When/Where: Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. at 19 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge
Why Go: Join us at the Park Ridge Farmers Market when we say goodbye to the season with a Halloween Party. We will have free pumpkins for the kids to decorate as well as taffy apples for the first 125 children. There will also be trick or treat bags that can be used to collect treats from the vendors and amazing balloon creations by RC Juggles.
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Pricing: Free
When/Where: Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m. at Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster St., Morton Grove
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Why Go: Get dressed up and join the Morton Grove Park District at the annual Halloween Family Festival. Children ages 3-12 will be able to participate in a variety of Halloween activities including: a hay hunt, haunted mazes, prizes and more. Morton Grove residents may register their children early by calling 847-965-1200. There is a limit of 250 children per party.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
Why Go: Dress up in your best costume to watch the Medieval Times 2-hour performance that includes Knights Jousting on horseback, exciting sword fighting and the romance of an 11th century time gone by, while enjoying a four-course dinner.
Pricing: $35
When/Where: Sunday, October 30 at 12 p.m. at 6240 Dempster St., Morton Grove
Why Go: The Morton Grove Historical Society and Morton Grove Park District will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by hosting a presentation at the Morton Grove Historical Museum Educational Center.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Sunday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove
Why Go: Donizetti based Lucia di Lammermoor on a popular novel by Sir Walter Scott, and every minute crackles with drama. This, plus the composer’s succession of bravura vocal thrills (including the famous Mad Scene!), make for an experience you’ll remember forever. Plus, Jeffrey Sherman of the Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a profile.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Friday, October 28 at 8 p.m. at , 6913 N Milwaukee Ave., Niles
Why Go: Get ready for one hell-of-a Halloween party complete with midgets, illusionists, stilt walkers & cool circus decor, sexy clowns behind the bar.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Sunday, October 30 at 10 a.m. at , W. Touhy Ave and N. Harlem Ave., Niles
Why Go: Join Pioneer Park for the First Annual Spooktoberfest! Children & Dog parade & costume contest, food, free hayrides, entertainment, kids crafts, penny carnival, apple bobbing, mini-golf and more!
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Friday, October 28 at , 7000 Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL
Why Go: Global Cinema Distribution (www.globalcinemadistribution.com) announces the national theatrical release of the Ford Brothers’ West African–set zombie feature THE DEAD. After its successful U.K. run, THE DEAD lurches across the pond and into more than 20 cities throughout the U.S.
Pricing: $10
When/Where: Sunday, October 30 at 7:45 a.m. , 5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL
Why Go: Members of the Consumer Affairs Commission will hand out a free trick- or-treat bag, with a treat to children who attend in costume. Children are invited to trick-or-treat at each vendor stand. Donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry will be collected at the Consumer Affairs Commission table in the Market.
Pricing: Free
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