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Warm up fall with improvisational comedy, a corn maze and pumpkin patch family fun, a wearable art fashion show and luncheon benefit, a youth theater production and an art exhibit opening.
PUMPKIN DAZE
WHERE: Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 29
COST AND INFO: $14.99 on weekends and $10.99 weekdays at abbeyfarms.org/hours-admission and at the farm; for information, contact Adam Voirin at 630-966-7775, ext. 6, or adam@abbeyfarms.org.
ABOUT: Abbey Farms is home to Pumpkin Daze, including a large corn maze among activities. Food is available, and there will be different special events each weekend. All proceeds go to the ministries of the monks of Marmion Abbey. A craft beer and wine tent is open on weekends from noon until close, with a seasonal store open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IMPROV COMEDY
WHERE: Waubonsee Community College Auditorium, located near Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove
WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 21
COST AND INFO: $19 for adults, $12 for children 12 and younger; waubonseetickets.com
ABOUT: "MISSION IMPROVable" will deliver an improv comedy show driven by audience participation. People who want to learn what it’s like to perform improv can take a class from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21, which will be led by cast members for people age 16 and older. Enrollment space is limited, with details at waubonseetickets.com.
'UNCOMMON THREADS'
WHERE: Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles
WHEN: 10 a.m. Oct. 15
COST AND INFO: $65; fineline.org, 630-584-9443
ABOUT: Fine Line Creative Arts Center's "Uncommon Threads" fashion show luncheon will feature a juried boutique, luncheon, raffles and 1 p.m. fashion show. The boutique, open before and after the style show, will highlight unusual pieces of jewelry, bags, scarfs, hats and other apparel. The event will benefit Fine Line, a nonprofit art school offering classes for adults in fine arts and crafts.
'HAIRSPRAY JR.'
WHERE: Vero Voce Theatre, 951 State Ave., St. Charles
WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 13 to 22
COST AND INFO: $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students; verovoce.com, 630-584-0139
ABOUT: A youth cast will perform in "Hairspray Jr." The family-friendly show captures the spirit and turmoil of 1962 Baltimore. The musical's message is that acceptance comes in all shapes, sizes and nationalities. The musical is presented by Vero Voce, a school of the performing arts.
ART OPENING
WHERE: Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia
WHEN: Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13; show runs to Nov. 5
COST AND INFO: Admission is free; waterstreetstudios.org, 630-761-9977
ABOUT: Water Street Studios will display works by noted regional artists Michael Noland and David Richards in an exhibit titled “Extravagant Nature.” Noland’s paintings evoke the art of indigenous cultures and reflect his interest in the natural world of insects, animals, plants and flowers. Richards' collaged abstract reliefs combine organic, mechanical and geometric forms. Upstairs at the Kane County Chronicle Gallery will be glass works by resident artist Victoria Belz. Gallery hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
PUMPKIN DAZE
WHERE: Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 29
COST AND INFO: $14.99 on weekends and $10.99 weekdays at abbeyfarms.org/hours-admission and at the farm; for information, contact Adam Voirin at 630-966-7775, ext. 6, or adam@abbeyfarms.org.
ABOUT: Abbey Farms is home to Pumpkin Daze, including a large corn maze among activities. Food is available, and there will be different special events each weekend. All proceeds go to the ministries of the monks of Marmion Abbey. A craft beer and wine tent is open on weekends from noon until close, with a seasonal store open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.