Events and Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

Saturday, October 17

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HarvestFest

OCT

17

10:00 AM

401 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Kingswood Church invites you to HarvestFest! 🍁Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all kinds of fun...

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First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading

OCT

17

2:00 PM

Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park, IL

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting...

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Sunday, October 18

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Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

OCT

18

1:00 PM

North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and...

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FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

OCT

18

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 the String...

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Sunday, November 1

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No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

NOV

1

7:00 PM

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG, 5300 West Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL

Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November...

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Tuesday, October 13

• The Kid Officer 6:00 pm

  Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park

  
  

Wednesday, October 14

• Spill Sessions - Who Owns History? 6:00 pm

  Disotto, 310 Green Bay Rd, Highwood

  
  

Thursday, October 15

• HPHS Music Showcase Concert 2026 7:00 pm

  Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave, Highland Park

  
  

Saturday, October 17

• HarvestFest 10:00 am

  401 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove

  
  
• First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 2:00 pm

  Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park

  
  
• Dance for Joy: A Free Class for Breast Cancer Survivors 11:00 am

  505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  

Sunday, October 18

• Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade 1:00 pm

  North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka

  
  
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert 3:00 pm

  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• Russian Masters 3:00 pm

  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park

  
  

Monday, October 19

• Public Caucus Town Meeting 1:00 pm

  Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd, Riverwoods

  
  

Wednesday, October 21

• ENAZ Presents Fall Fashion Redefined 5:00 pm

  Upside Events, Downtown Highland Park

  
  

Saturday, October 24

• Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert 2:00 pm

  Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  

Friday, October 30

• Trick or Treat Trek though our Business District 3:00 pm

  Highwood

  
  

Sunday, November 1

• No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together 7:00 pm

  Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG, 5300 West Touhy Avenue, Skokie

  
  

Sunday, November 15

• Bingo at Buffo's 12:00 pm

  Buffo's, 431 Sheridan Rd, Highwood

  
  

Tuesday, November 17

• Breakfast before Business: Financial Power 7:30 am

  Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Highwood IL

  
  

Sunday, February 7, 2027

• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert 3:00 pm

  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  

Sunday, April 18, 2027

• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert 3:00 pm

  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park