Holiday Happenings

Adams Family Halloween Oct 27, 10-12am Sat. Featuring special crafts and activities for kids. Free. buzzbombbrewingco.com. Buzz Bomb Brewing Co, 406 E. Adams, 679- 4157.

Adams Family Halloween Oct 27, 9:30am-12:30pm Sat. Featuring face painting, spooky science experiments, crafts, demonstrations, a dance party and healthier Halloween treats. $1 off Kidzeum admission for children and adults in costume. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 East Adams St., 971-4435.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 26-27, 7pm Fri-Sat. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. $17 general, $20 blackout, $30 VIP. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 26-27, 7pm Fri-Sat. riversidestable.com. Riverside Park area, Two blocks North of Dirksen on Peoria Road (turn west).

Goosebumps Music Concert Oct 27, 7-8:15pm. Annual concert of organ classics typically enjoyed during the Halloween season. Dress all in black, all in white or in costume. Free; donations for Presbyterian Disaster Relief accepted. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Halloween at the Market Oct 27, 9:30-12am Sat. Featuring costume contests for kids, families and dogs; special activities; a familyfriendly workout; chef demonstrations; plus a magician, juggler and more. Free admission. downtownspringfield.org. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

Halloween Experience Oct 30, 4-7pm Tue. Featuring an all-store scavenger hunt plus candy, prizes, games and more. For ages 4-12. Free. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 726-6330.

Monster Mash Halloween Dance Oct 26, 7-9pm Fri. Dress in your Halloween costume and dance with friends to a live DJ. Featuring refreshments and treat bags. springfieldparks.org. 503-4576. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 585-2941.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 26-28, 31, 7-11pm Fri-Sat, 7-10pm Sun and Wed. 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.

Third Annual Halloween Costume Party Oct 27, 9pm Sat. Must register by 10:30pm. Featuring prizes and music by DJ Bondsy. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Trail of Terror Oct 27, 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.

Trick or Treat Street Oct 28, 1-4pm Sun. Featuring dozens of local businesses offering entertainment, demonstrations and candy and other treats. A rain-or-shine event. Free. wnns.com. 629-7077. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Trick-or-Treat Event Oct 27, 8am-5pm Sat. Kids ages 0-12 are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes to Trick-or-Treat in a safe environment. Free. greenview.com. Green View Companies, 3000 W. Jefferson St., 787- 4700.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31, 5-7pm Wed. A friendly and safe opportunity for children to dress up and have fun. Rain or shine. Free. oursaviors-church.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.

Trunk or Treat Oct 31, 5-7pm Wed. An allweather event featuring a variety of tables and stations held inside the Parish Hall. Free. trinitylutheran.com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., 787-2323.

Fairs & Festivals Fall Festival Oct 27-28, 10am-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.

Main Street Pumpkin Festival Oct 27, 11am-3pm Sat. Pumpkin decorating, hay rides, costume contest, pet costume contest, pumpkin play-land, pumpkin drop, carnival rides, food, vendors, petting zoo, and much more. jacksonvillemainstreet.com. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, Jacksonville, 243- 5678.

Books & Authors 217 Comic Creator Meetup Oct 25, 5-10pm Thu. Open to all artists, colorists, writers, editors and anyone else even remotely interested in making comics and sequential art. Killen Enterprises, 1650 Wabash Ave., 726-5801.

An Evening with Author Doris Kearns Goodwin Oct 29, 5-7:15pm Mon. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her latest book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times. $25-$1,000. alplmfoundation.tix.com. 557-6251. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Artful Readers Book Club Oct 30, 7-8:30pm Tue. Discussion of Ulrich Boser’s The Gardner Heist. Light refreshments will be provided.

Open to ages 21+. Registration. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Author Cynthia Roemer Oct 27, 10am-1pm Sat. Q-and-A session and book signing with Cynthia Roemer, author of the Prairie Sky Series. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Author Talk - Lyle Roebuck Oct 27, 4-6pm Sat. Author Lyle Roebuck discusses his new book of short stories titled Phantom Sounds. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Bookies Book Club Oct 25, 7pm Thu. Featuring local author J.B. Jamison and a discussion of his book Disruption, a tense, fast-paced thriller. pspld.com. Prairie Skies Public Library Pleasant Plains, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.

Memoir Writing Workshop Oct 27, 10:30am-1:30pm Sat. Local author Ken Mitchell presents how to plan, organize and write a personal or family memoir. Reservations. 753-4900 x5634. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St.

Shelterbelt Reading Series: Megan Giddings Oct 29, 6-7pm Mon. Featuring Megan Giddings, fi ction editor at The Offing and a contributing editor at Boulevard. Free. University of Illinois at Springfield, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Theater & Comedy Against the Tide: Illinois College and Abolition Oct 27, 7:30pm Sat. Created with the aid of a “Forgotten Illinois Action Grant” from Illinois Humanities. Illinois College Sibert Theatre, McGaw Fine Arts Center, Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Nathan Timmel Oct 26-27, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri; 7:30pm Sat. $15 general; $17 VIP. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Edwards Place Murder Mystery Oct 26, 6:30pm Fri. Featuring dinner and entertainment. $40 SAA members, $45 non. Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Funny Friday Comedy Show Oct 26, 8-9:45pm Fri. Hosted by Buddah Eskew and featuring Joe “The Animal” Lancey, Will O’Donnell, Ron Finger, Whitney Devine and Zach Boblitt. $5. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482-5233.

Silent Sky Oct 25-27, 7:30pm Thu-Sat. The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 UIS faculty/staff, $8 college students, $6 ages 17 and under. uis.edu. UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, 206-7529.

Music: General Events

Barry Cloyd Oct 25, 6:30pm Thu. Concert by singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and educator Barry Cloyd titled “Our Land Between the Rivers,” the history of Illinois in music and song. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Sesquicentennial Committee and Rochester Fortnightly Book Club. Free. Rochester United Methodist Church, 555 S. Walnut St., Rochester, 498-7179.

Faculty Collage Concert Oct 25, 7:30pm Thu. Part of the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival. Free. ic.edu. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245- 3000.

Jade Simmons, Pianist Oct 26, 7:30pm Fri. Part of the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival. Free. ic.edu. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245- 3000.

Organ Recital Oct 26, 7-9pm Fri. Hymn sing and organ recital featuring Dr. John Behnke as guest organist. Free. trinity-lutheran.com. 787- 2323. Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St., 522-8151.

Straight No Chaser Oct 28, 7-9pm Sun. Concert by Atlantic Records recording artists and world famous a capella group Straight No Chaser. $36.50+. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

The Chosen Ones Oct 27, 6:30pm Sat. Gospel concert. Love offering. thechosenones.org. 306-5617.

Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3300 W. Jefferson St., 787-7089.

The Christian Gospel Singers Oct 31, 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 26, 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.

Disney Junior Dance Party! On Tour Oct 25, 6-8pm Thu. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits and dance and play games with your favorite Disney Junior characters. $29-$59. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Hip Hop Happy Hour: Country Grammar Oct 26, 6-7:15pm Fri. Learn a hip-hop dance routine set to Nelly’s “Country Grammar.” Open to dancers of all levels of experience. $14. Above and Beyond Dance Company, 207 S. Walnut St., Rochester, 414- 4808.

Art & Architecture Art of Illinois Exhibition Tour Oct 25, Thu. 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.

Brioche Cowl Workshop Oct 30, 1-3pm Tue. Make a reversible cowl with 2 colors and/or types of yarn. Over three sessions, students will learn a stretchy German cast on, knit in the round and the Brioche technique. $55 members; $65 non. springfieldart.org.

Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Canvas + Cocktails: Monster Movie Posters Oct 26, 7-9:30pm Fri. Paint a classic monster movie poster and enjoy a silent Halloween fi lm. BYO wine, cheeses, desserts. Ages 21+ only. Registration. $15 SAA members, $25 non. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Of Dreams and Nightmares: NPR Illinois Art Show Oct 26-28, 5:30-9pm Fri, 12-6pm Sat, 10-3pm Sun. Featuring art by Mehr Tumulty and Felicia Olin. Free. thepharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

One-Nighter: Wheel Throwing Oct 27, 6-8pm Sat. Learn the basics of wheel throwing and create 1-4 pieces, depending on your skill level. BYOB or food. $20 SAA members; $20 non. springfieldart.org. 523- 2631. Benedictine University at Springfield, 1500 N. Fifth St., 525-1420.

Redefining Oct 25-27, Oct 30-31, 12-7pm Thu-Sat, 10am-5pm Tue-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.

Film & Television Halloween Horror Films Oct 31, 6:30-8pm Wed. Showings of the creepiest horror films from past Route 66 Film Festivals. Complimentary popcorn and candy. Free. route66filmfestival.com. 544- 3611. WUIS 91.9 Public Radio, One University Plaza, 206-9847.

Children’s Corner Haunted Lab Oct 26, 5-6:30pm Fri. Children ages 5 and older and their parents and guardians can see spooky science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Halloween costumes encouraged. Preregistration. Free. llcc.edu. 786-2383. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Night at the Museum Scavenger Hunt Oct 26, Fri. Open to children in grades 4-8. christiancountyhistorical.com. Christian County Historical Museum, Near IL Routes 29 and 48 on Morrison Dr., Taylorville, 217-824-6922.

Science Friday Night Star Parties Oct 26, 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 27, 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.

Owl Prowl Oct 26, 6:30-9pm Fri. Observe and learn about owls during an indoor presentation followed by a night-hike on the trails. Presented by Illinois Raptor Center. $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-12. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings

Financial Peace University Oct 31, 6:30-8pm Wed. Nineweek study by Dave Ramsey teaches participants the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $109. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Oct 31, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week, Christ-centered, Biblebased support group seminar open to those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Ntosake Oct 25, 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.

Springfield ICON Oct 29, 6:30pm Mon. Monthly meeting. Topics TBA. Free. springfieldicon.org. 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.

What Happened in the 2016 Election? The Changing American Voter in 2016 and Beyond Oct 29, 7pm Mon. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation by University of Notre Dame Professor Luis Ricardo Fraga. Free. uis.edu. 206-8171. UIS Student Union, 1 William Maxwell Lane, 206-4782.

Bulletin Board 20th Anniversary Harvest Celebration Oct 25, 5:30-8:30pm Thu. $100. centralilfoodbank.org. 522-4022. Horace Mann, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, 800-999-1030.

APL Chili Supper and Paw Paw Patch Bazaar Oct 28, 11am-5:30pm Sun. $7 per person. apl-shelter.org. 544- 7387. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Best of Springfield Party Oct 25, 5-9pm Thu. Enjoy wine, beer and spirit tastings along with food sampling from areas restaurants, live music by The Deep Hollow and The Shenanigans, and a Halloween costume contest. $15 adv; $20 at door. illinoistimestix.com. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Comic-Con Oct 28, Sun. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.

Drinkin Lincoln Craft Beer Walk Oct 26-27, 7-10pm Fri, 2-5pm Sat. 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.

Facebook Basics Oct 25, 10-11:30am Thu. Learn how to use Facebook and connect with family and friends. Preregistration. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Spooktacular Trivia Oct 27, 7pm Sat. Featuring 10 themed rounds of fun. Costumes encouraged. In support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. $20 per person, 10 people per table. 322-7451. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787-2360.

Tablet and Smartphone Basics Oct 25, 3-4:30pm Thu. Learn basic features and functions of your tablet or smartphone such as how to navigate, connect to WiFi, download apps, adjust settings and more. Preregistration. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

History Honoring our Heritage Gala Oct 25, 6pm Thu. Theme is “200 Years Of African-American Progress In Illinois.” Featuring honorees Elise Ford Allen, Joseph Ellington Bunch Jr., Charlotte E. Johnson and Robert Moore. $50 adults; $25 students. Springfield and Central Illinois African- American History Museum, 1440 Monument Ave., 391-6323.

Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Oct 25-31, 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.

Lincoln’s Ghost Walk Oct 25-27, 30-31, 7:30-9pm Thu-Sat and Tue-Wed. A lanternlit 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 28, 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. springfieldwalks.com. Oak Ridge Cemetery, GAR Mound behind the Tomb, 1441 Monument Ave., 502-8687.

Health Connection Luncheon and Bingo Oct 30, 11:30am-1:13pm Tue. A “Lunch and Learn” event for seniors 55+. Speaker is Diana Weyhenmeyer on the topic of “Wellness and You.” Register by Oct 26. $8. 814-4308. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 544- 6464, ext. 44619.

Prescription Drug Take Back Event Oct 27, 10am-2pm Sat. Residents are encouraged to bring in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Hosted by Prevention First, the Springfield Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Free. prevention.org. Prevention First Inc., 2800 Montvale Dr., 793-7353.

Faith & Philosophy Cyber Break Girls Retreat Oct 26, 5-3pm Fri. An opportunity for girls in junior high to come together and have fellowship while disconnecting from the craziness and overconnection to the cyber world. $50, includes three meals and overnight stay. lscacamp.org. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 529-2625.

Re-Formed in Baptism Oct 28, 4:30-7pm Sun. Catholic and Lutherans gather for prayer, dialogue and a meal and learn more about the shared sacrament of baptism and its traditions and symbols. Free-will offering. Chiara Center, 4875 Laverna Road, 523-0901.

The Day of the Dead Oct 28, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.