Mark Eichenlaub 

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Homewood-Flossmoor

Illinois

Chicago Heights

Oak Forest

Tinley Park

Lake County

Munster

Indiana

Lorraine Swanson

Alsip-Crestwood

Hammond

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Frankfort

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Orland Park

Mokena

Plum Creek Nature Center

Find your nature’s muse at the <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/headlines/news/get-your-hands-dirty-plum-creek-fest-encourages-artistic-expression" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Festival of Arts Through Nature</a> from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
This <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/visitor-centers/plum-creek-nature-center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Forest Preserve District of Will County</a> event will be full of hands-on activities that let you express yourself through music, movement and visual arts. 
Contribute to colorful community art installations, shop one-of-a-kind works from artists and enjoy tasty culinary treats along the way. Spark your imagination and experience the many ways nature can inspire art in many forms for all ages.&nbsp;
Event schedule:
11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.: Free yoga sessions with Seeds of Serenity, LLC.&nbsp;Each class is suitable for all ages and levels and offers a beautiful way to nurture your body and soul as you explore your connections to nature through yoga. Expect a combination of gentle stretches, calming poses, and breath work designed to create space for inner calm. Leave feeling refreshed, balanced and at ease. The classes will take place outside in the grass. Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
Noon to 2 p.m.: Concert by The StingRays.&nbsp;The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. This interactive show will get the crowd dancing and singing to your favorite rock 'n' roll hits of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.&nbsp;
Ongoing activities:
<ul><li>Free henna tattoos and face painting</li><li>"Winged Ambassadors" exhibition and meet and greet with artist Marcia Whitney-Schenck</li><li>Community art installations</li><li>Vendors row with local artisans</li><li>Make-and-take crafts</li><li>Legos, bubbles and chalk</li><li>Lunch off the grill served by the Crete Cadets</li><li>Refreshing beverages from Hello Boba</li></ul>

Local Event: Plum Creek Arts Festival

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Plum Creek Arts Festival

Find your nature’s muse at the Festival of Arts Through Nature from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields

Join Becky's Warriors&nbsp;as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest&nbsp;fundraiser. There is something for everyone, including a Bake-Off (we're also looking for bakers AND judges), giveaways, live music, food trucks, desserts, wine tastings, inflatables, face painting, caricaturist, vendors and so much more!&nbsp;FREE entry. FREE parking. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Come celebrate with us, whether you're 1 or 100. Registration is preferred so we have enough giveaways, but walk ups are more than welcome!
Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:crystal@beckyswarriors.org," target="_blank">crystal@beckyswarriors.org</a> or <a href="mailto:missy@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missy@beckyswarriors.org</a><a href="mailto:tammie@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank"></a>.
Interested in Vending? Sign up <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-vendor-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to participate in the Bake-off? Register <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-bake-off-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to&nbsp;Sponsor the event? More information can be found <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-sponsorship-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
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Family Fest

Join Becky's Warriors as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest fundraiser. There is...

Orland Park Civic Center

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe 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 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;
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL
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>

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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

Next Show: Sunday, September 27, 2026About the ShowThe Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Sports Card and Sports...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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