Participants choose their own route, activity, and location.

Blessings in a Backpack Chicago’s 7th annual Do It Yourself 5K (DIY 5K) returns November 7–15, inviting participants to run, walk, or simply gather with friends and family&nbsp;wherever and whenever they choose. The virtual fundraiser supports the organization’s mission to provide hunger-free weekends for more than 7,000 school-aged children across Chicagoland.

Local Event: 7th annual Do It Yourself 5K

DuPage County

Oakbrook Terrace

Illinois

7th annual Do It Yourself 5K

Blessings in a Backpack Chicago’s 7th annual Do It Yourself 5K (DIY 5K) returns November 7–15, inviting participants to run,...

Abbey Bobzin

DuPage

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Brook

David Giuliani

Elmhurst

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Lisa Marie Farver

Glen Ellyn

Downers Grove

Cook County

Western Springs

La Grange

Wheaton

Lisle

Darien

St. Peter’s UCC

Shop for high-quality artisan items while making a positive impact. This event supports minority-owned businesses, immigrants, and artisans in developing countries.

Local Event: Artisan Fair Trade Mart

Artisan Fair Trade Mart

Shop for high-quality artisan items while making a positive impact. This event supports minority-owned businesses, immigrants,...

Black Horizon Brewing Company

The Horizon Holiday Handmade Market returns to Black Horizon Brewing on Sunday, November 8, from 12pm to 5pm!Come get an early start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists and small businesses. Grab a craft beer, explore a carefully curated lineup of handmade goods and unique finds, and enjoy an intimate indoor sip-and-shop inside the Black Horizon taproom. Where? Black Horizon Brewing Company, 7560 S. Quincy Street, Willowbrook, IL When? Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12pm to 5pm Curated by John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance, the Horizon Holiday Handmade Market will feature over a dozen local artists and makers offering a wide variety of original art, handmade goods, gifts and other unique finds.Artists planned for the event (subject to change): Accents by Rosey Atlas Art Designs audi hart creations Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios by Jaqui C.Beanowitz Crafty Creations Flowering Fields Designs Ghost Owl Studio Hillary Starpants Jewelry + Design Honey Grove JAM. Foods &amp; Services/JAM. Graphics &amp; Publishing K&amp;T Handcrafted Creations Slow Poke Sculpts The Crooked Workbench Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC 2025 With Love Products Wylde Mountain Thyme In the meantime, check out the event page, RSVP if you're planning to attend and invite a few friends. Even clicking "Interested" or "Going" is a great way to help support the event and the local artists participating. The market is completely indoors, free to attend and family friendly. Come sip, shop small and kick off some early holiday shopping with the Streetz Artz Alliance and Black Horizon Brewing!

Local Event: Black Horizon Handmade Holiday Market

Willowbrook

Black Horizon Handmade Holiday Market

The Horizon Holiday Handmade Market returns to Black Horizon Brewing on Sunday, November 8, from 12pm to 5pm!Come get an early...

Online

Afraid of change? Who isn't? Learn how to reverse your fear by identifying personal targets for&nbsp;change and growth at this one-hour webinar.Join <a href="https://scps.depaul.edu/academics/continuing-education?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_campaign=L4L&amp;utm_content=Nov_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DePaul SCPS</a> for this free event to learn how to become an active participant in the changes shaping your life experience. This webinar is for working professionals interested in using action-step planning to manage change, anyone resistant to change, and those who want tips and strategies to cope with change.Reserve your spot today! <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=0c63bd21-09a0-43c0-844c-be2269b4afca&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_campaign=L4L&amp;utm_content=Nov_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Registration</a>&nbsp;is required to attend.

Local Event: Growing into You: Planning for Personal and Professional Change

Chicago

Growing into You: Planning for Personal and...

Afraid of change? Who isn't? Learn how to reverse your fear by identifying personal targets for change and growth at this...

Growing into You: Planning for Personal and Professional Change

Hinsdale United Methodist Church

Experience the joy of the season at this huge holiday sale featuring brand-new Hallmark items, handmade arts and crafts, and a delicious bake sale. Bring your phone for pictures with Santa, enter the raffle for exciting prizes, and shop for a cause as 100% of the profits support local church missions.

Local Event: Mistletoe Magic Christmas Bazaar

Mistletoe Magic Christmas Bazaar

Experience the joy of the season at this huge holiday sale featuring brand-new Hallmark items, handmade arts and crafts, and a...

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