From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond comes the ninth picture book in the blockbuster ‘If You Give …’ series — “If You Give a Mouse a Brownie. Attend a ready at 11 a.m. Oct 29 at Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

Oct. 26-Oct. 31 

Scarecrow Trail 

7 a.m.-sunset 

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle 

Free with arboretum admission 

Gaze upon the nature-themed scarecrow trail created by local Scout troops while walking along a scenic one-mile paved path around Meadow Lake.

Oct. 28  

Teen Haunted Tour in Glen ellyn

6:30-9:30 p.m. 

Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn 

$25 for residents, $32 for nonresidents 

Meet at Maryknoll Park and travel to Sonny Acres Farm for a haunted hayride and make your way through a haunted barn. Feel free to bring extra money for food/snacks. Fee includes admission for both attractions and transportation. This program is for ages 10-14.

Oct. 29 

9:30 a.m-1 p.m. 

Elmhurst Boo-tiful Saturday 

Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst 

Free 

Celebrate Halloween in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a free movie at 9:30 a.m. at the York Theatre. Trick or treating at City Centre merchants will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A DJ will play music in the plaza. The public is invited to also visit the pumpkin patches, wear Halloween costumes and bring trick-or-treat bags. For more information, call (630) 993-1600.

Oct. 29 

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Storytime in Naperville

11 a.m. 

Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville 

Free 

From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond comes the ninth picture book in the blockbuster ‘If You Give …’ series. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie is perfect for beginning readers and Storytime. Activities to follow.

Oct. 29 

Itasca Halloween Celebration 

1-3 p.m. 

Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca 

Free 

Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin decorating, new train rides, balloon twister and more. Call (630) 773-5572 for more information.

Oct. 29 

Glen Ellyn Family Costume Halloween Party 

4-7 p.m. 

Reserve 22/Village Links Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn 

Free 

Come join in on the spooktacular fun at Reserve 22 this Halloween. There will be a pumpkin drawing contest, $5 s’mores, children activities and more. Everyone is encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. For more information, call (630) 469-5550, ext. 113.

Oct. 29 

Elmhurst Trunk or Treat 

6:30-11 p.m. 

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 148 E. Third St., Elmhurst 

Free 

A fun community family day will be held at Immanuel Lutheran. Dress in costumes and trick or treat at fun themed cars. For more information, call (630) 832-9302, ext. 244.

Oct. 29-Oct. 30 

Lisle Boo Breakfast 

9-11 a.m. 

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle 

$33 member, $38 nonmember for those older than 12; $27 member, $31 nonmember for children 3-12; free for children under 3 

Treat yourself to a breakfast complete with visits from favorite characters. Costumes encouraged. For more information, call (630) 968-0074.

Oct. 30 

Naperville Halloween Hop 

10 am.-12 p.m. 

Downtown Naperville, Jefferson and Main, Naperville 

Free 

Downtown hosts its annual Halloween Hop. Costumed goons and goblins, along with their parents will check in (at Jefferson and Main) and receive a map of Halloween stops to receive candy and non-candy treats. In addition to treats, families can also hop on board the Trick or Treat trolley, which will be circling free downtown. There will also free photos and costumed characters at the Main Street Promenade and around downtown Naperville. Visit downtownnaperville.com for up-to-date details.

Nov. 3 

Bill Rancic Book Signing in Naperville

7 p.m. 

Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 Naper Blvd., Naperville 

$34 

From New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and reality television star Bill Rancic comes a tale of love, family and survival against all odds set amid the deep, wild woods of the Yukon Territory. Inspired by his own love story with wife and television personality Giuliana Rancic, both Bill and Giuliana will be on hand to discuss the book and their life together. Conversation and Q&A will precede a book signing.