🌱 Chocolate Festival 2026 and 10 more events

Hi there, Kildeer! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Long Grove Chocolate Fest - SATURDAY at Long Grove Chocolate Fest
• HS Orchestra Concert at LZHS - Performing Arts Center
• HS BV/BN Concert at LZHS - Performing Arts Center

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

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📸 Around Kildeer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kildeer

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Long Grove Chocolate Fest - SATURDAY →
  Long Grove Chocolate Fest, 114 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday May 12

• HS Orchestra Concert
  LZHS - Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• HS BV/BN Concert
  LZHS - Performing Arts Center
  5:00 pm
• Board Meeting: May 13, 2026
  Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Chocolate Festival 2026 →
  Long Grove Chocolate Fest, 114 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
  10:00 am

Monday May 18

• 5/18- Kildeer, IL- A Derby Soiree →
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 20423 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• 5/19- Kildeer, IL- A Derby Soiree →
  Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 20423 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Be a Hero Blood Drive: May 21, 2026
  Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday May 10

• Beelow’s Mother’s Day brunch →
  Beelow's Steakhouse, 763 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
• Mother's Day Brunch at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort →
  Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten, Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire
  10:00 am
• Walk With Me w/SOUL Harbour Ranch Therapy Animals →
  Deer Park, IL Calendar, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park
  10:30 am
• Open Play & Learn at the Construction Site →
  Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kildeer PatchAM possible:

• MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
  Summer Camp Registration Open March 1st

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Palatine Office Space for Rent 600 - 2,400 sf - near Metra. Exterior visibility. Under $1K.
  Office space available in Palatine starting May 1.... (More info)

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey there everyone,
  My name is Ron with RSL Construction, a well established painting and remodeling contractor in the area. We’re approaching a busy summer season and… (Nextdoor Kildeer)

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🗞 Nearby News

Vernon Hills

• America In Focus: Jobs and a solid showing by big companies dominated news on the economic front (seattlepi.com)

Mundelein

• Chicago Deck Expert Highlights Professional Deck Building Services as Outdoor Living Season Begins in Illinois (middlesboronews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)
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