What To Do This Weekend

Still looking for something to do this weekend? Hear some ghost stories, watch local bands and meet a best-selling author. There are plenty of opportunities in and around Lisle.

All weekend

Seasonal: Spend some time outdoors and pick up your jack o' lanterns-to-be at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Glen Ellyn) for their pumpkin patch. Stop in 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday and get assistance from an on-hand volunteer.

Seasonal: Locally, catch several activies at the Morton Arboretum for the Fall Colors Festival—including gourd art demonstrations, wine tastings and seasonal treats. Or check out the annual Scarecrow Festival in St. Charles this weekend.

Informative: Theological educator Ched Myers will be presenting "Faith and Your Money" (Downers Grove). He'll be presenting all weekend at the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove.

Arts: See artwork by Woodridge residents at the library's 10th anniversary art show. The exhibit runs all month.

Family: The Summer Palace Theatre presents its annual collection of ghost stories in the park. The group holds G-rated performances at 6 p.m., PG-rated shows at 7 p.m. and PG-13-rated shows at 8 p.m. Dress warmly!

Friday

Seniors: Attend the DuPage County Seniors Fair (Wheaton) from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to receive free blood pressure, diabetes-2 testing, vision screening, hearing test, podiatry, fall risk and bone density tests. Residents can also obtain flu shots for a fee and all screenings and shots are subject to availability. To make an appointment, call 630-682-7400.

Nightlife: The Meteors will be performing '50s and '60s music at Ballydoyls Irish Pub (Downers Grove) from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. There is a $5 cover.

Saturday

Family: Attend Trinity Lutheran's free parking lot party from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs and popcorn, let children loose in the bounce house, see classic cards and listen to the music of Thunder Road.

Arts: Meet bestselling author Cathie Linz as she discusses her new book, Luck Be a Lady. Linz will be at Anderson's Bookshop (Naperville) at 2 p.m. The event is open to all.

Nightlife: Classic rock band Black Pearl makes their appearance at the Maple Avenue Pub.

Sunday

Arts: Combine the best of exercise and theater with a low-impact Theatre-Hike at the Morton Arboretum. This month the group performs Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.