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The Wilmette Community Band presents its Fall Concert on October 30! The music starts with the Overture to Candide by Bernstein, and includes original works for band before closing with Harry’s Wondrous World by John Williams.&nbsp; Join us for this free concert!

Local Event: Wilmette Community Band Free Fall Concert

Wilmette Community Band Free Fall Concert

The Wilmette Community Band presents its Fall Concert on October 30! The music starts with the Overture to Candide by...

After a decade behind closed doors, Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke Mansion will transform into a spectacular haunted Halloween destination, welcoming trick-or-treaters and curious community members on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4–8 p.m. The festivities will also feature activities for all ages, live music and a lakefront beer garden open until 10 p.m. 
From 4–7 p.m., the frights will be family-friendly. From 7–8 p.m., organizers will turn up the fright factor for bigger thrills.
Elaborate Halloween decorations, ghostly apparitions, holograms and surprises will bring the historic lakefront property to life. Trick-or-treaters can get a rare glimpse inside several hauntingly decorated rooms.
Young visitors receive full-size, “customized” candy bars. Grown-up ghouls get a buy-one-get-one offer on adult beverages at the Harley Clarke Beer Garden.
Live Music:
Friday, Oct. 30: Stephen Kohler at 5 p.m. and Jeremy Vannatta at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Dave Herrero and Friends at 4 p.m. and Abby Rey at 7 p.m.Harley Clarke Beer Garden will be open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Local Event: “Haunted” Harley Clarke Mansion Opens Long-Shuttered Doors for Halloween Trick-Or-Treating

“Haunted” Harley Clarke Mansion Opens...

After a decade behind closed doors, Evanston’s historic Harley Clarke Mansion will transform into a spectacular haunted...

“Haunted” Harley Clarke Mansion Opens Long-Shuttered Doors for Halloween Trick-Or-Treating

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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

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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...

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

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