Highland Park Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Highland Park IL

16 September, 2021

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Curious about what to do in the Highland Park area? Your Highland Park Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Highland Park area: Featured Event: The Writing Room: A workshop for writers and storytellers When: Friday, September 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: The Writing Room, Story Jam's popular series 6-week-long series for writers and storytellers, resumes online beginning September 17th from 1-4 pm. Story Jam is a Wilmette-based company that offers storytelling classes and hosts live music and storytelling events.  In the spiri... Learn More Featured Event: The Writing Room: A workshop for writers and storytellers (Marya Morris) Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection of Visual Art And Language When: Friday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Show schedule: August 6-Sept 25, 2021. M-F 10am-4pm, SAT 12-4pm. Free admission.In 2021 the constant barrage of words and images through social media, billboards, commercials, etc., forces us to question what we see, hear, and and read. Words are carelessly 'vomited' at us without... Learn More Escape the Wizard's Room - Highland Park Library When: Friday, September 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Friday, September 17 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMFamilies--work together with your kids to uncover clues and solve puzzles in our live, and in-person escape room experience. This event is best for families with children ages 10+. Masks are requ... Learn More Explore S'More Parks! When: Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sunset Woods Park What: Explore a different park each time while taking an interactive hike with a naturalist that ends around a cozy campfire with s'mores! Children under two are free. Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult. Cost:$12 Sep 17 - Sunset Woods ParkNov 12 - Heller Nature ... Learn More Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection of Visual Art And Language When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Show schedule: August 6-Sept 25, 2021. M-F 10am-4pm, SAT 12-4pm. Free admission.In 2021 the constant barrage of words and images through social media, billboards, commercials, etc., forces us to question what we see, hear, and read. Words are carelessly 'vomited' at us without... Learn More Create a Time Capsule - Highland Park Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMHelp create a time capsule to document life in Highland Park during the pandemic. Learn More DIY Painted Rock Photo Holder - Highland Park Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMShowcase your favorite photos with a unique handmade painted rock photo holder! For ages 9-14. Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage in Evanston - 75 Vendors When: Sunday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Self Park What: 1800 Maple Self-Park Garage in Evanston. Grab a friend (or two) and come spend a couple hours in nostalgic bliss at the only true vintage market on Chicago's Northshore. We know you will find something you just can't live without! (Remember to keep your parking ticket until ex... Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage in Evanston - 75 Vendors (vintagegaragechicago) Featured Event: Lawmaking Through International Human Rights Framework: U.S. Immigration Policy When: Sunday, September 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, State Representative for Illinois' 17th District, will speak on the topic, Lawmaking Through International Human Rights Framework: Does U.S. Immigration Policy Violate the Refugee Convention and What is the Role of State Policymakers? Rep. Gong-Gersh... Learn More Featured Event: Lawmaking Through International Human Rights Framework: U.S. Immigration Policy (Lake Shore Unitarian Society) Embodying Divine Presence When: Sunday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: On Zoom from Infinity Foundation What: The world has been going through a global dark night that could result either in extinction of transfiguration. Join Andrew Harvey, internationally renowned scholar, mystic, and author, to dig deep with provocative and engaging discussions to master the art of remaining calm a... Learn More PTO Back to School Bash - Braeside Elementary School When: Sunday, September 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Braeside Elementary School What: Event listing from Braeside Elementary School: Sunday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More Long Drives Save Lives - Nicasa's 31st Annual Golf Outing When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 a.m. Where: White Deer Run Golf Course What: Join us for Long Drives Save Lives on Monday, September 20th at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills. Enjoy a great day of golf, contests, a silent auction, and more while supporting individuals and families throughout Lake County who are in need of life-saving substance u... Learn More Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection Of Visual Art And Language When: Monday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Show schedule: August 6-Sept 25, 2021. M-F 10am-4pm, SAT 12-4pm. Free admission.In 2021 the constant barrage of words and images through social media, billboards, commercials, etc., forces us to question what we see, hear, and read. Words are carelessly 'vomited' at us without... Learn More Library U - Learn to Play Canasta - Highland Park Library When: Monday, September 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, September 20 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMLibrary U - Learn to Play Canasta Learn More Magic Class When: Monday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: West Ridge Center What: Magic Class  Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home.Instructor: Magic of Gary KantorCost: $21 Resident / $29 Non-resident Pre-registration is req... Learn More EW Cross Country Meet @ Deerpath - Edgewood Middle School When: Monday, September 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Edgewood Middle School What: Event listing from Edgewood Middle School: Monday, September 20 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMMeet starts @ 4:30. Deerpath Middle School95 DeerpathLake Forest, IL 60045 Learn More Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMSister Cities Meeting Learn More Featured Event: International Day of Peace and New Public Bench Dedication with the Bahá'is of Deerfield When: Tuesday, September 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: 901 Chestnut St What: Please join the Bahá'is of Deerfield at the Deerfield train station garden on Tuesday, September 21st at noon as we dedicate a new public bench and commemorate the UN's International Day of Peace. We'll say a prayer for peace and unveil a new public bench. This event will take... Learn More Featured Event: Gorton Center Live: William Florian "Those Were the Days" When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gorton Community Center What: Enjoy an upbeat musical journey of Americas great folk and pop songs of the 60's and 70's with William Florian, world renowned singer songwriter and entertainer. William Florian will perform the music of John Denver, Peter, Paul & Mary, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Pete See... Learn More Featured Event: Gorton Center Live: William Florian "Those Were the Days" (Leslie Lord) Library U - Beginning Spanish - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMLibrary U - Beginning Spanish Learn More Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection Of Visual Art And Language When: Tuesday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Show schedule: August 6-Sept 25, 2021. M-F 10am-4pm, SAT 12-4pm. Free admission.In 2021 the constant barrage of words and images through social media, billboards, commercials, etc., forces us to question what we see, hear, and read. Words are carelessly 'vomited' at us without... Learn More Storytime Live! - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMRead stories, sing songs, and more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! Registration required and limited to 10 children; 1 adult per child. Learn More Environmental Issues Book Discussion When: Tuesday, September 21st at 1:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin the Library and Go Green HP to discuss Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food by Paul Greenberg. Learn More EW Girls Volleyball Game @ Edgewood - Edgewood Middle School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:15 p.m. Where: Edgewood Middle School What: Event listing from Edgewood Middle School: Tuesday, September 21 from 4:15 PM to 6:30 PMGame starts at 4:15 for 7th grade. 8th grade game to follow.Edgewood vs. Oak Grove (Libertyville) Learn More Library U - Memoir Writing - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLibrary U - Memoir Writing Learn More Board of Education Meeting (Regular) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Braeside Elementary School What: Event listing from Braeside Elementary School: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMAll dates/times are subject to change. Please check the Board Agenda page on the District website for updates @ https://www.nssd112.org/Page/4093. Learn More Cookin' With Books - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMTry out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies. Learn More Sports Show Live! - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us as we talk about all things sports! Register for login information Learn More State of Healthcare When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Healthcare holds a significant place in the quality of life. U.S. Data and policy implications include that the good health of citizens indeed results in overall better economy. That was never more evident than what we have experienced in our communities during the crisis over... Learn More Featured Event: State of Healthcare (highland park chamber of commerce) Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection Of Visual Art And Langugae When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Show schedule: August 6-Sept 25, 2021. M-F 10am-4pm, SAT 12-4pm. Free admission.In 2021 the constant barrage of words and images through social media, billboards, commercials, etc., forces us to question what we see, hear, and read. Words are carelessly 'vomited' at us without... Learn More Memory Cafe - Highland Park Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMA Memory Café is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals, loved ones, and caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dem... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Highland 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.