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Culver’s

Bring Your Favorite Little Ghosts and Goblins to Culver's in&nbsp;Homer Glen for Spooky Family Night on Friday, October 23, 2026
By K.P. Lynne
Culver’s, located at 12712 W. 143rd Street in Homer Glen, is hosting a Spooky Family Night on Friday, October 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy spooky games and activities inside the main dining room and on the outdoor patio (weather&nbsp;permitting).&nbsp;
Have fun participating in Halloween themed activities, games and a best costume contest...the winner of the best costume contest will receive a totally awesome Culver's swag bag!&nbsp;
Culver’s has something special to satisfy everyone...but since it's Pumpkin Spice Season...why not start with dessert first?
At Culver's you can indulge in REAL genuine pumpkin ice cream creations, including, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.culvers.com/menu/fresh-frozen-custard/salted-caramel-pumpkin-concrete-mixer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer®</a>,<a href="https://www.culvers.com/menu/fresh-frozen-custard/pumpkin-spice-shake" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> the Pumpkin Spice Shake</a><a href="https://www.culvers.com/flavor-of-the-day/pumpkin-pecan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, and the Pumpkin Pecan Fresh Frozen Custard.</a>
Culver's uses genuine pumpkin!!
<ul><li>Pecan Fresh Frozen Custard -&nbsp;Creamy Pumpkin Fresh Frozen Custard with roasted pecan pieces mixed in.</li><li>Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer -&nbsp;Creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard blended with real pumpkin pureé and swirled with ribbons of gooey salted caramel.</li><li>Pumpkin Spice Shake -&nbsp;A seasonal shake made with pumpkin puree and warm spices, mixed into Fresh Frozen Custard.</li></ul>
Culver's may be world famous for their ButterBurgers...but they offer so much more...including a wide array of options and choices, such as grilled chicken, fried chicken, old fashioned chopped steak dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy (on request), pot roast dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy (on request), genuine real white meat fried chicken tenders, North Atlantic Cod Dinner, butterfly jumbo fried shrimp dinner, grilled Ruben melt, pork tenderloin sandwich, beef pot roast sandwich, grilled cheese (which you can upgrade with bacon and your choice of bread), corn dogs, world famous ButterBurgers, Wisconsin Swiss Melt, Sourdough Melt, Mushroom and Swiss, Harvest Veggie Burgers, homemade soups, chili, real Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Onion&nbsp;Rings, Cheese Fries, Homestyle Cole Slaw, and garden fresh salads which can be customized to be meatless at your request!&nbsp;
And just in case you didn't eat dessert first...don't forget Culver’s offers a treasure trove of Frozen Custard creations, sundaes, Concrete Mixers, shakes, malts, floats and a huge variety of toppings reminiscent of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor! The sweet possibilities are endless!!&nbsp;
Local owner-operators Bianca Diaz and Matt Herrmann are creative-minded, outside-the-box thinkers, who have been instrumental in bringing the community together for educational, entertaining, family-friendly events.
Need More Info: Call <a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(708) 675-3687</a>

Local Event:  Trick or Treat Spooky Family Night @ Culver's in Homer Glen on October 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 Trick or Treat Spooky Family Night @ Culver's...

Bring Your Favorite Little Ghosts and Goblins to Culver's in Homer Glen for Spooky Family Night on Friday, October 23, 2026
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 Trick or Treat Spooky Family Night @ Culver's in Homer Glen on October 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tinley Park Convention Center

Homeowners! Get Ready! The massive Chicago Home Show returns to the awesome Tinley Park Convention Center with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING!
Set your reminders for Oct. 24th &amp; 25th, Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, for EASILY the largest and most popular home improvement event in the entire South Suburban area!
Come on down to discover for yourself that improving your Home CAN be Easy AND AFFORDABLE!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! This season, we’ve added LOADS of FREE Family Fun Games, Activities, Pumpkin Decorating and even FREE Home Depot Kid’s Workshops!
This year’s event will be amazing with about 100 businesses in a massive 40,000 square foot expo center, so be sure to save the date and set your reminders so you don’t miss it!
Thousands of local motivated and savvy homeowners like you will once again attend this great event to find the ultimate in savings and convenience and find inspiration and the perfect person to help you with your upcoming projects! It’s literally One-Stop-Shopping for Home Improvements!
This great event will offer a vast array of home-related exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying ANY home with projects big and small!
This show is also your best opportunity to meet and speak with friendly local and national experts who are eager to help you with ALL of your home improvement projects and questions.
You'll find it all, from new, energy-efficient windows, siding and roofing to stylish, trendy kitchens, classy bathrooms and showers, finished basements and incredible room additions.
Treat your family to a stunning upgrade to the look and feel of entire rooms with new hardwood flooring, carpeting, tile, painting, trim, window treatments and decor!
Boost curb appeal with new landscaping, decorative pavers and outdoor accents and then green it all up with expert lawn and property maintenance services! You’ll even see the latest tech in robotic lawn mowers! Pretty Cool. 😊
Save on energy costs with solar power systems and whole-house battery systems, and take hours of showers with a hi-tech tankless water heater! And don't forget to keep it comfortable year-round with the latest in heating, air conditioning, split-zone, heat pump and whole-house fan systems!
Find the ultimate in fun and relaxation and be the backyard envy of the neighborhood with a new composite or wood deck, a trendy pergola, a welcoming gazebo and cook up the BEST parties with your new outdoor kitchen! Then relax and get bubbly in your NEW Hot Tub or Spa without breaking the bank at the awesome Hot Tub Sale!
After an awesome day, you can slide into your luxurious new adjustable bed with a luxurious, quality mattress, super soft sheets and quality pillows for a perfect night's sleep . ALL with BIG Savings &amp; Exclusive Show Specials!
You’ll see loads of other fun and exciting live demonstrations of one-of-a-kind products for you and your home, enjoy tasty treats, gourmet bites and artisan baked items from one of the many food vendors in the show .... and so much more, all weekend long!
From interiors to exteriors and décor to outdoor, we’re here to make your home improvement projects EASY, REWARDING and FUN!
Get there at the opening of the show so you don’t miss the great music, good times and fun giveaways from the "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast from 10am to Noon … ONLY on Saturday
And be sure to enter for your chance to WIN a “Week in Paradise” with a Free Vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
This is just the beginning! Of course, if you’re planning ANY home improvements this year, our events are the best place to invest your time. But our shows are not only about improving your home.
As a local, family-owned and operated company for over two decades with hundreds of home shows under our belt, we work hard every year to deliver quality, diversified and fun events that help you enhance and improve your lifestyle as well as the day to day “LIFE EXPERIENCE” for you and your family. That’s what we’re all about. 😊
Set your reminders for this amazing and TOTALLY FREE event, and PLEASE take a moment to share this with your friends, family and neighbors today, because with thousands of products, services and fresh ideas showcased at this grand event, you can be sure you’ll find the best solutions for all of your home improvement needs all under one roof . . . at the ONLY event of its kind serving the area!
The Chicago Home Show will once again be hosted at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park IL 60477.
This great event is open to the public on October 24th &amp; 25th, Saturday from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm with Free Admission and Free Parking all weekend long!
For more details on attending or exhibiting, visit <a href="https://www.TinleyParkShow.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TinleyParkShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us 630-953-2500

Local Event: HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Oct. 24th & 25th!

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on...

Homeowners!  Get Ready!  The massive Chicago Home Show returns to the awesome Tinley Park Convention Center with FREE ADMISSION...

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Oct. 24th & 25th!

Orland Hills Community Center

We are raising money for a First Responder's Dinner. Come out to shop and enjoy our complimentary refreshment table. We will also have sandwiches, snacks and pop and water for sale. Admission is free.

Local Event: Fall Craft/Vendor Fair

Fall Craft/Vendor Fair

We are raising money for a First Responder's Dinner. Come out to shop and enjoy our complimentary refreshment table. We will...

Presbyterian Church in Orland Park

For our next concert, the Southwest Community Concert Band is turning the spotlight on the ones that didn’t win.
“Award Show Losers” celebrates music connected to films, television programs, and other productions that were nominated for major awards — Oscars, Emmys, and more — but ultimately did not win. And as this concert will prove, coming in second doesn’t mean the music was any less memorable.
In fact, some of the most recognizable, moving, and entertaining music ever written came from productions that were passed over on awards night.
This concert gives us a chance to explore that idea from a musical point of view: great scores, memorable themes, and familiar melodies that may not have taken home the prize, but certainly earned a lasting place with audiences.
It’s a different kind of concert theme for us, and one that gives us a lot of room for variety. Expect an evening that is fun, surprising, and filled with music you may recognize immediately — along with a few selections that may have you wondering how they didn’t win in the first place. This is a free concert, $10 donation suggested

Local Event: Award Show Losers Concert

Award Show Losers Concert

For our next concert, the Southwest Community Concert Band is turning the spotlight on the ones that didn’t win.
“Award Show...

Orland Park Civic Center

Next Show: Sunday, October 25, 2026
About the Show
The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Vendor Tables with Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer Glen and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park (Winners MUST&nbsp;Be Present @ Drawing Times)
Show Hours
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
IMPORTANT:&nbsp;Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but Ages 13 - 17&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
Door Prizes
Your $1 Entrance Ticket Automatically Enters You in 5 Complimentary Door Prize Drawings
WINNERS&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;BE&nbsp;PRESENT&nbsp;@ Drawing&nbsp;Times - No Exceptions&nbsp;
(Dealers/Vendors are Not Eligible for&nbsp;Door Prizes and Cannot "Hold" Tickets for Patrons)
10:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:00 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
12:00 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
FREE Bundtlets for a Year Valid @ Nothing Bundt Cakes, 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show to 144th Street)
12:30 Door Prize Package - One Lucky Winner Receives
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
One Full Size Sports Theme Nothing Bundt Cake Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park
Support Our Sponsors, Special Neighbors, and Friends of the Show
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St. Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Ice Cream Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
Eckhartz Press (Publisher of Numerous Chicagoland Sports Books) - <a href="https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/</a>
Dr. Joe Coler @ Coler Chiropractic&nbsp;Center - 6657 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colerchiropractic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">colerchiropractic.com/</a>
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL&nbsp;<a href="https://southlandeye.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southlandeye.com/</a>
Aesthetica Skin Care - 18700 S. Wolf Rd. Suite 204, Mokena, IL
CZ Family Dentistry New Lenox -&nbsp;<a href="https://czfamilydental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">czfamilydental.com/</a>
Kash Law Office - 6545 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Sterk Family Law Group - <a href="https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sterkfamilylaw.com/</a>
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Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Next Show: Sunday, October 25, 2026
About the Show
The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Garden Chalet

WITCHES’ NIGHT OUT — ARTISAN MARKETThursday, October 29, 2026 | 6–10 PM Garden Chalet | 11000 S. Ridgeland Ave., Worth, IL Tickets: $5 online or at the doorGrab your coven and make a night of it! Witches’ Night Out is taking over Garden Chalet for an evening of shopping, sipping, music, food and Halloween fun. Why Not Social Co. is bringing together an incredible lineup of local makers, artists and small businesses for a one-night artisan market. Shop something new, meet the people behind your favorite local brands, grab a cocktail and stay awhile.SHOP • SIP • EAT • LISTEN • MINGLEWander through our artisan market, enjoy&nbsp;music, grab something delicious from Calabria Imports, and order a drink from the full bar while you shop. We’ll have giveaways, costume contests and a few surprises happening throughout the night — because this is definitely not your average vendor market.YOUR $5 TICKET COULD SEND YOU TO NASHVILLE Every admission will be entered for a chance to win a 4-day, 3-night trip to Nashville!And your ticket does a little good, too. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, supporting their mission to help provide safe, comfortable beds for children in need.So come out, support local businesses, have a great night and help us give back to the community while we’re at it.DRESS TO IMPRESS... OR BEWITCHCostumes are encouraged, so call the coven and start planning.Think your crew has what it takes? Enter COVEN OF THE NIGHT, our group costume contest celebrating the best-dressed witches of the evening.Coming with a look all your own? Enter BADDEST WITCH IN THE COVEN, our individual contest for the witch who brings the creativity, attitude and just the right amount of wicked.Costume Contest begins at 9:00 PM All entries must be registered by 8:30 PMCome early. Shop local. Grab a drink. Stay for the party. Give back. And maybe start packing for Nashville.Why Not?

Local Event: Witches' Night & Artisan Market

Witches' Night & Artisan Market

WITCHES’ NIGHT OUT — ARTISAN MARKETThursday, October 29, 2026 | 6–10 PM Garden Chalet | 11000 S. Ridgeland Ave., Worth, IL...

Chicago Gaelic Park

Come Celebrate Autumn for a Great Cause!
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
PLACE: Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 pm
ENTRY: $40 per person (Includes Dinner Buffet, Wine, Draft Beer and Soda)
ENTERTAINMENT: Port Authority 
Event details that include entry/grand raffle/sponsor payment options available at&nbsp;<a href="https://actionsertoma.org/fall-fest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fall Fest</a>
Sponsor/Ad forms for submission deadline is Oct. 20.
Our headliner, Port Authority, is a rock band from Chicago’s South Side, formed in 8th grade by John McFarland and Scott Bonshire. Reuniting in 2025 with Kristen McFarland on vocals and Brian Sarna on bass.The band returns with fresh energy and classic rock roots. Get ready to dance!
There will be an Auction, various raffles going on throughout the evening, that includes the Grand Raffle for the grand prize of $5,000. Try your luck on all these raffles!!
Action Sertoma NFP has been serving local communities since 1967 in the Chicagoland area. We are the biggest club in the State of Illinois. We are one of the three clubs who founded the Sertoma Centre, now called Sertoma Star Services, and the Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center in 1971. These facilities provide state-of-the-art services and programs to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and hearing impaired. Additionally, Sertoma Star Community Mental Health and Counseling has been a leader in supporting those living with mental illness. All these services provide choices and opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families through a culture of innovation and caring to enrich their lives and maximize their independence.
Action Sertoma Cares! We, also, have donated to ALS walk, Alsip Kids Scholarship Fund w/Alsip Scholarship Industrial Association, &nbsp;Alicia’s House, Alzheimer's, Chicago First Look For Charity, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Chicago Lawn Sertoma, Crisis Center of South Suburbia, Cruise for a Cause, Dans House of Hope, David Patrick O'Donnell Foundation, Filling the Gap, Forever U, Frankfort Lions Club, GiGi's Playhouse, Hickory Hills Sertoma, Homewood Rotary Foundation, JDRF, Jenny’s Make a Wish, Jones Center, Lemont United Sertoma, Midwest BBQ for the Brave, Misericordia - Grid Iron Golf Outing, New Lenox Rotary Charities, Navarro Farms, Oak Forest Fleadh, Open Access, Operation Breakthrough, Pack The Place for Pat, Pathlights, POW-R Sertoma, Project Fire Buddies, Reclaim 13, RESPOND NOW, Second Sense, Sleep &amp; Heavenly Peace, St. Damians Food Bank and Men’s Club, Suburban Access, Tinley Park PAWS, Together We Cope, Toss for Tots, Toys for Tots, Trey McCambell Foundation, 19th Ward Mutual Aid Group, and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;SERvice TO MAnkind.
For more information about us visit our website at <a href="https://www.actionsertoma.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">actionsertoma.org</a>
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Local Event: Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026

Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026

Come Celebrate Autumn for a Great Cause!
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
PLACE: Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th Street, Oak...

Carl Sandburg High School

Kick off the holiday season at the Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show, the weekend before Thanksgiving, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Over 350 booths fill four gyms, the Commons and the connecting hallways with handmade and specialty goods: jewelry, home decor, holiday gifts, candles, clothing and accessories, woodwork, art, baked goods, gourmet treats and more. Many of our vendors come back year after year, and every year brings new ones.
Make a day of it. Grab lunch in the cafeteria, a snack from the concession stand, something sweet from the bake sale, and a fresh lemonade. Free parking on site with shuttle service from satellite lots.
Admission is $5 (cash). A $1 fee applies to card payments. Kids under 12 are free.
Every dollar supports Carl Sandburg High School athletics. The show is run by the Sandburg Athletic Boosters and staffed by Boosters volunteers, student-athletes and coaches, and proceeds go directly to Sandburg teams and programs.
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Local Event: Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show

Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show

Kick off the holiday season at the Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show, the weekend before Thanksgiving, Saturday and Sunday,...

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