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Assist with Vendor drop off and set up
Fri, May 15, 9:00 AM
Glencoe · Chicago Botanic Garden
Assist with Vendor drop off and set up
Fri, May 15, 9:00 AM
Glencoe · Chicago Botanic Garden
Docents, to assist Bonsai visitors
Sat, May 16, 3:00 PM
Glencoe · Chicago Botanic Garden
Docents, to assist Bonsai visitors
Sat, May 16, 3:00 PM
Glencoe · Chicago Botanic Garden
Opening Celebration: We can make any two stories touch
Thu, May 7, 5:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Opening Celebration: We can make any two stories touch
Thu, May 7, 5:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Winnetka Congregational Church Spring Rummage Sale May 8 + 9
Fri, May 8, 8:00 AM + 23 more
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
Winnetka Congregational Church Spring Rummage Sale May 8 + 9
Fri, May 8, 8:00 AM + 23 more
Winnetka · 620 Lincoln Ave
World Impact Ministries Choir Directors Camp and Choir Workshop - Part One
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM
Freeport · 250 N Westwood Ave
World Impact Ministries Choir Directors Camp and Choir Workshop - Part One
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM
Freeport · 250 N Westwood Ave
Selling fast
Silent Book Club Libertyville - Our First Event!
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Libertyville · Frunchroom Collective
Selling fast
Silent Book Club Libertyville - Our First Event!
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Libertyville · Frunchroom Collective
2026 MPSF Spring Celebration
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Milan · Old Oaks Winery
2026 MPSF Spring Celebration
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Milan · Old Oaks Winery
Chicago River Day 2026 - The Preserve of Highland Park
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM
Highland Park · The Preserve at Highland Park
Chicago River Day 2026 - The Preserve of Highland Park
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM
Highland Park · The Preserve at Highland Park
Lake County Vigil
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00 PM
Gary · City of Gary - City Hall
Lake County Vigil
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00 PM
Gary · City of Gary - City Hall
Social Girls Group : Autistic Barbie Experience
Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 PM
Davenport · Autistic and Loved
Social Girls Group : Autistic Barbie Experience
Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 PM
Davenport · Autistic and Loved
Sales end soon
Eldridge Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM + 363 more
Eldridge · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Sales end soon
Eldridge Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM + 363 more
Eldridge · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
All About the Girls, Part 11
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Valparaiso · William E Urschel Pavilion
All About the Girls, Part 11
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM
Valparaiso · William E Urschel Pavilion
Lake County Senior Fair
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM
Grayslake · College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus
Lake County Senior Fair
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM
Grayslake · College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus
Almost full
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Today at 5:15 PM + 7 more
Urbana · Japan House
Almost full
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Today at 5:15 PM + 7 more
Urbana · Japan House
Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)
Sat, May 23, 11:00 AM
Valparaiso · Sunset Hill Farm Park
Sunset Hill Farm Vendor Fair 2026 Season Entry (Three Event Dates)
Sat, May 23, 11:00 AM
Valparaiso · Sunset Hill Farm Park
ACT Now’s IL Statewide Conference for Afterschool & Community Schools
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM
Champaign · I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
ACT Now’s IL Statewide Conference for Afterschool & Community Schools
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM
Champaign · I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
ALL WHITE PARTY - Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM
Davenport · Putnam Museum and Science Center
ALL WHITE PARTY - Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM
Davenport · Putnam Museum and Science Center
Almost full
Japan House Spring Open House - featuring John Powell
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM
Urbana · Japan House
Almost full
Japan House Spring Open House - featuring John Powell
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM
Urbana · Japan House
Fix-It-Fair
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 PM
Gary · Joy Bomb Social Center
Fix-It-Fair
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 PM
Gary · Joy Bomb Social Center
Decades Night Trivia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM
Remington · Carpenter Creek Cellars
Decades Night Trivia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM
Remington · Carpenter Creek Cellars

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Assist with Vendor drop off and set up

Docents, to assist Bonsai visitors

Opening Celebration: We can make any two stories touch

Winnetka Congregational Church Spring Rummage Sale May 8 + 9

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Japanese Tea Ceremony

Eldridge Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Social Girls Group : Autistic Barbie Experience

World Impact Ministries Choir Directors Camp and Choir Workshop - Part One