Frankfort Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Frankfort IL

23 September, 2021

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FRANKFORT, IL — Looking for things to do in the Frankfort area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in Frankfort. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Frankfort: Featured Event: Youth Well-Being Expo Sponsored By ForeverU and Sterk Family Law Group When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:03 p.m. Where: Orland Park Civic Center What: CALLING ALL FAMILIES WITH TEENS... Save the Date for "The Well"...A Treasure Trove of Resources To Empower Teens and Help Them Succeed in All Facets of Their Lives ORLAND PARK, IL - The youth development organization FOREVERU will be debuting its inaugural teen and family empo... Learn More Featured Event: Youth Well-Being Expo Sponsored By ForeverU and Sterk Family Law Group (Words of Art ) Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Virtual Conversation to Center Around How to Live Better with Parkinson's, MS and Other Neuromuscular Conditions "Lived and Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl, " will be held on Sept. 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. Presented virtually, and the hour-long event features Stahl an... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl (susan stoga) FSS BRAIN GAMES CLUB - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday and September 23 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More FSS ART CLUB for Gr. 3 - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, September 23 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More FSS HELPING HANDS CLUB - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, September 23 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More Girls Basketball vs. Homewood Hart - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, September 23 at 4:00 PM Learn More Cross Country vs. Mokena, Oak Prairie, Dolton Lincoln, Kankakee, and C.J.B. When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, September 23 at 4:00 PM Learn More WESOS-Frankfort Networking, Education and Support for Women Entrepreneurs When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Dancing Marlin Restaurant What: YOU ARE AWESOME. Stop asking for the permission to be so. On Thursday, September 23rd, Ellen Cleary will tell you how as our Speaker and third AWESOME sponsor at WESOS-Frankfort. Ellen is a principal advisor with Advancing Global EDU, a firm that specializes in helping busines... Learn More Outdoor Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Gr. 6-12) When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library!... Learn More Library Board of Trustees Meeting - Frankfort Public Library District When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Thursday, September 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThis is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting. Learn More Featured Event: Annual Sale and Tent Event When: Friday, September 24th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Crest Lighting Studio What: Come out for our best deals of the year on all your lighting, ceiling fan and home accessories. Clearance pricing under the tent at our New Lenox location only!  Join us Friday 9-24 and Saturday 9-25  Learn More Featured Event: Annual Sale and Tent Event (Amy Fimbianti) Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, September 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK! ALL WELCOME! State of Illinois Covid Protocols call a face mask unless you are eating or drinking. Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ When: Friday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Playing in the Canteen! Good Time DJ." Keith & Beth play some great tunes and take your requests all night. Just sit and enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the music, or get up and dance! Try to see what you can win with his trivia questions. 12 beers on tap, and Fireball on ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night No Cover All Welcome 21+ (Larry Paveza) IESA 3A Softball State Championship - TBD When: Friday, September 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, September 24 (all day) Learn More FSS PBIS SPIRIT DAY- wear Mustang spirit wear or school colors (yellow and blue) When: Friday, September 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, September 24 (all day) Learn More Family Time Friday Fun (Ages 2 & Up) When: Friday, September 24th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Friday, September 24 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Add some family fun to your Friday and join us for in-person Art & Math activities in the library courtyard!   This week's activities are Fall themed. Important Informati... Learn More Family Time Friday Fun ( Ages 2 & Up) When: Friday, September 24th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Friday, September 24 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Add some family fun to your Friday and join us for in-person Art & Math activities in the library courtyard!   This week's activities are  Fall themed. Important Informati... Learn More FSS BRAIN GAMES CLUB - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Friday, September 24th at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, September 24 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More Featured Event: Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. What: On Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 8am to 3pm Will County is offering a one-day Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to help residents make their homes safe and reduce clutter. For a list of items accepted and to make an appointment to attend the event,... Learn More Featured Event: Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Will County Green) Featured Event: Fun(draiser) in the Sun When: Saturday, September 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 22962 S Harlem Ave What: Bring the Kids. Pony rides. Petting Zoo. Food. Live Music. Giveaways. Enjoy a fun afternoon in the Sun with family and friends at our outdoors fundraiser for Faheem For Congress, IL. Dist 8 Democratic Primary. We are sharing our event with Marsha Williams, Candidate for Congr... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Presents The Band "Nitelife" In The Bar When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: NO COVER - ALL WELCOME Must Be 21 to enter. Please follow Covid Protocols The band "Nitelife" is in the bar playing 50's, 60's Rock, Country, and Rockabilly. Al Parks-Vocals, Dan Tortorello-Guitar and Vocals, Tony Gioiosa-Bass and Vocals, Ken Ramski-Drums & Vocals Enjoy o... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Post 9545 Presents The Band "Nitelife" In The Bar (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) 2021 Illinois Solar tour - Frankfort When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: www.illinoissolar.org/Illinois-Solar-Tour What: Illinois Solar Tour goes hybrid: Site previews online now, in-person viewing and video tours set for Sept. 25 Annual event is redesigned, showcasing solar homes and businesses across Illinois through both socially distanced in-person viewing or digital format 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sa... Learn More Virtual Mario Kart Tournament (All Ages) When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMParticipate in the Frankfort Public Library Tournament in Mario Kart 8 in the comfort of your own home! This one is open to all ages. All you need is your own version of Mario... Learn More IESA 3A Baseball Sectional Championship When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 AM Learn More Meet Author, Actor & Vocalist Jamey "J.P." McDunn @ Burger 21 When: Saturday, September 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Burger 21 What: Multi-Talented Author Jamey "J.P." McDunn Will Be Selling and Signing His Amazon Best-Sellers "What's Best For Bindy" and "Build Me Up Buttercup"  On Saturday, September 25, 2021 from Noon - 2 p.m., fans can meet the multi-talented Jamey "J.P." McDunn during a FREE meet and gr... Learn More Virtual Super Smash Brothers Tournament (All Ages) When: Saturday, September 25th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Saturday, September 25 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMParticipate in the Frankfort Public Library Tournament in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the comfort of your own home! This is open to all ages. All you need is your own version ... Learn More Featured Event: 2 Day Basic Introduction AR-15 Carbine Rifle Training Course $300 OR $150 When: Sunday, September 26th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: THE FACILITY IN MOKENA IS OFFERING A I DAY OR 2 DAY BASIC INTRODUCTION TO AR-15 CARBINE RIFLE TRAINING CLASS FOR CIVILIANS SEPTEMBER 26th AND or OCTOBER 3rd (8am-4pm) Both class instructors are certified active Police Training Officers who are also Illinois State Certified as ... Learn More Featured Event: 2 Day Basic Introduction AR-15 Carbine Rifle Training Course $300 OR $150 (Tony Wasco) NL VFW Sunday Jackpot Raffle $6,620.00. All Welcome When: Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: The JACKPOT RAFFLE - Like The Queen of Hearts! The Prize listed is what you could win, minus Taxes! EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Come out and try your luck at the "Jackpot Raffle", a card game. Ticket Donation is $5ea or 5 for $20 and if there is no big winner, the pot increases weekly... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Sunday Jackpot Raffle $6,620.00. All Welcome (Larry Paveza) 2021 Wine & Ale Walk - Frankfort Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Frankfort Chamber of Commerce: Sunday, September 26 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More FSS SCO Spirit Wear Sale WEBSTORE CLOSES AT 10:00 AM When: Monday, September 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Monday, September 27 (all day) Learn More FSS ART CLUB for Gr 1 & 2 - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Monday, September 27th at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Monday, September 27 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More Cross Country vs. Hickory Creek, Liberty, and B.U.G. Center R/S From 9/7 When: Monday, September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Monday, September 27 at 4:00 PM Learn More Girls Basketball vs. B.U.G. Center - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Monday, September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Monday, September 27 at 4:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. When: Tuesday, September 28th at 5:15 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, andEVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! Doors open at 5:15 pm COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE.  PLEASE WEAR A MASK!   THANK YOU. FOODSERVICE IS BACK!! The Grill opens at 5:30 and closes after the break. TUESDAY BINGO Ni... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. (Larry Paveza) Boys Volleyball D.P.V.C. Tournaments @ Homer Schools - TBD When: Tuesday, September 28th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, September 28 (all day) Learn More Virtual Program Twin Disasters: Great Chicago Fire & Peshtigo Fire When: Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join us for a virtual discussion about the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and the Peshtigo Fire. Western Springs' Deputy Fire Chief is moderating a discussion b... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Frankfort 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.