Holiday Happenings

A Halloween Exhibition and Skating Party Oct 28, 2-4pm Sat. Halloween skating exhibition followed by public skate and party games. $5 admission, includes skating and skate rental. sfsc4u.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 20-21, 27-28, 7pm. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. Children’s matinee Oct 21 from 3-6pm. $15 general, $25 speed pass. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 20-21, 27-28, 7pm Fri-Sat. Enjoy hearse-pulled hayrides and/or mount a custom-built paintball trailer to shoot at zombies and targets. Cash only: $15 hayrides or $20 express hayrides; $20 for paintball only; $30 for combination ticket. riversidestable.com. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road.

Main Street Pumpkin Festival Oct 21, 11am-3pm Sat. Pumpkin decorating, hay rides, costume contest, pet costume contest, carnival rides, petting zoo, trick-or-treating and more. $10 per participant. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Goosebumps Music Concert Oct 28, 7-8:15pm. Annual concert features organ classics typically enjoyed during the Halloween season. Dress all in black, all in white or in costume. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Halloween Parade Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Featuring festive fl oats and other entries. Grand Marshal is Mayor Jim Langfelder. Hosted by The Parent Place and HSHS Medical Group. Free. 753-8730. Downtown Springfi eld.

Haunt the Hill Oct 26, 5-8pm Thu. Family-friendly festival of scares features a haunted garage, costume contest for ages 0-10, food and more. Free. Pleasant Hill Village, 1010 W. North St., Girard, 627-2181.

House of the Dead Oct 20, 27, 6-10pm Fri. Haunted house presented by the Pawnee Lions Club. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $5 admission. Boy Scout Hall, 623 Seventh St., Pawnee.

Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm Oct 21-22, 28-29, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Wagon rides, face painting, barnyard games and animals, corn box and barrel tractor rides, fall treats and more. No admission fee; small charge for certain activities. indianknollpumpkins.com. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg, 827-0317.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 20-21, 6:30-9:30pm Fri-Sat.

Food vendors on site. Rain or shine. $7 adults, $5 for ages 4-11, free to ages 3 and under. springfi eldparks.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Muni Mayhem Oct 26-28, 7-10pm Thu-Sat. Enjoy the Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre featuring a spooky mix of song and dance plus a haunted maze, concessions and more. $10. themuni. org. 789-6864. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Spooktacular Evening with Abe Oct 21, 6:30-8:30pm Sat. See historical characters haunt the museum plus special lighting and music, spooky storytelling, kids’ costume contest, crafts, games and more. Free to members, $10 non. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 27-29, 31, 7-11pm Fri-Sat, 7-10pm Sun and Tue. Terrifying haunt hosted by Terror on the Square leads visitors into an abandoned cemetery and through the woods. $13 adults, $10 ages 10 and under. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

The Great Pumpkin Grab Oct 22, 10am-3pm Sun. Child-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fun activities. Carved pumpkins available to take home while supplies last. $2 for trick-or-treaters, free to parents, chaperones and kids under 3. springfi eldparks. org. 546-4116. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Trick or Treat Street Oct 29, 1-4pm Sun. Entertainment, demonstrations, safe trick-or-treating, and more. Held rain or shine. Free. wnns. com. 629-7077. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753- 0702.

Trick or Treat with Abe Oct 28. Lincoln Heritage Museum, 1115 Nicholson Road, Lincoln, 735-7399.

Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 20-22, 4-8pm Fri, 1-5pm Sat-Sun. Safe trick-ortreating inside zoo. Costume contest at 6pm Fri; 4pm Sat and Sun. $5 trick-or-treaters, $4 parents and guardians. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Fairs & Festivals

Best of Springfield Party Oct. 26, 5-9pm. Eighties-themed party features live music from Fun DMC and The Brat Pack plus an 80s-style costume contest, food, drinks, vendors and more. $15 in advance; $20 at door. illinoistimes.com. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

CFA All-Breed Cat Show Oct 21-22, 10am-4pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun. See 225 purebred and household pets judged in 10 judging rings. Plus feline agility demonstrations, vendors and more. Hosted by the Lucky Tomcat and Tiger’s Lair Cat Clubs. $5 adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 12 and under. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Fall Festival Oct 28-29, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Period-clothed interpreters demonstrate daily tasks such as candle dipping, soap making, basket making, spinning wool, fruit and vegetable preservation and more. lincolnsnewsalem. com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Haunted Ethnic Illinois Wine Festival Oct 27-28, 6-10pm Fri, 11am- 7pm Sat. Showcase of awardwinning wines from Illinois wineries along with ethnic foods and live music. Halloween costumes encouraged. $25 advance, $30 at door. illinoiswine.com. Ethnic Village, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show Oct 19-22, 8am-10pm Thu-Sun. Annual show featuring barns and their American Saddlebred horses and Hackney ponies. Free. midamericahorseshow. org. 612-708-9753. Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 544-7702. Pleasant Plains Market Days Oct 21, 9am-1pm Sat. Featuring 20+ vendors on the third Saturday of each month. Pleasant Plains Market Days, 408 E. State Highway 125, Pleasant Plains, 415-0731.

Books & Authors

Artful Readers Book Discussion Oct 25, 7-8:30pm Wed. Casual, engaging literary discussion centered on Stephanie Sorey’s Oil & Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo. For ages 21+. Registration. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Poets in the Parlor Oct 29, 2-3pm Sun. Featuring Anna Leahy, author of the poetry collections Aperture and Constituents of Matter plus other publications. Free. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

Pondicherry Lodge Sherlock Holmes Society Oct 21, 9-11am Sat. Discussion of The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist. Free. sherlock.lolopop. org. 546-8387. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Self-Publishing Workshop Oct 21, 12-2pm Sat. Learn how to land your book in stores, from concept to manuscript. Registration. $25. m.bpt.me/ event/3076485. 621-7037. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Third Thursday Reading Series Oct 19, 6-8pm Thu. Includes an open mic, writing and publishing news, and featured authors Sue Ade, Elaine L. Orr and J. D. Webb. Free. twelvewinters. com. Sherman Public Library, 2100 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496-2496.

Theater & Comedy

Anything Goes Oct 20-22, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Presented by Springfi eld Theatre Centre. Directed by Rich McCoy. $18, $20. springfi eldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Clue: The Musical Oct 20-22, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Family-friendly, live-action version of the internationally popular board game Clue. $15. theatre7.net. 422-7300. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur.

Comedian Dan O Sullivan Oct 27-28, 7:30pm Fri, 10:30pm Sat. $14, $16. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE. Comedian Elliot Threatt Oct 20-21, 8-9:30pm Fri- Sat. Has been seen on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” BET’s “ComicView” and “The Bob and Tom Show.” $12.50 cash only. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Kevin White Oct 20-21, 7:30pm, 10:30pm Sat. Seen on VH1 and Comedy Central. $14, $16. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Jersey Boys Oct 20-21, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat. Tony-, Grammy- and Olivier Award-winning “Best Musical” about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons. $65. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Machinal Oct 27-29, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. An expressionist play inspired by the sensational 1927 New York murder trial of Ruth Snyder. $8-14. uis.edu. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Mike Brown Oct 27-28, 8-9:45pm Fri-Sat. Comedian known for deadon impressions, hilarious observations and down-home, Southern sensibility. $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

The Rocky Horror Show Live Oct 26-28, 8pm Thu-Sat, 11:30pm Fri-Sat. Presented by ADHD Productions. $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music: General Events

BritBeat Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Stunning multimedia theatrical concert captures the mania and emotions of the Beatles career. $10-35. millikin.edu. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Featuring Ran Dank on piano. Tickets. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Ball Brothers Oct 21, 6-7:30pm Sat. Concert by popular Christian quartet. $15 in advance, $18 at door. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Witches Night Out Oct 26, 5-10pm Thu. Costume charity event by women for women in need. $20 adv, $30 at door. witchesnightout.org. 630-200-2373. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Dance

BAM Oct 27, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515. Dance for Hope Oct 20, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. West coast swing dances every third Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Oct 27, 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.

Monster Mash Halloween Dance Oct 27, 7-9pm Fri. Inclusive dance for individuals of all abilities ages 7 and up. Live DJ, treat bags, more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 585- 2941 x2303. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

VFW Dance Oct 27, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. 789- 4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523- 7523.

Art & Architecture

Art and Craft Day Oct 21, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm. Horsefeathers, Birdsong Books and Vintage and the Country Bumpkin host craft sessions, offered from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm at each store. Reservations. $30 per session. elkharthistoricalsociety.org. 947-2238. Elkhart.

Artist Reception Oct 28, 6-8pm Sat. Celebrate the work of local artist Joan Burmeister. prairiehouseframes.com. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523- 4415.

Bob Ross Birthday Party Oct 27, 7-9:30pm Fri. Canvas and Cocktails-style event celebrates the painter of happy trees. BYO fros, drinks and snacks. Ages 21+. $25 SAA members, $35 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Canvas and Cocktails Oct 20, 7-9:30pm Fri. Create a mixed media project inspired by an Edgar Allan Poe illustration using ink, printing and book pages. Registration. $15 members, $25 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Ladies Only Leather Earring Making Oct 28, 7-9pm Sat. Create lightweight leather earring. $25, includes supplies. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815- 408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931- 8841.

of strange shadows Opening Reception Oct 26, 5:30-8pm Thu. Exhibition offers an investigation of color, print and collective memory by Texas-based collaborators Leslie Mutchler and Jason Urban. On display through Nov 16. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506.

On My Own Time Oct 23-30, 9-5am Mon-Fri, 10- 3am Sat. Exhibition features 79 artworks created by 55 local artists. Free. springfi eldartsco. org. 753-3519. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

On My Own Time Awards Reception Oct 24, 5:30-7:30pm Tue. Visual arts exhibition and competition showcases art created offthe-clock by employees of local businesses, educational and medical institutions, and governmental agencies. On display through Oct 30. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Open Studio Springfield Oct 23-24, 30-31, 6:30- 9:30pm. Figure drawing session featuring a clothed model on Mondays. Life drawing session featuring a live nude model on Tuesdays (parent/guardian sign-in required for under 18). Easels, drawing boards and clips provided; bring your own or make use of community drawing materials. All welcome. $15; $10 high school students. Open.Studio.Springfi eld@gmail. com. 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Paint Your Pet Oct 19, 5:30-9pm Thu. Professional local artists offer instructions on how to create an acrylic painting of your pet. BYOB. $50 adults; $35 under 18. christystudios.com. 773- 235-5600. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

Robert Middaugh: Machines Inherit the Earth Oct 19-29, 9am-4:30pm Mon- Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features 20 artworks ranging in date from 1964-2005. On display through Feb 11. $5 for adults; free admission to children, seniors, veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Art Opening Receptions Oct 20, 5-7pm Fri. Receptions for “Pedestrian” by Adam G. Perschbacher and Bernie Hatcher and “Works in Wood” by the Lincoln Land Woodturners and Capital Area Woodworkers. Artist talks at 5:30pm. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Ted’s Pop-up Art Show Oct 21, 7-9pm Sat. Featuring poetry by Sidney Lynn and live music. Gallina’s Pizza, 432 E. Monroe St., 522-5271.

The Big Picture: Large Scale Paintings Oct 19, 9am-4:30pm, 12- 4:30pm Sun. Exhibition showcases abstract and fi gurative large-scale paintings. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. Free. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Film & Television

Diarios de Motocicleta Oct 26, 6-9pm Thu. Part of LLCC’s “Through a Different Lens: Cultural Perspectives through Film” fi lm and discussion series. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Masterpieces Oct 21, 1:30pm Sat. Showing of Masterpieces: The Most Extraordinary Buildings Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright by producer and director Michael Miner. Free. designedbyfranklloydwright. com. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Children’s Corner

Healthy Kids Running Series Oct 22, 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.

Kid’s OAKtober Fun Oct 21, 10-11am Sat. Learn about trees and create a fall-themed tree craft. Free. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.

Mama and Toddler Pumpkin Decorating Oct 25-28, 10:30-11:30am Wed-Sat. Decorate pumpkins using stickers, glitter, pom poms, paint and more. Wear old clothes. $6. pagetwosixtyone. com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.

Mama and Toddler Slime Oct 19-21, 10:30-11:30am Thu-Sat. Kids create slime using various ingredients. Wear old clothes. $6. pagetwosixtyone. com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.

Trunk or Treat Oct 28, 3-5pm Sat. Free. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529- 2736.

Zooper Edventures Oct 28, 1-3pm Sat. Themerelated games, crafts, zoo discovery walk, and other fun learning activities for ages 5-6. Advance registration required. $13 resident, $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 20, 27, 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

Grapes and Gourds Oct 26, 2-4pm Thu. Create your own birdhouse using a gourd, art supplies and decorating items. Registration. $30, includes supplies and one glass of wine. lincolnmemorialgarden. org. 529-1111. It’s All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Ave., 546- 9463.

Owl Prowl Oct 27, 6:30-9pm Fri. Learn about raptors during an indoor presentation followed by a hike on the trails. Presented by the Illinois Raptor Center. $10 per adults, $5 children ages 7-12, free to ages 6 and under. illinoisaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Environment

Lead in Urban Birds Oct 19, 7-8pm Thu. Springfi eld Audubon Society program presented by Travis Wilcoxen, associate professor of biology, Millikin University. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics Oct 24, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Oct 27, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546- 7646.

Central Illinois Film Commission Oct 19, 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.

Financial Peace University Oct 25, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Nineweek 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 Oct 22, 29, 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 Grief Recovery Program Oct 25, 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.

Investigating How Cancer Cells Survive: The Key to Blocking Metastasis Oct 23, 7pm Mon. Presentation by Zachary Schafer on metastasis, which is responsible for in excess of 90 percent of cancer deaths. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Free. uis. edu. 206-8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

REBOOT Recovery Course Oct 25, 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.

Retired State Employees Association Oct 25, 1:30pm Wed. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of the month. Speakers are Senator Andy Manar and Leslie Newsome of the benefi ts department of CMS. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington St., 793-3933.

Springfield Backgammon Club Oct 25, 6pm Wed. First time is free; $5 per entry after that. sangamonvalleybackgammon. com. 622-9447. Capitol Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 546-2111.

Bulletin Board

APL Annual Chili Supper Oct 29, 11am-5:30pm Sun. Featuring the Paw Paw Patch Bazaar and adoptable animals from 11am-4pm. $7. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 21. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 22, 12-4pm Sun. Cats available. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 28. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 29, 12-4pm Sun. Adoptable cats. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Business After Hours Oct 19, 4:30-7pm Thu. Monthly evening mixer for business professionals hosted by the Greater Springfi eld Chamber of Commerce. $5 Chamber members, $15 non. gscc.org. 525-1173. Hope, 5220 S. Sixth St., 585-5437.

Campus Sustainability Day Oct 25, 10am-2pm Wed. Free to the public. 786-2407. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

MacMurray College Homecoming Parade Oct 21, 10am Sat. Parade leaves from corner of Clay Avenue and State Street to Central Park Plaza, then follows Sandy Street south to College Avenue back to the MacMurray Campus. 479- 7123. Jacksonville.

Minivans and Mom Juice Oct 21, 2-5pm Sat. Free. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815- 408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931- 8841.

Paranormal 101 Oct 24, 6pm Tue. Presentation titled “Paranormal 101: All you ever want to know about the metaphysical and paranormal” by Zitania. Registration required. Free. pspld.com. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626- 1553.

Pizza Party for the Homeless Oct 27, 5pm Fri. Vinod Gupta hosts pizza party for homeless persons in honor of his 79th birthday. Free. 622-7118. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St., 523- 2046.

Senior Fall Party Oct 28, 5-7pm Sat. Music and fi nger foods for senior citizens. Free. 321-2112. Timberlake Senior Living Facility, 2521 Empowerment Road, 585-4000.

Springfield Choral Society Trivia Night Oct 28, 5pm Sat. $10 per person; $80 per table. springfi eldchoralsociety.org. 899-7920. Piper Glen Golf Club, 7112 Piper Glen Dr., 483-6537.

St. Andrew’s Society Bonfire Oct 21, 5-11pm Sat. St. Andrews Society of Central Illinois annual bonfi re night and membership drive featuring music, food, fun and more. Free. Knights Action Park, 1700 Knights Recreation Dr., 546- 8881.

Trivia Night Oct 21, 7-9pm Sat. Theme is “Friday Night Lights.” Hosted by Russ Friedewald in support of the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony. $10 individuals, $100 for table of 10. svys.org. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523- 2787.

Food

Chili/Soup Dinner Oct 27, 11am-7pm Fri. $10. marybryanthome.org. 529- 1611. Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, 2960 Stanton St.

Downtown Jacksonville Farmers Market Oct 25, 4-7pm Wed. Every Wednesday May-Oct. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street. jacksonvillemainstreet. com. 245-6884. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

German Dinner Oct 21, 4-7pm Sat. $15. 483- 4084. American Legion Post 759, 206 W. Chestnut St., Chatham, 483-4084.

Halloween at the Market Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Sat. Featuring special Halloween activities. Shop local produce, meat, eggs, handmade goods and other products. Free. downtownspringfi eld.org. 544- 1723. Old State Capitol Farmer’s Market, 1 Old State Capitol Plz,

Jacksonville Farmers Market Oct 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 7am- 12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Local Flavors Dinner Oct 19. Local Flavors dinners occur on the third Thursday of each month Jun-Oct and feature seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farmers. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 522-4313.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 21, 25, 28, 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

401 in Steam Oct 21-22. Ride behind a restored 1907 vintage steam locomotive. mrym. org. Monticello Railroad Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, 762-9011.

Restoration of the Dana- Thomas House Tour Oct 21, 10:15am-12:15pm Sat. Specialty tour led by Mike Jackson. $20 suggested donation. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 782- 6776.

Rochester History Oct 19, 6:30-8pm Thu. Presentation and book signing with Ray and Pam Bruzan, authors of Cotton, Violins & Shots in the Night. Free. rochesterlibrary.org. 498-8454. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr., Rochester.

Health

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct 21, 8-11am Sat. Fundraising recommended. Free admission. makingstrideswalk.org. 523- 4503. Illinois State Fairgrounds Commodities Pavilion, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 21, 9am-2pm Sat. A day devoted to women and their physical, emotional and fi nancial health. $4 admission. memorialmedical.com. 788- 3321. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Pink and White Ball Oct 21, 6-10pm Sat. Seventh annual ball hosted by Celebrating, Remembering and Fighting for Cancer features crowning of 2017 cancer fi ghter of the year, fashion show, guest speaker, food and fun. $10 admission; free to cancer survivors. 741-6220. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St., 529-6626.

Faith & Philosophy

Praise and Worship Weekend Oct 21-22, 6pm Sat, 4pm Sun. Featuring a city-wide musical Sat at 6pm, pew rally Sun at 4pm, and more. Free-will offering. Second Timothy Baptist Church, 1122 E. Pine St., 522- 2616.

To Protest and to Reform Oct 29, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Undocumented Immigrants and DACA Oct 22, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Veronica Espina, UIS instructor and member of the Springfi eld Coalition on Dismantling Racism and Springfi eld Dominican Anti- Racism Team. Potluck to follow. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Adventure Run 5K Oct 28, 10-11am Sat. A rugged trail run through 225 acres of gorgeous autumn landscape. $30 adults. Ages 12 and under run free. cilca.org. 487-7497. Camp CILCA, 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall.

Biggest Loser Oct 26, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Fitness challenge. $10 per session, $40-50 for all. 638- 8989. St. John AME Church, 1529 E. Capitol Ave., 533- 3969.

Goats and Yoga Oct 22, 12-2pm Sun. Visit with farm animals, practice yoga, and enjoy drinks and snacks. $25 individuals; $110 for groups of fi ve. willowcityfarm.com. Willow City Farm, 4227 Irwin Bridge Road, Cantrall, 899-4562.

Handgun Demo Oct 21, 11am-4pm Sat. Try out the latest in handguns with Scheels and industry experts. Must be 21 with FOID card or Illinois Concealed Carry License. Free. experience. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Harvest Hootenanny 5K Oct 28, 9am Sat. mmmultisport.com. Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 3, 3 Primitive Lane, Litchfi eld, 866- 733-5833.

Route 66 Half-Marathon, 5K, Mile Dash Oct 22, 7am-12pm Sun. Fifth annual Litchfi eld Half Marathon, 5K and Mile Dash on beautiful Route 66. Registration required. racemaker.org. Litchfi eld Skyview Drive- In, 1500 N. Historic Rt. 66, Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Springfield MS Society Boo Run Oct 28, 9am-3pm Sat. Halloween-themed 5K. Halloween costumes encouraged. Registration. $25. getmeregistered.com. 741-3231. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

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