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‘Kinky Boots’

Through Oct. 17, see website for dates/times. In this regional premiere, a shoe factory owner stumbles upon a drag queen who changes his business and his life. Based on the book by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, (630) 896-6666, paramountaurora.com.

Horror Film Series at the Egyptian

Sept. 28-Oct. 25, 7 p.m. A classic horror movie on the big screen: Sept. 28, “Poltergeist,” Oct. 18, “Gremlins,” Oct. 24, “Misery,” and Oct. 25, “The Shining.” Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb, (815) 758-1215, egyptiantheatre.org.

Kane County Flea Market

Oct. 2-3, Sat. noon-5 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 600 dealers bring furniture, collectibles, antiques and more. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, (630) 584-6926, kanecountyfleamarket.com.

ESO: Pines of Rome

Oct. 2-3, Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Guest conductor Tania Miller leads selections by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Miller and Respighi. Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO), this beloved autumn holiday. Geneva Public Library District, 227 S. 7th St., Geneva, (630) 232-0780, gpld.org.

Little Park of Horrors

Oct. 21-24 & 28-31, 6-9 p.m. This drive-thru haunted house experience brings all of the city’s ghouls out to play. Spooky scenery makes this a PG-13 event. Wing Park, 1010 Wing St., Elgin, (847) 931-6001, cityofelgin.org.

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

Oct. 27-31, events daily. The 60th annual tradition includes the Lions Decorated Pumpkin Display, two carnivals, three indoor craft shows, a 10K run and a 90-minute parade. Various locations, downtown Sycamore, sycamorepumpkinfestival.com. ❚

Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets: ESO, (847) 888-4000, elginsymphony.org.

St. Charles Scarecrow Festival

Oct. 8-10, Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Family activities include scarecrow building, professional pumpkin carvers and a craft show. Downtown St. Charles, (630) 443-3967, scarecrowfest.com.

Loverboy

Oct. 15, 8 p.m. “Working for the Weekend” and “Lucky Ones” will be just a few hits to appear. Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 962-7000, arcadalive.com.

Ghost Story Train

Oct. 16, 23, and 30 with departures at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gather around the roaring fire for activities suitable to all ages. Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox (Ill. Rt. 31), South Elgin, (312) 473-0993, foxtrolley.org.