olis Theater, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A comedy show and banquet with Chicago headliner Jim Flannigan begins with a reception including appetizers, cash bar, raffles, photo booth and silent auction. This is an annual fundraiser event for the nonprofit organization Faith Community Homes. Cost is $55; purchase tickets at bit.ly/FCHdonate or call (847) 342-0846. The mission at Faith Community Homes is to assist lower-income, employed families living or working in the Arlington Heights and Palatine area in securing attainable rental housing and to provide the appropriate support services, including mentoring by trained volunteers and case management, as they move toward greater financial stability and independence.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band, in partnership with Community Education Township High School District 214, presents the first of four indoor concerts. The Fall Concert will premiere the band’s new conductor, Mike Madonia. Admission is free, but the band does accept donations to offset the cost of outdated and broken musical instruments. Limited tickets are available at the door. For information, visit www.arlingtonheightsband.org.

Ghost Walk of Palatine: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Durty Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. The Ghost Walk of Palatine is a two-hour tour of the historic and haunted locations in downtown Palatine. The walk is family-friendly and includes stories of the past from the 1800s to the present. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds go to charity. Reservations are required. Call (847) 358-6091 to request a date.

Spooktacular Halloween Party: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. This community tradition transforms the entire Y into a Halloween festival with activities for all ages. Exclusive early access for families of children with special needs from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Halloween activities, costume contests, spooky sensory stations, a kids’ maze, and a Thriller dance party. Free admission for NSYMCA members, $20/family for nonmembers. Visit www.nsymca.org.

Fall Fest: 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Lake County Community Campus/JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp, 23280 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich. Join the annual Fall Fest with activities for all ages, including a petting zoo, hayride, Garoon Gateway to Science, crafts, mini golf, face painting, s’mores and more. $25/family in advance or at the door. For details and list of partner organizations, visit www.jccchicago.org/fallfest.

Veterinary Specialty Center Interactive Open House: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Veterinary Specialty Center, 1515 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. The veterinary emergency and specialty facility’s open house features interactive booths and behind-the-scenes tours. This will also be the Grand Opening for the VSC Athletic Center at 1495 Busch Parkway and the kick off of the organization’s Holiday Pet Food Drive. Demonstrations, food, games, face painting, balloons, medical displays and more. At the Athletic Center, VSC will be hosting activities that will include rescues, nonprofits and regular pet businesses. There will be pets available for adoption to qualified adopters, booths by various pet nonprofits and businesses.

Open House: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, The Little Gym of Barrington, 724 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. The Little Gym of Barrington is holding an Open House event for families to preview its programs. The Little Gym will be offering enrollments for the season, which begins Oct. 24. Come learn about the program’s goals and strategies. Small prizes and raffles. Free. For information, visit www.thelittlegym.com/barringtonil.

St. Edna Craft & Vendor Fair: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. More than 60 vendors, raffle and bake sale. Free parking and admission. For information, email stednacraftfair@yahoo.com or call (630) 878-7627.

MCC Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. More than 120 crafters are anticipated and will exhibit a variety of handcrafted and homemade items, including ceramics, clothing, greeting cards, ornaments, quilts, jewelry and candles. Door prize drawings throughout the day. Sponsored by the MCC Men’s Basketball team. Interested crafters may request an application by sending an email to dpettit@mchenry.edu or call Coach David Pettit at (815) 218-2074.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30, west commuter parking lot, corner of Northwest Highway and Route 83. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and other goodies. Free admission. For information, visit mtprospectlions.com.

Arts in Bartlett Exhibit: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October, Bartlett Village Hall 2nd Floor Gallery, 228 Main St., Bartlett. Arts in Bartlett sponsors a new exhibit, “Brusho Paintings,” by Hanover Township Senior Center Artists during October at the Bartlett Village Hall 2nd Floor Gallery. The art in this exhibit was created by using highly pigmented, water-based ink and color crystal powders. When sprayed with water, the medium bursts into a fluid of color and shapes creating a loose effect. Free.

Ecuador’s Treasures: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Prospect Heights Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Join veteran traveler and District 214 Community Education Travel Manager Linda Kerr on a journey through Ecuador. From the history of the capital, Quito, to the beauty and unique animals of the Galápagos Islands to adventures in the Amazon, you’ll be amazed at all this country, the size of Colorado, has to offer. Register by calling or visiting the Information Desk, (847) 259-3500, or at www.phpl.info.

Square Spares Square Dance Club: Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Group hosts dances the second and fourth Mondays of each month all yearlong. Rounds at 7:30 p.m.; square dancing at 8 p.m. Lessons offered 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Glen, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Room 201, Glenview. Call (847) 663-0116 or (847) 398-8087.

Swaringim Family Fundraiser: 2:45-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Culver’s Buffalo Grove, 450 McHenry Road., Buffalo Grove. Help the Swaringim Family while eating at Culver’s. Mention the Swaringim fundraiser when ordering. The Swaringims live in Buffalo Grove and are members of the St. Mary Parish and School communities. Karl was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease called Goodpasture Syndrome. To make an online donation, visit gofundme.com and search for Swaringim Medical Fund.