Give Kids Fantasy Halloween Entertainment, Or Adults Fantasy Political Entertainment

What's happening this week? Take a glance below. 

• The Skokie Village Board meets Monday at 8 p.m. at village hall.
• Come to a grand opening for Niles West High School's new astronomical observatory Wednesday at 6 p.m. Dress for the weather.
• The Fairy Tale Trail always does a great job creating non-scary Halloween magic for kids that definitely captures the imagination. It's designed for all kids, including special needs children. Friday, 4 p.m., 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
• Ready for a riveting play that touches on hot-button social issues? "Defamation" is presented at Oakton Community College at 2 p.m. Tuesday. 
• Famous Chicago mystery novelist Sara Paretsky appears at Barnes & Noble Wednesday evening for a book signing of her latest, "Critical Mass." 7 p.m. at the Old Orchard location. 
• It's too risky to leave old prescription drugs lying around the house. Saturday is Drug Take-Back Day at the Skokie Police Department, 7300 Niles Center Road. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.