Families with children ages 12 and up can join the Skokie Valley Astronomers to learn about the sky, outer space and the vast universe while stargazing with members’ telescopes (weather permitting) from 8-10 p.m. Nov. 11 at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods.

November 10 

Styx 

7:30 p.m. 

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan 

$58-$78, $195 (VIP) 

See legendary, Chicago-based hard rock band Styx, best known for a series of hit songs in the late 1970s and early ’80s, including, “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade” and “Blue Collar Man.” VIP packages include premium reserved seats, a tour shirt, poster, button and other merchandise. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

November 10 

Lake County Civil War Roundtable 

7-8 p.m. 

Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake 

Free

Join the Lake County Civil War Roundtable for a special program, “Children in the Civil War,” presented by Waukegan History Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

November 11 

Santa’s Arrival & Fireworks Show 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park 

Free 

Bring the family to see Barrington VFW Post 7706 lead Santa Claus and the fire truck into Deer Park Town Center. Count down with Santa as he turns on the holiday lights, and then enjoy a fireworks extravaganza, with a finale honoring military veterans. Kids who visit with Santa afterward will receive a free pouch of magical reindeer food (while supplies last). For more information, call (847) 726-7755 or visit www.shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

November 11 

Skokie Valley Astronomers 

8-10 p.m. 

Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods 

Free 

Families with children ages 12 and up can join the Skokie Valley Astronomers to learn about the sky, outer space and the vast universe while stargazing with members’ telescopes (weather permitting). Meet at the Ryerson Welcome Center. For more information, call (847) 968-3320 or visit www.skokievalleyastronomers.org.

November 11, 12 

New Rising Stars Players: ‘The Jungle Book Kids’ 

7 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 12 

Park School, 400 W. Townline Road, Round Lake 

$5 

See the New Rising Stars Players (grades K-4) perform in this musical production based on the popular Disney family film, “The Jungle Book.” To register, and for more information, call (847) 546-8558 or visit www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

November 12 

Mini Comic Con: Superhero Drawing Workshop 

1:30-2:15 p.m. 

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire 

Free 

Kids (grades 3-5) can learn the art of drawing their favorite superheroes with illustrator Addie Afable, of Artistic Dragon Studios, as part of the library’s day-long Mini Comic Con festivities. To register, and for more information, call 224-543-1486 or visit www.vapld.info.

November 12 

Music for the Bard 

7 p.m. 

Trapp Auditorium at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan 

$15 (adults), $10 (seniors, military with ID), $7 (students with ID), free (students 18 and under) 

Enjoy the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the season, in remembrance of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing. The concert will include Mendelssohn’s “Scherzo,’ from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Nicolai’s “Overture to the Merry Wives of Windsor,” and more. For tickets, and more information, call the Waukegan Park District at (847) 360-4700 or visit www.waukeganparks.org.

November 12 

Frog Lady 

11 a.m. 

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

Free 

Bring the family for an educational program featuring the Frog Lady, Deb Krohn, and her menagerie of live reptile friends. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www.fllib.org.

November 14 

Tween Computer Class 

6:30 p.m. 

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main Street, Antioch 

Free 

In this computer lab session, tweens (ages 8-12) can design their own virtual pet using the program, Scratch. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

November 16 

Mistletoe & Martinis Holiday Boutique Party 

6-9 p.m. 

Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest 

$50 (in advance), $60 (at the door) 

Enjoy the spirit of the upcoming holiday season with cocktails and friends in this event, hosted by The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. The party will feature a drawing for top-tier items, including “Hamilton” tickets, Lettuce Entertain You gift cards and more. Ticket price includes unlimited free admission to the Holiday Boutique, running at the same location Nov. 17, 18 and 19. To purchase tickets, visit www.lfh.org. For more information, call (847) 535-6111.