Includes plays, films, festivals, art exhibits and receptions, concerts, auditions and more. Deadline is two weeks before event.

CROCtoberfest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Wildlife Discovery Center, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest. During this fun-filled event for all ages, meet live crocodilians, including Bubba the world famous American alligator, who will be appearing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experts will be on hand to talk about crocodiles and their kin while also providing close up encounters with a variety of reptiles. There will be kid-friendly activities, face painting, the Wildlife Discovery Centers Wildside Store, food and refreshments. Admission is a requested donation of $10 per person, which will help the Wildlife Discovery Center care for their resident alligators and crocodiles. A portion of the proceeds will help support crocodile conservation. Visitors must use the free shuttle bus service at the Lake Forest Hospital Staff Parking Lot, which will run every 15 minutes. For details, call (847) 810-3663 or email carmichr@cityoflakeforest.com.

Fall Fest: 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Lake County Community Campus/JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp, 23280 North Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich. Activities for all ages including a petting zoo, hayride, Garoon Gateway to Science, crafts, mini golf, face painting, s’mores making, snacks and more. $25 per family in advance or at the door. Visit www.jccchicago.org/fallfest.

JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Fall Fest: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 23, Lake County Community Campus/JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp, 23280 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich. Petting zoo, hayride, “Garoon Gateway to Science,” crafts, mini golf, face painting, snacks and more. $25/family in advance or at the door. jccchicago.org/fallfest.

Lake County Folk Club: 7 p.m. most Sundays, Primo Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee. Upcoming events include a song circle on Oct. 23; and a concert, Behind the Song featuring Brian Cutean, on Oct. 30. Ticket prices for concerts are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, and $10 for members. Open mic and song circle events have no admission charge. To reserve concert seating, call (847) 602-8882 before noon on the concert date. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.

‘The Birds’: 3 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 8 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 30, as well as 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, The Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s adaptation of a short story by Daphne du Maurier that is best known as the source material for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film. A story of people struggling to survive in the midst of societal collapse, as masses of birds have begun to attack people. This adaptation contains strong language. Tickets are $35 week days, $37.50 Saturdays and Sundays, with discounts available for seniors, students, theater industry professionals and groups. Tickets are available online at www.CitadelTheatre.org or by calling (847) 735-8554.

Ed Elvis: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Sponsored by the Indian Trails Public Library. Ed Elvis will entertain with a tribute to the King of rock ’n’ roll, Elvis Presley. Free. Registration required at www.itpld.org.

HalloweenFest: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 US Route 45, Libertyville. The LSC will turn into a Halloween atmosphere with fun activities for families with children ages 10 and under. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. HalloweenFest will feature a several fun activities in the Kids Fun Zone, DJ entertainment, indoor train ride, climbing of “Spider Mountain” and more. Advance registration is $7 for children; event day registration is $10. Adults are free. To register and for information, call (847) 918-7275 or visit Libertyville.com/recreation.

Scary Lake County: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Andrew C. Cook House, 711 N. Main St., Wauconda. From ghosts to gangsters, Lake County’s past is filled with scary folks and tales of woe. Hear the curious and often true stories that will haunt and sometimes amuse guests from Diana Dretske from the Lake County Discovery Museum. $5 donation for adults, free for children. House tours will be available after the program. Visit www.wauconda-history.org.

Fall Fest: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Sullivan Community Center, 635 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Family event featuring indoor trick-or-treating, a magic show, face painting, carnival games, and a costume contest. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets online or in person at the Sullivan Community Center. $2 per person ages 2 and older by Oct. 27, $5 on Oct. 28. Visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

BHS Orchesis Presents ‘Chapters’: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30, Barrington High School Richard C. Johnson Auditorium, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. This BHS Orchesis dance company performance will showcase 65 dancers exploring the theme of “Chapters.” The program will consist of 10 student-choreographed pieces and six guest-artist pieces. $8.

‘The Addams Family’: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29 and Nov. 4 and 5, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Wednesday Addams is engaged to a boy from a “normal” family and the time has come for the two families to meet. Featuring delightfully macabre musical numbers. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for students. Tickets are available at seatyourself.biz/vhhs cougars.

Haunted Grayslake: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, downtown Grayslake. Treasure maps will lead costumed guests to various businesses in downtown Grayslake, which will be providing free gifts and coupons to participants. The Grayslake Heritage Cen

ter offers ghost stories every half-hour and The Oasis will be “haunted” by students and community volunteers. The event is family friendly. Treasure maps are $10 per person or $25 for a family of four. This is a combined fundraiser with Grayslake Oasis and Exchange Club of Grayslake. Maps will be available for purchase at both The Grayslake Oasis and Joyce Campbell — State Farm. For details visit www.exchangeofgrayslake.org or www.oasisgrayslake.com.

‘The Maltese Falcon’ live radio play: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Improv Playhouse Main Stage, 735 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville. Join the Improv Playhouse Radio Players as they re-enact the iconic masterpiece “The Maltese Falcon” on stage through the technological marvel of an old time radio studio. Admission is $10 in advance, $20 at the door for adults, $5 for students and military; group rates are available. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2696336.

A Wicked Affair: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Cuneo Mansion, 1350 N Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. A adult Halloween costume party at the Cuneo Mansion to benefit Association of Horizon, a camp for adults with severe physical disabilities. Live music, dinner, open bars, valet parking, live and silent auctions and more. $225. Tickets must be purchased in advance; visit www.healteam6.org or call Steven, at (847) 922-9450.

Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band 15th Annual Fall Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present its 15th annual fall concert, “Halloween the Fantastic and the Supernatural.” Selections will include “Phantom of the Opera,” “March to the Scaffold,” music from the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Old Devil Moon” and “Thriller.” Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, $8 for seniors and students. Free admission to kids wearing a Halloween costume. Tickets are available from band members, at the village hall, 50 Raupp Blvd., or at tickets.bgsb.org.

Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31, Didier Farms, 16678 Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, camel rides, Animal Land Zoo, parakeet exhibit, Pumpkin Playland, pig races and more. Admission is free, but activities require tickets. Visit didierfarms.com/pumpkinfest.

Fright Fest: Fridays through Sundays through Oct. 30, and Monday, Oct. 31, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Drive, Gurnee. Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest. Daytime hours are family-friendly and include shows and a trick-or-treat trail. When the sun goes down, ghouls come out, with haunted houses and costumed monsters. $44.99-$69.98. For hours and admission deals, visit www.sixflags.com/greatamerica.