Events and Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

Saturday, April 25

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A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND

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25

9:00 AM

Deerfield, IL

From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film...

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"Voices In Stillness" Two North Shore Artists Exhibition

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25

5:00 PM

A.I.R. Studio and Gallery, 348 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL

Two Artists Explore the Quiet Power of Nature in “Voices in Stillness” Exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery Glencoe, IL — April 2026 —...

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Sunday, April 26

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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

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26

10:00 AM

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only,...

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FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

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26

3:00 PM

Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of Schubert's...

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Thursday, May 21

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Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course

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21

5:30 PM

Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL

Explore the art of cinema through the lens of legendary directors John Ford and Akira Kurosawa—join Lake Forest College...

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Saturday, April 25

• A free showing the award winning documentary COMMON GROUND 9:00 am

  Room 113 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL, 60015

  
  
• "Voices In Stillness" Two North Shore Artists Exhibition 5:00 pm

  A.I.R. Studio and Gallery, 348 Tudor Ct, Glencoe

  
  
• Go Green Highland Park’s Electric Vehicle Show 9:00 am

  Ravinia Festival: West Parking Lot, 301 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park

  
  

Sunday, April 26

• The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! 10:00 am

  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake

  
  
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert 3:00 pm

  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• Voyage En France 3:00 pm

  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park

  
  

Thursday, April 30

• ‘COME BACK INTO FOCUS’ HONORING THE CHAIRWOMEN OF THE PAST 60 YEARS April 30, 2026, 6-9 PM, 28 Mile 6:00 pm

  28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood

  
  

Friday, May 1

• Jazz Nite 2026! Highland Park High School 7:00 pm

  433 Vine Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• The Comedy Nosh w/Headliner Matt Drufke 7:30 pm

  Max and Benny's, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook

  
  

Saturday, May 2

• First Presbyterian Rummage Sale 8:00 am

  700 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Lauridsen Lux Aeterna | Chicago Master Singers 7:30 pm

  Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview

  
  

Sunday, May 3

• Mom Needs a Minute fitness & wellness event returns to Highland Park just in time for Mother’s Day 9:00 am

  444 Central Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• Jewbilee Zoobilee 10:30 am

  Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield

  
  
• Dinks for Degrees presented by College Bound Opportunities 12:30 pm

  Club Pickle & Padel, 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park

  
  
• Author Talk 2:00 pm

  1774 2nd St, Highland Park

  
  
• Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour 2:00 pm

  Northbrook Public Library Auditorium, 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook

  
  

Thursday, May 7

• 2nd Annual Women‑Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour – May 7 4:00 pm

  600 Central Ave, Highland Park

  
  

Thursday, May 14

• Art Impact Project hosts first PRISM event: ART-BRAIN Connection 6:00 pm

  Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods

  
  
• Jeremy Piven: A Night of Comedy 7:30 pm

  Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield

  
  

Wednesday, May 20

• 29th Annual Myra Rubenstein Weis (MRW) Health Resource Center Benefit Luncheon Being Held on May 20 9:00 am

  Exmoor Country Club, 700 Vine Ave, Highland Park