amy falk

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Downers Grove

Illinois

Lisle

David Giuliani

Darien

Woodridge

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Oak Brook

Glen Ellyn

Burr Ridge

Cook County

Western Springs

Wheaton

La Grange

Join us next Sat-Sun,&nbsp;Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, thoughout picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: Oct 3-4, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115+ Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, Rivian and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area?
Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL) - with a new holiday market **coming soon** to the New Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center...

Join us next Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4 for the 21st edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115+ top area &...

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Bring your pet to be blessed! Anxious pet? Bring a photo or favorite toy. You're welcome to bring donations of pet food to the Glen House Food Pantry.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

Bring your pet to be blessed! Anxious pet? Bring a photo or favorite toy. You're welcome to bring donations of pet food to the...

Downers Grove South High School

🥁🎺 THIS IS IT!!&nbsp;&nbsp; SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD! 🎵🏆
Get ready for an incredible day of musical talent, precision, and pageantry! The 23rd Annual Downers Grove South Marching Mustangs Music Bowl is officially happening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026!
Join us at Downers Grove South High School for an exciting all-day marching band competition. 18 High school bands from all over Illinois will take the field to showcase their fantastic halftime shows, colorguard, and percussion routines. 
What to Expect: 
* 🎷 Non-stop field performances from amazing regional bands 
* 🥁 A special exhibition performance by our very own DGS Marching Mustangs 
* 🌭 Great food, concessions, and community fun! 
Whether you want to come for a few performances or stay all day to celebrate these dedicated students, you won't want to miss it!
📍 Where: Downers Grove South High School Stadium 
📅 When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Purchase tickets in advance here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/MusicBowl26Tix" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/MusicBowl26Tix</a> 🎉 
You won't want&nbsp; to miss this exciting event !

Local Event: Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl 

Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual...

🥁🎺 THIS IS IT!!   SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD! 🎵🏆
Get ready for an incredible day of musical talent, precision, and pageantry! The 23rd...

Downers Grove Marching Mustangs 23rd Annual Music Bowl 

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

The McKee Preservation Group, which is raising funds for a planned Native American Cultural &amp; Environmental Center at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, is hosting a screening of the documentary film Singing Back the Buffalo. Discussion and light refreshments will follow. A $10 donation is suggested at the door.

Local Event: Film Screening: Singing Back the Buffalo

Film Screening: Singing Back the Buffalo

The McKee Preservation Group, which is raising funds for a planned Native American Cultural & Environmental Center at Churchill...

🍁🍂🌻 It’s finally here! Time to start thinking about our favorite autumn event, Fall on Canal.
If you’ve been, you know. 🥰🧡 If you haven’t, there is MUCH to tell you about our twice a year artisan market that takes place along the historic I&amp;M Canal in charming downtown Lemont.
What started in 2017 as 19 vendor street fair in the rain has blossomed into the most special day in downtown Lemont. With 70 well-curated vendors (our biggest yet! ) selling vintage, handmade and boutique wares, you will not want to miss this amazing collection. Along with our talented, hand picked vendors, you’ll also experience live music, great food and fun photo ops, including our favorite guest; The Little Red Truck.
As always, we have a mix of regular vendors who have been with us for years along with new faces sure to charm you. This isn’t your average craft fair! Every detail matters to us!
Here’s a little of what to expect: 🛻 The Little Red Truck 🕯️ Handpoured Candles 🗝️ Salvage &amp; Antiques Finds 💐 Fresh Flowers 🍪 Treats &amp; Bread 🍯 Local honey 🪴 Plants &amp; Moss 🪵 Woodworking 📿 Handmade Jewelry 🏡 Home Decor 🧶 Crocheted Goods 🎃 Seasonal Accessories 🎪 and so very much more
Join us for this special tradition hosted by us 👋👋 Mabel’s Market.
🍁Sunday Oct 4th 🍁 9am-3pm 🍁 $5 entrance 12 and up (at the door or at mabelsmarket.com)Free parking throughout downtown Lemont and in the Metra parking lot, steps from Market entrance

Local Event: Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) 

Lemont

Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) 

🍁🍂🌻 It’s finally here! Time to start thinking about our favorite autumn event, Fall on Canal.
If you’ve been, you know. 🥰🧡 If...

Celebrate the gift of God’s creatures with us this Sunday at 11:30 am at Lord of Life. We’ll gather for a Pet Blessing and give thanks for the animals who bring joy to our lives. Afterward, everyone is invited to stay for a church picnic filled with food, friendship, and fun.

Local Event: Pet Blessing

Pet Blessing

Celebrate the gift of God’s creatures with us this Sunday at 11:30 am at Lord of Life. We’ll gather for a Pet Blessing and give...

Hopvine Brewing Company

The Streetz Artz Alliance is back with a fresh and spooky line up of local artists and makers at Hopvine Brewing, for the annual Haunted Halls of Hopvine! Bring out the magic, spells and all that fright and come join the haunted fun. Sunday, October 4th from 2-7 PM. Explore artwork, handmade goods, and collectibles while sipping Hopvine’s craft brews in a family-friendly, fully indoor setting and haunted. Rain or shine, this market will be spreading early spooky vibes! Free to attend. Come sip and shop!

Local Event: Hopvine's Haunted Halls Market

Kane County

Aurora

Hopvine's Haunted Halls Market

The Streetz Artz Alliance is back with a fresh and spooky line up of local artists and makers at Hopvine Brewing, for the...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Downers Grove on Wednesday, October 7th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at McCollum Park. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Wednesday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4ynkuXB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4ynkuXB</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Downers Grove on Wednesday, October 7th! Note that pizzas will...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn

The League of Women Voters and the College of DuPage Civic Engagement Initiative are sponsoring an event featuring Dr. Robert Bruno of the University of Illinois' School of Labor and Employment Relations, who will examine how economic inequality is affecting our democracy. Following his talk will be a panel discussion featuring Professors Andre Guerra, Chair of the Economics Department and Maureen Heffern Ponicki, Chair of the Political Science Department at College of DuPage, and Frank Manzo IV, Economist at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.

Local Event: The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

The League of Women Voters and the College of DuPage Civic Engagement Initiative are sponsoring an event featuring Dr. Robert...

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

For more information, <a href="https://speakeasygo.com/the-wellness-retreat/the-wellness-retreat-chicago?eid=EVE-I2830I" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

(Photo Credit: © 2026 The Wellness Retreat. All rights reserved.)

Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

Chicago

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind,...

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of...

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Carmelite Spiritual Center

Embark on a spiritual journey with Fr. Bob Colaresi, O.Carm., who brings biblical insights, songs, and a personal slide collection from his experience leading over 1,120 people on 34 Holy Land pilgrimages. This unique armchair experience includes Eucharist and lunch for a $45 fee, offering the wonders of a pilgrimage without the need for a passport.

Local Event: Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage

Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage

Embark on a spiritual journey with Fr. Bob Colaresi, O.Carm., who brings biblical insights, songs, and a personal slide...

NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center

Join corporate gerontologist and author Sherri Snelling for an insightful community educational event focused on supporting loved ones without sacrificing your own future. This complimentary session covers essential topics including brain health, healthcare navigation, estate planning, and fraud protection to help caregivers achieve lasting peace of mind.

Local Event: Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving

Naperville

Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity...

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