Park District of La Grange

Walk your way to better health in this free monthly community event open to all ages and fitness levels. Each session includes a brief health talk followed by a community walk at your own pace where you can connect with others and get valuable health tips.RSVP and join your others on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00am to 12:00pm. Walk with a Doc is a worldwide program and we're thrilled to bring this free community walking program to our area.
It’s a simple way to get moving, connect with neighbors, and learn strategies to improve your health.
As part of OptWell’s mission to inspire wellness throughout Chicago’s western suburbs, Walk with a Doc promotes the everyday habits that have the greatest impact on long-term health. Each walk encourages regular movement while reinforcing OptWell’s five healthy habits: Eat Well, Get Moving, Mental Wellness, Quality Sleep, and Manage Health. Together, these evidence-based habits can help reduce the risk of chronic disease and support a healthier, happier life.
Whether you’re taking your first walk or have been active for years, everyone is welcome. Come walk, learn, connect, and discover how small steps can lead to lasting health.&nbsp;&nbsp;May thru September – Countryside Park (630 61st Street, Countryside, IL 60525). Meet by the gazebo and playground near the South Parking Lot, just west of the tennis courts)
In case of inclement weather and from October – April, we’ll walk at the Park District of La Grange – 536 East Avenue, La Grange, IL, 60525.RSVP today.

Local Event: Free Monthly Walk With A Doc

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Free Monthly Walk With A Doc

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Net Game

OptWell is hosting our Pickleball for a Purpose Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, from 6–9 PM at Netgame in Westmont. This will be a fun night, on and off the court, all in support of keeping OptWell programs and events free and accessible to our community.Here are the details:
•	Thursday, October 22 •	Netgame, Westmont •	6–9 PM •	Player tickets: $75 •	Non-player tickets: $40 •	Includes: Food catered by Gravy Lady + 1 drink ticket
Get your tickets today!
Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps OptWell continue creating opportunities for our community to build healthy habits, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of well-being—at no cost to participants.

Local Event: Pickleball For A Purpose

Pickleball For A Purpose

OptWell is hosting our Pickleball for a Purpose Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, from 6–9 PM at Netgame in Westmont. This...

The Community House

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, partner, family member, friend, or others in your professional role, taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to continue caring well for others.
Join OptWell for this free interactive workshop designed to help caregivers prioritize their own well-being while gaining practical tools, community resources, and support.
This workshop will include:
<ul><li>A mini Mindful Movement session featuring gentle movement, brain-training, and mindfulness practices you can easily incorporate into your daily routine—no special fitness level or experience required.</li><li>Practical self-care strategies to help reduce stress, build resilience, and support your overall well-being.</li><li>Expert guidance and information about caregiving resources available throughout our community.</li><li>Opportunities to connect with other caregivers who understand the challenges and rewards of the caregiving journey.</li></ul>
Who Should Attend?
<ul><li>Adults caring for aging parents</li><li>Adults caring for spouses, partners, or other loved ones</li><li>Anyone in a caregiving role, including family caregivers, teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and others who regularly care for or support others</li></ul>
Resource Fair
Arrive early or stay after the workshop to explore our Caregiver Resource Fair, open 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the program. Meet local organizations, discover valuable resources, and connect with professionals and fellow caregivers.

Local Event: Caring for Caregivers: Restore. Learn. Connect.

Caring for Caregivers: Restore. Learn. Connect.

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, partner, family member, friend, or others in your professional role, taking care of...

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Woodridge

Vignettes of pretty jewelry and accessories for sale with a small amount of feel good items. Great gifts for birthdays, special occasions, and holidays.

Local Event: Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale

Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale

Vignettes of pretty jewelry and accessories for sale with a small amount of feel good items. Great gifts for birthdays, special...

Walker Park Rec Center

Get ready for the autumn season at this expansive showcase featuring a massive selection of handmade goods including jewelry, wreaths, candles, and holiday decor. Browse unique finds from local artisans and popular vendors like Pink Zebra and Mary Kay while enjoying food and beverages available for purchase.

Local Event: Fall Craft & Vendor Show

Fall Craft & Vendor Show

Get ready for the autumn season at this expansive showcase featuring a massive selection of handmade goods including jewelry,...

Morgan MFG

Shop, sip &amp;&nbsp;eat with 115+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market at Morgan MFG&nbsp;(401 N. Morgan St., Chicago)&nbsp;in Fulton Market this Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (11am-5pm). Get tix in advance &amp; save: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets-fulton-market</a>
This curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind designs, home goods, art and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Get tickets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets</a>
EVENT DETAILS:
* Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
* Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Venue: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642
* Cost: $8 General Admission ($10 at door) | 4 for $20 for groups (online in advance) | Deluxe CAM Tote + Gen Adm $10
Kids &lt;12 are free | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only)
TICKETS: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets</a>
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
* 115+ Chicago/Midwest artisans per market in food, fashion, home goods, &amp; art at each market.
* We offer bistro seating, plated food &amp; a fully stocked bar selling cocktails, wine &amp; beer so you can relax &amp; re-connect with friends, family &amp; co-workers.
* Food: Shop gourmet food items including pastries and confections, chocolate &amp; candy, sauces &amp; spices, healthy snacks, cocktail mixers, beverages, &amp; more.
* Fashion: Meet &amp; shop top clothing, jewelry, handbag, accessories designers
* Home Goods: Discover items showcasing smart design in home decor, bath &amp; body, natural skincare &amp; more.
* Decorative Art: Meet independent artists producing functional, decorative &amp; wearable art.
“Every time a bell rings, a small business gets its wings.” – Chicago Artisan Market
Can't make it to Fulton Market this Sunday? The Chicago Artisan Market will be back at Morgan MFG on Sun, Nov 15th (Pre-Thanksgiving) and Sun, Dec 13th (Holiday Market).&nbsp;&nbsp;We'll&nbsp;also be in historic Ravenswood over Thanksgiving Weekend on Sat-Sun, Nov 28-29, 2026 ("Small Shop Saturday"&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sunday). <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our 2026 market calendar</a>
Gather &amp; re-connect with friends &amp; family , while shopping small, local, safe &amp; sustainable. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get tickets now</a>.
About Us: We are a Chicago company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans and small businesses for 20+ years. We operate two City markets in the vibrant <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fulton Market</a> and <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-ravenswood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ravenswood</a> neighborhoods. We also operate the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> in Oak Brook, IL, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a> at CityGate Centre in Naperville, IL, and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a> in Winnetka, IL and Northbrook, IL - with more locations being added.
Are you a talented Chicago or Midwest artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area? Learn more at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a> or apply now at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>. (Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to fill out application online.)

Local Event: Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Oct 18th (Fall Market)

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun,...

Shop, sip & eat with 115+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St.,...

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Oct 18th (Fall Market)

Union Church of Hinsdale

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a program featuring Felix Mendelssohn’s music for William Shakespeare’s “<a href="https://www.cameratachicago.org/category/concert-series/2026-10-midsummer/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_calendar&amp;utm_campaign=2627_midsummer&amp;utm_content=season_listing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Midsummer Night’s Dream</a>,” Op. 61; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat Major, K. 297b; and the world premiere of Chicago-area composer Tony Payne’s “Fantasy on English Melodies,” commissioned by Camerata Chicago. All three are new to Camerata Chicago’s repertoire.
Mendelssohn’s music for Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Opus 61, comprises the overture Mendelssohn wrote as teenager and the incidental music he composed nearly two decades later.
The work includes the resplendent “Wedding March,” one of the most famous pieces of classical music, traditionally heard at the conclusion of the ceremony as the newlywed couple walks out in joyous celebration.
Hall, who was born in Norwich, England, and retains his “plummy” British accent, will narrate excerpts from the play, set in an enchanted forest, as well as conduct Mendelssohn’s witty and colorful, atmospheric score conjuring bird songs, buzzing insects, rustling leaves, and rippling creeks.
Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b, is a charming and melodious three-movement orchestral work. The soloists are four of Camerata Chicago’s principal players: Grace Hong, oboe; Elizandro Garcia Montoya, clarinet; Vincent Karamanov, bassoon; and Lee Shirer, horn.
“We are thrilled to feature our superb principal wind players for the first time with the programming of this marvelous concerto,” Hall says.
“Audiences who are used to hearing the Mendelssohn and Mozart played by a symphony orchestra can savor these more intimately scaled performances for the musical detail they reveal,” Hall says.
“Both are examples of works that were originally written for orchestras the size of Camerata Chicago,” he says, “as were many other important works in the classical repertoire we feature.”
Camerata Chicago, Hall says, “is about chamber-music intimacy on a larger stage.”
Hall describes Payne’s “Fantasy on English Melodies” as “beautifully cast in the mold of Ralph Vaughan Williams, who turned English folk tunes into wonderful, spiritually uplifting compositions.”
The “Fantasy,” which Payne dedicated to Hall, includes the folk ballad “Lovely Joan,” a tribute to Hall’s late mother, Joan.
Tickets and information
Single tickets are $50 adults, $40 seniors 65 and over, $10 students, $2 children 14 and under. VIP tickets are $75.
Using online code CCPR provides a 15% discount.
Tickets and information are available at CamerataChicago.org and by phone 312-799-0916. Email: andiamo@cameratachicago.org.

Local Event: Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer...

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a...

Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

First Presbyterian Church

This month’s free Community Concert in the fine acoustics of our Sanctuary features guitarist Fareed Haque. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, Fareed’s unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation.
Recipient of numerous awards including Best World Guitarist, Acoustic Album of the Year, Independent Music Award and&nbsp;Best New World Music Award, Fareed has performed around the world with numerous jazz and classical artists. He became a staple of the Chicago jazz scene after making repeated visits to Von Freeman’s Chicago jam sessions, which gave him a grounding in the Chicago blues and jazz traditions.&nbsp;He has released 28 CDs.
Fareed is currently working on the Red Line Jazz Project, named after the Chicago El line. The project unifies North and South side jazz sounds through multiple performances along the route of the Red Line. The series culminates in a final performance on Friday, October 16, at the Harris Theater.
You can read more about Fareed’s musical background, projects and show schedule at <a href="https://fareed.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fareed.com</a>.

Local Event: Community Concert Series: Fareed Haque

Community Concert Series: Fareed Haque

This month’s free Community Concert in the fine acoustics of our Sanctuary features guitarist Fareed Haque. Steeped in...

Sokol Spirit

Enjoy an authentic evening with the Moravian Cultural Society featuring traditional Czech food, drinks, and music! No cover charge!

Local Event: A Night At The Hospoda

A Night At The Hospoda

Enjoy an authentic evening with the Moravian Cultural Society featuring traditional Czech food, drinks, and music! No cover...

The Elm

Technology can be a powerful tool for connection, but it can also be used to monitor, control, intimidate, and harm.
Join us for a community conversation about technology-facilitated abuse, moderated by Pamela Lannom of The Hinsdalean, and learn more about how we can recognize abuse, support survivors, and help build safer communities.
Pillars Community Health will also present the inaugural Hand &amp; Heart Award to the PNCC Nurses of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange, recognizing their commitment to supporting survivors and strengthening our community.
Guests are asked to support Pillars Community Health Domestic and Sexual Violence Services with a $25 donation or a $25 Lyft or Uber gift card. Transportation gift cards help reduce a practical barrier survivors may face when accessing services and support.
This event is recommended for ages 16 and older.

Local Event: Connected for Safety: A Benefit for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Community Conversation

Connected for Safety: A Benefit for Survivors...

Technology can be a powerful tool for connection, but it can also be used to monitor, control, intimidate, and harm.
Join us...

Connected for Safety: A Benefit for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Community Conversation

Fenwick High School

Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and serve.
On October 25 from 12-2 p.m., you're invited to Open House for an all-access look inside the school community, based in Oak Park since 1929!
Learn about the academics, athletics, clubs and activities that make Fenwick one of the top college preparatory schools in Illinois.
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Can't make it on October 25?&nbsp;Join us on October 26 from 6-8 p.m. for our final Open House of the year!

Local Event: Fenwick High School Open House

Fenwick High School Open House

Fenwick High School, guided by Dominican Catholic values, inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and...

Online

What does it take to become a Certified Financial Planner™? CFP® professionals earn 23% more on average than those without the credentials. If you've been thinking about making the move, DePaul's <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/catalog?pagename=SCPS_FPCP&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Financial Planning Certificate Program</a> is the place to start. Join our free info session to learn more.Registration is required to attend this virtual event. <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/product?catalog=SCPS_FPCP_INFO&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up today!</a>

Local Event: Free Info Session: Learn How to Become a CFP®

Free Info Session: Learn How to Become a CFP®

What does it take to become a Certified Financial Planner™? CFP® professionals earn 23% more on average than those without the...

Ruth Lake Country Club

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at <a href="https://uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.com</a>Raise a glass for a great cause at UNCORKED: "Pull A Cork For Cancer", our 10th Annual Charitable Wine Event, featuring wine tastings with special food pairings, live music, and an open bar. Enjoy an evening of raffles and the chance to win a closet makeover, all while benefitting Scoreboard Charities, Camp One Step, and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Local Event: Uncorked: Pull A Cork For Cancer

Uncorked: Pull A Cork For Cancer

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at uncorkedsbc26.givesmart.comRaise a glass for a great cause at UNCORKED: "Pull A Cork For...

Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge

The Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society’s signature event brings creativity, friendship, and purpose to the table on Sunday, March 7, 2027.
Enjoy an afternoon of imaginative table designs, boutique shopping, and giving back at Tablescapes 2027, hosted by the Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society.
This year’s theme, ICONIC, celebrates the people, places, moments, and traditions that leave a lasting impression. Explore creatively styled tablescapes, shop local boutiques, and enjoy a fundraising luncheon featuring live and silent auctions, plus opportunities to win themed tablescape vignettes and experiences.
All proceeds benefit IWS Family Health, supporting healthcare for children and families in the Chicago area.
When: Sunday, March 7, 2027 Where: Marriott Southwest, Burr Ridge, Illinois VIP admission: $225 per person; limited presale begins October 13, 2026 General admission: Tickets go on sale in January 2027
VIP admission includes early access to boutique shopping and experiences, a complimentary welcome beverage, valet parking, and entry into an exclusive raffle for a Chanel prize package valued at $1,200.
Tickets and information: <a href="https://hinsdaleiws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hinsdaleiws.com</a>

Local Event: Tablescapes 2027 Celebrates ICONIC Women and a Legacy of Giving

Tablescapes 2027 Celebrates ICONIC Women and a...

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