Best Bets - October 29
“Thou Shalt Play Ball”
ABOUT: Baseball fans are invited to learn the 10 commandments of baseball and how they can be applied to everyday living from J.D. Thorne as part of Batavia Public Library’s New Lyceum Lecture Series.
WHEN: 7 p.m. today
WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia
COST: Free, but registration is required.
INFORMATION: 630-879-4777 or www. BataviaPublic Library.org
Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy Fall Open House
ABOUT: Children and their parents can learn about the academy, meet the teachers, and try out a mini-workshop with fellow students. Each workshop will include a short performance from past students.
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Noble Fool Theatricals, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 630-364-0550
Halloween Masquerade Fundraiser
ABOUT: Hosted by Batavia Artists Association at Water Street Studios. Dance music will be provided and all guests are invited to participate in the costume contest.The favorite costumed guest will win VIP tickets for two to a taping of Lynyrd Skynard at Soundstage in Chicago.
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia
COST: $20 for nonmembers and $15 for members
INFORMATION: 630-761-9977
‘Charlotte’s Web’
ABOUT: E.B. White’s classic children’s story comes to the screen in this adaptation by Steel Beam Children’s Theatre.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 15
WHERE: Steel Beam Children’s Theatre
COST: $12 for adults, and $10 for ages 16 and younger
INFORMATION: www.SteelBeamTheatre.com or 630-587-8521.
Haunted Hayride
ABOUT: The haunted hayride travles around the Pheasant Run golf course. Kids will enjoy the “light-fright” ride, while teens and adults can join later to face the unknown.
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles
Cost: $6 for guests, $8 for public
INFORMATION: 630-584-6300 or www.pheasant runcharm.com
‘Trick or Treat’ Costume Parade
ABOUT: Parents, bring your kids to Pheasant Run Resort and participate in the only costume and treat parade throughout the resort.
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles
COST: Free for Spooktacular Package Guests, $5 for hotel guests, $10 for public.
INFORMATION: 630-584-6300 or www.pheasant runcharm.com
TS Family Day on the Farm
ABOUT: The fundraiser for TS Alliance, an organization formed to find a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Kuipers Family Farm, Keslinger and Watson roads, Maple Park
COST: $5
INFORMATION: 630-365-9522 or 815-827-5200
Kane County Flea Market
ABOUT: Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles. Food served daily.
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds, Randall Road, St. Charles
COST: $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger
INFORMATION: www.kanecountyfleamarket.com or 630-377-2252
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 Benefit Dinner
ABOUT: The fundraiser will feature a raffle of prizes donated by Geneva merchants.
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Villa Verone Ristorante, 416 Hamilton St., Geneva
COST: $25
INFORMATION: Stanley Herzog at 630-232-1423
St. Charles East High School orchestras to perform
ABOUT: The concert, symphonic and chamber orchestras will perform. The community is invited.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1050 Dunham Road, St. Charles
COST: $4
INFORMATION: Ben Oswalt at benjamin.m.oswalt@d303.org.
Comments
