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Disturbed II Oracle’s theater space becomes a haunted house again, with live-action and multimedia scares, “intellectual content, and explicit themes.” a 10/12-10/28: Thu-Sun 8-11:30 PM, also Mon-Wed 10/29-10/31 (shows every 30 minutes), Oracle Productions, 3809 N. Broadway, 773-244-2980, $7-$9, reservations recommended, 18+.

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La Catrina Installation by Bonnie Lopez celebrating Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival. a Through 10/31: Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM, Illinois Artisans Shop, 100 W. Randolph #2-200, 312-814-5321.

Halloween Pumpkin Patches The Chicago Park District sponsors “patches” featuring pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and other family-oriented events. a Through 10/20: Sat 11 AM-3 PM. 10/13, Portage Park, 4100 N. Long, 773-685-7235; 10/20, Oz Park, 2021 N. Burling, 312-742-7898. $1-$3.