Highland Park Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Highland Park IL

16 December, 2021

12:17 PM

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Looking for a family outing? Your Highland Park Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a talent show, or an auction, 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 weekend in and around Highland Park: Featured Event: Being Bipolar in a Polarized World ~ Rebecca's Dream & The Art Center Highland Park When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:03 p.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: Join us for an evening of art, mingling and message.Come out with your family, friends and coworkers to explore mental health through art, creativity and community. We are honored to have Chicago Artist, Kelly Mathews join us to discuss her experiences that led to the inspirat... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Being Bipolar in a Polarized World ~ Rebecca's Dream & The Art Center Highland Park (Kathleen Illes) Memory Cafe - Highland Park Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library What: Event listing from Highland Park Library: Thursday, December 16 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMA Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals and loved ones or caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, and or other dementi... Learn More Student Non-Attendance Day* / Emergency Make-up Day When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Township High School District 113 What: Event listing from Township High School District 113: Friday and December 17 (all day)*Teacher in-service day This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Con... Learn More Grab&Go Paper Bag Gingerbread House - Highland Park Library When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park LibraryLearn More Boredom Blitz Bingo - Highland Park Library When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park LibraryLearn More Baby Booktime 10:00 am - Highland Park Library When: Friday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park LibraryLearn More Baby Booktime 10:30 am - Highland Park Library When: Friday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Park LibraryLearn More DIY Painted Rock Photo Holder - Highland Park Library When: Friday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library Learn More Comedy Nite w/Headliner Brooks Sullivan When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Madame Zuzu's What: Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madame-zuzus-live-comedy-night-tickets-222637022327 Headliner Brooks Sullivan is a Chicago based stand-up comedian best known for his offbeat and engaging storytelling delivery. Just as he starts to draw you in he takes a sh... Learn More Featured Event: SCREENINGS OF CHILDREN'S FILMS from Chicago International Festival! When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: In collaboration with FACETS, The Art Center will screen two encore matinees from the 38th ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL (CICFF38), one of two Oscar-qualifying children's film festivals in the world!!! 12pm: BIRTA - Strong and responsible, Birta seeks w... Learn More Featured Event: SCREENINGS OF CHILDREN'S FILMS from Chicago International Festival!(James Lynch) CCL 3-Hour Renewals / Illinois 16 & 8-Hour CCL Classes/ Intro to Handguns with $25 Discount When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is a low-cost civilian training facility that specializes in Personal protection for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protection training classes are taught b... Learn More Friends Pop-Up Book Sale - Highland Park Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Highland Park Library Learn More North Shore New Friend Adoption Event When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: PAWS Chicago Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center What: Join PAWS Chicago for the North Shore New Friend Adoption Event on Saturday, December 18 from 12pm-3pm! Located at the PAWS Chicago Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center at 1616 Deerfield Road in Highland Park, this event is an opportunity to meet adoptable dogs, cats, p... Learn More Winter Break - Township High School District 113 When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Township High School District 113Learn More Pinecone Winter Fairy Making - Highland Park Library When: Monday, December 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library Learn More Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Highland Park Library Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter as he explores music of many genres to cheer the spirit. Please email [email protected] request being added to our email list to get the link for this Zoom event each week. We look forward to having you join us most Tuesdays for this adve... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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. 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