Oktoberfest
Oct. 4-5
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
http://www.napersettlement.org
(630) 420-6010
German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent with live music at this event, which includes pumpkin carving demonstrations, children’s activities and more. See the website above for full schedule. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4, 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $20, $15 for ages 4-12.
Mayslake by Moonlight Tour
Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Mayslake Peabody Estate
1717 31st St., Oak Brook
(630) 206-9566
See Mayslake Hall in a new light. Enjoy a guided tour of this historic mansion by flashlight. Take in the architecture and history along with tales of hauntings and stories of mischief. The program is for ages 12 and older; those under 18 must be with an adult. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: $15. RR
Hinsdale Fall Family Fest
Oct. 12
Burlington Park
30 E. Chicago Ave.
(630) 789-7090
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
Dress in a favorite Halloween costume and enjoy inflatables, food trucks, entertainment and crafts at this event. Free pumpkins will be available to the first 500 guests. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a costume contest at its booth from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with winners announced at 1:30 p.m. The Hinsdalean will take photographs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids also can trick-or-treat at selected sites in the downtown business district from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Autumn After All
Oct. 12
Immanuel Hall
302 S. Grant St.
http://www.hinsdalehistory.org
(630) 789-2600
Visit Immanuel Hall after the Hinsdale Fall Family Fest for pumpkin carving, entertainment and refreshments. This Hinsdale Historical Society event features art by Molly Haworth. To register, visit the website listed above. Time: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
