Events Calendar
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP VOLUNTEER DAY
Join the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group for a meaningful afternoon of giving back at the Moraine Township Food Pantry! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals while making a direct impact in our community. After the volunteer session, we?ll keep the connections going with a casual happy hour (Dutch treat), giving you time to unwind and continue the conversation. Spots are limited to just 15 participants, so be sure to register early. The Young Professionals Group is designed for professionals aged 40 and under, and you don?t need to live or work in Highland Park to attend?all are welcome to join and get involved.
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.
SIDEWALK SALE 2026
We?re thrilled to invite businesses, vendors, artists, and restaurants to take part in Highland Park?s biggest shopping event of the summer ? the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! This highly anticipated, two-day event brings the sidewalks of downtown Highland Park to life with amazing deals, one-of-a-kind merchandise, interactive experiences, and community energy.
SEPTEMBER FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of September! Stay tuned for more information. Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
OCTOBER FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for a morning of networking and breakfast at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of October! Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
NOVEMBER FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of November! Stay tuned for more information. Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
Northbrook Symphony: Romantic Essentials
Violinist Joshua Brown, a finalist in the Queen Elisabeth Competition finalist, presents the magnificent Brahms Concerto before the NSO closes its season with B
MAY FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Get ready to stretch your network at our next First Wednesday Connections! Join us on Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at StretchLab Highland Park for a unique and energizing evening of networking. Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members while experiencing what StretchLab is all about. Their team of expert Flexologists will be on-site offering complimentary stretch sessions, giving you the chance to relax, recharge, and try something new. Enjoy beverages and light bites generously provided by our host, and take advantage of exclusive discounts available only to attendees. Whether you're looking to make new connections or simply unwind after the workday, this is a networking event you won’t want to miss — we promise it’s a great way to stretch yourself (and your network!). Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: StretchLab Highland Park, 610 Central Ave Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome! 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!
JUNE FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for a morning of networking and breakfast at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of June! Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
JULY FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS 2026
Join us for an evening of networking and connection at our First Wednesday Connections event in the month of July! Stay tuned for more information. Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: TBD Register today to reserve your spot! *Chamber members and non-members are welcome!
