The Great Midwest Train Show will be pulling into the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton on Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy of the Great Midwest Train Show)

Oct. 6 

Chicago-Style Garnishes Itasca 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca 

Free 

Chef Maddox will make Chicago-style giardiniera, quick mustard piccalilli and other great toppings for your hot dogs, beef sandwiches and burgers. Finish it all off with homemade cheesecake. Recipes and samples will be available. Space is limited. Call (630) 773-1699.

Oct. 7-Oct. 9 

Ghost Stories in Naperville Park…In the Dark! 

7 p.m. Oct. 7; 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 8; 7 p.m. Oct. 9 

Grand Pavilion on the Riverwalk, Naperville  

$7 

Enjoy an evening of scary stories that will send shivers up your spine. This event is appropriate for adults and children ages 5 and up. For more information, visit NapervilleParks.org or call (630) 848-5000.

Oct. 8 

Wheaton French Market 

8 a.m.-2 p.m. 

South Main Street and East Liberty Drive, Wheaton 

Free 

Whether you are looking for a fresh flower bouquet, delicious handcrafted breads and cheeses, artisan jewelry or just a stroll on a lovely day, the Downtown Wheaton French Market invites the public to enjoy.

Oct. 8 

Stories and Stone: A First-Person Naperville Cemetery Walk 

2-3:30 p.m. 

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville 

$15 

History comes alive as you “meet” Naperville residents from the past in Naperville Cemetery, all with an interesting story to tell. Tickets may be purchased at the Naper Settlement Pre-Emption House Visitor Center the day of the program. Reservations are highly recommended. Tours begin at 2 p.m. Groups of up to 15 guests will depart for Naperville Cemetery every 30 minutes for a walking experience of approximately one hour; last tour steps off at 3:30 p.m. This event is for ages 13 and up because some historical material may be too graphic for younger audiences. Call (630) 420-6010.

Oct. 8 

Chicago Jazz Orchestra 

8 p.m. 

McAninch Arts Center College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn 

$39-$49 

Known for unique performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations, Chicago Jazz Orchestra is considered one of the Windy City’s cultural crown jewels. Starring Allan Harris, dubbed by Tony Bennet as his “favorite voice,” and led by artistic director Jeff Lindberg, this 17-piece ensemble has received local and national acclaim. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.

Oct. 10 

Elmhurst Police Explorer Open House  

7 p.m. 

Elmhurst Police Station, Elmhurst 

Free 

The Elmhurst Police Explorers invite the public to an open house to learn about the youth-based program designed for males and females ages 14 through 21 who have an interest in a law enforcement and/or criminal justice career.

Oct. 11 

Model Train Show 

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 

DuPage County Fair Grounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton 

$7; children younger than 12, free 

The Great Midwest Train Show is the world’s largest monthly train show with an average of 180 exhibitors at each show featuring trains of all scales and gauges. The show is for everyone from serious collector to casual observer. For more information, call (630) 290-1962.

Oct. 12 

Naperville Wednesday Walking Club 

8-9 a.m. 

Naper Settlement, Aurora Avenue and Webster Street, Naperville  

Free 

Get fit the old-fashioned way during Naper Settlement’s Wednesday Walking Club. When it comes to outdoor activity, there is no better way than an active stroll around the beautiful 12-acre museum campus. Check in at the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center. then log your minutes (not miles). No registration is required for this free drop-in program for all ages. Earn reward tickets to Naper Settlement programs and events. Questons? Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. 

Oct. 12 

The Candy Garden 

9:30-10:45 a.m. 

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle 

Donation 

Does candy grow on trees? Come and find out what sweet treats grow on trees and other plants and play fun candy games in this sensory-based program. For more information, call (630) 968-0074.