October 22, 2007

Sugar Babies

Suckers Candy Customized Halloween Gift Boxes

Granola bars? You cannot be serious.

Clearly you enjoy tiny ghosts, witches, and vampires throwing fits on your front porch.

When you’re tired of being egged by the neighborhood kids, give them customized Halloween gift boxes from Suckers Candy.

The boxes can be filled with your choice of spooky sweets, including gummy eyes, wax lips, and pumpkin-orange Pop Rocks. You can even toss in candy like Tootsie Rolls, Pixie Stix, and Dots or toys.

They may not provide the local kids with any vitamins or nutrients.

But they’re certainly better for your health.

Suckers Candy, 3256 North Damen Avenue, between School and Melrose Streets (773-549-1706 or suckerscandyinc.com).

HEAR
The Composer Is Dead
What: The Civic Orchestra of Chicago plays while Lemony Snicket narrates a Clue-like murder mystery.
Why: Mr. Plum in the orchestra pit has a suspicious-looking oboe.
When: Sat., 3 p.m.
Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., at Adams St. (312-294-3000).

HUDDLE
Around a Campfire
What: Chicago Park District stokes the flames for scary storytelling, plus face painting and free hot apple cider.
Why: Ghosty and toasty.
When: Wed., 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt St., at Foster Ave. (312-742-5039).