ELECTRIC RAIL CARS
The Central Electric Railfans Association hosts a presentation on “The new electric passenger cars of the South Shore Line and Metra Electric” Oct. 26. The free event starts at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference center at University Center, 525 S. State St. Visit www.cera-chicago.org or call
EVERY WITCH WAY
The Brand-X Rallye Team presents “Whoosh Witch 40,” its Halloween gimmick rallye, Oct. 28. The rallye kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with registration at Woodfield Mall, parking area B2, near the Firestone Tire Center. The first car is off at 1 p.m. after a free rallye school for beginners at noon. Fee is $18. Call Jeff at 708-280-3369 or visit www.brandxrallyeteam.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum hosts its annual “Trunk or Treat” celebration for costumed kids 14 and younger Oct. 28. The free event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum, off Interstate 69 at Indiana Hwy. 8, near Ft. Wayne. The kids, who must be accompanied by their parents, will trick-or-treat among the cars at the museum. Visit www.acdmuseum.org or call 260-925-1444.
SPOOKTACULAR
Goody’s Halloween Car Show Oct. 29 features pre-1983 American-made cars and trucks plus two $50 awards for best costume. Judging will be held in more than 50 categories at the show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the restaurant on Roosevelt Road, one block east of Randall Road, in St. Charles. Registration costs $20. Call Ron at 630-761-8093 or Bob at 630-892-3949.
ON THE MAP
NAVTEQ sponsors Maps: Finding Our Place in the World Nov. 2 through Jan. 28 at the Field Museum. The exhibit will include more than 100 of the world’s greatest maps and interactive displays. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children age 4 through 11, students with ID and seniors 65 and older. Visit www.fieldmuseum.org
———-
Having a public event? Transportation would like to list it. Please send the information — event name, time, place, admission/fees and contact information — to What’s up, Transportation, 435 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 or e-mail to transportation@tribune.com at least two weeks before the event. Submissions will be accepted in writing only and listings are subject to space availability.
