Join the City of Highland Park for its annual Holiday Lighting on Saturday, November 21 from 4–6 PM at Port Clinton Square (600 Central Ave.).
This free, family-friendly event will feature live music by DJ Julian, Santa and Hanukkah Harry, Anna, Elsa and Olaf, Frozen Robins Carolers, dance performances, letters to Santa, free popcorn and hot cocoa, and festive photo opportunities with the new America250 Tree, giant sleigh and inflatable snow globe.
Attendees can also enjoy performances from North Shore School of Dance and A Time to Dance, along with candy canes from Santa and chocolate gelt from Hanukkah Harry.

Local Event: City of Highland Park Holiday Lighting

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Highland Park

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City of Highland Park Holiday Lighting

Join the City of Highland Park for its annual Holiday Lighting on Saturday, November 21 from 4–6 PM at Port Clinton Square (600...

Downtown Highwood

Calling all elves! Celebrate Highwood is bringing back its 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 5, starting at 2 PM in Downtown Highwood. Adults 21+ are invited to dress the part, gather their friends and get “ELF’d Up” while visiting some of Highwood’s most popular establishments for music, food and drink specials, raffle prizes and plenty of holiday fun.
Due to the popularity of this annual sold-out event, Early Bird tickets go on sale Monday, October 26. The first 100 tickets will be available for $30 with promo code EARLYBIRD at checkout. Regular tickets will be $35 while supplies last.
Registration includes an Elf Troupe identifying necklace, five raffle tickets, entertainment and an Elf’ing good time. Participants will be assigned to an Elf Troupe and follow their Elf Leader to at least five participating locations throughout Downtown Highwood. Space is limited, so get your tickets before they’re gone!

Local Event: Celebrate Highwoods 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl

Highwood

Celebrate Highwoods 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub...

Calling all elves! Celebrate Highwood is bringing back its 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 5, starting...

Celebrate Highwoods 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl

57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues Hyde Park, IL 60637

The 57th Street Art Fair returns to Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood June 5–6, 2027, celebrating its 80th annual fair.
As the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair, the 57th Street Art Fair brings together more than 150 artists from across the country, showcasing original works in painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, wood, glass, and more. The weekend will also feature live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and special celebrations honoring the fair’s 80-year history.
The fair will take place on 57th Street between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues in Hyde Park. Admission is free.
Save the date for one of Chicago’s longstanding summer art traditions and join thousands of art lovers for the 80th annual 57th Street Art Fair.

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Hyde Park

The 80th Annual 57th Street Art Fair Returns

The 57th Street Art Fair returns to Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood June 5–6, 2027, celebrating its 80th annual...

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Northbrook

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Amie Schaenzer

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Wayfarer Theater

Experience a powerful coming-of-age story set in history's darkest hour with this film by John Rokosny. Brought to you by Their Stories Foundation and the Emmy Award-winning team behind "They Survived Together," this hit production has been held over for a second straight week.

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Experience a powerful coming-of-age story set in history's darkest hour with this film by John Rokosny. Brought to you by Their...

The Kid Officer "Coming of Age in History's Darkest Hour" 

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.

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

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City of Highland Park Holiday Lighting

NOV

21

4:00 PM

600 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL

Celebrate Highwoods 8th Annual Elf Invasion Pub Crawl

DEC

5

2:00 PM

Highwood, IL

The 80th Annual 57th Street Art Fair Returns

JUN

5

11:00 AM

Hyde Park, IL

The Kid Officer "Coming of Age in History's Darkest Hour"

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