Holiday Happenings

Boo Crew Haunted House Sep 30. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. Children’s matinee Oct 21. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 6500 Jett Road, Rochester, 502-9177.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Sep 29-30, 7pm Fri-Sat. Enjoy hearsepulled hayrides and/or mount a custombuilt paintball trailer to shoot at zombies and targets. Cash only: $10 or $15 for hayrides only; $20 for paintball only; $25 for combination ticket. riversidestable. com. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road.

Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm Sep 23-24, 30, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Wagon rides, face painting, barnyard games and animals, corn box and barrel tractor rides, fall treats and more. Open 10am-5pm Columbus Day. No admission fee; small charge for certain activities. indianknollpumpkins.com. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg, 827-0317.

Fairs & Festivals

Arts and Crafts Festival Sep 30, 9am-4pm Sat. Featuring paintings, jewelry, nature photography, pottery, woven goods and more. Plus hot food, musical entertainment and 1850s farmstead tours. Donations. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview, 968-5808.

Bookstock: A Backyard Roots Music Festival Sep 23, 9:30am-5pm Sat. Featuring regional and local musical acts. Free. jaxpl.org. Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 243-5435.

Craft Beer Festival Sep 30, 1-5pm Sat. Featuring a large selection of craft beers and ciders, breweries from all over Illinois and local food trucks. decaturarts.org. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189. Fall Festival Sep 23. lakespringfi eld.org. DAV Club, 25 Club Area, 529-9725.

Fall Festival and Steam Show Sep 22-24. See horse-powered equipment, antique tractors, gas and steam engines, demonstrations on bailing and blacksmithing, children’s activities, train rides, large fl ea market, food and more. prairielandheritage.com. 243-5678. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 W. Michigan Ave., 243-7262.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Sep 22-24, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-2pm Sun. More than 1,000 cool cars, live music and entertainment, performance marketplace, family fun area, food and more. Free admission to spectators. route66fest.com. 866-783- 6645. Downtown Springfi eld.

Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Sep 30, 12pm Sat. German beer, wine, food, music and Oompa bands plus wiener dog races, keg toss contest, bags tournament, dancing, human foosball tournament and more. jacksonvillerotary.org. 243-5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville.

Oktoberfest Sep 30, 12-11pm Sat. Family activities all day plus live music by artists such as The Shenanigans. engrainedbrewing. com. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 546-3054.

The Decatur Craft Beer Festival Sep 30, 1-5pm Sat. Featuring more than 100 unique craft beers and ciders, craft beers and ciders, local breweries from across the state, live music and food trucks. Admission: $100 VIP, $25 general, $10 designated driver. decaturcraftbeerfestival. com. 875-8850. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Third Annual Fall Festival Sep 30, 10am-4pm Sat. Live music, food truck, handmade and vintage fair, donkeys, complimentary kids activities, more. Free. Green View Companies, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

Books & Authors

A Night of Silenced Voices Sep 30, 7:30-9:30pm Sat. A discussion about 10 banned books books and the practice of book banning. $20 SAA members, $25 non. springfi eldart. org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

AAUW Used Book Sale Sep 23, 8:30am-1pm Sat. Quality hardcover and paperback books prices $1-2 each. $5 donation for admission Friday night (3-6pm); free admission Saturday. 546- 3271. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522- 4415.

Artful Readers Book Discussion Sep 27, 7-8:30pm Wed. Enjoy casual, engaging literary discussion with fellow art and book lovers. Discussion of Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland. Ages 21+. Registration. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Author Event Celebration Sep 21, 4:30pm Thu. Celebration for the new book by Michael Jeffords and Susan Post titled Curious Encounters with the Natural World. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Author Ronald White Sep 21, 6pm Thu. Book signing and presentation featuring Ronald White, historian and author of American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant. Tickets: $5 ALPLM members, $8 public. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

Third Thursday Reading Series Sep 21, 6-8pm Thu. Open mic, writing and publishing news, and featured author Amy Sayre Baptista. twelvewinters.com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496- 2496.

Theater & Comedy

A Night On Broadway

Sep 30, 6pm Sat. Annual gala features cocktails, silent auction, dinner, and performance by Broadway veteran Liz Callaway. $125 each; $1,000 for table of 8. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Comedian Chris Spryer Sep 23, 8:30pm Sat. Heard on the “Bob & Tom Show.” $13, $15. donniebscomedyclub.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Music: General Events

A Tribute to Broadway...and Beyond Sep 30, 2-4:30pm Sat. Concert by the award-winning Sound Celebration Chorus. Advance: $18, $16. At door: $20, $18. soundcelebrationchorus.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Black Violin Sep 23, 8pm Sat. Two classically trained violinists and their DJ combine jazz, hip-hop, funk and classical to create a signature sound. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

City Wide Hymn Fest Sep 24, 3:30pm Sun. Interdenominational hymn sing open to all who enjoy singing along with or listening to traditional hymns. Held in cooperation with several local churches. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Leaders of the Pack Sep 24, 3pm Sun.

Retrospective biographical concert celebrates the major female artists from the golden years of mid-century pop music (40s, 50s and 60s). Hosted by The Lovettes. $25-32. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Open Mic with a Mission Sep 30, 6-8pm Sat. Featuring music, spoken word and other talents. Donations. hopeforspringfi eld.org. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.

River Ramblers Sep 24, 4-5pm Sun. Enjoy bluegrass music performed as part of the LLCC Recital Series. Free. llcc.edu. 786-2383. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

The Lesters Sep 23, 6pm Sat. Gospel concert. Love offering. 525-1978. Edinburg First Baptist Church, 416 N. Ricks St., Edinburg, 623- 4437.

Dance

BAM Sep 29, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Country Dance Sep 22, 27, 29, 7-10:30pm Fri. Country dance session. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560.

Dance for Hope Sep 22, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522- 9106.

Prairie Ballroom Dance Sep 23, 7-11pm Sat. Prairie ballroom dance session. All levels of experience welcome. $5 per person. pldc.org. Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda St., Illiopolis, 428-1560. Dance Sep 22, 7:30-10:30pm. 789- 4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Art & Architecture

Adult + Child Paint: Emojis Sep 23, 10-11:30am Sat. An artsy bonding event hosted by Our Vibrant Community. $25 for an adult and child to paint a favorite emoji. Register via Facebook or rhiannon.gurley@ gmail.com. 331-2027. Twisted Deli, 330 S. Grand Ave., 679- 4896.

Artrageous Friday with David Hinds Sep 22, 6-8pm Fri. Meet-andgreet with local pastel artist David Hinds. Free. bluedoorart. com. The Blue Door, 3259 W. Iles, 753-0262.

Layers Exhibition Sep 21-23, 27-30, 10am-5pm Wed, 12-5pm Thu-Sat. Featuring artworks by Debra Nickelson Smith, Rosalinda Post-Lucas and Katherine Pippin Pauley. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544- 2787. Open House Sep 30, 1-3pm Sat. Enjoy the Creative Arts Center. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

Speed Draw Singles Night Sep 23, 7pm Sat. Create timed, quick-draw, blind contour portraits of the person sitting across from you. $25 non members, $15 members. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

The Terrain Biennial Preview Night Sep 30, 5-8pm Sat. Tour the Springfi eld-area sites that are part of the Terrain Biennial, an international exhibition of site-specifi c art made for front yards, balconies and porches. After-party to be held at the SAA. terrainexhibitions.com. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise streets.

Film & Television

His Girl Friday Sep 24, 7-9pm Sun.

Screening of 1940s comedy starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. $5 at door, includes popcorn. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Children’s Corner

Fur, Feather, Fin Fall Fling Sep 30, 10am-2pm Sat. Familyfriendly turtle races, animal programs, bounce houses, crafts, children’s art and more. $5 adults, $2 children. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Healthy Kids Running Series Sep 24, 4pm Sun. Positive, educational and fun introduction to running for ages 2-14. 50-yard dash, 75-yard dash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile options available by age. $35 for fi ve Sundays, Sep 24-Oct 22. Registration, runsignup.com/ hkrswilliamsvilleil. 725-5968. Williamsville Park, Williamsville.

Leaf ID Hikes Sep 24, 1:30-3pm Sun. Naturalist-led leaf identifi cation and collection hikes to assist students with leaf collection projects. Identify and collect more than 25 leaves. Free to members, $5 non. lincolnmemorialgarden. org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529- 1111. Monarchs and Me Sep 23, 10am-12pm Sat. Two-session program geared towards children ages 8-10 about Monarch butterfl ies. Preregistration required. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Pets! Family Event Sep 23, 11am-3pm Sat.

Enjoy games and demonstrations, create origami art and make a pet rock while learning about pets of the past, present and future. $5 adults, free to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Project H.O.W.L. Sep 30, 1-3pm Sat. Program about animals and their ecosystems for children age 10-12 showcases the tricks behind animal training. $13 residents and members; $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Sep 22, 29, 8-10pm Fri.

Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206- 8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Nature

Bird Hikes Sep 23, 30, 8-9:30am Sat. Led by volunteer birding expert Kevin Veara. Open to birders of all experience levels. Binoculars recommended. Free. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Leaf ID and Collection Hikes Sep 23, 10am-12pm Sat. Fun, educational way to collect more than 50 leaves. Geared towards school-age children with leaf collection projects. Preregistration and adult chaperones required. $7 per student for residents; $10 per student non. springfi eldparks. org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics Sep 26, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meeting. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@yahoo. com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Android for Beginners Sep 21, 6-8pm Thu. An AARP-hosted program. Bring yourself and your Android device to learn the basics and beyond of the Android platform. Free. RSVP. aarp.cvent.com. 877-926- 8300. Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, 498-8454.

Archaeological Treasures Sep 28, 11:30am-1:30pm Thu. Presentation by UIS associate professor Lynn Fisher. Part of the UIS Lunch and Learn Series. Reservations. $23 per person, includes hot buffet lunch. uis.edu. 206-6058. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Breakfast Optimist Club Sep 29, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021.

Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546- 7646.

Central Illinois Film Commission Sep 21, 7pm Thu. CIFC promotes central Illinois as a historical and fi lm-friendly region while promoting and supporting the talent, services and experiences of its members. Meets third Thursday of each month. centralIllinoisfi lmcommission. com. 725-1187. Wyndham Springfi eld City Centre, 700 E. Adams St., 979-3992.

Church Women United in Springfield Sep 26, 9:30am Tue. Monthly meetings open to women of all congregations and women without church affi liation. 720- 9416. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St., 528-3407.

Financial Peace University Sep 27, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Nine-week Dave Ramsey program takes participants through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $102.30. daveramsey.com. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Financial Peace University: FLEX Sep 24, 6:30pm Sun. Weekly meeting held every Sunday for nine weeks includes discussion, activities and accountability. Registration. daveramsey.com. 801-7464. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

GriefShare Sep 26, 6:30pm Tue. Nondenominational grief-recovery program utilizes video seminars, a workbook and a support group environment. Two-hour sessions weekly for 13 weeks. $15. 899- 9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 27, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week program built around video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Live Through This Sep 28, 5:30pm Thu. Presentation by Dese’Rae L. Stage, an artist and activist who challenges preconceived notions about those with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and actions using the combined powers of photography and storytelling. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Free. uis. edu. 206-8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Post Polio Group Sep 23, 12-3pm Sat. Support group for those who have had polio. RSVP. Free. scil.org. Residence of Carol Aufmuth, 2323 Lynnhaven Road, 546- 0507.

REBOOT Recovery Course Sep 27, 6-7:30pm Wed. Program helps helps combat veterans and their families heal from the moral and spiritual wounds of war. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Bulletin Board

APL Pet Adoptions Sep 23. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Sep 24. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698- 3091.

Bake/Book Sale Sep 22-23, 10am-4pm Fri, 10am-1pm Sat. Hosted by Friends of the West Sangamon Public Library. West Sangamon Public Library District Central Library, 112 E. Illinois St., New Berlin, 488-7733.

Business After Hours Sep 28, 4:30-7pm Thu. Monthly mixer provides a casual atmosphere conducive for networking. Hosted by the Greater Springfi eld Chamber of Commerce. $5 members, $15 non. business.gscc.org. Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc., 2750 W. Washington St., 525- 1173.

Community Shred Event Sep 23, 8-10am Sat. Fivebox limit per person. Sponsored by Thrivent Choice. Free. peacelutheranspringfi eld.org. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

La Notte Rosa Sep 22, 6:30pm Fri. Featuring inspiration, Italian fare, entertainment, auctions and more. Hosted by breast cancer survivors Dr. Jane Arbuthnot and Shellie McEvers. Illini Country Club, 1601 S. Illini Road, 546- 4614.

Latino Scholarship Awards Sep 30, 6-9pm Sat. Victor A. and Daisy A. Juarez Latino Scholarship Awards. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Remember Me Thursday Candlelit Dog Walk Sep 21, 6:30-8pm Thu. Receive pet blessings and walk in honor of pets who lost their lives without the benefi t of a loving home. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, current on vaccines and leashed. $10 for walk, $5 for additional candles. apl-shelter.org. 544- 7387. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Style of Hope Sep 21, 6:30-9:30pm Thu. High-energy show features runway entertainment from the Springfi eld Ballet Company’s Rock Ballet, local adult and youth models, and much more. In support of Hope children and families. $45. thehopeinstitute. us. 525-9536. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Totally 80’s Dueling Pianos Sep 22, 7:30-11pm Fri. Dueling pianos and heavy appetizers. $30 per ticket; $50 for two. gotrcentralillinois.org. 726- 9808. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.

Trivia Night to Support Immigrant Rights Sep 30, 7-10pm Sat. Hosted by Springfi eld Call2ACTion. $100 per table, max 10 people per table. springfi eldcall2action. org. 622-7929. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Food

Cookies and Cocktails Sep 28, 6pm Thu. Live entertainment by Soul Patrol, dinner stations, dessert competition, auction, raffl e and more. Supports Girl Scouts of Illinois. $100 for singles, $175 couples, $750 for table of 8. getyourgirlpower.org. LRS Hangar, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 523-8159.

Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Sep 27, 4-7pm Wed. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Fried Chicken Dinner Sep 30, 4-7pm Sat. In support of youth activities and world mission. $10 adults, $5 children under 12, free to ages under 3. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 East Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2338.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 21, 28, 4-7pm Thu. Every Thursday. Shopping, health and wellness information, special focuses and more in a street party atmosphere. SNAP cards accepted. Free. agr.state.il.us/ nightmarket. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave. Jacksonville Farmers Market Sep 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 7am- 12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Local Flavors Dinner Sep 21. Local Flavors dinners occur on the third Thursday of each month Jun-Oct and feature seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 546-3054.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Sep 23, 27, 30, 8am- 12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities and more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544- 1723.

History

Golden Eagle Intertribal Powwow Sep 22-24, 12-8pm Fri, 10am- 8pm Sat-Sun. Gathering of many nations to honor and show respect to all veterans. Featuring storytelling for all ages, children’s dances, treats and gifts, handcrafted vendors, food and more. Free. VisitLitchfi eld.com. 851-2206. Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 4, 4 Marina Lane, Litchfi eld, 866- 733-5833.

Health

AKA 5K for Alzheimer’s Sep 30, 9-11am Sat. Supports the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter. Registration. GetMeRegistered. com/AKA5K. 726-5184. Illinois State Fair Grandstand, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Health Fair Sep 28, 9am-1pm Thu. Featuring 18-20 different vendors for health, fi nancial and service needs. Flu shots and pneumonia shots available. Free admission. pleasanthillvillage. org. 627-9502. Pleasant Hill Village, 1010 W. North St., Girard, 627-2181.

Faith & Philosophy

Art and Spirituality Sep 24, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Bike and Hike Days Sep 24, 8am-3pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffi c. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Fishing Event Sep 30, 12am Sat. Event offers recreational fi shing opportunities for those with disabilities. Hosted by Fishing Has No Boundaries, Capital City chapter. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 529-5418.

Memorial’s Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk Sep 23, 8-11am Sat. Rain or shine. $25 adults, $15 youth. +$5 day of. memorialmedical. com. 588-2417. Washington Park Pavilion, 1400 Williams Blvd, 544-1751.

UIS Homecoming Prairie Stars Soccer Sep 29, 5pm Fri. NCAA Division II teams play McKendree University. Men’s game at 5pm. Women’s game at 7:30pm. Complimentary fi reworks display following women’s game. $5 adults; free to ages under 12. uis.edu. Kiwanis Stadium, 206- 6716. University of Illinois at Springfi eld, 206-6073.

UIS Homecoming Prairie Stars Volleyball Sep 30, 3pm Sat. Women’s UIS NCAA Division II team plays Southern Indiana. Free. 206-6716. The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC), 2171 University Dr., 206-7103.

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