October’s final full weekend before Halloween is packed with craft fairs, costume fun, live music, local markets, a family movie and playoff football across Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Meadowlarks Quilt Club Craft Fair — Lombard: Shop locally made quilts and crafts from 9 a.m. to noon at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road.

Lombard Garden Club — Lombard: Bill Karges looks back at gardening in the 1970s during a free 1 p.m. presentation at the Lombard Community Building.

MK Steak + Bar Anniversary Ribbon Cutting — Glen Ellyn: Celebrate the restaurant’s first year from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 400 N. Main Street, Suite 116.

Witches Night Out — Lombard: The Lombard Historical Society Carriage House, 23 W. Maple Street, hosts a 21-and-over women’s fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m.; tickets start at $60.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Coffee With the Village President — Lombard: Meet local officials from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Yorktown Center’s Square entrance.

Glenbard East Boosters Craft and Vendor Fair — Lombard: More than 100 vendors, concessions and raffles fill the school’s field house, 1014 S. Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; use Door 7.

St. Alexander Crafters’ Holiday and Bake Sale — Villa Park: Enjoy handmade gifts, baked goods and lunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 230 S. Cornell Avenue, with free admission.

SCARCE Repair Fair: Repair volunteers offer help with items including clothing, jewelry and electronics from 9 a.m. to noon; check the event listing for the exact site and accepted repairs.

Glen Ellyn Halloween Festival and Parade: Costumed marchers gather downtown at 9:30 a.m., step off at 9:45, and continue with children’s games and business trick-or-treating from 10 a.m. to noon.

Boo Bash — Glen Ellyn: Ackerman Park hosts a trick-or-treat trail, characters and pumpkins from noon to 1:30 p.m. for registered children ages 2–10.

Autumn Craft Fair — Glen Ellyn: Shop work from more than 30 artisans at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s free noon-to-4 p.m. craft fair.

Historic Lombard Cemetery Tour: Explore local and Victorian history on a guided 1–2 p.m. tour at 462 S. Main Street; member and nonmember admission prices apply.

Villa Park Historical Museum Trick or Treat: Families can stop by the museum at 220 S. Villa Avenue from 1 to 4 p.m.

Poppies Pasta Anniversary — Villa Park: The shop at 332 E. St. Charles Road celebrates with $6 gnocchi trios for its first 100 in-store guests.

Ghostbusters Charity Movie Night — Villa Park: Steuerle Chapel opens at 6:30 p.m. for a free screening at 7 p.m.; concession proceeds support epilepsy-related charities.

New Philharmonic: A Tribute to Scotland — Glen Ellyn: The McAninch Arts Center hosts the orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, with a preconcert conversation one hour beforehand.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Montini Catholic Fall Open House — Lombard: Tour the school and meet students and staff from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

DeMito and DeVine Fall Market — Villa Park: Shop local vendors from noon to 4 p.m. at DeMito’s Saloon, 335 E. Kenilworth Avenue.

House of Hamill — Lombard: The folk trio performs at Maple Street Chapel at 3 p.m.; tickets are $26.50 online or $25 at the door if available.

Glen Ellyn Witches Ride: The fundraiser begins with a 3:30 p.m. gathering at Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Avenue, followed by a 4:30 p.m. bicycle parade.

Southminster Trunk or Treat and Pet Parade — Glen Ellyn: Free family activities run from 4 to 6 p.m. at 680 S. Park Boulevard, and the pet parade begins at 5:30 p.m.

Reserve 22 Pumpkin Carving — Glen Ellyn: Free patio pumpkin carving runs 4:30–6:30 p.m. October 25–26 at 485 Winchell Way; reservations are required at 630-469-5550 and pantry donations are encouraged.

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ALL FIVE SCHOOLS

Glenbard East: Hosts Bartlett Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in Lombard in Class 7A.

Glenbard South: Faces Chicago Payton Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Rockne Stadium in the Class 5A opening round.

Willowbrook: Hosts Chicago Amundsen Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. in Villa Park in Class 6A.

Glenbard West: Has an opening-round bye and will meet the Moline–Benet Academy winner the following playoff weekend.

Montini Catholic: Has an opening-round bye and will meet the Geneseo–North Chicago winner the following playoff weekend.

ALL WEEKEND LONG

St. Mark’s Pumpkin Patch continues in Glen Ellyn; residents can also visit the Halloween-decorated homes on Lombard’s 26-home tour and cast final votes in Glen Ellyn’s decorating contest through Sunday, October 25.

Yorktown Center in Lombard also hosts its Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Market October 23–25, featuring local artisans and independent merchants.

Schedules, ticket requirements and outdoor plans can change, so confirm final details with organizers before heading out.