What's on in Highland Park?
101 upcoming events
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Events in Highland Park
Wed21
Today
Thu22
Tomorrow
Fri23
Friday 23 October
Thu 22 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Film Discussion Group: The Legacy of Hannibal Lecter in Film and TV
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 22 · 8 PM$43.45
🏷️Other
Smart Speed Dating in Highland Park | Cityswoon
Indus Progressive Indian
Fri 23 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Social Worker in the Library
Highland Park Public Library
Sat24
Saturday 24 October
Fri 23 · 6:15 PMFree
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors
Opening Eve LEGO Movie Night
Port Clinton Square
Fri 23 · 7:30 PM$23.11–28.45
🎤Stand-up
Madame ZuZu's Live Comedy Night
Madame Zuzu's
Sat 24 · 9 AM$60
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Second City Games GT October 24th and 25th 2026
Second City Games
Sat 24 · 10 AM
👗Fashion & Design
Recycled Art Sale Final Day
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sat 24 · 11 AMFree
🎪Street party🎨Creative workshop0–15 yrs
4th Annual U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Party
20165 Charleston St
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats
Target
Sat 24 · 2 PMFree
🎯Board games
Game Club
Highland Park Public Library
Sun25
Sunday 25 October
Tue27
Tuesday 27 October
Later
Wed 28 · 1 PMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Power and Greed on the American Stage
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 28 · 2 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🏰Heritage
Día de los Muertos: Ofrenda Walking Tour for Adults
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 28 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Personalized Bookmarks
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Spooky Stories for Grown-Ups
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 29 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Page Turners
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 29 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature📜Poetry
Favorite Poem Community Reading with HP Poet Laureate
Secret World Books
Fri 30 · 10 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
North Shore Grand Art & Makers Festival
600 Central Ave
Fri 30 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors0–15 yrs
Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night: Coco
The Art Center-Highland Park
Fri 30 · 7 PM$71.21
🎊Village dance
The Masked Affair: A Murder Mystery Masquerade
The Highland Room
Fri 30 · 8 PM$87
💿DJ set🌏South Asia
Indus Diwali Dinner and Dance 2026
Indus Progressive Indian
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Sat 31 · 10:30 AMFreeES
🗺️Guided tour🏰Heritage
Día de los Muertos: Recorrido familiar bilingüe a la ofrenda
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 31 · 5 PMFree
🎪Street party
Halloween Safe Candy & Treats Giveaway
19803 Ralston St
Sat 31 · 7 PMFree
🎉Parties
Halloween Party by Promo Kingz & The Stone House Bar
19803 Ralston St
Sat 31 · 10 PM$17.85–23.18
☀️Open air🌳Outdoors
MTC 2026 Halloween Party
Rock Local Entertainment Cafe
Sun 1 · 10 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
Free Intro to Argentine Tango — Try Something New!
233 Raritan Ave
Sun 1 · 3 PM
🍽️Food
Community Ofrenda Celebration
The Art Center-Highland Park
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
🏛️Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Mon 2 · 10:30 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Anne Frank The Exhibition
Highland Park Public Library
Mon 2 · 6 PM
✂️Workshop
Knitting Communities Together
The Art Center-Highland Park
Wed 4 · 11 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Late Opening
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 4 · 4:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Teen Time: DIY Beaded Plants
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Coffee Thursday at The Highland Room Cafe
The Highland Room
Thu 5 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop📚Literature
Write-In on Lake Michigan with Abby Geni & Laura Joyce-Hubbard
Rosewood Beach
Thu 5 · 6:30 PM
✂️Workshop
Figure Drawing Drop-in
The Art Center-Highland Park
Fri 6 · 5:30 PMFree
🖼️Exhibition🥂Opening
Unfamiliar Patterns : Opening Reception
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition
Anne Frank The Exhibition at Griffin MSI
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 7 · 10 AM$108.55
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Stained Glass Workshop
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sat 7 · 4 PMFree
Storytelling Workshop at Lincoln Library Branch
1221 Seven Mile E
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion with Judy Levin
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
DIY Key Chains
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Japanese Bookbinding
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
B&F Committee Meeting
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers
Wayfarer Theaters
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM$15
📚Literature
Five Stories That Will Stick With You
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Note for Note: Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
It's A Wrap!
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 19 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
👴Seniors🎯Board games
Memory Cafe - New Location - New Format
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 19 Nov · 6 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Page Turners
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 19 Nov · 7 PM$12.51
Mary Longe Talk: Art Legacy Guidance
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sat 21 Nov · 8 PM
🎫Concert
Bayonne
Lodge Room
Mon 23 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🎯Board games🏆Tournament
Speed Puzzle Competition
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 25 Nov · 9 AMFree
🏷️Other
Early Closing
Highland Park Public Library
Sun 29 Nov · 10:30 AM$0–7.13
Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots Album Launch Party
Madame Zuzu's
Tue 1 Dec · 2 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Readers' Round Table
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 5:15 PMFree
📖Story time
Page Pairings - Mocktails
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 7:30 PM
🎶Singer-songwriter🌐World music
Chanukah: Songs of Light
Bennett Gordon Hall
Thu 3 Dec · 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing Drop-in
The Art Center-Highland Park
Thu 3 Dec · 7:30 PM
🎻Classical🎶Singer-songwriter
Christmas with Cantus
Bennett Gordon Hall
Fri 4 Dec · 7:30 PM
💜Soul / Funk🎫Concert
Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration
Bennett Gordon Hall
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Sat 5 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
🎯Board games🏆Tournament
Akin For Action [Monkeys] 3 Charity 40k RTT
Second City Games
Sat 5 Dec · 2 PMFree
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Note for Note: Music and Dance Around the Mediterranean
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 5 Dec · 6 PMFree
Winter Wonderland: Sip.Paint.Pour Experience
The Nook
Mon 7 Dec · 6 PM
✂️Workshop
Knitting Communities Together
The Art Center-Highland Park
Tue 8 Dec · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion with Judy Levin
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 4:30 PMFree
🧸Kids12–17 yrs
Teen Time
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
30 Books in 30 Minutes
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7:45 PMFree
📚Literature
30 Books in 30 Minutes
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 12 Dec · 9 AMFree
✂️Workshop💛Inclusivity
Bring Your Own Craft
Highland Park Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 5 PMFree
🧸Kids12–18 yrs
Finals Hot Cocoa Bar
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 7 PM$43.45
🏷️Other
Date Night in Highland Park | Cityswoon | Ages 42-52
Indus Progressive Indian
Thu 24 Dec · 9 AMFree
Early Closing
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 31 Dec · 9 AMFree
Early Closing
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 6 Jan · 11 AMFree
Late Opening
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 9 Jan · 7 PM$28.52–55.20
Italian-Russian Recital
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Mon 11 Jan · 6 PMFree
Crochet 101
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 13 Jan · 4:30 PMFree
Teen Time
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 16 Jan · 1:30 PMFree
Tea & Crumpets
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 16 Jan · 2 PMFree
Game Club
Highland Park Public Library
Tue 19 Jan · 7 PMFree
Library Board Meeting
Highland Park Public Library
Sun 24 Jan · 2 PMFree
Pop-up Printmaking
Highland Park Public Library
Mon 25 Jan · 6:30 PMFree
Speed Puzzle Competition
Highland Park Public Library
Tue 26 Jan · 2 PMFree
Readers' Round Table
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 28 Jan · 7 PMFree
Film Discussion
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 10 Feb · 4:30 PMFree
Teen Time
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 13 Feb · 1:30 PMFree
Tea & Crumpets
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 13 Feb · 2 PMFree
Game Club
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 20 Feb · 2 PMFree
Bordado sobre fotografía
Highland Park Public Library
Tue 23 Feb · 2 PMFree
Readers' Round Table
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 25 Feb · 7 PMFree
Film Discussion
Highland Park Public Library
Fri 25 Jun · 5 PM$25
🏃Running
The 2026 Garden State Last Chance
Highland Park
See also in Highland Park
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Broken Tee Brewing Company
Broken Tee Brewing Company, Highwood
Fri 30 · 3 PM
🎪Street party
Highwood’s Chamber of Commerce: Trick or Treat Trek • Cámara de Comercio de Highwood: Ruta de Truco o Trato
Highwood Public Library
Sat 24 · 9 AMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Picture Perfect in the Park
Woodland park, deerfeild
Sun 25 · 10 AM
🌳Outdoors
Rhythms of Nature Drum Circle
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Fri 30 · 9 PM$44.52–71.21
🎉Club💿DJ set
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: Chicago Halloween Charity Party 2026 | Andre Tan
Passâge Nightclub, Northbrook
Sun 8 · 3 PM
🍽️Food
Drunkula: From Dusk Til Last Call
28 Mile Vodka Company, Highwood
Sat 14 · 1 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Fiction Writing Group
Deerfield Public Library
Thu 5 · 7 PM
🗣️Talk
Transformation of the Late 20th Century
History Center Of Lake Forest- Lake Bluff
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
🎬Cinema🧾Drop-in services
Merrily We Roll Along (2025, PG-13)
Northbrook Public Library
Thu 22 · 6 PM
🗣️Talk🧘Wellness
Charlas con Propósito
Highwood Public Library
Sat 24 · 3 PM
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Take Control of Your Media: Can AI Be Fair? Understanding Bias in Artificial Intelligence
Highwood Public Library
Sun 25 · 9 AM$33.85
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Zen & Zoomies: Puppy Yoga
Deerfield Park District
Sun 25 · 3 PM$81.88
🤸Pilates & stretching🧘Yoga
In Good Company: An Afternoon of Movement & Reflection
Club Pilates, Lake Forest
Fri 30 · 7 PM$5–7
🛹Skate, BMX & roller🤾Sports & fitness
Kooky Spooky Skate
Northbrook Sports Center
Mon 26 · 6 PM
🏋️Fitness🧘Wellness
Zumba for a Cause • Zumba por una Causa
Highwood Public Library
Sat 24 · 8 AM
🥾Hiking🌳Outdoors
Outdoor Walking Workout
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Sat 24 · 9:30 AM
🏋️Fitness🌳Outdoors
Nature and Rhythm Fitness
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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