Indian Hill Train Station

Join The Volunteer Center for its 24th year of community impact by donating new and gently used items. You can contribute everything from clothing and furniture to technology and musical instruments to benefit various local organizations. Please sort, bag, and label your donations by category before driving through this convenient community event.

Local Event: Make A Difference Day

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Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Make A Difference Day

Join The Volunteer Center for its 24th year of community impact by donating new and gently used items. You can contribute...

Highwood Pumpkinfest

Highwood IL

Mr. Blotto at Highwood Pumpkinfest

Highwood Public Library & Community Center

HWDPL Reading Night

Highwood, IL Calendar

Committee of the Whole

Council Meeting

ABLAZE Design Group

The Art of Living Well - The Wellness Bathroom Edition -

Rock the Rails: Love & Theft with Special Guest McKenna Faith Winters at 28 Mile Distilling Company

Cherry Lane & Meadow Road

🎃🍎 Celebrate Fall at the Northbrook Farmers Market! 🍂
Join us for the 18th Annual Li’l Pumpkins &amp; Closing Day Bash as we celebrate another wonderful Farmers Market season!
📅 Wednesday, October 14 ⏰ 7 AM–1 PM 🎃 FREE Pumpkin Decorating: 9 AM–12 PM 
Bring the little ones! Children ages 2–6 can visit Farmer Marc to choose a FREE pumpkin to decorate, with help from the NorthbrookCommunity Nursery School. Pumpkins are available while supplies last.
There’s plenty of fall fun for everyone, including games and prizes from Goldfish Swim School, Halloween costumes, music, treats and FREE hot apple cider from the farm! 🍎🎃
And don’t forget to stock up for the season—crisp apples, squash, honey, baked goods, soaps, fall décor, fresh-cut flowers and one-of-a-kind finds that are perfect for getting a head start on holiday shopping.
Come celebrate fall with us and help us say goodbye to the Farmers Market until next year! 🍁
Learn more: <a href="https://www.northbrookfarmersmarket.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northbrookfarmersmarket.org</a>
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Local Event: Northbrook Farmers Market Closing Day Bash

Northbrook

Northbrook Farmers Market Closing Day Bash

🎃🍎 Celebrate Fall at the Northbrook Farmers Market! 🍂
Join us for the 18th Annual Li’l Pumpkins & Closing Day Bash as we...

Secret World Books

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting first-time author and Bannockburn resident Jeff Burgess. Reading from his business memoir, “It Worked For Me!,” detailing his climb from a much-needed wake-up call from his father, to selling over a billion dollars of computer technology. In 1999 Burgess founded his own tech company, growing it to over $100M until his retirement in 2023, after a successful and innovative 43-year industry career.
The reading will take place at 2pm on Saturday, October 17th.Freshly baked desserts will be provided from Highland Park’s Curt’s Café. Kindly RSVP should you be able to attend the one-hour event at Secret World Books to <a href="mailto:info@secretworldbooks.com">info@secretworldbooks.com</a>

Local Event: First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

Lake County

Highland Park

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage...

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

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

North Shore Country Day

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and opportunities to discover who they are — and prepares them for wherever they go next. Join us for our annual Open House at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Tour our campus, meet our community and see what it means to be known here and ready anywhere.&nbsp;

Applicants to grades 6–12 are welcome to join their parents/guardians for the program; however, the program for grades JK–5 is intended for adults only.

<a href="https://www.nscds.org/openhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REGISTER NOW</a>

Local Event: Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten -...

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

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Trinity Episcopal Church

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String Octet masterworks! Held in the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church, this event is open to the public but requires advance seat reservation.

Local Event: FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

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

Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Concert I: A Halloween Haunting, October 24, 2026, 2pm
In this theatrical and musically compelling program, pianist Susan Merdinger and members of the Sheridan Solisti present Halloween Haunting, an imaginative concert of “ghost-themed” classical works for piano, organ, and chamber ensemble by Bach, Beethoven, Bolcom, Liszt and Levinson. The program features author and narrator Karen Kaplan presenting excerpts from her novel “Conjoined”, interwoven with music reflecting themes of memory, spirit, and the supernatural. A centerpiece of the program is the Chicago live premiere of Dybbuk Piano Trio by Grammy-nominated composer Ilya Levinson. Musicians include Steven Greene, organ, Alex Koffman, violin, Martine Benmann, cello. The Sanctuary Sounds Concert Series is Free and Open to the Public, but donations are gratefully accepted on the Highland Park Presbyterian Church website. www.hppcil.org

Local Event: Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert

Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit...

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

Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert

MYAC Center

Jazz Combo Concert

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Vernon Hills

Buffalo Grove

Glenview

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Lake

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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.

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a...

Welcoming Spaces for your next meeting, celebration or event

Trinity Episcopal

Trinity Episcopal is a welcoming church community located at 425 Laurel Avenue in the heart of Highland Park, Illinois. As a historic spiritual home, the church serves the local area by providing regular worship services, Bible study, and active community ministry programs. Beyond its religious services, Trinity Episcopal functions as a versatile community center and event venue. The church offers flexible, historic spaces suitable for a variety of needs, including wedding ceremonies, funeral services, concerts, performances, and private gatherings. Their facilities are designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, making them a popular choice for local events and community-focused activities. Visitors and event organizers can expect a warm, inclusive environment that balances historic charm with modern functionality. Whether you are seeking a place for spiritual growth or a unique venue for your next celebration, Trinity Episcopal provides a dedicated space to bring people together.

Trinity Episcopal is a welcoming church community located at 425 Laurel Avenue in the heart of Highland Park, Illinois. As a historic spiritual...

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