Orland Park Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Orland Park IL

23 August, 2021

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ORLAND PARK, IL — Looking for things to do in the Orland Park area this week? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in and around Orland Park. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a comedy night, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Orland Park: Library Wide Initiatives Committee Meeting When: Monday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Take & Makes: Shark Hat  - Orland Park Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMDuunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun – proudly wear you shark hat with sharp teeth as you pretend to be ocean's predator.  Grades K-2. Stop by the Junior Desk, and and gra... Learn More Senior American Idol: AUDITIONS When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Orland Township What: Orland Township is looking for the next singing senior superstar! Supervisor Paul O'Grady and the Board of Trustees want ALL seniors, age 55 or older, to come try out for Orland Township's Senior American Idol! The main event, and which gives back to the community by benefiting th... Learn More EC/K Open House - Center School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Center School What: Event listing from Center School: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Kindergarten Open House - Prairie School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Prairie School What: Event listing from Prairie School: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Orland Park Toastmasters - Orland Park Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMOP Toastmasters group meeting Representative: Paul Markiewicz Learn More Open House at Elementary Schools for EC, Preschool and Grade K-5 Families When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Fernway Park Elem School What: Event listing from Fernway Park Elem School: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Manorhomes of Somerset - Orland Park Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMManorhomes of Somerset Board meeting Rep: Jill Hart/Robert Watermann 20 chairs 3 tables AV-none Learn More Institute Day - No school for students When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Century Junior High School What: Event listing from Century Junior High School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Bite-sized Book Chats - Orland Park Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin us as we tell you all about some fantastic middle grade and teen titles. Find your next favorite book right here!  Now with Miss Brandi! Tuesdays at 6 p.m.: June 22, July 27, & Au... Learn More Middle School Open House at Grissom and Prairie View When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Fernway Park Elem School What: Event listing from Fernway Park Elem School: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Back to School Night - Carl Sandburg High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More 1st Day of School - Centennial School When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Centennial School What: Event listing from Centennial School: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Toddler Take & Make: Fancy Crowns - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM24-36 months. Create a crown to wear around town! Using paper, scissors, and glue make a crown that is just for you.   Stop by the Junior Desk and grab a Take & Make craft kit to do ... Learn More Google Drive - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLearn about Google Drive, a cloud-based solution for composing, storing, and collaborating on various types of documents. See the benefits of using Google Drive and how to get the most o... Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Classes for Beginners Free demo & Assessment When: Thursday, August 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: World Wide Online What: If learning Spanish is something you have always wanted to do but are not sure where to go or how to start, talk to us! SCHEDULE YOUR FREE DEMO/ ASSESSMENT on our website! We will answer all your questions and give you a tour so that you know exactly what to expect, when you... Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Classes for Beginners Free demo & Assessment (Delilah Ortiz) School Pictures - Students - Jerling Jr. High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jerling Jr. High School What: Event listing from Jerling Jr. High School: Thursday, August 26 (all day) Learn More Boys & Girls SB Tryouts - Orland Jr. High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Orland Jr. High School What: Event listing from Orland Jr. High School: Thursday, August 26 from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Girls & Boys Softball Tryouts - Jerling Jr. High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Jerling Jr. High School What: Event listing from Jerling Jr. High School: Thursday, August 26 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Dino Eggs-cavation   - Orland Park Public Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMGrades K-2. Use different tools to excavate a dinosaur from its ice egg.  Limit 10. Programs are for Orland Park residents only.  *Scroll down to register for this event.* *In-person prog... Learn More Teen Test Kitchen  - Orland Park Public Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThursday, August 26 at 5 p.m. – Mug Meals: Mac and Cheese     Watch our video on how to make simple mac and cheese in a mug. No stove required.  Learn More OWN Summer Bash Celebration - Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 26 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCOME CELEBRATE WITH US!   Learn More Open House - Meadow Ridge School When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Ridge School What: Event listing from Meadow Ridge School: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More School Board Meeting - Carl Sandburg High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe District 230 School board meets the last Thursday of every month unless posted otherwise. The monthly locations are listed below. Meetings ordinarily begin at 7PM unless posted otherw... Learn More Junior & Senior Parent Night - Carl Sandburg High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center!!! When: Friday, August 27th at 8:00 a.m. Where: The Children's Farm at The Center What: Dates & Times Friday, Aug 27, 20218:00 am - 1:00 pm  Saturday, Aug 28, 20218:00 am - 1:00 pm  Sunday, Aug 29, 20218:00 am - 1:00 pm Sale Address 12700 S Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464 Details The Center • 12700 Southwest Hwy • Palos Park, IL • thecenterpalos.orgRumma... Learn More Featured Event: Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center!!! (The Center) Featured Event: La Grange Sidewalk Sale, Aug 27-28 When: Friday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m. What: Bargain hunters will delight in unique items and one-of-a-kind offers as La Grange retailers bring their merchandise to the sidewalks and offer deep discounts in a two-day, open-air shopping experience on Friday, August 27 - Saturday, August 28. Dozens of shops are offering sa... Learn More Featured Event: La Grange Sidewalk Sale, Aug 27-28 (Nancy Cummings) PFE Meeting - Center School When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Center School What: Event listing from Center School: Friday, August 27 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMJoin Center's PFE meeting via the following Zoom information:Zoom Info (meetings will still be held via Zoom unless something changes)https://orland135.zoom.us/j/81741543683Meeting ID: 817 4154 3683Pass... Learn More SandburgFest - Carl Sandburg High School When: Friday, August 27th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Friday, August 27 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Girls & Boys Softball Tryouts - Jerling Jr. High School When: Friday, August 27th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Jerling Jr. High School What: Event listing from Jerling Jr. High School: Friday, August 27 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Take & Makes: DIY Stationery Set  - Orland Park Public Library When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMGrades 3-5. Surprise your pen pal by sending them a letter on creative custom-made cards.   Stop by the Junior Desk, and grab a Take & Make craft kit to do at home. Supplies are limited... Learn More Home Football Game vs. Prospect High School When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Traditional Japanese Art - Orland Park Public Library When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLaura Mueller talks about the contradictory themes of Japanese Art and culture using examples from a range of pre-common-era periods and artistic disciplines including painting, sculpture, ... Learn More Featured Event: Lincoln-Way Marching Band Community Night When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln-Way East High School What: The Lincoln-Way Marching Band will be performing their 2021 competitive show for our community!  This event is free admission for all ages.  We will be selling food and spirit wear.  The gates will open at 6:00 pm and the band will take the field at 7:00pm.  Come out and suppo... Learn More Featured Event: Lincoln-Way Marching Band Community Night (Kim Hansen) Craft Swap - Orland Park Public Library When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMPatrons will be invited to drop off their unwanted craft supplies in good condition between June 1-August 20 in a collection box in the lobby. We'll be looking for:YarnKnitting and croche... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals When: Sunday, August 29th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena is hosting the Illinois 16 or 8 Hour concealed carry license classes for $110  Includes your range fee, Targets and FREE use of our firearms if you don't have a gun. This class is instructed by a retired 30 year police offi... Learn More Featured Event: The Facility 16 / 8 Hour Illinois Concealed Carry classes - 3 Hour CCL Renewals (Tony Wasco) Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Sunday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. Where: McGinnis Slough Parking, 13600-14038 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Orland Park Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.