Events and Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

Saturday, October 24

Featured

Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert

OCT

24

2:00 PM

Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL

Concert I: A Halloween Haunting, October 24, 2026, 2pm In this theatrical and musically compelling program, pianist Susan...

Share

Sunday, October 25

Featured

Wheeling Park District Invites Community to Celebrate Life at Annual Day of the Dead 5K

OCT

25

9:00 AM

Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL

WHEELING, IL — The Wheeling Park District invites the community to celebrate life, honor loved ones and embrace Mexican...

Share

Thursday, October 29

Featured

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

OCT

29

12:00 PM

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

Experience a powerful coming-of-age story set in history's darkest hour with this film by John Rokosny. Brought to you by Their...

Share

Tuesday, November 10

Featured

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...

Share

Saturday, October 24

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

  Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. 6:00 am
  
  

Sunday, October 25

• Wheeling Park District Invites Community to Celebrate Life at Annual Day of the Dead 5K 9:00 am

  Heritage Park, 100 Community Blvd, Wheeling

  
  

Thursday, October 29

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

  Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park

  
  

Friday, October 30

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

  Highwood

  
  
• Pizza on Friday, then Halloween donuts, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, & more on Saturday! 3:00 pm
  
  

Friday, November 6

• Comedy Musical "Matilda JR." 7:00 pm

  Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Rd, Northfield

  
  

Saturday, November 7

• Bach and Beyond: Symphony847 Season Opener 7:30 pm

  Cressey Center for the Arts, Academy Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

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

  
  

Saturday, November 21

• City of Highland Park Holiday Lighting 4:00 pm

  600 Central Ave, Highland Park

  
  

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