Events Calendar
MARCH FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our next First Wednesday Connections event for March! Stay tuned for more information. Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
TRUE STYLE JIU-JITSU & FITNESS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
The Highland Park and Highwood Chambers will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am on Saturday, March 7th to officially welcome True Style Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness to the community. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place shortly after 11 am, so please plan to arrive on-time or earlier to show your support!
Northbrook Symphony: Comfortably Classical II
Top UK horn player Ben Goldscheider presents Mozart before the NSO tackles Mendelssohn's sunny Italian Symphony.
FREEDOM HOME CARE - A PURPOSECARE COMPANY RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Join us in celebrating the re-branding of Freedom Home Care - A PurposeCare Company! A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 10th to celebrate Freedom Home Care's rebranding to Freedom Home Care - A PurposeCare Company. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place shortly after 4:30 pm, so please plan to arrive on-time or earlier to show your support! Come enjoy the light refreshments and raffle prizes, stay for the community connection! Help us celebrate Freedom Home Care - A PurposeCare Company as we mark this new chapter for them ? we can?t wait to see you there! All members of the community are welcome!
WOMEN'S CONNECTIONS 2026
Connect, collaborate, and celebrate with dynamic women in business at our exclusive Women's Co-Chamber Networking Event! Join us on Wednesday, March 11th, at 5:30 PM at Le Colonial (655 Forest Ave, Lake Forest) for an evening of high-energy networking with members from the Highland Park, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, and Highwood Chambers of Commerce. This empowering event is designed for women in business who are Chamber members, offering a unique opportunity to expand your network, share insights, and build meaningful connections in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. Light bites and a signature beverage will be provided. Further beverages can be purchased. This is event is a celebration of women for women. A portion of all registration fees will be donated to A Safe Place in honor of Women in Business. Don't miss this chance to engage with fellow women professionals and strengthen your local business community! Space is limited - register now! RSVP is required. No walk-ins. About A Safe Place A Safe Place is the only organization in Lake County, Illinois, dedicated exclusively to supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Through comprehensive programs, the organization provides survivors with the resources they need to rebuild their lives, works to prevent future abuse through targeted abuser intervention, and educates the community on how all can work together to end these pervasive issues.
ANNUAL CHAMBER MEETING 2026
Join us for our Annual Chamber Meeting on March 17th from 8:30 am - 10:30 am at Wayfarer Theaters, the must-attend event where members come together to connect, celebrate, and collaborate! Let's get together to reflect on the past year and set the stage for an exciting year ahead.
APRIL FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for a morning of networking and breakfast at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of April! Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
MAY FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of May! Stay tuned for more information. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
TAC Benefit and Fundraiser
Join us for a celebration of community and creativity featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a curated silent auction to support our galleries, classes, scholarships, and community events. This year’s event highlights the incredible work of celebrity photographer Sandro Miller, featuring his series on members of Chicago’s historic Steppenwolf Theatre, and members of the Chicago Imagists group, Hairy Who. We look forward to seeing you there as we raise vital funds to keep the North Shore’s home for artistic discovery thriving.
HPHS STUDENT HONORS NIGHT 2026
Please join us at the Highland Park High School on Monday, May 18th for the Highland Park High School Student Honors Night! On this wonderful evening, the businesses of Highland Park recognize students from Highland Park High School by sponsoring scholarships to seniors. These deserving students represent potential business and community leaders of the future. We hope you'll join us as we congratulate their accomplishments and leave inspired by their outstanding character. All members of the community are welcome! No registration is required for the 6:30 pm program.
