraiser offering a night of eerie enchantment and surgical spectacle. Costumes encouraged. Tickets start at $105.49 at eventbrite.com.

Main Street Vinyl Night: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Ye Olde Corner Tap’s Whiskey Garden, 3901 Main St., McHenry. The Rock & Roll Rabbi will spin a curated mix of records. Bring a vinyl and hear a side of the record played live during the event. No cover. mchenrychamber.com.

Tween Hallow’s Eve Silent Disco: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Kids 9-12 can dance with wireless headphones, plus food and a festive costume contest. Prizes for most creative costumes. $25-$30. Register: gepark.org/gepdevent/tween-hallows-eve-dance.

DL+DL “Anything Goes”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy with Don Lemon and DL Hughley. Tickets start at $35. msg.com.

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

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Showing of the 1975 comedy/horror musical starring Tim Curry. $15. hemmens.org.

Pumpkins on Main: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Jack-o’-lanterns will be on display outside the facility. Free. gepark.org/calendar.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Day of the Dead 5K: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sports Center Park, 2004 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake. This certified USATF race will begin and end outside the Sports Center. Registration includes a race shirt, bib and a virtual goody bag. $45. rlapd.org.

Dundee Depot Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Vintage finds, handmade goods, bakery goods and locally crafted products. Halloween event and pumpkin-decorating contest. eastdundee.net.

Spooky Sprint & Haunted Happenings: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. A 5K costume run at 9 a.m., Mini Monster Dash at 10:15 a.m., and trunk-or-treat from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, hay rides, Fall Fest vendors, face painting, inflatables, coco climb, barrel train, pumpkin decorating, food vendors, DJ, a magician and more. 5K registration is $20. Free. cville.org.

Howl-A-Ween Dog Costume Contest: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31, at Canine Corner Dog Park, 0S761 Old York Road, Elmhurst. 18 or older must accompany their dog in costume. Free. epd.org.

Blodgett House Boo Fest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Downers Grove Museum campus, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Trick-or-treat at the museum, visit the Victorian Blodgett House, complete a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and play Halloween games. Free; no registration required. dgparks.org.

Femmeprov Halloween Extravaganza!: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Gail Borden Public Library’s Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. The Femmeprov acting company performs comic sketches and spooky poetry. Led by Elgin Poet Laureate emeritus Gareth Mann. Register: gailborden.info.

Train Saturdays: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the DuPage County Historical Museum auditorium, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. See an HO-scale model train operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers. Detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks. Suggested donation: $5, $2 for kids and seniors. dupagemuseum.org.

Ballet 5:8 “La Llorona”: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Hemmens main stage, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Infused with Mexican folk colors and live trumpet improvisation, “La Llorona” transforms a story rooted in fear into a deeply human portrait of maternal mental health, compassion and restoration. Come in costume for family trick-or-treating. $45-$50. For tickets, visit hemmens.org.

Wheaton Haunted Halloween Flea Market: 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 31, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Thousands of “Fleas & Treasures (Creepy & Otherwise)” for sale. Costumes encouraged. Special guests: Land of the Lost, Tom Cook, Deep Roy, Jeff Balke, Jeffrey Moy and Count Gregula’s Crypt. Use 421 N. County Farm Road entrance. $10; free for kids 12 and younger with an adult. Free parking. zurkopromotions.com.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. “Original Cast Spooktacular Tour.” Tickets start at $66.35. msg.com.

Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Orchestral masterpieces under the direction of Benjamin Klemme. tickets.wheaton.edu.

The Vampire Circus: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. A mix of circus cabaret and theater. $46.75-$88.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Sunday, Nov. 1

Great Midwest Train Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds Buildings 1-3, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Over 300 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts and more for sale. $8, free for kids 11 and younger. greenbergshows.com or dupagecountyfair.org.

Taste of Norway Hostfest: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. Traditional Norsk food, craft marketplace, and cooking demonstrations for lefse and krumkake. polarstarlodge.com/5.html.

Sunday Afternoon Concerts: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the St. Charles Public Library’s Carnegie Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Music by an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on cello and piano. Free. scpld.org.

Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. Live music, dance performances, speakers and a special Diwali lighting ceremony. Free. woodridgeil.gov.

Fox Valley Concert Band: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Theme is “Majestic!” Free. fvcb.org/wp.

Illinois Brass Band’s 35th Anniversary Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Aurora University Crimi Auditorium, 1347 Prairie St., Aurora. Bruce Briney, the band’s first music director, opens with Stephen Bulla’s “A Festive Prelude,” the first piece the band performed at their inaugural concert in 1991, and “Trittico” by composer James Curnow representing the band’s first winning performance in the North American Brass Band Association’s annual championships in 1996. Guest soloist Timothy Higgins, principal trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will perform the Gordon Langford “Rhapsody for Trombone and Brass Band” as well as Philip Sparke’s “Sambezi” for Trombone and Brass Band. $25, $15 for 18 and younger and college students with a current ID. Limited tickets at the door. illinoisbrassband.org.

“Hasta La Muerte”: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. This theatrical and musical production from Las Cafeteras is inspired by the Indigenous and Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead. Through music, dance, poetry and storytelling, the two-act performance explores grief, loss and the celebration of life. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $44 for Golden Circle; $20-$37 for adults, $19-$34 for students and seniors and $18-$32 for military. For tickets, see elginil.gov/Calendar.aspx.

“Outlander” in Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. A live orchestra performs Bear McCreary’s acclaimed score while highlights from eight seasons illuminate the screen. Tickets start at $61.05. auditoriumtheatre.org.

The Vampire Circus: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A mix of circus cabaret and theater. $46.75-$88.75. arcadalive.com.

Monday, Nov. 2

Dinovember: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2-30 at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Learn all about dinosaurs at 1:30 p.m. daily during the Dino-keeper Chat. Plus, embark on the Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt; complete it to claim a free prize at the gift shop. $7, free for 1 and younger or U.S. military with ID. dtpd.org/dinovember.

Día de los Muertos celebration: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn. Educational activities, crafts, sugar skull face painting and music. Bring a printed photo of a loved one who has passed away, along with their favorite food, for the community ofrenda. Free. Register: gepark.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Mr. V.’s Day Off, Election Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Kids 4-11 can explore America’s landscapes, national parks, monuments and landmarks through music, stories and hands-on activities; then celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66. $60 for 9 a.m. to noon or $120 for the full day. gortoncenter.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

“Annie”: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 4 through Jan. 10, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The heartwarming musical about Broadway’s favorite little orphan. $92-$244.70. drurylanetheatre.com/annie.

Classic Movies at the Library: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in St. Charles Public Library’s Huntley Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Monthly series continues with John M. Stahl’s 1945 noir thriller “Leave Her to Heaven.” Free popcorn. Free. scpld.org.

Lake Park High School Film Appreciation Society: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lake Park High School West Campus auditorium, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror film “Psycho” starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles. Afterward, there’s a film discussion, trivia with prizes and voting for the next month’s selection. Free popcorn. Free. Questions, email Don Fulmer at dfulmer@lphs.org.

Avant Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Performance by Avant Symphony under the artistic leadership of Mina Zikri. $36.75. gortoncenter.org.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

“Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical”: Various times Wednesdays through Sundays and some Tuesdays, Nov. 4 through Jan. 3, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Musical based on the animated feature film. Tickets start at $78. marriotttheatre.com.

Thursday, Nov. 5

“Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition”: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Adapted from the bestselling book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan and featuring an original rock score. $16-$19. metropolisarts.com.

Elgin During World War II: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Gail Borden Public Library’s Meadows Community Rooms ABC, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Using period photos and newspaper clippings, historian Jerry Turnquist looks at how Elgin citizens and businesses were actively involved in the war effort. Register: gailborden.info.

Veteran Panel on Women’s Experiences: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at DuPage County Historical Museum auditorium, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Celebrate Veteran’s Day with retired U.S. Army Major Steve Fixler interviewing six decorated women veterans. Learn about the history of women in the military and the daily life for these service members. Free. Register: dupagemuseum.org.

“Fun Home”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. North Central College Theater presents the original musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. $14. northcentralcollege.edu/events/fun-home.

Standup Throw Down Millennials vs. Gen X: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Two generations of comedians battle for generational bragging rights. Doors open at 7 p.m. $35. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Timmy No Brakes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. 21 and older. $41.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Joey Diaz: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Part of the 312 Comedy Festival. Tickets start at $66.35. msg.com.

312 Comedy Festival: Various times Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 15, at various locations in Chicago. Comedy from Ali Siddiq, Nikki Glaser, Bert Kreischer, Joey Diaz, Ron White, Amber Autry, Donnell Rawlings, John Pinette, Fiona Cauley and more. For tickets and the schedule, see 312comedyfestival.com.

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. $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.

“Million Dollar Quartet”: 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, (except Nov. 26 and Dec. 24-25) through Jan. 3, at Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The jukebox musical is inspired by the real-life meeting between Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley in December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. $87 if purchased in person, additional fees for phone and online orders. 630-896-6666 or ParamountAurora.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. $17.99-$29.99. 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 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, 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.

“Heroes of the Fourth Turning”: Various times and dates 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 through Nov. 6. aredorchidtheatre.org.

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. Recommended for 13 and older. Tickets start at $19.99. realmofterror.com.