Ibrahem Mohammad

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Orland Park

Illinois

Tinley Park

Will County

Mokena

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

Oak Forest

Andrea Earnest

Lemont

Frankfort

Alsip-Crestwood

New Lenox

Oak Lawn

Homer Glen-Lockport

Join us for a fun-filled family afternoon of fall activities: pony rides, toasting marshmallows, hay rides and barrel train car rides. Additional activities include: games, inflatables, DJ, dancing, sponsor activities, candy guess &amp; pumpkin weight guess. (Activities subject to change.) Children’s Costume Contest Come one, come all to our kids costume contest! Dress up as your favorite&nbsp;super hero, firefighter or princess. Get creative and make your own unique costume. Then meet by the DJ at your appropriate session time below to join the fun. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Costume and Most Creative Costume. Ages 1 – 9 years old.&nbsp; COSTUME CONTEST TIMES:<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>10 A.M.-12 P.M.— meet at 11 A.M. by the DJ</li><li>1-3 P.M.—meet at 2 P.M. by the DJ </li></ul>Registration fee includes (1) pie sized pumpkin per child and a goodie bag.
Register at <a href="https://www.universe.com/events/the-great-pumpkin-party-tickets-SWG981" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Universe.com</a>

Local Event: The Great Pumpkin Party

The Great Pumpkin Party

Join us for a fun-filled family afternoon of fall activities: pony rides, toasting marshmallows, hay rides and barrel train car...

Palos Hills Christian Assembly

Community members age 18 and older are invited to a free Kidney Health Outreach Program on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature kidney disease screenings provided by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois through its Kidney Mobile® program.&nbsp;The screening is open to everyone in the local community and will help identify kidney disease risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Attendees may also speak privately with a healthcare provider about their results.

Local Event: Free Community Kidney Health Screening

Free Community Kidney Health Screening

Community members age 18 and older are invited to a free Kidney Health Outreach Program on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10...

Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of celebrating the joy and companionship our pets bring to our lives. Individual blessings will be held ion the church parking lot under the pavilion. All pets are welcome! Bring your pet in person, or bring a picture of your pet. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Each pet will receive a special blessing, treat, and certificate. For everyone's safety and comfort, please bring pets on a leash or in a crate/carrier. The event runs from 10AM until noon.

Local Event: Pet Blessing

Pet Blessing

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of...

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos &amp; Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL FREE | Family-friendly | Indoor &amp; outdoor
The Dark Arts &amp; Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with 50+ artists, makers, oddity vendors and small businesses taking over the taproom, barrel room and beer garden.
Come explore dark art, oddities, wet specimens, framed insects, bone art, skull candles, horror art, tarot, witchy creations, jewelry, decor, plants, vintage, self-care, handmade goods and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
And it isn't all dark and creepy. We're bringing giant cookies, gourmet pickles, hand pies, sweet treats, coffee and plenty of unique handmade gifts too.
Soundgrowler will have the tacos going, craft beer pouring and N/A options available while you sip and shop.
Current Artist Lineup:
Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Art by Andee Dandee Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios &amp; Jaqui Almaguer Art Bryan Gregory Forsyth Art Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafted Laserworks Crafty Creations Crochet by Rose Cupboard Creature Creations Dead Girl Decor Death and Dopamine Doom Sauce Elaha FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Galaxy Skincare Company Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Hex &amp; Crust Honey Grove House of D&amp;A I Just Wet My Plants Icky Bah Koo Jasmine Moon Designs Jason Michael West Jen Marx Art Kraftasaurous Kreations Little Wicked Things Luna's Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Mixtape Your Life Moon Shine Mama Penguin Imprints Pretty Spooky Handmade Prismatic Pumpkins Rantana Creations Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Company Snowingstars That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench Vintage Vogue Utopia Welding Witch Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Yvette Sketches
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Rain or shine. Leashed pets are welcome outside.
Come hungry, grab a beer and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest and strangest lineups of the season.
Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance.

Local Event: Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos & Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co....

Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. 

Buy Sell Trade
Coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Collectibles and More

Local Event: Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show

Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show

Buy Sell Trade
Coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Collectibles and More

🍁🍂🌻 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) 

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...

CHICAGO, IL &mdash; For renters watching thousands of dollars disappear every year into housing they will never own, Harbor Point at Wolf Lake is offering a very different alternative.
Located on Chicago&rsquo;s Southeast Side, Harbor Point offers the feel of single-family living without the $300,000-plus price point that comes with many traditional homes. Brand-new three-bedroom, two-bath homes are currently offered from approximately $89,000 to $103,000, giving professionals, families and retirees an opportunity to own something of their own without sacrificing privacy, comfort or style.
No shared walls. No upstairs neighbors. No crowded condo hallways. Instead, buyers have their own home, private driveway, storage shed, outdoor space and room to create a home that feels personal.
For many renters, the numbers are becoming harder to ignore. Even $1,000 per month in rent adds up to more than $60,000 over five years&mdash;money that never creates ownership or equity in the home they live in.
&ldquo;More buyers are starting to ask themselves what they actually have to show for years of rent payments,&rdquo; says Brandy Crask, Director of Sales. &ldquo;For many of them, Harbor Point opens the door to a type of homeownership they didn&rsquo;t realize was within reach.&rdquo;
Crask is closely involved in the design and selection of homes within the community, focusing on cabinetry, flooring, lighting, kitchens, appliances and upgraded finishes that give each home a polished and elevated feel while maintaining an attainable price point.
&ldquo;There is something very different about Harbor Point when you drive in,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;It is quiet, beautifully maintained and tucked back among the trees along Wolf Lake. These are not simply homes we are selling. When I design each one, I think about the person who may eventually live there&mdash;the first-time buyer, the Chicago professional looking for peace at the end of the day, the single woman creating a home and life of her own, or the family ready for more space. I want every home to feel as though it was created for someone, not simply placed on a lot.&rdquo;
A key part of the Harbor Point experience is Erik Salas, a bilingual member of the sales team who works closely with English- and Spanish-speaking families to understand what they are looking for and help locate the home that best fits their lifestyle, household and budget.
Crask added that Harbor Point can also work with no financing needed, self employed and&nbsp;ITIN buyers, creating additional pathways to homeownership for families who may not fit the traditional financing model. Financing options with terms of up to 23 years may be available, with a wide range of credit profiles considered. A down payment may be required, with the amount varying by lender and individual applicant. For buyers who need help identifying where that down payment may come from, Crask also works with them to explore resources they may already have available, including eligible retirement funds such as a 401(k), depending on the terms of their plan.
The setting is another major part of Harbor Point&rsquo;s appeal. Although the community remains within Cook County&mdash;important for buyers who need or prefer to stay within county limits&mdash;it feels far removed from typical city living. Quiet streets, mature trees, friendly neighbors and a peaceful setting near Wolf Lake give the community the feel of a tucked-away suburban or rural neighborhood while still maintaining a Chicago address.
&ldquo;I always tell buyers to drive the streets, look at the yards, walk through the clubhouse and take in how peaceful it is here,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;You can compare square footage and pricing online, but you really have to come here to understand what makes Harbor Point something very special.&rdquo;
Community events bring residents together, neighbors get to know one another, and the overall atmosphere feels more personal and connected than traditional apartment or condominium living.
For professionals, Harbor Point offers privacy and space after a long workday. For families, it offers bedrooms, outdoor space and room to grow. For retirees, it provides a quieter, more manageable home in a community that still feels welcoming and connected.
View available homes for sale here, preowned homes also available, starting around $50,000.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/</a>
At Harbor Point, homeownership is not just about the house itself. It is about pulling into your own driveway at the end of the day, knowing your neighbors, having room to breathe, and finally putting your monthly housing payment toward a place that feels like yours.
For some buyers, it may be their first home. For others, it may be a fresh start, a quieter chapter or simply a chance to live differently.
That is what makes Harbor Point special.
It is not just an affordable place to live.
It is a place to come home to.
Contact The Ravinia Team, Brandy Crask and Erik Salas: 815-426-9834

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