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OCT 28- NOV 4
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From pumpkin decorating and hayrides to ghost stories and trick-or-treating, there’s something for everyone at the city’s annual Chicagoween celebration at Franken Plaza. Entertainment from Midnight Circus, Magic Matt and Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Plus Arts & Crafts. Fri-Sat 11am8pm, Sun 11am-6pm. FREE. 50 W. Washington. 312/7443315. to Monroe
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Heart & Soul Dueling Piano (Party) Bar invites guests to sing along, dance along, and drink along as dueling pianists rock out your favorite hits. No party would be complete without Gallon Sized Cocktails, Jello Shots, and a Walk-up Lemonade Stand (the adult version of course). Thu-Sat 8pm-2am. No cover. 500 N. LaSalle. 312/661-1122.
As sailing season comes to a close, visitors are invited to get a mini walking tour and rare behind-thescenes look at the raising of the Chicago’s bridges from inside the gear room at McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. 9am. $10. Departs east of Lake Shore Drive on the Riverwalk Level. 312/939-0490, ext. 23. Afterward, continue your quest for knowledge with Chicago’s Finest River Walk (departs at 10am & 12:30pm on Saturdays from DuSable statue located at the NE corner of Michigan Ave Bridge; # 312/202-0745). 151 Ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a good time at Boo! at the Zoo Halloween celebration at Brookfield Zoo. The not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy. SatSun from 11am-4pm each day. Adults $13.50, children ages 3-11/seniors 65+ $9.50. 1st Ave. & 31st St. in Brookfield. 708/688-8000. Giving a whole new meaning to the idea of getting “dressed up” to go to the symphony, audience members are encouraged to don their Halloween best while members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra provide the spooky sounds during the annual family-friendly Hallowed Haunts performance at Symphony Center. 3pm. (Come early from 1:302:30 for fun activities in the “Haunted Ballroom”). Recommended for ages 5+. $10-$60. 220 S. # 3 Michigan. 312/294-3000.
Celebrate the changing of the season with Wendella’s special 2–hour Fall Fireworks tour departing every Saturday night at 7:45pm. Full Cash Bar onboard along with a heated main salon. Adults $28, seniors $26, children $14. 400 N Michigan. 312/337-1446. Find details on page 12. #151 The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:30pm in United Center. 1901 W. Madison. 312/455-7000. Round out the night with an authentic Italian meal at nearby, VIVO (838 W. Randolph; 312/733-3379). #20 These guys aren’t just dressing up like a marching band for Halloween – they can really play. Forget the game and get into the spirit of halftime with the sights and sounds of Drumline Live! at the Auditorium Theatre. Sat at 8pm and Sun at 3pm. $30-$72. 50 # E. Congress. 312/922-2110. 3