Walk Walton. The annual Homewood Science Center fest and fundraiser will be at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults, $10 for kids and free for seniors. Click here to register. Activities will include:
- An insect petting zoo.
- Spooky science in Black Bear Lodge.
- Exploring nature with Forest Preserves of Cook County staff.
- Taking part in a special project led Middle School Conservation Ecology Interns.
- Decorating a Jack-o-lantern in the Pumpkin Patch.
- Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana.
- The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center.
Deadline for Haunted Homewood Halloween House Decorating Contest. Registration for the annual contest ends today.