Events and things to do in Arlington Heights

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Restoration Work Day- ASP Summer 2026

Restoration Work Day- ASP Summer 2026

Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing...
Restoration Work Day- ASP Summer 2026

Restoration Work Day- ASP Summer 2026

Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing...
PBS Saturday to Woodstock
6-11:30am

PBS Saturday to Woodstock

Hi cyclists,...
PBS Saturday to Honey Hill Coffee Wauconda
7-10:15am

PBS Saturday to Honey Hill Coffee Wauconda

Ride update!..
Saturday Tennis at Harper -8:30
8:30-10:30am

Saturday Tennis at Harper -8:30

With the unusually high temps, we’ve decided to start our weekend tennis a half hour earlier. As always, please bring a new can of balls, a...
Yoga in the Park
9-10am

Yoga in the Park

Get outside and start your morning practicing yoga! Join us for this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures, led by certified...
Catherine Chevalier Woods
9-11am

Catherine Chevalier Woods

I am reconstituting the Saturday hike out of here, to see whether there is any interest in it. There has not been much interest in this hike in...
Open Level Yoga w/ Gosia
9-11am

Open Level Yoga w/ Gosia

***Open Level***...
Shir Blue Hiking Club: Deer Grove East
9-11am

Shir Blue Hiking Club: Deer Grove East

Please join us for our newest Shir Blue Initiative: Hiking Club! We will meet in various forest preserves around the area. Detailed meeting...
9am-12pm

Document Destruction Recycling Event at Palatine High School

Mark your calendar for the Village of Palatine and the Palatine Park District One Day Document Destruction event.
All Things Aquascaping
9am-12pm

All Things Aquascaping

Aquascaping show will include sale of aquatic and terrarium plants, small tropical fish, hardscape, and other aquascaping products.
9am-4:30pm

Crafty Kids

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and...

Regular Toastmasters Meeting
9:30-11:30am

Regular Toastmasters Meeting

This is our regular twice-a-month German Toastmasters meeting. Come see what we're about! Don't worry, you won't be asked to speak the first...
Summer Hike at Beverly Lake
9:30am-12pm

Summer Hike at Beverly Lake

Meet @ 9:30am, Hike @ 9:40am. About 7 miles through woods, prairie, and rolling hills...
10-11am

Curbside Pickup

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders.

IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until...

Buffalo Grove Saturday Korean-English Free Conversation Table
10-11:30am

Buffalo Grove Saturday Korean-English Free Conversation Table

Let’s meet for a language exchange! How it works:..
World Dining Series: Tacos El Norte (Lake Zurich)
10-11:30am

World Dining Series: Tacos El Norte (Lake Zurich)

Join us for a relaxed morning at Taco's El Norte as we explore the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine together. This is a small, low pressure...
Saturday Pickup - Golf Entrance
10am-12pm

Saturday Pickup - Golf Entrance

Hey everybody. It's that time of year again for weekly weekend frisbee...
German Language Conversation in Arlington Heights, IL
10am-12pm

German Language Conversation in Arlington Heights, IL

Join us for a morning of German language and coffee in Arlington Heights, IL! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, this meetup is...
Saturday Get Your Gravel On
10am-12pm

Saturday Get Your Gravel On

DPRT gravel ride with various pace groups depending on who shows up, Figure on having a couple groups with a pace of 14-15, and a second group...
Let's Climb and Visit CMC Library @ FA Arlington Heights.
10am-1pm

Let's Climb and Visit CMC Library @ FA Arlington Heights.

Come join us for top rope or bouldering at First Ascent Arlington Heights...
11-11:30am

Bilingual Japanese Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Japanese. All ages.Sign up begins 7/3. 

Super Saturday: Marko Polo Music
11am-12pm

Super Saturday: Marko Polo Music

All ages. Marko's groovy guitar playing, catchy hooks, and memorable subject matter connect with audiences of all stripes. His interactive...
Palatine Stables Reunion
12-3pm

Palatine Stables Reunion

Palatine Stables Reunion July 18, 12–3pm at Soul Harbour Ranch. Picnic, raffle, prizes. Rain or shine. Not liable for injuries or accidents.
Local Author Meet & Greet
1-3pm

Local Author Meet & Greet

Stop by to meet local authors and explore their work. If you're a local author and are interested in participating, visit...
1-4pm

Chicago Bar Citizen - Hot Squadron Summer 2026!

July 18, 6–9 PM: Dock planetside with fellow Citizens for drinks, games, and crew vibes - first drink included. Fly casual, stay social!
1-4pm

Chicago Bar Citizen - Hot Squadron Summer 2026!

July 18, 6–9 PM: Dock planetside with fellow Citizens for drinks, games, and crew vibes - first drink included. Fly casual, stay social!
Cha Cha for beginners July session (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1)
2-3pm

Cha Cha for beginners July session (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1)

Cha-cha for Beginners - Learn the basic, fundamental rhythms, turns, as well as leading and following technique for the Queen of Latin dances...
Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Steve Musgrave
2-3:30pm

Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Steve Musgrave

Steve Musgrave provides various drawing materials including paper, pencils, colored pencils, and pastels and encourages participants to think...
ESL Practice: English Conversation Group
2-4pm

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

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2-4pm

Teen and Tween Service Project: Cheery Chalk Art

This Teen & Tween Service Project will be creating cheerful chalk art on the walkways surrounding the Library. Note:If...

Yarn and Yap (Palatine)
2-5pm

Yarn and Yap (Palatine)

meetup for chicago anime hangouts! hope to have conversations about anime, and manga and more. just show up :D...
3-4pm

Curbside Pickup

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders.

IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until...

Anastasia at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center
3-5pm

Anastasia at the Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center

Big Deal Productions is delighted to present Anastasia: The Musical as our 2026 Summer Musical. From the streets of St. Petersburg at the...
Annual Beach Cleanup & Party
3-6pm

Annual Beach Cleanup & Party

This is our biggest event of the year! We'll spend ~40 min picking up trash at the park by Foster Beach, and then we'll kick it by the lake...
CPR/BLS Certification classes for Healthcare Providers (AHA) – Schaumburg
3-6pm

CPR/BLS Certification classes for Healthcare Providers (AHA) – Schaumburg

Earn your AHA BLS CPR certification in one class. Same-day digital certificate. Perfect for any jobs requires this certification
Cumbia for beginners July session (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1)
4-5pm

Cumbia for beginners July session (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1)

4 week progressive session cumbia for beginners. Learn the basics and foundations of cumbia in a fun and welcoming environment. Drop in for...
Infant Red Cross BLS CPR and AED Class in Chicago
4-5:30pm

Infant Red Cross BLS CPR and AED Class in Chicago

CPR Chicago teaches American Red Cross Infant BLS CPR classes in Chicago, IL.
Red Cross BLS CPR and AED Class in Chicago
4-5:30pm

Red Cross BLS CPR and AED Class in Chicago

CPR Chicago teaches American Red Cross BLS CPR classes in Chicago, IL.
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen Mount Prospect
4-7pm

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen Mount Prospect

An edible plant/mushroom foraging walk around the neighborhood followed by a foraged meal.
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen Mount Prospect
4-7pm

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen Mount Prospect

***Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the...
6-7:30pm

Open the Channel: A Nervous System Reset

A Nervous System Reset is a guided experience designed to gently reset the body and restore the natural flow of energy...
Bulgarian Dinner in Des Plaines at Mehanata
6-8pm

Bulgarian Dinner in Des Plaines at Mehanata

PLEASE SEE POLICY REGARDING NO-SHOWS AND LATE CANCELLATIONS AT THE END OF THIS DESCRIPTION....
Pot Luck in the park and a game
6-9pm

Pot Luck in the park and a game

This pot luck will be in combination with the couples over 60 group. Please bring a dish to share with about 10...

Potluck in the Park and Games
6-9pm

Potluck in the Park and Games

I know that Rachel closed down the group. I am trying to reinstate it. In the meantime, we may have to do things via email. Please send me your...
Death Over Dinner with Havdalah
6:30-9pm

Death Over Dinner with Havdalah

Let's Have DINNER and Talk About Death and HAVDALAH The way we die is the most important...

Mid-Summer Korean Dinner & Karaoke Night
6:30-9:30pm

Mid-Summer Korean Dinner & Karaoke Night

Hi Crossroads!..
NXTLVL Showcase 2
6:30-11pm

NXTLVL Showcase 2

Rap, Hip-hop, and R&B take center stage at the showcase event of the summer!
A Night Out in Des Plaines | Dinner with New Friends: Small Town Edition
7-10pm

A Night Out in Des Plaines | Dinner with New Friends: Small Town Edition

Life can get lonely, especially when you’re always working. Take the opportunity to meet others over dinner! Small town edition.
Summer Breeze: The Spring Valley Concert Band
7pm

Summer Breeze: The Spring Valley Concert Band

Sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Park District. For the full concert schedule, click here . ‍ SPRING VALLEY CONCERT BAND...
PSYCHEDELIC FUNK & SOUL NITE with SLY & THE FAMILY STONE MEMORIAL TOUR featuring ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMERS ROSE STONE & VET STONE
8pm

PSYCHEDELIC FUNK & SOUL NITE with SLY & THE FAMILY STONE MEMORIAL TOUR featuring ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMERS ROSE STONE & VET STONE

THIS IS THE RESCHEDULED SHOW PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2026 Sly & the Family Stone featuring Rose Stone and...

PSYCHEDELIC FUNK & SOUL NITE with ROSE & VET STONE – A FAMILY RETROSPECTIVE
8pm

PSYCHEDELIC FUNK & SOUL NITE with ROSE & VET STONE – A FAMILY RETROSPECTIVE

THIS IS THE RESCHEDULED SHOW PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2026 Sly & the Family Stone featuring Rose Stone and...

BOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE JAZZ WITH THE BOURBON ‘N BRASS BRIAN PATTI PROHIBITION DANCE BAND
8:30pm

BOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE JAZZ WITH THE BOURBON ‘N BRASS BRIAN PATTI PROHIBITION DANCE BAND

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Jazz with the...
Reinas Sin Fronteras 2
11-11:59pm

Reinas Sin Fronteras 2

This Drag Show is a fundraiser for the Mutual Aid fund at Centro de Informacion in partnership with the Elgin Area Immigrant Alliance.

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