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October 8, 2015

THURSDAY

Headliners

7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Basement of the Dead.
After a boiler explosion in 1964 a scalded and maimed Al and Imus haunt the basement of Walker Laundry Company. Witness the muti… Basement of the Dead. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Statesville Haunted Prison.
The Warden, the Demon of Darkness and his Zombies will quickly take control of you like everything else inside the ancient walls… Statesville Haunted Prison. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 877-SCA-RED2
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Zoo Ghost Tours.
This after-hours ghost tour will share the zoo's cemetery roots, highlight a 19th-century "Suicide Bridge" and identify which an… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-742-2000
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
13th Floor Haunted House.
13th Floor combines three haunted houses in one place. Be sure to visit Eleventh Hour House, Feral Moon and Dead End District. 13th Floor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).
7:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Psychosis Haunted House.
Illinois' most interactive haunted house! With covered waiting and over 20,000 square feet of sheer madness. Psychosis Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).

Festivals

11:15 amPaint Your Face.
Transform your face into a pumpkin, superhero, sea creature or whatever you choose. Or just turn your face green in this DIY fac… Chicago Children's Museum. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-527-1000
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Basement of the Dead.
After a boiler explosion in 1964 a scalded and maimed Al and Imus haunt the basement of Walker Laundry Company. Witness the muti… Basement of the Dead. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Statesville Haunted Prison.
The Warden, the Demon of Darkness and his Zombies will quickly take control of you like everything else inside the ancient walls… Statesville Haunted Prison. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 877-SCA-RED2
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Zoo Ghost Tours.
This after-hours ghost tour will share the zoo's cemetery roots, highlight a 19th-century "Suicide Bridge" and identify which an… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-742-2000
7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
13th Floor Haunted House.
13th Floor combines three haunted houses in one place. Be sure to visit Eleventh Hour House, Feral Moon and Dead End District. 13th Floor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).
7:30 pm-
10:00 pm
Psychosis Haunted House.
Illinois' most interactive haunted house! With covered waiting and over 20,000 square feet of sheer madness. Psychosis Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).

The Arts

7:30 pm-
9:30 pm
Miss Buncle's Book.
Barbara Buncle is just an ordinary, unassuming spinster passing an unremarkable existence in the sleepy village of Silverstream.… Lifeline Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-761-4477
7:30 pmOrdinary People.
Ordinary People tells the story of a Lake Forest High School student, Conrad Jarrett (Matt Ronzani). Conrad had an older brother… Citadel Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 847-735-8554
7:30 pmSide Show.
Side Show is inspired by the true-life story of the legendary conjoined twin circus, vaudeville and movie stars The Hilton Siste… Stage 773. (Performance - Musical). 773-327-5252
8:00 pmLate Night Catechism.
A religious comedy from playwrights Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan which features a nun played by Donovan explaining Catholicis… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 773-348-4000

For Children

10:00 amStorytime.
This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610
10:00 amStudio Drop In.
Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000
10:30 amCrystal Lake Storytime.
This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302
11:00 amStorytime Thursday.
Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663
1:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Open Play Days.
Corner Playroom is a Parent/Caregiver supervised indoor play place for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. My Corner Playroom. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121
1:00 pm
&5:00 pm
Studio Drop In.
Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000

Business

11:00 am-
3:00 pm
DAV RecruitMilitary Chicago All Veterans Job Fair.
Anyone who has served on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves and their spouses is invited to attend this even… Macy's on State Street. (Business - Job Fair). 513-683-5020

Community

6:00 am-
7:30 am
Silent Sitting.
The thoughts and feelings that might arise during the silent sitting are simply to be allowed to pass by without engaging oursel… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Community - Self Help). 773-262-1468
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven.
The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven features a kaleidoscope of butterflies with 75 species from around the world. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
River Works.
Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they support plants, animals, and humans. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
Mysteries of the Marsh.
Explore the variety of local wetlands and the creatures that live there and find out why these increasingly scarce species are s… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
Wilderness Walk.
Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna, and dune complete with tru… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
Hands-on Habitat.
Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists (ages 3 - 7) to explore the secret world of animal homes. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
The Extreme Green House.
The Extreme Green House explains how our homes are linked to nature and offers recycling tips. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab.
A detailed look at our native wetlands and their residents. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100
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