Fests and funny business: 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Sure, we're all excited about the Cubs in the playoffs. But watching them play in St. Louis isn't the only thing to do this weekend. Here are five ideas of fun things to do in the suburbs that don't involve fighting the crowds in Wrigleyville. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Crow into fall

See more than 100 handcrafted scarecrows, check out carnival rides and more at the 30th Anniversary Scarecrow Fest at several locations in downtown St. Charles. No admission charge; $25 for unlimited carnival rides. (800) 777-4373. For list of locations, check out scarecrowfest.com. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.

Cirque spectacular

Get caught up in the drama of Egyptian limbo dancers, Gabonese tumblers, South African gumboot dancers and contortionists as part of the African-influenced spectacular Cirque Zuma Zuma Saturday at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $46-$51; $36 youth. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

AGT 'All Stars'

Relive past seasons of reality TV competition when "America's Got Talent All Stars" brings top acts such as Recycled Percussion, comedian Taylor Williamson and more Saturday to the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, $32-$65, (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Horsing around

Nearly 70 horses are featured at the Danada Fall Festival Sunday at the Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton. No admission charge. (630) 668-6012 or dupageforest.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.

Funny business

Master improvisation comics Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray share the stage for the comedy show "Whose Live Anyway?" at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $45-$55. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.