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player ready...A dessert crawl through Andersonville, a Halloween bash at Three Dots and a Dash and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Oct. 28-30.
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‘Sweet Sugar, Sultry Spice’ Book Launch Party
2142 N. Halsted St. 773-661-6158
Meet “Top Chef: Just Desserts” competitor Malika Ameen and try treats from her debut cookbook along with bubbly. 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Free. RSVP: eventbrite.com
Mad Tea Party
660 N. State St. 312-202-6050
The Queen of Hearts hosts an “Alice in Wonderland”-themed bash featuring cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches shaped like playing cards along with champagne and tea. 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $40.
Andersonville Dessert Crawl
5149 N. Ashland Ave. 773-728-2995 ext. 102
Grown-ups can go trick-or-treating by visiting local businesses serving sweets, coffee and Koval Distillery spirits at the annual benefit for the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. $25-$30. 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: andersonville.org/events/dessert-crawl
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Field of Screams
213 W. Institute Place 312-291-8735 and 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-665-5660
Watch the Cubs in the World Series and enter a costume contest awarding a $1,000 grand prize. Plus, enjoy baseball-themed food specials at both locations. 8 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 5:30 p.m. No cover.
Cocktails From the Deep
435 N. Clark St. 312-610-4220
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The costume party includes two drinks from the tiki bar’s special Halloween menu, appetizers and music from DJ Fred Matters. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. $30. Tickets: threedotschicago.com
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Disney-Themed Halloween Party
2412 W. North Ave. 312-823-8199
Dress as your favorite Disney character for a 45-minute beginner’s swing class, a costume contest and open dancing to Disney songs at this BYOB bash. 9-10:30 p.m. Friday. $20. Tickets: duetdancestudio.com
Fair Child Launch (Free!)
Macy’s Water Tower
835 N. Michigan Ave. 312-335-7700
Karen Fairchild of the Grammy Award-winning country band Little Big Town signs autographs and poses for pictures with the 200 people who make a purchase from her fashion line. 5:30 p.m. Friday. Free.
Randolph Street Market
1340 W. Washington Blvd. 877-319-2643
Shop for Halloween decor, party needs and costumes while enjoying taffy apples, cider and other fare. You can also get airbrush tattoos at a mobile shop from The Field Museum’s “Tattoo” exhibit. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5-$10. Tickets: randolphstreetmarket.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Tuman’s Tap and Grill (2159 W. Chicago Ave. 773-782-1400) offers $9 PBR pitchers and $14 Founders Brewing Co. All Day IPA pitchers from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.