DuPage County Entertainment
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Historical portrayal of Baron Von Steuben coming to Glen Ellyn History CenterSep 30, 2026 7:24 pm - On Oct. 10, historian Terry Lynch will portray Baron Von Steuben, recounting how the Prussian captain transformed Washington's troops at Valley Forge in 1778 by teaching military drills and establishing strong officer-soldier bonds that became standard military practice.
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Winfield Historical Society to host lantern-lit cemetery tours Oct. 10Sep 30, 2026 4:08 pm - The Winfield Historical Society will host a cemetery walk on Oct. 10 at St John Cemetery, featuring stories of notable 20th century residents including WWII veteran Robert Conley and local business owners.
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Scare tactics: Suburban haunts deliver Halloween thrillsSep 30, 2026 7:45 am - It’s scary season. Check out our list of suburban haunted houses where Halloween revelers can celebrate.
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Best Bets: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns and Bad Momz of ComedySep 29, 2026 9:36 pm - Best bets for fall: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Bad Momz of Comedy laugh it up in Wheaton, Red Clay Dance brings “Freedom Square” to Evanston, and spooky silent films come to the Pickwick in Park Ridge.
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Chamber Music on the Fox opens season with ‘Golden Hour’ concert Oct. 4-5Sep 29, 2026 9:02 pm - On Oct. 4-5, Chamber Music on the Fox opens its season with "Golden Hour: An Autumnal Music Experience" featuring classical masterpieces by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, alongside contemporary works, at venues in Aurora and West Dundee.
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How John W. ‘Bet-a-Million’ Gates’ hidden art treasures shaped St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 8:00 pm - Author Archie Bentz Jr. has written “Rediscovering the Art Collection of John W. Gates,” a supplement to his 2025 book about the steel and oil tycoon, documenting how Gates’ extensive art collection has been displayed throughout St. Charles for over a century.
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80 years of oompah: Family’s brass band brings lively tunes to Naperville OktoberfestSep 29, 2026 7:38 pm - “We have the traditional German Oktoberfest feel with a modern twist,” says Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt. In addition to oompah music, the Naperville museum’s Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3 features a variety of German beer and cuisine, children’s activities and the popular stein-holding contest. “We’re looking forward to a great event.”
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Film historian to talk on ‘The Women Who Built Hollywood’Sep 29, 2026 3:37 pm - On Oct. 7, the Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of Women will host “The Women Who Built Hollywood” with film historian Annette Bochenek at the Elmhurst Public Library.
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Spotlight: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ returns to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre for its last encoreSep 28, 2026 3:57 pm - This week marks the return of Paramount’s acclaimed “Million Dollar Quartet,” Lifeline’s premiere fairy tale noir, Shattered Globe’s real-life-inspired tale of resistance, and Music Theater Works’ revival of Jimmy Buffett’s jukebox tuner “Escape to Margaritaville.”