“Harboring Big Ships”: The La Porte County Historical Society Museum features an exhibit on “Harboring Big Ships: A Pictorial History of the Michigan City Lakefront” in October. The presentation includes models and photos of steamships, sailing ships, captains and crews lakefront scenes from the time when large excursion ships and schooners made their way through the Michigan City, Ind., harbor. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 219-324-6767 or visit laportecountyhistory.org.
Terror on the Railroad: The Illinois Railway Museum hosts its annual haunted event, Terror on the Railroad, from 7 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30. Recommended for those 13 and older. $12. Visit terrorontherailroad.com or call 815-923-4000 or 800-244-7245.
Ghost hunt rallye: Wheels Rallye Team hosts its “Famous Ghost Hunt” Rallye at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 23. Start at Woodfield Mall Parking Lot at light pole B-2, just west of the Firestone Tire Center, Schaumburg. $15. Dennis, 847-446-2904 or wheelsrallyeteam.com.
Neighborhood bike tours: Big Shoulders Realty and the Active Transportation Alliance are offering a series of bicycle tours through Chicago’s historic neighborhoods. The 12- to 18-mile Chicago Neighborhood Bike Future tours include: Oct. 23, Bridgeport and Armor Square; Nov. 13, Forest Glen; and Nov. 21, North Park. $25 in advance; $30 on site; $65 for 6 rides. Visit activetrans.org or call 312-427-3325.
“Lady Lighthouse Keeper”: The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum hosts “Lady Lighthouse Keeper: The Story of Harriet Colfax” at 1 p.m. Oct. 23. Local actress Sandy Gleim will re-enact the life of Harriet Colfax’s “keeper of the kight” for Michigan City’s lighthouse. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 219-324-6767 or visit laportecountyhistory.org.
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