Events and Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

Sunday, October 18

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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

OCT

18

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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Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

OCT

18

11:00 AM

For The Record, 225 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Join us for a festive day of holiday décor, drinks, bites, and Christmas magic featuring celebrity designer Brad Schmidt. The...

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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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Thursday, October 22

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"The Kid Officer"- Coming of Age in History's Darkest Hour

OCT

22

12:00 PM

Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park, IL

Experience a powerful encore presentation of The Kid Officer, a film by John Rokosny from the Emmy Award winning team behind...

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Tuesday, October 27

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New extended deadline for sending in applications to become a village trustee

OCT

27

5:00 PM

Riverwoods, IL

The Riverwoods Nominating Committee is looking for 3 candidates for the Village Board of Trustees. Residents who have lived in...

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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, November 10

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Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

NOV

10

6:30 PM

Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL

The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a...

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Sunday, October 18

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

  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake

  
  
• Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House 11:00 am

  For The Record, 225 Northfield Rd, Northfield

  
  
• 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

  
  

Wednesday, October 21

• ENAZ Presents Fall Fashion Redefined 5:00 pm

  Upside Events, Downtown Highland Park

  
  

Thursday, October 22

• "The Kid Officer"- Coming of Age in History's Darkest Hour 12:00 pm

  Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park

  
  

Friday, October 23

• Live Stand-Up Comedy @ Zuzu's Highland Park 7:30 pm

  Madame Zuzu’s, 1876 1st St, 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

  
  

Tuesday, October 27

• New extended deadline for sending in applications to become a village trustee 5:00 pm

  Help Contribute to the future of Riverwoods

  
  

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

  
  

Tuesday, November 10

• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey 6:30 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Thursday, November 12

• Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park! 7:30 pm

  Yana's Speakeasy, 465 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park

  
  

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

  
  

Monday, October 18, 2027

• The Kid Officer - Held Over for 1 more week! 12:00 pm

  Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park