Tuesday, October 20, 2009

October Events

Charitable Events

Today, October 20th Party with Polish in Pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Rumba 351 W. Hubbard 9P-2A $20 general entry and $10 if you party in pink.

Wednesday, October 21st The ASAP Foundation and The Tyrus Thomas Foundation Present: "Athletes Across Borders" Well known Chicago Athletes With Origins From Around the World Come Together to Support Our Youth A Reception, concert, and raffle with 100% donations to benefit the ASAP Foundation and the Tyrus Thomas foundation Wednesday, October 28th 2009 6pm - 10pm @ The Shrine (2109 South Wabash, Chicago IL. 60616)Featuring Live Performances by Laura Izabor, Spare Parts, and The "HeavyHitter" DJ Timbuck2. Hosted by Ryan Barber (CBS), The Diva Squad, Jerry Azumah and Tyrus Thomas Admission Costs$25 General Admission$50 Includes VIP Access$100 Includes Athlete and artist meet and greet To purchase tickets go to http://m1e.net/c?109991919-XrMtvuJ5MoTIw%404704454-mz3th2UbkDhSs or call 312.842.1042

Women Out Loud!

Women Out Loud! is a venue where women can spit fiery words in a nurturing space, and men are welcome to applaud and cheer. On Oct. 23, Women Out Loud! features poets Cristina Correa and Keli Stewart.
Friday, October 23, 2009, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Center for New Possibilities, 1505 W. Morse
Chicago, IL

The Play to See

Saturday, October 24th, The Queen of Urban Theater, Reshanda Henderson Presents The Mr. The Mrs. & The Lover Hit Stage Play!! Featuring Tiffany from Bad Girls Club 3, Mike James from BET's Hell Date, MonaLisa "SHY" from Flavor Of Love 3 for tickets visit http://thelover.eventbrite.com/ for more information visit http://www.reshandahenderson.com/


Free Days of October


Adler Planetarium - 6, 13, 20, & 27

The Shedd Aquarium - 2, 13, 19, 20, 26 nd 27

The Museum of Science and Industry - 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30


Things to do with the Kids


A Haunting in the Valley (Schaumburg)Covered wagon rides transport you down a trail of Halloween fun and magic. Includes refreshments, activities and a bonfire. Matinee rides available from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 23-24.
Autumn Harvest Festival (Schaumburg)Explore 1880s farm history with demonstrations of grain threshing, blacksmithing, corn harvesting and more. Also, see a 1790s frontier encampment. Activities include hayrides, live music, pumpkin ...
BatFest (Batavia)Dress in your best Halloween costume and enjoy games, prizes and more. Check Web site for details and time. Oct. 24.
Buckley Homestead Fall Festival (Lowell)Two-day festival includes demonstrations of traditional crafts, entertainment, food and re-enactors of various eras. Oct. 3-4.
Cantigny Fall Festival (Wheaton)Festival features hayrides, live entertainment, inflatable jumpers and slides, face painting and candy-dive. Oct. 10.
Chicago Botanic Garden Spooky Pooch Parade (Glencoe)Spooky Pooch Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Dogs in costume can join the parade and participate in the costume contest. Oct. 31.
Chicago Country Music Festival (Chicago)Enjoy a weekend full of music and activities. Families can visit the "Kid Corral". Oct. 3-4.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival (Chicago)Festival of films for children features over 200 animated and live action films from 40 countries. Features interactive workshops with kids. Visit Web site for details. Oct. 22-Nov. 1.
Chicagoween (Chicago)City-Wide Celebration of Halloween during the month of October, involving the Park District, Museums, Navy Pier, the Chicago Cultural Center, and other organizations. Visit the Web site for a ...
Columbus Day Parade (Chicago)Come see this famous tradition and enjoy the offerings of street vendors. Oct. 12.
Community Expo 2009 (Orland Park)Event features clowns, mascots, face painting, car show, raffles and refreshments. Also includes Kidsfair, sponsored by Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, with a magic show, Doctor Dress ...
Double Ten Parade (Chicago)This celebration of Chinese Independence features parade of patriots, marching bands, floats, lion teams, mystical dragon and more. Visit Web site for time. Oct. 10.
Fall Art Stroll (Kankakee)Dozens of artisans will line the 100 block of N. Schuyler Ave. in downtown Kankakee, featuring everything from paintings to paper sculpture. The event also includes entertainment, food vendors, and ...
Fiera Italiana (Chicago)Festival celebrates Chicago's Italian-American heritage with entertainment, food, drink, performing arts, shopping, artistic showcases and culinary demonstrations. Oct. 5-9.
Grove Folk Fest (Glenview)Featuring live folk music, square dancing, nature walks and pioneer craft demonstrations. There will also be storytelling for kids throughout the day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4.
Halloween Fall Fest (Chicago)
Halloween Happening (Chicago)Dress up the kids in creative costumes for this Halloween extravaganza and parade. Prizes will be awarded for great costumes! Parade kicks off on the corner of State St. and Randolph St. Oct. 24.
HallowFest: A Garden of Good…and Evil! (Glencoe)Visitors can take the "spooky" or "friendly" path leading to Halloween activities in the Regenstein Center and McGinley Pavilion. Decorate pumpkins, do crafts, have your fortune ...
Harvest Days (Kohler)Event features a hay fort, corn maze, petting zoo, giant pumpkin contest, animal rides, and pumpkin patch tractor and wagon rides. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 3-25, and Oct. 29, 30, ...
Haunted Farm at The Childrens Farm (Palos Park)
Highwood Last Call Art Fair (Highwood)Art festival also features live music, food and kids' activities. Oct. 17-18.
International Houby Festival (Cicero and Berwyn)Annual festival along Cermak Road includes a pageant to select the Houby Queen, a parade and street festival with food, crafts and vendors, and a carnival. Parade is at 12:30 on Oct. 4. Visit Web ...
JJWC Halloween Expo (Joliet)Enjoy Halloween activities and a safe trick-or-treating experience. Oct. 18.
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Halloween Hoopla (Chicago)Featuring hayrides, face painting, cookie decorating, Halloween photo shoot. Family fun takes place at the school from noon-3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating at Lakeview East businesses from ...
Lemont Fall Street Fair (Lemont)The 300 block of Lemont Street is blocked off in front of LAHS Museum for this event featuring craft vendors, fall treats, homemade cakes and musical entertainment.
Long Grove Apple Fest (Long Grove)Featuring music, carriage rides, hayrides, kids' activities and plenty of apple treats. Oct. 2-4.
Long Grove Oktoberfest (Long Grove)Fest features ethnic food and beverage, dancing, traditional German entertainment, carriage rides, pumpkin decorating and a variety of kids' activities.
Midway Village and Museum Scarecrow Harvest Festival (Rockford)Families can build their own scarecrow with straw provided free. Bring old clothes to stuff, or purchase clothes and accessories. Activities include traditional harvest crafts and activities, ...
North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show (Tinley Park)Event is an exhibition and sale of many breeds of exotic and pet-friendly reptiles, as well as supplies for pet owners. Event also includes educational talks on various aspects of reptiles. Oct. ...
Pinball Expo 2009 (Wheeling)Pinball exposition features exhibitors, seminars and speakers. Kids' arts and crafts session on Saturday. View complete schedule at Web site. Oct. 14-18.
Punkin' Chuckin (Morton)Watch as participants use their homebuilt machines to hurl pumpkins as far as possible. Visit Web site for details. Oct. 17-18.
Ravenswood ArtWalk (Chicago)This event encompasses more than 50 venues and the artwork of over 150 artists in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. Located on Ravenswood Avenue between Lawrence and Cornelia Avenues, the event ...
Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival (Waukegan)Stories will included excerpts from Hamlet, The Turn of the Screw and some favorites by Ray Bradbury. Also find out more about the ghosts of Genesee Theater. Tickets are available at the theater box ...
Spooktacular Downtown Plainfield (Plainfield)Bring the kids to Historic Downtown Plainfield for a day of Fall & Halloween fun. Enjoy trick-or-treating, face painting, pumpkin painting and hayrides. Oct. 24.
Spooky Pooch Parade (Glencoe)Dogs are allowed in the Botanic Graden for two hours only for a canine Halloween costume parade. The event includes parade, judging and awards. Nonprofits and vendors will be on hand with information ...
St. Charles Scarecrow Festival (St. Charles)See giant scarecrows and live entertainment during this annual festival. Enjoy free activities including a storytelling tent, local talent show, petting zoo, model railroad exhibit, carnival and ...
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival (Sycamore)Festival features thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, food booths, carnival, parade, fun fair and entertainment. Check the Web site for schedule of events and times. Oct. 21-25.
The Eli's Cheesecake Festival (Chicago)Feast on cheesecake and enjoy live music, games, kiddie rides, classic car show (on Sunday), cheesecake eating contests and samples. Oct. 3-4.
The Hair Razor Haunted House (Chicago)Prepare to be scared for 3 weekends in October. This is a scary event, appropriate for kids 12 and up. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No-scare days with lights on and candy treats for ...
Trail of History (Ringwood)Living history interpretive event features interpreters portraying life as it was from 1670-1850 in the former Northwest Territory. Event includes activities for visitors, including prairie games and ...

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