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Kingswood Church invites you to HarvestFest! 🍁Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all kinds of fun fall activities, including Trunk or Treat, games, a Petting Farm, FREE lunch for kids under 12 years old, and pumpkin decorating. Fun for all ages! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this free community event! #harvestfest #funfallactivities

Local Event: HarvestFest

HarvestFest

Kingswood Church invites you to HarvestFest! 🍁Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all kinds of fun...

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only, October 17th &amp; 18th for the Last and largest home improvement show in the entire Northern Suburbs!
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!
If you show up hungry … You’re in Luck!The popular “Farmstand” offers tons of tasty food and beverage service in the show that everyone’s been raving about!And that’s aside from some of the gourmet snacks and take-home treats offered by many of the exhibitors! 
And Get This!You can even chill out at the All New Beer Garden and even catch the game on Sunday!
Overall, our goal has always been to provide you, your family, friends and neighbors the smoothest and most enjoyable way to improve your life by improving your home and property. 
And…GREAT NEWS! This year’s show is a PERFECT example of this! You’re gonna LOVE it!
It’s big. How big? It’s over 40,000 square feet BIG and ALL indoors with hundreds of businesses offering an incredible array of exciting exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying your home!
You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!
At the same time, with one EASY and FREE visit, you’ll meet and speak with friendly experts who are eager to help with all your home improvement projects and questions. Whether you have a specific project in mind or if you’re just shopping for ideas, this is the place to be!
You will find it ALL, from all types and styles of windows, siding and roofing to custom kitchens and baths! Go big with full design-build and architect services for additions, basements, and all larger custom build projects!
Make immediate, impactful and vibrant changes with new flooring, interior and exterior painting, window treatments and other décor options!
Transform your outdoor space to be the envy of the neighborhood with stunning landscaping, a new deck, patio, gazebo or pergola! 
Make your home safe for ALL with the best in-home accessibility products like walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts &amp; easy access showers!
Find what you need to create a rec room that is the envy of the neighborhood and the “Man-Cave” booth, with Full size Video games, Jukeboxes, as well as TONS of bars and rec-room décor, lighting and memorabilia!
See energy efficient with the latest in heating &amp; air conditioning, including the awesome ductless, mini-split systems and heat pumps!
Power your life with the sun and SAVE BIG on energy costs with the latest tech in solar power and battery systems, with ALL the top brands!
There’s truly something new, fun and cool around every corner at this year’s show, including YOUR chance to WIN a FREE vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
And be sure to get there early so you don’t miss the great music, good times and great giveaways from Lake County's very own "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast on Saturday from 10am to Noon as well as The DRIVE road crew’s contests and giveaways on Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30!
Best of all, this amazing show is coming to you with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The Lake County Home Show is open October 17th &amp; 18th, on Saturday from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.&nbsp; Hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd. in Grayslake, IL. West of Route 45 and east of Route 83 on Peterson Road.
So come on down . . . and be sure to share this with your Family, friends and neighbors so they don’t miss it!
For more info, visit <a href="https://www.lakecountyhomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LakeCountyHomeShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us at 630-953-2500

Local Event: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

Grayslake

The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only,...

Come shop with us Sat/Sun , 10-3. We’ve got a house full of vintage /mcm furniture, decor, artwork, jewelry, clothing, crystal, barware, antique furniture, bikes, tons of vinyl , DVDs, cds, books!!&nbsp;

Local Event: We Do Estate Sales Vintage/MCM/traditional and everything in between sale

We Do Estate Sales Vintage/MCM/traditional and...

Come shop with us Sat/Sun , 10-3. We’ve got a house full of vintage /mcm furniture, decor, artwork, jewelry, clothing, crystal,...

We Do Estate Sales Vintage/MCM/traditional and everything in between sale

Secret World Books

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting first-time author and Bannockburn resident Jeff Burgess. Reading from his business memoir, “It Worked For Me!,” detailing his climb from a much-needed wake-up call from his father, to selling over a billion dollars of computer technology. In 1999 Burgess founded his own tech company, growing it to over $100M until his retirement in 2023, after a successful and innovative 43-year industry career.
The reading will take place at 2pm on Saturday, October 17th.Freshly baked desserts will be provided from Highland Park’s Curt’s Café. Kindly RSVP should you be able to attend the one-hour event at Secret World Books to <a href="mailto:info@secretworldbooks.com">info@secretworldbooks.com</a>

Local Event: First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage...

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting...

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

For The Record

Join us for a festive day of holiday décor, drinks, bites, and Christmas magic featuring celebrity designer Brad Schmidt. The first 50 guests will receive a free Quilly Moving Flame candle, and all attendees can enter a raffle to win a $1,000 color-changing Christmas tree or a bespoke front-door design. RSVP is required as spots are limited.📅 Sunday, Oct 18, 11 AM–3 PM 📍 For the Record, Northfield 🎟️ Free, but please RSVP — spots are limited: <a href="https://www.eventcreate.com/e/clovi-2026-holiday-decor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventcreate.com/e/clovi-2026-holiday-decor</a>
Tag a neighbor who goes all-out on holiday decorating!

Local Event: Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday...

Join us for a festive day of holiday décor, drinks, bites, and Christmas magic featuring celebrity designer Brad Schmidt. The...

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

North Shore Country Day

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and opportunities to discover who they are — and prepares them for wherever they go next. Join us for our annual Open House at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Tour our campus, meet our community and see what it means to be known here and ready anywhere.&nbsp;

Applicants to grades 6–12 are welcome to join their parents/guardians for the program; however, the program for grades JK–5 is intended for adults only.

<a href="https://www.nscds.org/openhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REGISTER NOW</a>

Local Event: Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten -...

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and...

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Trinity Episcopal Church

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String Octet masterworks! Held in the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church, this event is open to the public but requires advance seat reservation.

Local Event: FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String...

Help Contribute to the future of Riverwoods 

The Riverwoods Nominating Committee is looking for 3 candidates for the Village Board of Trustees. Residents who have lived in Riverwoods for at least one year and are registered to vote are eligible to participate in the nomination and voting process. Go to this website <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/riverwoodsnomcom" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.google.com/view/riverwoodsnomcom </a>or scan the QR code to fill out an application. New deadline to fill out the application is October 27.&nbsp;

Local Event: New extended deadline  for sending in applications to become a village trustee 

Riverwoods

New extended deadline  for sending in...

The Riverwoods Nominating Committee is looking for 3 candidates for the Village Board of Trustees. Residents who have lived in...

New extended deadline  for sending in applications to become a village trustee 

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago in Skokie, Illinois. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with a dessert reception catered by Zelda’s Catering, followed by an 8:00 PM program featuring keynote speaker Ali Hearn, LCSW—a consultant, trainer, coach, and mental health advocate who will explore how we can rethink our everyday spaces to foster belonging and connection in the face of rising loneliness. Tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorship opportunities also available.

Local Event:  No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

Skokie

 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where...

 Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November...

 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

Gorton Center

The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a celebration of Lake Forest College’s cultural diversity through music, art, and dance.<a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/oneworld2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE TODAY!</a>
Held on Tuesday, November 10, the evening begins with a reception for community members at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest at 5:30 p.m., followed by the event inside Gorton’s John and Nancy Hughes Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m.
One World features an amazing display of talented performances representing cultures from around the globe while also serving as a fundraiser supporting our international students who may be experiencing financial challenges.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event:...

The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a...

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HarvestFest

The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

We Do Estate Sales Vintage/MCM/traditional and everything in between sale

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading

The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

New extended deadline for sending in applications to become a village trustee

No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey