1-30, Eckert's Haunted Hayrides at Eckert's Orchard in Grafton. Every Friday and Saturday in October, get ready for ghoulish fun for young and old during the hayride through Eckert's Haunted Orchard and Forest. (618) 786-3445.

1-3, The Sound of Music performed by the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign. One of America's favorite musicals! (217) 356-9063 or www.thevirginia.org.

1-3, Barry Apple Festival in and around the Barry City Park. Queen and Miss Sour Apple contest, a baby contest, a parade, free entertainment, carnival rides, crafts, food, and much more. (217) 335-2353.

2, Family Day at Rogers Pumpkin Farm in Lomax. Kids will have fun in a real teepee. Also planned is a storyteller, face painting, a petting zoo, and a corn maze. (217) 449-3486

2, Fall "Corn" Festival at Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park in Godfrey. Celebrate fall and come out for crafts, food vendors, a corn cook-off, helicopter rides, an antique tractor show, and live country music. While you're there, wind your way through the Great Godfrey Maze. Free. (618) 466-1483.

2, SIUC Homecoming 2004 Parade in downtown Carbondale. The annual SIU Homecoming Parade will begin at South University and Mill Streets, proceed north on South University Avenue to Cherry Street, and then south on South Illinois Avenue to McAndrew Stadium. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

2, Illinois Llama Association's Fall Conference at the Ring Farm in southern Effingham County. Conference opens at 8:30 a.m. Open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Llamas, games, felting, spinning, an obstacle course, hikes, and more. (618) 686-7771 or llamajo@hotmail.com.

2-3, Antique Show and Flea Market at the East Side Grade School in McLeansboro. Free admission. More than 150 dealers. (618) 643-4527.

3, The 24th Annual Hand Corn Picking Contest on Harlan and Barb Jacobsons farm, south of Roseville. 9 a.m. (309) 426-2773 or comhusking.com.

9-10, Old Settlers Days at the Riverfront in Kampsville. This "festival depicts early life and times in Calhoun County with period entertainment, food, and fun that will give you the feeling that you have stepped buck in time. Free. (618) 465-2114.

9-10, CUPEX Stamp Show and Sale at the Chancellor Hotel in Champaign. The Champaign-Urbana Philatelic Exhibition, popularly known as CUPEX, is one of the best annual opportunities for beginning and advanced stamp collectors to meet with fellow collectors, view hundreds of pages of exhibits, add to collections, and attend informational seminars about stamp collecting. Free. www.prairienet.org/ cusc/homepage.html.

9-10, Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival in downtown Palestine. Fine art sales and exhibits, wine tasting and sales, poetry reading, live music, great food, and more. (618) 586-2921 or bill@pioneerwinery.com.

9-10, Von Jakob Oktober Fest 2004 in Pomona. Fall has set in and the leaves are changing. Come celebrate the amazing colors of the rolling hills. Great bands, great food, and fun. Admission is $4. 12-6 p.m. (618) 893-4500, www.vonjakobvineyard.com, or vonjakobvineyard@earthlink.net.

9-10, Colorfest Celebration at Pomona Winery in Pomona. A celebration of the spectacular fall colors of the Shawnee Forest. Free tasting, chilled wine by the glass or bottle. Secluded picnic areas and spectacular covered decks. Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday from 12-5 p.m. (618) 893-2623 or pomonawinery@pngusa.net.

9-10, Union County Colorfest Celebration throughout Union County. Celebrate the fall season with home tours from 12-4 p.m., and at 'Pumpkin Town' USA. Participate in the fun run or biathlon race, wine festival at Alto Vineyards or Owl Creek Winery, health fair at Union County Hospital or Bayou Boogie Boil at Northwest Passage Root Beer Saloon. Rendleman Orchards Farm Market celebrates all weekend long with samples of specialty food items. Flamm Orchards has music, BBQ, applebutter making demonstrations, working cider press, petting zoo and children's activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (800) 248-4373.

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16, Central Illinois Fantails and New Salem Longbeards in Chandleryville. Courses being offered include archery, canoeing, bird-watching, shotgunning, mountain hiking, nature sketching, nature Grafting, outdoor cooking, first aid/survival skills, nature walk/plant identification, turkey/deer hunting, outdoor photography, hiking/hackpacking, attracting wildlife to your backyard, fishing, and animal tracking/identification. The cost of this event is $50. Bring a friend and receive a $5 discount. (217) 634-4160 or we3kings_dca@msn.com.

16, Road Trip to Glossology sponsored by the Children's Discovery Museum in Bloomington. Hop on the bus and join the fun for a road trip to the Family Museum of Arts and Science in Bettendorf, Iowa, to visit one of the most exciting blockbuster traveling exhibits in the country. You'll walk through a giant nose and learn about mucus, burps, body odors, and much more. Cost of the trip is $25 per person, and includes a boxed lunch, admission to the museum, round-trip transportation, and activities on the bus. Seating is limited. 9.30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (309) 829-6222 or www.cdmci.org.

16, Apples, Pumpkins, and Gourds Galore at the Early American Museum in Mahomet. 1-4 p.m. join us for an afternoon of interesting fun as we enjoy games in the garden, stories about myths and legends, and the differences between the two. Sample soul cakes and cider as well as many other apple treats, vote on your favorite apple, and learn about celebrations of remembrance from other countries. Decorate a pumpkin/gourd and paint a picture in the Pumpkin/Picture Patch! Admission is $1. This is a family program. (217) 586-2612 or www.earlyamericanmuseum.org.

16-17, Mini Riverfest at the Meredosia River Museum in Meredosia. Come and see various demonstrations such as button blank cutting, fish net knitting, fish basket niaking, crow foot hooking, and much more. Admission is $5 and includes a fish plate. (217) 584-1356.

16-17, ARTEAST in Alton. 23-24 ARTEAST in Edwardsville. An adventure that takes you through neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, and schools to see the work of 200 local artists. This is an opportunity to meet the artists and get a glimpse into their workspace, inspiration, and techniques. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (618) 656-3348 or arteastt our01@hotmail.com.

16-17, Vulturefest on the Makanda Boardwalk in Makanda. Artists, food, and music to celebrate the return of the turkey vultures to the bluffs that surround the valley. Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (618) 549-5523 or www.vulturefest.com.

22, Southeastern Illinois College Health Fair in Harrisburg. Informational tables, free screenings, and screenings at a minimal charge will be available. The featured topic this year is Arthritis. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (618) 252-5400, ext. 2600 or 3213.

23-24, Southern Illinois Arts and Crafts Fall Festival at the SIU Arena in Carbondale. You will see a variety of handmade crafts, apparel, jewelry, floral arrangements, and more. More than 80 booths - the largest indoor craft show in southern Illinois. Admission charged. Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (618) 984-3329.

28, Westinster Village Third Annual Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating Event in Bloomington. Everyone is invited to decorate pumpkins that will be judged. The grounds and faculty spookily decorated. Treat bags will be distributed to children ages 12 and younger. www.westminstervillageinc.com.

30, The 18th Annual Halloween Funfest at the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana. Champaign and Urbana Park Districts invite you to join in a fun-filled evening for little ghosts and goblins. Dress up in your favorite costume and head out to Lincoln Square Mall from 5:30-8 p.m. for various games, activities, and a haunted house! This is a free event for kids ages 2-11.

30, Halloween Frolic at the bandstand on the Courthouse Square in Marshall. This event promises to be Spooktacular! Halloween games, stories, hay-rides, and hot chocolate. The Halloween Parade of Costumes begins at 7 p.m. followed by costume judging on the bandstand. (217) 826-8087.

30, PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Annual Dinner and Auction at Great Boars Inn in Anna. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner, a silent auction, and raffles. Live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. (618) 833-DOGS.

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