Holiday Happenings

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 5-6, 7pm Fri-Sat. riversidestable. com. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road.

Holiday Craft Sale Oct 5-6, 9am-6pm Fri-Sat. Featuring a vast array of fall, winter and Christmas decorations and home-crafted Santas, snowmen, angels, hand-painted gourds, slates and signs from local artists and artisans. Free. Craft Studio - Salisbury, 5889 Grigsby Lane, Pleasant Plains, 626-1738.

Trail of Terror Oct 6, 7-11pm Sat. Haunt is spread out across nearly 10 acres of wooded landscape in the Haunted Woods of Creek Hill. $5 nightly pass; $10 fast pass. Mt. Auburn.

Fairs & Festivals

15th Annual Multicultural Fest Oct 3, 10am-2pm Wed. Annual showcase of various cultures with entertainment and cultural exhibits. Free. 786-2241. A. Lincoln Commons, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Apple ‘n Pork Festival Sep 29-30, 9am-5pm Sat- Sun. Featuring more than 25 booths featuring numerous types of old-fashioned, harvest-time apple and pork foods. Free admission. chmoorehomestead.org. C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton, 935-6066.

Arts and Crafts Festival Sep 29, 10am-4pm Sat. Featuring paintings, jewelry, nature photography, pottery, woven goods and more. Plus hot food, musical entertainment and 1850s farmstead tours. $5 per adult; $3 ages 13 and under. 413-1820. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Hwy 29, Greenview.

Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest Sep 29, 11am-11pm Sat. Featuring a stein hoist and keg toss. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Downtown Springfield Family FunFest Oct 6, 10am-5pm Sat. Featuring infl atable obstacle courses and bounce houses, games and activities, food trucks, character appearances and main-stage entertainment. $10 per person, free to ages 2 and under. Hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. springfi eldfunfest.org. Washington Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, 1 Old Capitol Plaza N, 522-1129.

Fall Festival and Steam Show Sep 28-30, Fri-Sun. See an antique tractor pull, gas and steam engines, demonstrations, children’s activities, train rides, fl ea market, food and more. prairielandheritage. com. 243-5678. Prairie Land Heritage Museum, 1005 W. Michigan Ave., Jacksonville, 243-7262.

Fourth Annual Fall Festival Sep 29, 10am-4pm Sat. Featuring pumpkin painting, a craft and vendor fair, pet adoptions, complimentary kids’ activities, food truck and more. Free. greenview.com. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787- 4700.

Indian Summer Festival Oct 6, 10am-4pm Sat. Featuring craft vendors, live music, a fairy woodland, fairy house and tree troll crafts, hands-on crafts and face-painting for children, a food tent and more. $8 for ages 11+; free to ages 10 and under. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

LOESS Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Oct 6, 10am-6pm Sat. Featuring mineral, fossil and gem dealers with demonstrations, displays and more. Theme is “Prehistoric Predators.” $2 adults, $1 ages 65+, free to ages 12 and under. loess.org. 622-3484. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Oktoberfest Celebration Sep 29, 12-10pm Sat. engrainedbrewing.com. Engrained Brewing Company, 1120 Lincolnshire Blvd., 546- 3054.

Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 5-6, 8am-10pm Fri-Sat. Annual horse show features competitive showmanship and comradery from riders ages 18 and under. Free. youthcharityhorseshow.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Books & Authors

Friends of UIS Brookens Library Book Sale Oct 4, 10am-6pm Thu. Great selection of books of all types, DVDs and CDs. Free admission. 206-6597. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Open Mic Sep 28, 11am-12pm Fri. Facilitated by David Leitner and featuring volunteer readers. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-4967.

Theater & Comedy 100 Years of Broadway Sep 28, 6:30pm Fri. A concert and dinner event featuring Broadway show songs from each decade over the past 100 years. Reservations. $40; includes chicken dinner. 899- 9732. New Salem Roots, 14305 IL-97, Petersburg, 710-1900.

1776 Sep 28-30, Oct 5-6, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A historically-accurate musical that brings John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and the rest of the Second Continental Congress to life. $20, $25, $30. hcfta.org. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

Violet - The Broadway Musical Sep 28-30, Oct 4-6, 7pm Thu, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Featuring music ranging from bluegrass to gospel to rockabilly. $25 advance, $30 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800- 838-3006.

Whose Live Anyways? Oct 6, 8-10pm Sat. 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song, all based on audience suggestions. $35- $69. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Music: General Events

Atlanta Library Dinner Program Oct 6, 5:30-8pm Sat. Dinner catered by the Palms Grill Cafe at 5:30; performance by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet at 7pm. Reservations required. atlantapld.org. Union Hall Building, 114 SW Arch St., Atlanta, 648-5077.

Escape Night Oct 5, 7-10pm Fri. An evening of music and video featuring Unkn0wn S1gn, Kristin Walker and Immanuel B. Ahiable. $5 advance; $7 at door. The Studio, 401.5 S. Grand Ave. W., 670- 3473.

Glory Way Quartet Oct 6, 6:30pm Sat. Glory Way Quartet in concert. Salisbury Baptist Church, Byron Street off Rt. 97, Pleasant Plains, 361- 6590.

Gordon Lightfoot Sep 29, 8-10pm Sat. Concert by singer, songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot. $34-$79. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Harmony on the Air Sep 29, 2-4pm Sat. Concert by the Sound Celebration Chorus features recent radio hits sung a cappella-style. Adv: $18 adults, $16 seniors and children ages 12 and under. Door: $20 adults, $18 seniors and children and 12 under. soundcelebrationchorus.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music at the Market Sep 29, Oct 6, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753-3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544- 1723.

Taikoza Drums Sep 29, 7:30pm Sat. Concert features the powerful rhythms of the Taiko drums to create an electrifying energy that carries audiences in a new dimension of excitement. $15, $20, $25 for adults; $10 for school-age children. kirklandfinearts.com. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

The Christian Gospel Singers Oct 3, 10am Wed. Every Wednesday. All are welcome. 303-2422. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Dance Dance for Hope Oct 5, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522- 9106.

Dance for Hope Sep 28, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522- 9106.

Art & Architecture

Architectural Walking Tour Oct 3, 5:30-7pm Wed. Led by Anthony Rubano from the Illinois Historic Preservation Association. Complimentary reception to follow. Free. downtownspringfield.org. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Art of Illinois Exhibition Tour Sep 27-30, Oct 1-6, 3-4:30pm Thu-Wed. Co-curated by Wendy Greenhouse and Sharon Darling, Art of Illinois features pieces dating back 750 years through the present day. Registration. Free. illinoismansion.org. Illinois Governor’s Mansion, 410 E. Jackson St., 782-6450.

Arts and Crafts Show Sep 29, 8:30am-3pm Sat. Plus a “Touch-A-Truck” event. Food and drink available for purchase. St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483-3772.

First Friday Gallery Walk Oct 5, 5-7:30pm Fri. Featuring exhibitions, music and talks at Gallery 510, Blue Connection and Illinois Art Gallery. Funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Free. decaturarts.org. 423- 3189. Downtown Decatur.

Grand Opening Event Oct 6, 9am-8pm Sat. Featuring artisans, food and more. Free. Hello Sunshine Makery and Marketplace LLC, 116 E. Sangamon St., Petersburg, 414-1713.

Harry Potter Pub Night Oct 6, 8-11pm Sat. An adultsonly event for wizards, witches, muggles and squibs. Featuring creative stations, make a potion, dance in the Rave Cave, enjoy one brew on the house and more surprises. $25 adv; $30 at door. 331-2027. Track Shack, 233 E. Laurel St., 522- 0444.

Let the fancy Opening Reception Sep 27, 5:30-8pm Thu. Group exhibition featuring mixed media works co-curated by Jeff Robinson and Allison Lacher. Exhibition on display through Oct. 18. Free. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, 1 University Plaza, 206- 6506.

LLCC Art Exhibit Progressive Reception Sep 27, 4:30-6:30pm Thu. Exhibition titled “Art, Asia and Antiquities: People, places and things that inspired Phil Trutter” by current LLCC art faculty. Plus hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee by LLCC Epicurean Club members. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786- 4967.

LLCC Art Exhibit Progressive Reception Sep 27, 4:30-6:30pm Thu. Exhibition titled “Art, Asia and Antiquities: People, places and things that inspired Phil Trutter” by current LLCC art faculty. Plus hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee by LLCC Epicurean Club members. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Redefining Oct 3-6, 10am-5pm Tue-Wed. Exhibit features the work of Dick Folse, Sheri Ramsey and Bob Dixon. On display through Nov. 1. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Children’s Corner

Children’s Dyslexia Center Graduation Sep 27, 6pm Thu. Hear the graduates’ stories as to how the staff and our program have helped them become better students and changed their lives. Free. dyslexialearningcenter.com. Springfield Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road, 793-7728.

Healthy Kids Running Series Sep 30, 4:30pm Sun. A 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 five Sundays. Registration. runsignup.com. 725-5968. Williamsville Park, Williamsville.

Hispanic Heritage Family Festival Sep 30, 1-4pm Sun. Featuring kids activities, folklore dance, exhibits and food sampling. Free. springfieldymca.org. Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 West Iles Ave., 679-1625.

Rock, Mineral, or Fossil? Super Saturday Oct 6, 11am-3pm Sat. Families can make their own fossil, discover fossils, rocks and minerals found in Illinois, and much more. Free with museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782- 7386.

Science Friday Night Star Parties Sep 28, Oct 5, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or @ UISObservatory on Twitter. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Genes that Extend Life Oct 3, 7-8:30pm Wed. A Paul Mickey Learning Series presentation by Andrzej Bartke, Ph.D. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782- 7386.

Nature Bird Banding Oct 6, 8am-2pm Sat. See Tony Rothering demonstrate and teach the science of bird banding. Free. jubileefarm. info. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

Bird Hike Sep 29, Oct 6, 8-9:30am Sat. Join local birder Kevin Veara for seasonal migratory bird hikes. Open to birders of all skill levels. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529- 1111.

Enos Park Community Garden Night Oct 3, 6-8pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Help garden and share the vegetable harvest. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 847- 341-0591.

Feeder Wash Sep 29, 10am-1pm Sat. In support of Springfield Audubon Society. $5 suggested donation. springfieldaudubon.org. 544- 2473. Wild Birds Unlimited, 1930 S. MacArthur Blvd, 789-6468.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Oct 2, 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 5, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

Capital Area Woodworkers Club Oct 1, 6:30-8pm Mon. Monthly meeting. Scheduled program is “Hardwood Edging Techniques for Curvilinear Projects” by Dr. Roland Folse. Free to visitors. cawspi.org. 416-1819. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave., 787-8706.

Celebrate Recovery Sep 28, Oct 5, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Every Friday. A Christcentered recovery program for hurts, habits and hang-ups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496-2590.

Does That Even Make Sense? Oct 4, 3-4pm Thu. Genealogy talk by Dan Lilienkamp, history and genealogy reference specialist with the St. Louis County Library. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Finding Your Ancestors in German Church Records Oct 4, 6-7pm Thu. Presentation by Dan Lilienkamp, history and genealogy reference specialist with the St. Louis County Library. Free. chathamlib.org. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Oct 3, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 13- week, Christ-centered, biblicallybased support group seminar. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Intersex: Stories Not Surgeries Oct 2, 7pm Tue. Presentation by Pidgeon Pagonis, an intersex activist, educator and filmmaker from Chicago. Free. uis.edu. 206-8171. UIS Student Union, 1 William Maxwell Lane, 206- 4782.

Let’s Talk Legacy Planning Oct 3, 12-2pm Wed. Hear the humorous and the heartfelt stories of others who have experienced a loved one’s Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, or tragic death. RSVP. aarp.cvent.com. 1-877-926- 9300. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Ntosake Sep 27, 6pm Thu. Women’s leadership team meetings held on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy under the Imran Khan Administration Sep 29, 7:30pm Sat. Presentation titled “Pakistan’s Foreign Policy under the Imran Khan Administration: Implications for the Great powers” featuring Shahbaz Gill. 206-8424. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Oct 1, 9am Mon. Monthly meeting. Presentation titled “Ikebana Demonstration” by Jeanne Holy. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Voter Engagement Meeting Oct 4, 6pm Thu. Meetings held on the fi rst Thursday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il.org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Bulletin Board Annual Car Show with Music Sep 30, 1pm Sun. Trails End Saloon, 6445 Old Route 54, 483-7078.

Bingo Oct 3, 7-9pm Wed. Enjoy nine games of X-Treme Bar Bingo. Maddy’s Tavern, 228 S. First St., Divernon, 628-8046.

Citizens Club Policy Breakfast Sep 28, 8-9am Fri. Program features Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield School District 186. Coffee reception at 7:30am. Free.

Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

India Night Sep 28, 6pm Fri. Music, dance, elegant Indian fashion and fi ne cuisine in support of MERCY Communities. Hosted by the Asian Indian Women’s Organization. Tickets. Crowne Plaza Springfi eld, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Leading from the Middle Oct 4, 6pm Thu. Led by Kevin Purcell, UIS adjunct faculty member and retired Microsoft senior manager of organization development. A UIS ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Registration. Free. uis.edu. 206-8507. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Outrageous Etiquette Tea Party Sep 30, 1-4pm Sun. Enjoy a three-tier stand of sweets and savories followed by a presentation by The Tea Ladies on outlandish etiquette rules from the 1890s. $30. illinoistimestix.com. Village Tea Room, 3301 Robbins Road, 787- 3308.

Rochester High School Class of 2008 10-Year Reunion Sep 29, 6-10pm Sat. The Alibi, 320 E. Main St., Rochester, 498- 1129.

Seventh Annual Women’s Symposium Sep 27, Thu. Keynote speaker is entrepreneur Cordia Harrington. Plus breakout sessions, meals, snacks and more. $140. iwil.biz. Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Veterans Ceremony Sep 29, 8:30pm Sat. Hosted by the Springfield High School Class of 1968. Vietnam Memorial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

Food Dig the Pig Sep 27-30, Thu-Sun. A 217 Food Week event featuring 13 local restaurants offering specialty, limited-time-only pork dishes for just $5 per item. Hosted by Illinois Times. 217FoodWeek.com. 753-2226. Various locations.

Fried Chicken Dinner Sep 29, 4-7pm Sat. $10 adults; $5 children under 12. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Road, Sherman, 496- 2338 Ext. 5.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 27, Oct 4, 4-7pm Thu. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr.state.il.us/nightmarket. 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

History Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Sep 27-Oct 6, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection. $5 adults ages 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Candlelight Tour Oct 5-6, 7-9pm Fri-Sat. See Lincoln’s New Salem at night. Staff and volunteers in period clothing discuss life in 19th century Illinois. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Conference on Illinois History Oct 4-5, Thu-Fri. Registration. $90 for both days; $50 single day; $15 luncheon sessions. PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558- 8844.

History Happy Hour: Rum Oct 6, 7-9pm Sat. A tasting event about rum, including its history and a tasting guide. $20; $15 SAA members. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Light Up the Cemetery Sep 29, 5-9pm Sat. Walk through the cemetery with a historian and learn about about the lives of the people buried there. Plus portrayals, a wiener roast and more. Donations. wimmerfriends.com. Wimmer Cemetery, Dixon and Dickey- John Roads, Auburn.

Mahatma Gandhi Birthday Celebration Oct 2, 6:30pm Tue. 149th birthday celebration for Mahatma Gandhi featuring speakers and refreshments. Free. India Association of Greater Springfield, 2940 N Peoria Road, 744-2260.

New Salem Volunteer Project Sep 29, 9am-12pm Sat. Volunteers assist with preparation for the “Candlelight” event. Free. 391-3236. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Faith & Philosophy

Companions on the Journey Oct 1, 11:30am-12:30pm Mon. A lunchtime gathering for seniors on the first Monday of each month. Includes meal, speakers and discussion period. Reservations. $20. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 523-0901.

Fireside: Tests, Trials and Divine Intervention Sep 28, 7-8:30pm Fri. An open discussion on elevated subjects of a spiritual nature. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Sports & Fitness As Far As The Bastards Are Going Oct 6, 9:30am Sat. A 6-mile ruck march followed by an after party at 11am. BYO pack with 40 lbs of weight. $25- $65. GetMeRegistered.com. 381-2831. Chatham VFW, 501 W. Mulberry St., Chatham, 483- 4613.

Bike and Hike Days Sep 30, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Morgan Horse Demonstration Oct 6, 1pm-12am Sat. Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club presents demonstrations and horse activities, educational materials for adults and kids and time to visit with MVMHC members and horses. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Move 200 Kickoff Event Sep 30, 1:30-3pm Sun. Featuring health and wellness vendors plus kickball games for kids, bocce ball, Zumba, yoga, shuffleboard and a group fitness demo. Hosted by the Illinois Bicentennial Coordinating Committee of Springfield. Free. il200springfield.org. Hope Pavilion at Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

Pickleball for Beginners Oct 3, 10, 5:30-10pm Wed. Learn the basics of pickleball from the Springfield Pickleball Club. Paddles and balls provided. For ages 12+. Free. springfieldparks.org. 544-1751 x 1012. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.