2026 Summer Camps
Plan ahead now for summer fun and get those kiddos signed up for summer camp at the Community Park District!
Music Under the Stars
Come see us Wednesday’s this July and August at Memorial Park in LaGrange Park for Music Under the Stars! Bring your family and friends and rock out on summer evening ☀️ 😎 🎵
September Chamber After Hours
Mix, mingle and network with La Grange Park professionals as you enjoy refreshments at Hop District Brewing.
Kids In Motion
A new play-based program for preschool-aged kiddos is currently accepting sign-ups for the fall!
Stories We Cary - Juried Art Exhibition 2026
Stories We Carry
Reception & Award Ceremony
This juried art exhibition explores the many stories we encounter and hold throughout our lives—personal, shared, remembered, imagined, or abstract. Whether inspired by lived experiences, cultural heritage, fleeting moments, or symbolic narratives, we encourage open interpretation and diverse artistic responses.
Reception & Award Ceremony:
Friday, September 11th, 5-7pm
Exhibition:
September 1-25, 2026
3rd Annual Helping Hand Pickleball Classic
Helping Hand’s 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic
Join Helping Hand’s Associate Board for the 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic – The LARGEST Pickleball event in Chicago! This year’s event raises essential funds for the Helping Hand Special Olympics teams to help cover an entire year of programming. Your support will ensure our athletes have the opportunity to build confidence, develop friendships, strengthen teamwork skills, and experience the joy of competition and inclusion.
For more details and tickets: https://p2p.onecause.com/pickleball26
Chili Cook-Off 2026
Mark your calendar for Chili Cook-Off 2026 ~ September 17, 6-8pm! We are proud to partner with the Community Park District to bring back this awesome event for it’s fourth year.
Move With HH 5K
Helping Hand’s 5k in Countryside, IL
Gather your family and friends and join us at Spring Rock Park to experience a true reflection of the incredible Helping Hand community. This year, we are also proud to raise funds and awareness for Helping Hand’s Clinical Services. Build a team, find your theme, and get ready to move our HH mission forward!
Haunted Trolley
Mark your calendar for the Haunted Trolley. More event details to come.
2026 Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Village of La Grange Park kicks off the holiday season with the Village's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Helping Hand 2026 Golf Outing
40th Annual Helping Hand Golf Outing
Tee up for a cause and join us for our 40th Annual Golf Outing! This year, funds raised at our Golf Outing will support the launch a new project: the creation of an outdoor space designed to promote movement, learning, independence, focus, and social connection. Your support transforms the lives of over 750 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
More details here: https://helpinghand-il.org/about-us/events/
Glow & Gold
An evening of self-care, sparkle, and glowing skin? Yes, please.
Join us for Glow and Gold, a special pop-up event with Adelinas Hopeful Linx!
Run for the Roses 2026
For over 27 years the Run for the Roses 5k is a tradition in La Grange Park.
Earth Day Fair
A free community-focused event celebrating sustainability, environmental stewardship, and education open to people of all ages. Includes engaging, hands-on opportunities to learn about caring for our environment.
Mother's Day Market
Featuring ALL youth entrepreneurs, Hop has assembled some fantastic young vendors who will be selling many creative crafts, trinkets, and treats!
2026 Helping Hand Gala
Celebrate with Helping Hand at their annual gala – an evening designed to inspire and delight!
April Chamber After Hours
Mix, mingle and network with La Grange Park professionals as you enjoy refreshments at Fifth Third Bank.
CatNap's Purrs and Pours
A fun night out in support of CatNap at Joe's Saloon Brookfield. Tickets can be purchased via Zelle and will include two drinks, appetizers and more!
Biker Dude Burger Night
Mark your calendar for amazing smells, incredible food, great conversation and fantastic beer!
March Chamber After Hours
Mix, mingle and network with La Grange Park professionals as you enjoy refreshments at the La Grange Area Historical Society.
Paint, Slip & Relax Florals 21+
Paint + Sip Events
Various Dates in January + February
Community Park District Recreation Center
The Community Park District has put together a myriad of relaxing and fun paint + sip activities for all ages in the New Year. You can register in advance right on their website.
• Step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist
• All painting supplies included
• A fun evening with friends & a work of art to take home
Galentine’s Day
CatNap from the Heart Benefit at Happier Now Cafe
Stop and smell the Rosè during our Galentine’s Day Event, which is just under five weeks away! Don’t be choco-late to this sweet event located at Happier Now Cafe & Market off of 31st Street! Enjoy drinks, appetizers, friends and daffodil-ightful small businesses with amazing products! Space is limited, so purr-chase your ticket before time runs out!
Thursday, February 12th, 6-8pm
Ticket Price: $40
Call 708-352-3914 to purchase
OR
Visit catnapfromtheheart.org and pay under the ‘Donate’ tab
OR
Stop in during our business hours (Tuesday-Thursday from 12-3pm and Saturday from 11-3pm)
Email RSVP with purchase receipt must be sent to catnapmgrbobsmama@yahoo.com to secure your space!
Paint, Slip & Relax Kids-Pikachu
Paint + Sip Events
Various Dates in January + February
Community Park District Recreation Center
The Community Park District has put together a myriad of relaxing and fun paint + sip activities for all ages in the New Year. You can register in advance right on their website.
• Step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist
• All painting supplies included
• A fun evening with friends & a work of art to take home
Town Hall Meeting
La Grange Park Town Hall
La Grange Park residents are invited to a Town Hall meeting to learn more about the 2026 Road Bond Referendum:
Wednesday, January 28
6:00 p.m.
Village Hall (447 N. Catherine Avenue)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1557887268765136
Join Village President Jim Discipio and Village staff to hear key details about the proposed program and get your questions answered. Your participation ensures that community voices help shape the future of our streets.
More information about the 2026 Road Bond Referendum, including frequently asked questions, is available on the Village’s website:
NEW Day Lark & Night Owl
You still have time to read!
Join us on Tuesday, January 27 for our NEW Day Lark & Night Owl (formerly Books Alive! Book Club) Book Club
Our book this month, James, is a moving, witty, and suspenseful retelling of Huck Finn from Jim's point of view.
It won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
Register for the 2pm session here: lplibrary.org/events2/day-lark-night-owl-book-club
Register for the 7pm session here: lplibrary.org/events2/day-lark-night-owl-book-club-2
TAP: The Art Project
TAP: The Art Project
An Artistic Opportunity Like This (for Grades 3-8) Only Comes Around Once in a Blue Moon!
TAP: The Art Project (https://www.taptheartproject.com/) will be here to teach you all about iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and then guide you through creating your own Infinity Room inspired by her work.
Register here: lplibrary.org/events2/tap-the-art-project-grades-3-8
Paint, Slip & Relax - Galentine’s 21+
Paint + Sip Events
Various Dates in January + February
Community Park District Recreation Center
The Community Park District has put together a myriad of relaxing and fun paint + sip activities for all ages in the New Year. You can register in advance right on their website.
• Step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist
• All painting supplies included
• A fun evening with friends & a work of art to take home
Happier with Trivia All Ages (Thurs)
Happier with… All Ages Thursday
Join us for ALL AGES trivia Wednesday night!
Happier with Trivia All Ages (Wed)
Happier with… Trivia All Ages
Join us for ALL AGES trivia Wednesday night!
Rib Tuesdays at Bill's Place
Rib Tuesdays!
EVERY TUESDAY!! ONLY $19.95
SERVED w/ COLESLAW, GARLIC BREAD, FRIES or BROASTED POTATOES!
https://billsfastfood.com/
Zines & Dreams
Looking for a creative space to connect and express yourself?
Zines & Dreams at the Summit Living Room is a welcoming, peer-led group where adults 18+ can explore art, writing, and DIY zines as tools for healing and self-expression.
This group is open to adults 18+. No experience needed, just come as you are.
NAMI Metro Suburban
7602 63rd St., Summit, IL 60501
https://namimetsub.org/
Thursdays at 1 PM
Happier with Trivia 55+
Happier with… Trivia 55+
It’s our anniversary week!
Celebrate by joining us for 55+ trivia Wednesday night!
We will have pierogi!!
FANdys Loyalty
A Sweet Start to 2026 Giveaway
Looking for the perfect way to start 2026? Andy’s is always the answer!
Purchase any size Cookie Butter Crunch Concrete or Cookie Casanova Jackhammer or Sundae now through January 18th for a chance to WIN a Loyalty Prize Pack featuring 2 free concretes, 2 free sundaes, and 2 free cones.
New Year. Big flavor. Sweet wins!
*Loyalty members can receive as many entries as qualifying treats purchased during the promotion date range. 15 winners will be chosen. Winners will be announced January 21st on Andy’s Instagram Stories.
January At NAMI
January At NAMI
A new year can bring a mix of emotions—and January is a good time to focus on care, not pressure.
Throughout the month, our Drop-In Center in Oak Park and Living Room locations in La Grange and Summit remain open and ready to support you.
There’s no need to schedule ahead or have it all figured out. Just show up as you are.
Whether you’re joining a group, talking with someone who understands, or simply taking a pause—you’re always welcome here.
View the January program calendar
Times vary by location
Learn more at namimetsub.org
NAMI Metro Suburban
7602 63rd St., Summit, IL 60501
Community Park District 2026 Spring Programming
Wonderful programming through the Springtime at the Park District!
Candle Making Workshop
Cafe 3 Wick Wine Bottle Candle Making at Happier Now!
Join your friends at Happier Now for a fun and unique candle-making workshop with step-by-step guidance ~ includes a glass of wine/beverage. Register in advance.
Open House
Open House—CatNap From The Heart
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here at CatNap
🎄 Join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7th from 11-3pm!
🎁 Celebrate the holidays with a fantastic bake sale, yummy hot cocoa bar and take home a new best fur-end same day!
So mark your calendar and head on over to 1101 Beach Ave in La Grange Park!