Terror in the Graveyard Oct 11-12, 18-19, 25-27 and 31, 7-11pm Thu-Sun. Travel through an old, abandoned graveyard and along a terrifying trail into the woods. $13 for adults, $10 ages 10 and under. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg, A unique outdoor haunting experience.
The Ball Brothers Oct 12, 6-7:30pm Sat. A popular quartet which offers a mix of musical styles, melded together by tight, four-part harmony for people of all ages to enjoy. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Free for 12 and under. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.
Carve for the Carillon Oct 12, 11am-3pm Sat. Pumpkins available until supplies run out. Bring carving tools. Finished pumpkins will be displayed at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Oktoberfest Oct 12, Sat. Bags tournament. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221.
LLCC Campus Visit Day - Fall Edition Oct 14, 10am-12pm and 5-7pm Mon. Free event for prospective students and their families. llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2522.
2019 Lincoln Legacy Lecture Oct 15, 6-9pm Tue Professors Jason Silverman and Mark Steiner will discuss Lincoln’s views on immigration and citizenship. Moderated by Dr. Michael Burlingame. Free. uis.edu.UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 206-6058.
The Past Tense and the Present (is still) Tense Oct 16, 12-1pm Wed. Bring your lunch and listen to Richard Leary tell of travels to Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins, churches and museums. Part of the Brown Bag Lectures. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 558-6696.
Finding Truth in the Age of Alternative Facts: Pants on Fire Oct 16, 6pm Wed. I Cosponsored by LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning. Free. llcc.edu. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 786-2432.
Owl Prowl Oct 17, 6-8:30pm Thu. Presentation followed by a night hike. View Illinois owls and learn their natural history. $10 adults and $5 children. springfieldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.
Forest Healing: The Kinship of Trees Oct 18, Fri. For those who would like a full-sensory experience that will help facilitate emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. With Lisa Rose and Dan Frachey. $139. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.
Phoenix Center Fall GAYla Dinner and Auction Oct 18, 5:30-10pm Fri. Dinner and silent and live auctions benefitting the Phoenix Center. $50. Phoenixcenterspringfield.org. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 528-5253.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Oct 18, 6:30-9:30pm Fri. More than 2,000 illuminated hand-carved jack-o-lanterns will be displayed showcasing the talents of area residents, artists and District 186 students. Adults $7, children 4-11 $5, children 3 and under free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
Out of the Darkness Walk Oct 19, 1pm Sat. Join the effort to raise awareness and funds that allow investment in research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss. Free. afsp.donordrive.com. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 312- 890-2377.
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month Oct 22, 6:30-8pm Tue. Brainstorm ideas for epilepsy awareness and education. Free. epilepsychicago.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 260-580-6817.
Best of Springfield Party Oct 24, 5-9pm Thu. Find out the winners of IT’s Best of Springfield contest. Experience the best food, drinks and live music that Springfield has to offer. Taste food and drink samples from over 60 Best of Springfield restaurant and bar nominees and other local businesses. $20 advance, $25 at the door. illinoistimes.com. BOS Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 753-2226.
Museum After Hours: Rockin’ Halloween Oct 25, 5-8pm Fri. Enjoy music by Rock of Ages, drinks and fun Halloween activities. Costumes are encouraged. $10 members, $15 non. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.
Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 25-27, 5-8pm Fri, 1-5pm Sat-Sun. Safe trick or treating inside the zoo. Costume contest Friday at 6pm, Saturday and Sunday at 4pm. $5 with trick or treating and $4 without. hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Business Women’s Expo 2019 Oct 26, 10am-2pm Sat. Hosted by Crossroads Transitional Living Program, an organization that serves former foster care females in their transition to independence. Vendors include consultants, nonprofits, banks, financial planners, realtors, merchants and more. Free admission. The Salvation Army Corps, 1600 E. Clear Lake Ave., 525-2196.
Rosie the Riveter Oct 26, 10am-12pm Sat. Explore the different roles women played during the war, make a key chain using rivet technology. Arts and crafts activities and 3D printers. Free with museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.
Auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life Oct 26, Sat. springfieldthe-atrecentre.com Springfield Theatre Centre, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
