Fall Back. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Time to turn clocks back an hour and check smoke detector batteries.

Pumpkin Smash. Keep your jack o’ lanterns out of the landfill by bringing them to the annual pumpkin smash event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.

Halloween Bash. Not My Dad will perform starting at 7 p.m. at Tuscan Gardens, 601 W. Holbrook Road in Glenwood. Costumes encouraged but not required. Contest for best outfit.

Learn to Curl. H-F Park District will host a class for beginners and those looking to refine their curling skills from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. The 2-week class will continue on Saturday, Nov. 8. This program will introduce participants to the foundational rules, techniques and gameplay of curling in a supportive and fun environment. For ages 15 and up. The fee is $80. Click here to register.

STEM Saturday. Science play and learning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s upcoming Star Trek themed concert will be featured with photo op, free concert tickets and hands-on fun. The science center also is collecting packages of instant potatoes for Suburban Access Outreach’s Thanksgiving meal. Learn more and donate here.

Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. Riders of all experience levels can join the group which leaves at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. There is a no-drop group that rides about 20 miles and stronger riders sometimes go farther. Helmets required, daytime lights strongly recommended.

Off-leash Ride. A leisurely just-riding-around nine-mile ride every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St., at 8:30 a.m. sharp, ends back at the shop 9:45ish for donuts.

Metra Delays. Track construction could cause delays up to 30 minutes today and tomorrow. Listen to announcements for any platform changes.