Name: Serve Up Hope: an evening of community, connection, generosity, and hope.
Start: 2026-09-25T19:00:00-05:00
Location: DINX Social Club

DINX Social Club

Serve Up Hope is a pickleball event for a purpose benefiting Catholic Charities Food Pantries. Join Catholic Charities on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at DINX Social Club in Highland Park for pickleball, golf simulators, karaoke, drinks, light bites, and community. All skill levels are welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring in-kind food items. 
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: catholiccharities.net/serve-up-hope

Local Event: Serve Up Hope: an evening of community, connection, generosity, and hope.

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Highland Park

Illinois

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Serve Up Hope is a pickleball event for a purpose benefiting Catholic Charities Food Pantries. Join Catholic Charities on...

Serve Up Hope: an evening of community, connection, generosity, and hope.

Come shop with us Sat 8/22 , 930-230. We’ve got a house filled with treasures! Collections of vintage/mcm pottery, ceramic spice canisters, wicker furniture, vintage clothes of all sorts, jewelry, purses. Scarves, antique furniture,,trunks. Tableware, crystal, le creuset, tools, stained glass, crocks, quilts, tooo much to list!!!

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A community favorite returns to Downtown Highland Park! The City of Highland Park’s 5th annual Vintage Car Show is slated for Saturday, August 22, from 12 PM - 4 PM. Up to 150 classic &amp; custom vehicles, vintage motorcycles, and an electric vehicle showcase will be displayed at the North St. Johns parking lot (525 Central Ave.), between Central Avenue and Elm Place, and along St. Johns Avenue, between Central and Park Avenues in downtown Highland Park.
This free, all-ages event promises an exciting afternoon spent perusing a variety of vintage cars while enjoying music from DJ Big Cat, radio personalities from MeTV 87.7, kid-friendly activities, giveaways, plus bites and beverages from Highland Park favorites!
Attendees can expect to see a diverse lineup of cars dating from the early 1900s to 1984, ranging from vintage models to unique classics, local Highland Park commercial vehicles, muscle cars, hot rods, and more.
In the spirit of this being an all-ages event, The Art Center Highland Park will be offering a free craft making opportunity at their booth onsite. Kids can decorate their very own wooden car craft to take home as a souvenir.
New for 2026: Enjoy even more vintage, classic, and antique vehicles with an expanded event footprint! Plus, get a glimpse into the future of automobiles with a brand new EV showcase featuring a number of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Onsite food and drink vendors include BWB Shakes, Harmony Coffee Bar, Las Torres Mexican Restaurant, Michael’s Grill &amp; Salad Bar, and Steep Ravine Brewing Company. Libations will be available for those 21 and older.

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Vintage Car Show

A community favorite returns to Downtown Highland Park! The City of Highland Park’s 5th annual Vintage Car Show is slated for...

The Shops on Elm Place will host its first-ever ‘End of Summer Party’ on Wednesday, August 26, celebrating 10-years of smiles
with<a href="https://gilbert-ortho.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gilbert Orthodontics</a>
and 5-years of sparkles with <a href="https://www.abcdesignjewelers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ABC Design Jewelers</a>! Hosted by <a href="https://gilbert-ortho.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gilbert Orthodontics</a>, and fellow businesses at The Shops on Elm Place, the free community event will feature a live DJ and dancing, food, family-friendly activities, and prize giveaways from 3 - 5:30 PM. The celebration will continue from 6 - 8 PM with an adult-only after-party hosted by <a href="https://www.abcdesignjewelers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ABC Design Jewelers</a>, and supported by <a href="https://gabriellawhite.com/pages/stores/chicago" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gabby &amp; Summer Classics</a>, featuring bites and beverages.
The End of Summer celebration is designed to bring the community together while showcasing the businesses that make The Shops on Elm Place a unique local destination. Attendees will enjoy free activities such as a bounce house, face painting, balloon art, free samples from The BBQ Pit, and more.

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Shops on Elm Place: End of Summer Party

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Madame Zuzu’s

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<h3>with special guest comedian Jack McWilliams</h3>
Madame Zuzu’s is a local plant-based teashop in Highland Park, Illinois, owned and operated by musician Billy Corgan, founder of the grammy-winning Smashing Pumpkins, and fashion designer Chloe Mendel. Madame Zuzu’s combines insanely delicious plant-based foods, rare teas of the world, and an open source venue for the arts. Funnier by the Lake Comedy is one of Zuzu’s most popular events! Our shows are always PG-13!

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600 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

The Port Clinton Art Festival is happening August 29-30 from 10am-5pm daily.&nbsp; See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from over 200 of the best artists in the country. Have kids? Get creative at the Kids Art Zone with art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer, specialty coffee, tasty treats and live music. Look for Kid Friendly Art Tent &amp; Live Art Demo stations and interact with our artists!&nbsp; Celebrate 43 years of art at Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park.

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Highland Park High School 2026 Choir Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, August 29th 1:00-4:00pm
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$10 cash or <a href="https://omella.com/rnicv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">omella.com/rnicv</a>
Get your car washed AND help our choir students get the funding their program needs!
Donations appreciated!

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Highland Park High School 2026 Choir Car Wash Fundraiser
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Discuss the state of American democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez Villegas, and Dr. Zachary Cook for this exciting new community engagement series.
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Course dates: September 8, September 15, September 22, October 6, October 13
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Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/politics-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

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Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko Matsumura for this exciting new community engagement series
Art and Architecture History at the Krebs Center
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Course times: Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Course dates: September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8
Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this series will explore the traditions of Renaissance form, ornament, spatial organization, material culture, and visual symbolism that shaped how buildings and objects were made, inhabited, and interpreted. Along the way, participants will apply what they have learned directly to the Krebs Center and its collection, asking how the villa itself accumulates meaning, displays taste, and shapes our encounters with history. Each session will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/art-and-architecture-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

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I'm helping my wonderful 60-year-old brother meet someone special. He's kind, independent, devoted father-enjoys dining out, movies, karaoke, bowling, He is hoping to meet someone with shared interests. If you know someone who might be a nice match please e mail &nbsp;<a href="mailto:sister92860@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sister92860@gmail.com</a>

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Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon brings two beloved brands together under one roof in Northbrook. Conveniently located at 1036 Willow Road in the Willow...

Your New Favorite Yoga Studio,  Modern Yoga for Every Body

YogaSix Highland Park

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated classes designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. From strength-building Power and Sculpt + Flow classes to restorative Slow Flow and Restore experiences, every class is designed to help you move, sweat, reset, and reconnect. More than just a workout, YogaSix Highland Park is a community-focused space where members can show up exactly as they are. Our experienced instructors create an inclusive environment that feels supportive, motivating, and approachable—without intimidation or pressure. We focus on movement that feels good, music that keeps the energy high, and experiences that leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Located in the heart of Highland Park, our studio is proud to offer a consistent schedule of classes seven days a week, special workshops, wellness events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, YogaSix Highland Park is here to support your goals. We’re more than a yoga studio—we’re a place to sweat, grow, breathe, and belong.

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Available rental spaces for your next event at Trinity Church

Looking for the perfect space for your next event, meeting, celebration, concert, class, or gathering? Trinity Episcopal Church offers beautiful, welcoming spaces in the heart of Highland Park for groups of all sizes. Historic charm with modern flexibility Perfect for celebrations, receptions, workshops &amp; community events Ideal spaces for concerts, performances &amp; gatherings Meeting rooms and office spaces available Whether you need a warm gathering space, performance venue, meeting room, office space, or a place to celebrate life's special moments, Trinity offers flexible spaces designed to bring people together. Go to our website to see our spaces. If you are interested in hosting an event or using office space on a consistent basis at Trinity, please email us at office@trinitychurchhp.org or call 847-432-6653 425 Laurel Avenue Highland Park, IL We would love to help bring your next event, meeting, or gathering to life.

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North Shore School of Dance

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