This Weekend's Upcoming Highland Park Area Events

Highland Park IL

07 October, 2021

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Highland Park. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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: 2 Books & a Craft - Highland Park Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Thursday, October 7 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 Comic Bookclub: The Crossroads at Midnight When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Thursday and October 7 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PMComic Bookclub meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30PM. Details on how to participate will be sent after registration. See the long description for discussion titles! Learn More No Student Attendance (Institute Day) When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: North Shore School District What: Event listing from North Shore School District: Friday and October 8 (all day) Learn More LIFE Magazine Photographer Henri Dauman's Iconic Work On Show at The Art Center When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Gallery hours: M-F 10-4, SAT 12-4 The Art Center Highland Park in partnership with The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Arbor Terrace Highland Park is thrilled to be bringing the incredible work of internationally renowned Life Magazine Photographer, Henri Dauman, to our gallerie... Learn More Baby Booktime - Highland Park Library When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Friday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMBabies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs at this in-person storytime series. Registration is required and limited to 10 babies, ages 0-18 months, with one caregiver per... Learn More The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest/Skeleton Invasion When: Friday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 111 North Ave What: After The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest was cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020, the tight-knit community still celebrated the season, with 300 life-sized skeletons descending upon town to entertain locals and visitors alike. And, in keeping safety top of mind, The Great Highwood ... Learn More Featured Event: Finding God, Finding Health When: Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wallace Bowl What: A free talk by Christian Science practitioner and teacher Michelle Nanouche, of Paris, France, followed by open Q & A "Everyone has a built-in capacity to find and know God. This also reveals our true nature as healthy and whole," says Nanouche, who will discuss a view of ... Learn More Featured Event: Finding God, Finding Health (Linda F.) LIFE Magazine Photographer Henri Dauman's Iconic Work On Show at The Art Center When: Saturday, October 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Gallery hours: M-F 10-4, SAT 12-4 The Art Center Highland Park in partnership with The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Arbor Terrace Highland Park is thrilled to be bringing the incredible work of internationally renowned Life Magazine Photographer, Henri Dauman, to our gallerie... Learn More Featured Event: Democracy, Hope and the Meaning of the American Revolution When: Sunday, October 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Chernoh Sesay, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University, will speak on the topic, Democracy, Hope and the Meaning of the American Revolution. As we approach the sesquicentennial of the American Revolution, and in the midst of the ... Learn More Featured Event: Animal Blessing and Free Concert When: Sunday, October 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: St. Gregory's Pumpkin Patch, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL What: Bring your cats, dogs, birds, or lizards to be blessed in the pumpkin patch. There will be photo opportunities and a free concert: "Animal Crackers" - Join us to celebrate our Animal Friends with an eclectic concert of animal-themed music sung by StGs' professional vocal quart... Learn More Featured Event: Animal Blessing and Free Concert(Shelley Byrnes) Free Mini Photo Sessions in Chicago! When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Danny Cunniff Park - 3000 Trail Way Highland Park, IL 60035 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 LIFE Magazine Photographer Henri Dauman's Iconic Work On Show at The Art Center When: Monday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Gallery hours: M-F 10-4, SAT 12-4 The Art Center Highland Park in partnership with The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Arbor Terrace Highland Park is thrilled to be bringing the incredible work of internationally renowned Life Magazine Photographer, Henri Dauman, to our gallerie... Learn More Library U - Learn to Play Canasta - Highland Park Library When: Monday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, October 11 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMLibrary U - Learn to Play Canasta Learn More Power4Girls Day Off School Event When: Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church What: Looking for an afternoon full of GirlStrong action? Join Game On! Sports 4 Girls for 2 1/2 hours of active and creative fun! Sports play, team building and GirlStrong discussion may fill our time together. Open to girls in K-5th grades. All girls should come ready to play i... Learn More Safe or Splashed? (Ages 5 to 9) - Highland Park Library When: Monday, October 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, October 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMYour mission: build something to protect a water balloon from total destruction. Your materials: whatever you find on the table. Will you be safe or splashed? Learn More Safe or Splashed? (Ages 10 to 14) - Highland Park Library When: Monday, October 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, October 11 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMYour mission: build something to protect a water balloon from total destruction. Your materials: whatever you find on the table. Will you be safe or splashed? Learn More Finger Knitting - Highland Park Library When: Monday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Monday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome knit with us in the Middle School Room! Join us in making necklaces, bracelets, and decorative ornaments using just your fingers and yarn! Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar When: Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Four Points by Sheraton Buffalo Grove What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new chang... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Rabbi Barry Schechter will share music of many different genres to cheer the spirit.  To get the link for this free Zoom event please contact Judy at [email protected] by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  We look forward to having you join us. Learn More LIFE Magazine Photographer Henri Dauman's Iconic Work On Show at The Art Center When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Gallery hours: M-F 10-4, SAT 12-4 The Art Center Highland Park in partnership with The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Arbor Terrace Highland Park is thrilled to be bringing the incredible work of internationally renowned Life Magazine Photographer, Henri Dauman, to our gallerie... Learn More Spanish Conversation Group - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation where we discuss topics related to Spanish language, current events, literature, film, history, music, art, and culture. Learn More Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Township High School District 113 What: Event listing from Township High School District 113: Tuesday, October 12 from 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Township High School District 113 When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Township High School District 113 What: Event listing from Township High School District 113: Tuesday, October 12 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. Follow... Learn More Library U - Poetry Writing - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLibrary U - Poetry Writing Learn More Library Board Meeting - Highland Park Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe Library Board will meet virtually over Zoom from 7-9pm Learn More An Evening with Catherine Grace Katz When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCatherine Grace Katz, the author of "The Daughters of Yalta," discusses her book.  Learn More LIFE Magazine Photographer Henri Dauman's Iconic Work On Show at The Art Center When: Wednesday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Gallery hours: M-F 10-4, SAT 12-4 The Art Center Highland Park in partnership with The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Arbor Terrace Highland Park is thrilled to be bringing the incredible work of internationally renowned Life Magazine Photographer, Henri Dauman, to our gallerie... Learn More Check out 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.