Playing in pumpkinland
There’s still time to carve that pumpkin when you join the senior residents at Victory Centre of Vernon Hills for their “Pumpkinland” event. Kids, wear your costumes and bring bags for treats. Activities include “Dr. Seuss” reading Seuss classics (at 1:30 p.m.) 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Free, but donations benefit National Down Syndrome Society. Pumpkins and supplies provided. 97 W. Phillip Rd., Vernon Hills. 847-984-0205.
Bear down with a 5K
Grab your running shoes and join Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould for his family-friendly 5K run/walk, “Gouldilocks and the Bears.” Dress in Bears gear or as your favorite book character. Nov. 2: 7 a.m. check-in; run starts at 8:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. for kids’ dash for ages 3-12. $40; $25 for kids 14 and under; $15 for kids’ dash. Proceeds benefit The Goulden Touch and Working in the Schools. Carl Hansen Woods (Poplar Creek Trail near Route 59), Hoffman Estates. http://www.gouldentouch.org
Winning at wine
Calling all wine enthusiasts: get ready to test your taste buds at Geja’s Cafe’s Professional/Amateur Wine Tasting Contest. Identify the grape, place of origin and vintage of eight different wines, and the winner in each category wins an engraved crystal wine decanter. 1 p.m. Nov. 2. $20. (Must be 21 years old.) 340 W. Armitage Ave. Reservations, 773-281-9101 or http://www.gejascafe.com
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