Holiday Happenings

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 12-13, 7pm Fri-Sat. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. Children’s matinee Oct 20 from 3-6pm. $17 general, $20 blackout, $30 VIP. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

Carve for the Carillon Oct 13-14, 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. Help carve and scoop pumpkins for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Pumpkins supplied. All ages and abilities welcome. Rain or shine. Free. springfi eldparks. org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 12-13, 7pm Fri-Sat. riversidestable. com. Riverside Park, 4105 Sand Hill Road.

Lil’ Pumpkin Day Oct 13, 10am-5pm Sat. Featuring a celebrity giant pumpkin carving at 1pm, plus special activities and more. Hosted by Indian Knoll Pumpkins and Children’s Miracle Network. Fee for activities; $15 for armband. Free admission. indianknollpumpkins.com.

Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg, 827-0317.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 12-13, 7-11pm Fri-Sat. A unique haunting experience featuring terrifying scares, elaborate graveyard sets, ghost illusions, realistic special effects and creepy details. Brought to you by the crew that has had a top haunt in Illinois for 25 years. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Fairs & Festivals Fall FEASTival Oct 13-14, 5-8pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun. Featuring games, raffles, silent auction, food and homemade desserts. St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 722 S. 12th St, 523-5963.

Foddershock Festival Oct 13, 11am-7pm Sat. End-of-harvest celebration featuring wine, sangria and beer plus live music, food and a bags tournament. $5 admission per person. westofwise.com. West of Wise Winery, 14096 State Highway 97, Petersburg, 632-6003.

Hope-A-Palooza Oct 13, 3-7pm Sat. Featuring family activities, including live music by The Brat Pack, a gaming truck, inflatables, obstacle course, a bubble bus, food trucks and more. Hope Pavilion, 5220 S. Sixth St., 585-5437.

Kegs and Corks Oct 13, 3-8pm Sat. A wine and craft beer tasting festival with music, games and raffles. Hosted by the Springfield Jaycees. $7-$180. illinoistimestix. com. Crowne Plaza Springfi eld, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Litchfield Pickers Market Oct 14, 9am-3pm Sun. Open-air market specializing in vendors featuring items prior to 1980. Plus live music, food and more. Free. visitlitchfield.com. Downtown Litchfield, 400 N. State St., Litchfi eld, 866-733-5833.

Memorial’s Be Aware Women’s Fair Oct 13, 9am-2pm Sat. A day devoted to women’s physical, financial and emotional health. Presented by Memorial Medical Center Foundation. $5 admission; free to children 12 and under. BeAwareWomensFair.com. 788-4700. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 725-8047.

Books & Authors

Fall Book Roundup Oct 13, 9am-1pm Sat. Drop-off event to collect used books, CD’s, DVD’s and albums. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Fall Book Sale Oct 12-13, 3-7pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat. Hosted by the Friends of Sherman Library in support of library projects. shermanlibrary.net. 361-8758. Seaney’s Greenhouse, 100 Illini Blvd, Sherman, 652-2175.

Shelterbelt Reading Series Oct 15, 6-7:30pm Mon. Featuring poets Amy Sayre Baptista, Emma Wilson and Daniel Crocker. Free. NPR Illinois, One University Dr., WUIS-130, 206-9847.

Theater & Comedy Bonnie & Clyde Oct 12-14, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A thrilling and sexy Tonynominated musical featuring a non-traditional score and combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music. Admission. springfieldtheatrecentre.com. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Comedian Ken Miller Oct 12-13, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat. $15 general admission; $17 VIP. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Something Goes Wrong in the Waldorff Kitchen Oct 12-13, 7pm Fri, 3pm Sat. Presented by Theatrical Children’s Production. $15 children; $25 adults; $50 VIP package.eventbrite.com. 544- 1423. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 525-3100.

Young Frankenstein The Musical Oct 12-14, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A Broadway adaptation of the Mel Brooks film. $15, $10 students. theatre7.net. 422- 6161. Decatur Civic Center, 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, 422-7300.

Music: General Events Laudamus Oct 12, 7pm Fri. Fall concert by the St. Louis Seminary men’s choir. Concert theme is “Christ, Mighty Savior.” Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

Music at the Market Oct 13, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfieldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

Music at the Museum: Mari Black Oct 11, 7-9pm Thu. A monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk and acoustic music of all styles. $10 adults; $8 museum members and children under 12. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

The Christian Gospel Singers Oct 17, 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 12, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second 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

2nd Saturday Rock Painting Oct 13, 10am-12pm Sat. Paint encouragement-themed rocks. $5. greenview.com. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787-4700.

Art of Illinois Exhibition Tour Oct 11-17, 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.

Canvas and Cocktails Oct 12, 7-9:30pm Fri. BYO wine, snacks and other refreshments. In support of Bright Star Equestrian Centre. $35 includes materials, instruction, plus snacks, soda and water. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Redefining Oct 11-17, Thu-Wed. Exhibit features the work of Dick Folse, Sheri Ramsey and Bob Dixon. On display through Nov. 1. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Exhibition Oct 12, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Annual exhibition featuring SWS member artwork. Free. springfi eldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Wright Concepts Tour Oct 12, 10:15am-12:15pm Fri. Larry Betz leads a tour and discussion on the design principles behind Wright’s “Prairie School” architecture. $20 suggested donation. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 217-782-6776.

Film & Television Trainspotting Oct 12, 7-9pm Fri. 1996 film about Mark Renton, a heroin addict. Free. uis.edu. 206-4762. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Children’s Corner Brett Creager Memorial Youth Outdoor Day Oct 13, 12-4pm Sat. Featuring an archery range, dog demos, lunch and more. Open to children ages 16 and under. Free. [email protected].

Sangchris Lake State Park, 9898 Cascade Road, Rochester.

Healthy Kids Running Series Oct 14, 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 fi ve Sundays. Registration. runsignup.com. 725-5968. Williamsville Park, Williamsville.

Kids Create! Workshop: Rock Art Oct 14, 1-4pm Sun. Learn about rock art made by Native Americans in Illinois and make your own rock art inspired by both prehistoric and modern artists. $18 for members, $22 for non-members. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 782- 6044. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Science Accessible Star Party Oct 14, 6:30pm Sun. Featuring an out telescope designed to accommodate wheelchair access. Hosted by UIS Astronomy-Physics. Weather make-up date is Oct. 21. Reservations required.uis.edu. 206-8342. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 12, 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.

Nature Bird Hike Oct 13, 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.

Botanical Treasures of South Africa Oct 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. Join the Central Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society Central as member Jim Struebing shares photographs from his travels and information on the plants of South Africa. Free. ill-inps. org. 971-1615. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Oct 16, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting Oct 11, 7-9:30pm Thu. Monthly business meetings open to anyone interested in collecting coins or paper money. Free. 899- 9996. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

Jobs and Job Training for Minorities and Women Meeting Oct 15, 12pm Mon. Held on the third Monday 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.

Loss of a Spouse Seminar Oct 14, 2-4pm Sun. A GriefShare program created specifically for the widowed. Free. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown Civil War Round Table Oct 11, 7pm Thu. Presentation by Chris Curtis, president of the Champaign County roundtable, titled “The Confederate Monument Debate” Free. Schnucks Montvale, 2801 Chatham Road, 698-2980.

Navy Club Sangamon Ship 32 Auxiliary Oct 11, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion of the auxiliary’s future plans future plans and ways to help the community. Open to those with past or present family members in the water borne forces. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 585-9132.

OSHA Training and Regulatory Update Oct 11, 8:30am-12:30pm Thu. Presentation features tips on how to effectively manage an OSHA inspection and covers a number of important updates relating to OSHA. Hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Members: $249. Non: $299. ilchamber.org. Illinois Chamber of Commerce, 215 E. Adams St., 522-5512.

Planning the Bicentennial Plaza Dedication Oct 11, 11:30am-1pm Thu. Luncheon and program by Ann Londrigan, who will share tips for planning and presenting a major event such as the Bicentennial Plaza Dedication. Registration. Members: $17 at door, $20 online. Nonmembers: $22 at door; $22.50 online. awcspringfield.org. 691- 3824. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St., 544-1793.

PostSecret: Creating Community through Confessions Oct 17, 7pm Wed. Presentation by Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret. Free. uis.edu. 206-8171. UIS Student Union, 1 William Maxwell Lane, 206- 4782.

Stamp Collecting Club Oct 15, 7pm Mon. Meetings held on the third Monday of every month. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Oct 16, 7:30pm Tue. Speaker Chris McDonald gives a talk on “Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.” Free. mywacci.org. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Bulletin Board 100+ Who Care in Springfield Oct 11, 5-6:30pm Thu. Three names will be drawn at random for the opportunity to advocate for their charity of choice in front of the group for 3-5 minutes. All proceeds will go to one charity, to be determined by a vote of participants. $100 individuals; $150 couples. 206- 7103. Illinois Association of Realtors, 522 S. Fifth St.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 13, Sat. Cats available 11am-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 14, Sun. Cats available 12-4pm. Dogs available 12- 3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Bingo Oct 17, 7-9pm Wed. Enjoy nine games of X-Treme Bar Bingo. Maddy’s Tavern, 228 S. First St., Divernon, 628-8046.

Drinkin Lincoln Craft Beer Walk Oct 12-13, 2-5pm, 7-10pm Fri. Journey through the downtown historic Levy District, walking in Lincoln’s footsteps as we explore Springfield’s growing craft beer scene. Ages 21+. $45 per person. springfieldwalks.com. 502- 8687. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.

Glo Bingo Oct 13, 7pm Sat. Hosted by the Chatham Jaycees. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483- 7999.

Homecoming Week Oct 11-13, Thu-Sat. Featuring a traditional parade, athletic contests, reunions and more. Theme is “True Blue Forever.” ic.edu. Illinois College, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Human Trafficking Conference Oct 12, Fri. Labor and sex trafficking training for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, administrators, social workers and others involved in any health care setting. Hosted by SIU School of Medicine and SIU’s Paul Simon’s Public Policy Institute. 545-7711. Memorial’s Center for Learning and Innovation, 228 W. Miller, 545-6314.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Oct 16, 7-8:30pm Tue. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Group offers support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Oct 17, 10am-1pm Wed. “Treats and treasures” luncheon. Special feature is Pastor Margaret Ann Jessup of Wooden It Be Lovely? $15. 303- 9768. Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Village Clean-up Event Oct 13, 9am Sat. Volunteer to help pick up trash along streets and public green spaces. Bring gloves, wear bright colors and wear comfortable shoes. 483-6450. Chatham Town Square, 101 W. Mulberry, Chatham.

Food Alzheimer’s Association Breakfast Oct 14, 8am-12pm Sun. $10 adults; $5 ages 6-12; free to ages 5 and under. 787-1516. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787- 2360.

Danenberger Vineyard and Winery Field Day Oct 14, 2-5pm Sun. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard and winery given by Susan Danenberger, a tasting of three Danenberger wines, a fun aroma workshop and locally-sourced snacks and refreshments. Registration: $15 through Oct 6; $20 after. thelandconnection.org. 840- 2128. Danenberger Family Vineyards, 12341 Irish Road, New Berlin, 488-6321.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Oct 11, 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 2018 History Harvest Oct 13, 10am-2pm Sat. Bring in any and all objects, photographs and documents that connect you to your understanding and appreciation of Illinois in honor of the Illinois Bicentennial. Free. uis.edu. 206-7432. Innovate Springfield, 15 Old State Capitol Plaza, 670-1770.

Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Oct 11-17, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Major exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5 million-object Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Echoes of Yesteryear: A Walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery Oct 14, 12-4pm Sun. Walking tour features seven actors dressed in period costumes telling their personal stories at their respective grave sites. Sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society. Rain date is Oct 21. Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525-1961. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 789-2340.

History of Transportation in Springfield Oct 16, 5:30pm Tue. Presented by Ernie Slottag titled “Route 66: History of Transportation in Springfield from Horse and Buggy to High Speed Rail.” Free. sangamonhistory.org. 525-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Lincoln’s Ghost Walk Oct 11-13, 16-17, 7:30-9pm Thu-Sat, 7:30-9pm Tue- Wed. A lantern-lit five block walking tour using the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for strange and bizarre stories surrounding Lincoln’s life and death. Suitable for all ages. $15 adults; $12 seniors and military; $8 ages 7-17. springfieldwalks.com. 502- 8687. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

Oak Ridge Cemetery Walk Oct 14, 2-3:30pm Sun. Learn about Victorian mourning practices and tombstone symbolism and hear the stories of people woven into the local history. $15 adults; $12 seniors and military; $8 ages 7-17. springfi eldwalks.com. Oak Ridge Cemetery, GAR Mound behind the Tomb, 1441 Monument Ave., 502-8687.

Opening the Enos-Hatch Wardrobe Oct 17, 12-1pm Wed. A Brown Bag Program presented by Erika Holst, curator of art and history, Illinois State Museum. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Auditions Rapunzel Oct 14, 4-6pm Sun. Open to children ages 7-13 who are currently enrolled in ballet classes. Parts available for boys and girls. Hosted by the Springfield Youth Performance Group. 553-4475. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Health Healthy Living for the Brain and Body Oct 15, 11am-12:30pm Mon. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement, and hands-on tools to help you create a plan for healthy aging. Complimentary lunch included. 726-5184. Morning Star Mercantile and Cafe, Route 97, Salisbury, Salisbury, 626-2022.

Faith & Philosophy Death Cafe Oct 16, 10:30am and 7:30pm Tue. Drink tea, have cake, and talk about death with others in a safe space. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 523-0901

. Interfaith Worship Service Oct 11, 6:30-8pm Thu. Featuring worship, fellowship and food. Open to all faiths and all denominations under God. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

The Autumns in and of our Lives Oct 14, 4:30-6pm Sun. An interfaith appreciation. Prayers and music. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

The State of the World Oct 12, 7-8:30pm Fri. A Baha’i solution. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544- 9595.

Wednesday Night Connection Oct 17, 5:45-7:30pm Wed. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

What’s in a Pronoun? Oct 14, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness Celebrate Sound Walk Oct 13, 10am Sat. Featuring mascots for children. In support of the Springfield Sertoma Club. $20. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Jacksonville Bark Park Mutt Strut Oct 13, 10am-1pm Sat. Strut around Nichols Park then enjoy a pet costume contest, vendors, food and more. $20 includes doggy bandanna, towel and treat bag. 370-5394. Jacksonville PetSafe Dog Park, 894 E. Vandalia, Jacksonville, 245-4178.

Pickleball for Beginners Oct 17, 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.

Springfield Marathon, 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon Oct 13-14, Sat-Sun. All routes feature beautiful scenery and begin and end on the UIS campus. 5K on Saturday after packet pickup. springfieldmarathon.com. University of Illinois at Springfield, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.