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Shows and expos
• The Kane County Flea Market is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $5; free for kids ages 12 and under. (630) 377-2252 or kanecountyfleamarket.com
• The Sculpture Objects & Function Art Fair (SOFA Chicago) runs Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7-8, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $15 for a single day and $25 for a three-day pass. There is also an Opening Night Gala Preview from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets for that event are $50. Call (800) 563-7632 for more information or visit sofaexpo.com.
• The Grayslake Antique Market is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the new Lake County Fairgrounds, Peterson and Midlothian roads, Grayslake. This is one mile south and mile west of the old fairgrounds. Admission is $5; $25 for early admission at 6 a.m. Call (715) 526-9769 or visit zurkopromotions.com for more information.
Tours
• Go green at "Changing the World Together," an estate tour of a green home from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at 6N558 Kim Lane in St. Charles. This benefit for Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital in Park Ridge features an appearance by former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton, a silent auction, an "ultimate green expo" from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and an organic wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $15-$20. Call (630) 584-9009 or visit robertlordbuilders.com for more information.
• The "Best in St. Charles" Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour features decorated homes for the Halloween season. Visit www.st-charlesparks.org for more information for locations and to vote on the people's choice award.