This Weekend's Upcoming Highland Park Area Events

Highland Park IL

23 September, 2021

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Looking for things to do this weekend? Your Highland Park Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on 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 throughout Highland Park: 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, the hour-long event features Stahl an... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl (susan stoga) 2 Books & a Craft - Highland Park Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Thursday and September 23 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMPreschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Melaina. We will be meeting on Zoom. Registration required. Learn More Fall Book Buzz - Highland Park Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Thursday and September 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLooking for book suggestions? You'll find plenty to add to your TBR (To Be Read) pile at our annual fall book buzz. Learn More Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection Of Visual Art And Language When: Friday, September 24th 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 Outdoor Book Babies - Highland Park Library When: Friday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Friday, September 24 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMBabies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in this outdoor storytime. Learn More Autumn Fest When: Friday, September 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Heller Nature Center What: Join us in celebrating the beginning of Autumn at Heller with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, campfire, games, and much more! This is a pre-registered ticketed event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Ticket sales end September 23. Please bring a valid ID to check-in.Timed e... Learn More Baker Demonstration School Admissions Play Date (Preschool-K) When: Friday, September 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 201 Sheridan Rd What: If you have a child who is preschool or kindergarten age, please join Baker's Admissions Play Date on Friday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. Baker's Preschool offers half-day and full-day options as well as before and after school options should you need to extend your day. Based o... Learn More Comedy Night w/Headliner Adam Burke When: Friday, September 24th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Madame Zuzu's What: Funnier By The Lake Comedy returns to Madame Zuzu's brand new, larger venue! The ONLY live stand up comedy in Highland Park. THESE SHOWS SELL OUT! GRAB TICKETS TODAY! This month's showcase includes: HOST: Lia Berman Lia Berman has an affinity for Goldfish crackers. When sh... Learn More Featured Event: Highwood Design Week 2021 When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Downtown Highwood What: Join us September 20-25th for our 3rd annual Highwood Design Week, proudly presented by Benchmark Developers and supported by over a dozen participating businesses in the interior design, building, remodeling, fashion, and art industries. You may know Highwood for its restaura... Learn More Featured Event: Highwood Design Week 2021 (Highwood Chamber of Commerce) 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) Touch-a-Truck When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sunset Woods Park What: Check out the view from the driver's seat! The biggest, coolest, shiniest trucks around will be on display. Stick around for a ride, a game, or a tasty treat (for purchase).Tickets required. Event could be cancelled due to inclement weather. Children must be accompanied by an ... Learn More 2021 Illinois Solar Tour - Highland Park 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 Alzheimer's Advocate & Author Collabs with ENAZ to Raise Funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer's When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Enaz What: Over the past year, many people have been forced and given the position of being a caregiver to their loved ones. Cheryl Levin-Folio, a Highland Park native and author, was wanting to offer guidance for those in similar circumstances as hers, being a caregiver to her late husb... Learn More Words Matter, A Show At The Intersection Of Visual Art And Language When: Saturday, September 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: LAST DAY TO SEE THIS SHOW! 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 regard for their potential effect or... Learn More Featured Event: Sunday Service: The Justice Gap in Global Forest Governance When: Sunday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Dr. Kimberly Suiseeya, Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Political Science, Environmental Policy and Culture Program at Northwestern University, will speak on the topic of her book, The Justice Gap in Global Forest Governance. Laos, a land-locked country in Southeast Asia, ... Learn More Featured Event: A Zoo in the Sukkah?! When: Sunday, September 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join us for a fun family afternoon in the Sukkah with a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts and celebrating Sukkot.  Please RSVP by email to [email protected] or call 847-673-3370.  We look forward to celebrating with you. Learn More Featured Event: A Zoo in the Sukkah?! (Judy Aronson) Digging the Outdoors When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Rosewood Beach, 883 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035 What: Dig for buried treasure and excavate our construction site. We'll dig trenches and build bridges to connect our mini residents to Beach City. Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult. Cost: $12 Register Today! Learn More Grab&Go Piñatas - Highland Park Library When: Monday, September 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, September 27 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMPick up a kit to make a piñata at home! // ¡Recoge un kit para crear una piñata en casa! For ages 5 to 14. Learn More Book Discussion for Three Mondays When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online from Holy Cross Church in Deerfield What: It began as a letter, father to son, about being Black in the USA today. It became a bestseller. Join in a well-guided discussion of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Mondays,  9/27 10/4 10/18 7-8:30 PM CDT online rsvp for link: [email protected] Spo... Learn More Readers' Round Table - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMLove to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us at the tables near the lower level entrance or on Zoom. Register for an invite. Learn More HR Committee Meeting - Township High School District 113 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Township High School District 113 What: Event listing from Township High School District 113: Tuesday, September 28 from 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Township High School District 113 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Township High School District 113 What: Event listing from Township High School District 113: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMBoard of Education MeetingsPublic notice of Board of Education meetings and agendas are published on BoardDocs at least 48 hours prior to the meeting being called to order. Foll... Learn More Library U - Poetry Writing - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLibrary U - Poetry Writing Learn More See all the 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.