Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Halloween in the summer? YES, PLEASE!
Summerween returns to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, July 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of spooky shopping, craft beer, tacos, and incredible local artists.
Browse a curated lineup of more than 50 artists, makers, authors, and creators offering original artwork, handmade goods, horror-inspired creations, sweet treats, home décor, jewelry, collectibles, gifts, and so much more. Every vendor is an independent small business bringing their own creativity, craftsmanship, and passion to the event.
Cosplayers are welcome, so don't be surprised if a few of your favorite characters make an appearance while you explore the market.
Where: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487 When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission is free, the event is family friendly, and parking is available on site and nearby. Grab a craft beer, enjoy tacos from the brewery, and spend the afternoon discovering unique finds you won't see in big box stores.
For event updates, artist features, and additional information, visit the Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion](https://www.facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/1998670764370921/?active_tab=discussion</a>
Artists booked for this event: Adara Selene Creations, Art of Alex Kujawa, Avijo Design, Boozy Treats, Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking, Crafted Laserworks, Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments, Cryptid Craft Studio, D'Mood Kreationz, Dead Girl Decor, DK Custom Woodwork, Dye The Day Away, Fossil Creek Art, FrankenWerks Studios, Gigawatt Coffee, Gunderstorm Art, Hex &amp; Crust, Jack Lasater, Jen Watson Art, Jessie Rose Author, KP's Candy Factory, Kraftasaurous Kreations, Larosa Escobedo, Libby McArthur Art, Lost &amp; Found, Luna's Loops, Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods, Metta Clay, Mixtape Your Life, Morbid and Mortified, My Big Monster Life, Nethercrafts, Part-Time Comix, Primtentions, Rantana Creations, Raven Feathers &amp; Bat Wings, Rouge Relics, Saucy Makes, Scruppet's Cavern of Curiosities, Secondhand Nightmares, Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Co., SharonAble Crafts, Slow Poke Sculpts, Stink Co., Storytellers Forge Studios, Sweet Ghoul, Ten Cups Tarot, Terri's Forgotten Forest, The Art of Archangelo, The Art of Joel Robinson, The Crooked Workbench, Thicknickglass, Wanna Pickle, and Where Arts Collide.
Come sip, shop, and celebrate Summerween with us!

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Chicago Gaelic Park

Irish Cultural Camp August 4-6 from&nbsp;9:30am - 3:30pm! Provided: Fruit in the morning, lunch, and end of day snack. Classes: Art, Crafts, Cross Stitch, Drama, Language, Social Dance, Song, Sport, Tin Whistle. Cost: $100/Camper, $90/Additional Sibling
Campers must register by July 5th.
Find information and registration details&nbsp;<a href="https://app.tickettailor.com/events/chicagogaelicpark/2201035" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here.</a>
All are welcome at Chicago Gaelic Park. We welcome you and your family to share in and enjoy Irish culture!
Questions? Contact us at (708)687-9323 or officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org.

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Kids' Irish Cultural Camp - August 4-6

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Join us for a monthly musical luncheon on August 12! Doors open at 12pm. Lunch is served at 1pm. Music by Ray Gavin.August luncheon menu: Cream of Potato Soup, Cottage Cheese with Peaches, BBQ Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Rainbow Sherbet for Dessert. Please contact us at (708)687-9323 to reserve your spot

Local Event: August Musical Luncheon

August Musical Luncheon

Join us for a monthly musical luncheon on August 12! Doors open at 12pm. Lunch is served at 1pm. Music by Ray Gavin.August...

Join us for a monthly musical luncheon on August 12! Doors open at 12pm. Lunch is served at 1pm. Music by Ray Gavin.August luncheon menu: Cream of Potato Soup, Cottage Cheese with Peaches, BBQ Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Rainbow Sherbet for Dessert. Please contact us at (708)687-9323 to reserve your spot.All are welcome at Chicago Gaelic Park. Memberships are not required. Interested in becoming a member to support Irish culture? <a href="https://chicagogaelicpark.com/support/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">You can do so here.</a>Questions? Contact us at (708)687-9323 or officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org.

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Gaelic Park's Monthly Musical Luncheon

We are&nbsp;very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years.&nbsp; 
Fest Hours Friday, August 21:&nbsp;&nbsp;4:00 - 11:00pm Saturday, August 22:&nbsp;3:00 - 11:00pm Sunday, August 23:&nbsp;1:00 - 8:00pm
Lineup:&nbsp; Socks in the Frying Pan - Billow Wood -&nbsp;Cailíní Lua - Derek Warfield &amp; The Young Wolftones -&nbsp;Super Céilí - The Drowsy Lads - Kilmaine Saints - George Murphy &amp; Friends -&nbsp;Waxie Dargles - Dennis Doyle - Jinty McGrath - The Larkin &amp; Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Evin O'Riordan 
Our Irish Fest will also feature an Irish Cultural tent (Cultur agus&nbsp;Céilí tent)&nbsp;with workshops and music, Irish Folk Park, a performing arts stage, and an expanded Leprechaun Tent (children's entertainment). The&nbsp;Cultur agus Céilí tent will feature a full day of music and dancing on Saturday, August 22nd.&nbsp;There will be bagpipes and Irish dance throughout the weekend as well! Friday, August 21: JigJam -&nbsp;Cailíní Lua - Super Céilí -&nbsp;Kilmaine Saints - The Drowsy Lads -&nbsp;Waxie Dargles -&nbsp;The Larkin &amp; Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Dennis Doyle
Saturday, August 22: Socks in the Frying Pan - JigJam -&nbsp;Billow Wood -&nbsp;Cailíní Lua -&nbsp;Super Céilí -&nbsp;Derek Warfield &amp; The Young Wolftones - George Murphy &amp; Friends -&nbsp;The Drowsy Lads -&nbsp;Kilmaine Saints - Waxie Dargles -&nbsp;Jinty McGrath - Dennis Doyle Sunday, August 23: Socks in the Frying Pan -&nbsp;Billow Wood -&nbsp;Cailíní Lua -&nbsp;Derek Warfield &amp; The Young Wolftones -&nbsp;George Murphy &amp; Friends -&nbsp;Jinty McGrath - Evin O'Riordan - Dennis Doyle Cultur agus Céilí Tent throughout the weekend: Chicago Irish Singers - Jack Kinsella - Declan McShane - Gerry Haughey - And much more to come! Questions? Call us at (708)687-9323 or email us at officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org. Hotel - <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CHIASDT&amp;corporateCode=0560082014" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book at the DoubleTree by Hilton&nbsp;Hotel Chicago - Alsip&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;for a special rate Vendors - vendors.irishfest@gmail.com Sponsors - <a href="https://tickets.chicagogaelicpark.com/events/chicagogaelicpark/2218445" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Information here</a> Volunteers - Stay tuned for information!&nbsp; <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KT1vzgb/irishfest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Sign up here for Irish Fest&nbsp;email updates.</a>
Children ticket prices do not change. Children's tickets are for children 12 and under.&nbsp;Children age 3 and under receive free admission. June 1 to August 19 1-Day - $20 2-Day - $36 3-Day - $48 August 20 to August 23 1-Day - $25 2-Day - $44 3-Day - $58

Local Event: Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest

Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest

We are very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which...

Gaelic Park Book Club 2026-2027Join us as we embark on another year to discuss great Irish authors/Irish stories. There is no charge, however it would be great if you could become a member of Chicago Gaelic Park! <a href="https://chicagogaelicpark.com/support/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdmtFS1J5eVR6QmMxbHczaHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ogx3rKP_ozydvyDVeNVtunuyi1t5-fF90-af7q9GrhtNLntlTu7RBoN2YvA_aem_vScRJqMql5kf0d3XOkts0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagogaelicpark.com/support/</a><a href="https://chicagogaelicpark.com/support/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdmtFS1J5eVR6QmMxbHczaHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ogx3rKP_ozydvyDVeNVtunuyi1t5-fF90-af7q9GrhtNLntlTu7RBoN2YvA_aem_vScRJqMql5kf0d3XOkts0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>If you have any questions, please email me: Tina Butler Molanive@yahoo.comSeptember 13 - "The Famine Orphans" by Patricia Falvey October 4 - "The Cold Cold Ground" by Adrian McKinty November 1 - "A Very Irish Christmas: The Greatest Irish Holiday Stories of All Time" by Colm Toibin, James Joyce, and William Butler Yeats December 6 - "32 Words for Field" by Manchan Magan January 3 - "In the Woods" by Tana French February 7 - "John Hume in America: From Derry to DC" by Maurice Fitzpatrick April 11 - "The Billionaire Who Wasn't" by Conor O'Clery May 16 - "Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle" by Dervla Murphy

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<h2>The Four C Notes Dinner &amp; a Show</h2>
Created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago's long-running production of the Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys, The Four C Notes are the Midwest's only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!
Buffet opens at 6:30pm. Music begins at 8pm. Tickets include a Buffet Dinner featuring Slice Sirloin Steak, Chicekn Vesuvio, Baked Potato w/ toppings, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Soup, Salad and Dinner Rolls as well as a Dessert Table with Coffee and Tea.
All are welcome at Chicago Gaelic Park. Memberships are not required. Interested in becoming a member to support Irish culture? You can do so <a href="https://app.joinit.com/o/chicago-gaelic-park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here. </a>No outside food and beverage permitted. Cash bar.

Local Event: Four C Notes Dinner & a Show

Four C Notes Dinner & a Show

The Four C Notes Dinner & a Show
Created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago's long-running...

<a href="https://tickets.chicagogaelicpark.com/events/chicagogaelicpark/2312882" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"52nd Street" - playing the music of Billy Joel</a>, is a full concert show featuring an eight piece band of some of the most talented musicians in the region.
The show is packed with hits from start to finish and features "spot on" performances of the songs that made the "Piano man" from N.Y.C. one of the top selling and beloved artists of all time! With baby grand at center stage and an energetic performance from the supporting cast, 52nd Street is a show that people will not soon forget.

Doors open at 7pm. No outside food or beverage allowed. All are welcome - Chicago Gaelic Park is open to the public.

Local Event: 52nd Street Concert - Music of Billy Joel 

52nd Street Concert - Music of Billy Joel 

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Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

CALLING ALL VENDORS, MAKERS, CREATORS &amp; CRAFTERS! SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 3 — FALL CRAFT FAIR
Bring your handmade treasures and autumn flair to our annual Fall Craft Fair. It’s a joyful day of creativity, community, and cozy fall fun — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
LOCATION: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 15050 Central Ave., Oak Forest
APPLICATIONS - You can apply online on our website at <a href="https://www.resurrection-oakforest.org/fall-arts-crafts-fair" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.resurrection-oakforest.org/fall-arts-crafts-fair</a>
More Information:
resurrectionoakforest@gmail.com 708‑687‑2170

Local Event: Fall Craft Fair

Fall Craft Fair

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We bake the best desserts and cookies in Tinley Park!

Crumbl Tinley Park

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned dessert bakery. Our desserts in Tinley Park are made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu of over 300 flavors! From the best chocolate chip cookies to delectable pies and cakes, our desserts are perfect for gifting and sharing with friends and family.

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For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, dietitian-approved meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

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Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and finished vegetables—perfect for gardeners and food lovers alike! You’ll also find artisan breads, local organic honey, and seasonal favorites, all curated to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit us - open 7 days a week - at 8101 W 151st St to experience friendly service, farm-fresh products, and a charming rural atmosphere.

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Krapils Steakhouse and Patio 

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Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL

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