A week of things to do with the kids

SIX FLAGS FRIGHT FEST

Just three chances remain to get your scare on while riding roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. The park transmogrifies into Fright Fest through Halloween, adding haunted houses and scare zones. Definitely for older kids. No costumes allowed. 6-11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. $46.79 for general admission, plus $35 if you want a Haunted House Pass. https://tinyurl.com/y84ouoot CIRCOLOMBIA Electro-cumbia, hip-hop and drum and bass provide the pulsing soundtrack to this high-energy circus spectacle, imported from South America. Aerialists, acrobats and more form the Circolombia troupe, who perform all week long at Navy Pier: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave. $30-$45; $20 for age 35 and under. https://tinyurl.com/yara4bm7 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

The huge variety of movies screened here — features and shorts from around the world — includes spectacular animation, like Denmark’s “Incredible Story of the Giant Pear” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Facets. Check the online schedule for a full rundown of the fest, which continues through Nov. 9, at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., and other venues. Most screenings cost $10, $6 for kids ages 2-18. http://www.facets.org/cicff/

ANIMAL FARM CONCERT

Animal Farm — the great quartet of musician-educators who sing about self-expression and community through the lens of our four-legged (or winged or scaled) friends — brings upbeat tunes to this free concert. 11 a.m. at Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Free, but register in advance. https://tinyurl.com/y7s8v8x9

SMART MUSEUM FAMILY DAY: PILLOW POWER

At this month’s edition of Smart Museum’s family day, families with kids ages 4-12 design and sew pillows. How’s that for practical art! 1-4 p.m. at Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. Free, with all materials provided. https://tinyurl.com/y84dewwk

‘BUILD IT! WITH LEGO’ Coinciding with the “Build It!” Lego exhibit currently on display in Elgin, the library has planned a special appearance this weekend: a visit from the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club. Check out the club’s amazing Lego constructions for model trains from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. At the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Free. https://tinyurl.com/y9afcfty