Million Dollar Quartet, the story of how Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins recorded together on Dec. 4, 1956, runs through Oct. 29 at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.

THROUGH OCT. 29

Million Dollar Quartet, Paramount Theatre , 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. There was no plan for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins to record together on Dec. 4, 1956, but as fate would have it, they did and left behind a historic and mind-blowing album. Million Dollar Quartet tells that story, with all the raw energy and monumental talent you’ve come to expect from these music giants. Information: (630) 896-6666.

THROUGH OCT. 31

Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms, 850 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, Celebrate fall at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze! This old-fashioned farm boasts a variety of activities and events for all ages. Information: (630) 966-7775.

THROUGH NOV. 12

French Market, Sundays, parking lot of the Metra Train Station at Fourth and South streets, Geneva, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The market brings farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more to downtown Geneva.

OCT. 18

Wine & Canvas at the Farm, Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Includes instructor and materials. Non-resident fee $24. Information: (630) 892-1550.

OCT. 20

Room Escape, Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, 6-11 p.m., $12, $18 non-resident. Pre-registration required. Work as a team to solve puzzles and answer riddles to break out of this haunted theater Escape Room before time runs out! Pre-registration is required. Groups may book a 30-minute time slot. Information: (630) 859-8606.

Ghosts in the Graveyard, Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, 6-7:30 p.m. Tweens, grab your flashlight and party. Enjoy the wagon and carousel, bonfire with s’mores and spooky stories, followed by a flashlight skeleton hunt. Non-resident fee $12. Information: (630) 892-1550.

OCT. 21-31

Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour,  St. Charles Area Homes, Pack up the family for an evening cruise to see some of the spookiest houses in the St. Charles community. A complete list of home entries will be available online on Preview Night. Homes best viewed at dusk.  Visit www.stcparks.org or call (630) 513-6200 for more information.

OCT. 21

Pumpkin Palooza, Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, 2-3:30 p.m. Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring the whole family. Take part in a variety of games, crafts, activities, snacks and a bounce house. Ten activity tokens are included with registration, with option to purchase more at the door. Register early. Information: (630) 851-8990.

Tony Danza’s Standards & Stories, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 W. Main St. , Batavia, 7:30 p.m. For one night only, Danza, will make his BFAC debut with his hit cabaret act, Standards & Stories. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza is accompanied by his talented four-piece band while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. Information: (630) 937-8930.

Barns 101 and 201, Garfield Farm and Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., $6. Staff member Dave Bauer’s Barns 101 lecture will provide a general overview and Barns 201 at 1pm will provide more detail. Both lectures will include a tour of the museum’s barns. Reservations required. Information: www.garfieldfarm.org

Haunted Quarry at the Beach, Hall Quarry Beach, 400 S. Water St., Batavia, 7-10 p.m. Evil lurks at the Quarry. Enter if you dare. (Ages 10-plus). Information: (630) 879-5235.

MISSION IMPROVable, Waubonsee Community College Auditorium, 4S783 State Rt. 47, Sugar Grove, 7 p.m., $19 adults, $12 children 12 and under.  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to participate in the hijinks by yelling out suggestions. The on-the-spot randomness provided by the audience makes each mission truly unique. Information: (630) 466-2360.

Family Fall Fest at Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, noon-2 p.m. Activities include: petting zoo, free mini pumpkin to paint (for first 100 children under 12 yrs only), face painting, balloon twisting, crafts & coloring. Purchase tickets online. Information: (630) 851-7200.

OCT. 21-22

Pumpkin Weekend at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy seasonal craft-making, harvest decor and pumpkin stories galore. Kids can roll around in the giant corn crib and enjoy unlimited rides on the train, ponies, hay wagon and carousel. Experience a pumpkin paddle, trick-or-treating and a costume contest. Information: (630) 897-0516.

OCT. 22

Free Airplane Rides, Aurora Municipal Airport, 43W636 US 30 Sugar Grove, , 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids ages 8-17 can take a free Young Eagles flight and see what pilots do on the ground and in the air.

Chicago Toy Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, $10 admission, children free, free parking. Now in its 43rd year at Kane County Fairgrounds, this international show draws exhibitors from Europe, Japan, Canada, all over the US. Antiques, collectibles, toys, dolls from the late 1800’s to those just off the shelves today. Information: www.chicagotoyshow.com or call (847) 722-6760.

Marklund  fifth Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1-mile event, Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Net proceeds raised from entry fees and runners’ individual fundraising efforts all help make everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities through the care and services provided at Marklund. Information: www.marklund.org

OCT 23

Acrosmusical with Chamber on the Fox, Elgin Artspace Lofts, Siegle Gallery, 51 S Spring Street, Elgin, 7 p.m. Re-imagining the world of Afro-Brazilian percussion, the DeKalb-based world music sextet has captivated audiences around the country through unique, powerful, original concert music.

OCT. 24

Conversation w/ General David H. Petraeus, Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium, 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, 7:30 p.m. One of the most effective military leaders in recent U.S. history, Petraeus (U.S. Army, Retired) is a highly decorated four-star general, whose distinguished military career spanned over 37 years and culminated in six straight commands (five of which were in combat). He will  address the most significant global challenges facing us today, including ongoing international security issues, macroeconomic trends and the tasks of strategic leadership in the 21st century. Information: (630) 844-4924.

OCT. 27

Mars 2020, Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium, South Kirk Rd at Pine St. Batavia, 8 p.m., $7. Lecture by Dr. Moogega Cooper of NASA.

William Pack’s “Exceptions to Reality”, Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. , Batavia, 6-9 p.m.,

The program is magic, mind reading, sideshow and mystery. Proceeds benefit Water Street Studios.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper with The Mersey Beatles, Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, 7:30 p.m. The all-Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band and the house band for over a decade at the world-famous Cavern Club, will perform their Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Show. Information: www.hemmens.org.

OCT. 28

BATFest Fall Festival, Riverwalk & Peg Bond Pavilion, 151 Island Ave., Batavia, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Batavia’s annual Halloween themed family event attracts over 3,000 ghouls. BatFest includes, downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers’ Club Parade, pumpkin bowl, contests BatArt and games for free family fun. Information: (630) 761-3528.

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Aurora, noon-3 p.m., free. Aurora Downtown, an organization of downtown business and property owners, is hosting the event. A welcome table will be set up during the afternoon at David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl.

Halloween Family Scarecrow Stuff, Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. , Aurora, 1-3 p.m., $8 non-residents. Build your own scarecrow, paint pumpkins, play festive games, enjoy the photo booth, costume parade and light refreshments. Information: (630) 859-8606.

Myth Hike at  Lippold Park, 2001 S. River St., Batavia, 5:30-7 p.m. On this hike, participants learn about the myths behind owls, bats and other animals of the night. Join in several fun activities that focus on the senses and end the night roasting marshmallows over a campfire.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5 & up. Information: www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/event/myth-hike/

Current Threats to Civil Liberties in America, Elgin Community College,  Building G of 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, 7 p.m., free. Ed Yohnka, communications director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois will speak.

OCT. 30

Hocus Pocus, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, 7 p.m., $1 admission. Before they were hanged by the townspeople of Salem, the Sanderson sisters would suck the souls from children to remain young. Three hundred years later, a virgin lights a magic candle, bringing the witches back to life where they continue their sinister plan, all while attempting to navigate the 20th century.

NOV. 1

Stomp, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, 8 p.m. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. One night only. Information: (630) 896-6666.

NOV. 2

Learn the Secrets of Beautiful Gift Wrapping, Waubonsee Community College, 4S783 Rt. 47 – Building A,, Room 152 Sugar Grove, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $29, only 12 spots available. Craft specialist Paula “Charlie” Sabbia shows the basic skills of gift-wrapping and produce perfectly executed corners, how to make simple bows and wrap those oddly shaped items. Information: (630) 466-2360.

NOV. 3

First Fridays Aurora, Downtown Aurora (various venues), 5 p.m. Multiple venues in downtown Aurora open with art, music, and more. Free entrance, free art viewing, free trolley rides, free fun.

–Kane County Calendar of Events Oct. 18 – Nov. 3–