October 8
Owl Walk
5-7 p.m.
Lost Valley Visitor Center (Savanna Room), Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood, will host Owl Walk from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8.

October 5

Magic Show & Workshop

6 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Bring the family to enjoy a magic show by Gary Kantor, featuring vanishing acts, mind reading and a variety of tricks. Following the show, Kantor will lead a workshop for kids — complete with a magic trick to take home. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Peter Fletcher

7 p.m.

Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

Free

Stop by the library to enjoy a live performance by New York-based master classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

October 6

Fall Vendor & Craft Fair

5-10 p.m.

Countryside Banquets, 28874 Route 20, Lakemoor

Free

This event features a variety of local craft vendors, face painters, activities, games, clothing, direct sales and more. For more information, call (708) 387-8315 or visit www.eventbrite.com/o/events-by-heather.

Parents’ Night Out

6-9 p.m.

Deicke Building, 1149 S. Route 47, Huntley

$12 (residents), $17 (non-residents)

In this Huntley Park District program, parents can drop the kids (ages 6-12) off to enjoy an evening by themselves. The Halloween-themed event will be packed with games, music, treats and a craft. A pizza-and-drink meal is included. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-3180 or visit www.huntleyparks.org.

October 6-8

‘The Addams Family’

8 p.m. Oct. 6-7; 2 p.m. Oct. 8

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$24 (adults), $21 (students and seniors)

See opening-weekend performances of “The Addams Family,” a musical comedy based on the iconic 1960s TV show, presented by the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. The production also runs Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 20-22. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

October 7

Saturday Matinee

2 p.m.

Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard

Free

Enjoy a screening of the 2017 film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (rated PG-13), starring Johnny Depp in his recurring role as Capt. Jack Sparrow. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and drinks with lids. For more information, call (815) 943-4671 or visit www.harvard-diggins.org.

GooRoos

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

$5

See high-energy, alternative rock/modern pop cover band GooRoos perform in concert at this popular sports bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

October 8

Owl Walk

5-7 p.m.

Lost Valley Visitor Center (Savanna Room), Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

In this McHenry County Conservation District Just for Adults (ages 14 and up) program, participants will go for a hike in Glacial Park to listen for owls, and then head inside to see a slide presentation — and a live owl. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

October 9

Kids’ No School Movie

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Kids can enjoy a day off of school by watching the animated Dreamworks film, “Captain Underpants” (rated PG) on the library’s large screen. Free movie treats will be provided. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

October 11

Drop Dead GOREgeous

7 p.m.

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$10 (in advance), $15 (at the door), $5 (students with valid ID)

See this spooky, “no-holds-barred” dance/floor show, presented by Dragology. The show is open to all ages, but viewer discretion is advised. To order tickets in advance, call the box office at (815) 356-9212. For more information, call the box office or visit www.rauecenter.org.

Family Yoga

7:45 p.m.

Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake

$10 (residents), $12 (non-residents)

Bring the family to participate in a serene yoga class with instructor Donna Albano in this Crystal Lake Park District program. Bring a yoga mat and bottle of water. To register, call (815) 459-0680 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events–