Join the Baird &amp; Warner Frankfort and Orland Park offices, along with local pet organizations, for our 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day. Stop by to enjoy a variety of fun activities, including:


»Fun Giveaways and raffles »Delicious hot dogs, refreshments and snacks »The opportunity to meet and adopt wonderful rescues


Together, we can help these deserving pets find the families and forever homes they’ve been waiting for. We hope you’ll join us and be part of something special!Support The Cause: Donation Wish List» Bags or Cans of dog/cat food: (unopened, non-expired &amp; properly stored) » Towels » Blankets » Collars, Leashes, Harnesses » Hand Soap » Bleach » Laundry Detergent » Paper Towels » 55-Gallon Garbage Bags » Disinfectant Wipes » Gift Cards to Amazon, Walmart &amp; ChewyDonations can be dropped off at either B&amp;W location during business hours now through september 26th:Baird &amp; Warner Frankfort (Event Location) 21130 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423Baird &amp; Warner Orland Park 9145 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462Participating Organizations &amp; Businesses:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cachecreekrescue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cache Creek Animal Rescue</a> <a href="https://ttdr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Traveling Tails Dog Rescue</a> <a href="https://fidoslanding.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fidos Landing Outreach and Dog Rescue</a> <a href="https://southsuburbanhumane.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">South Suburban Humane Society</a> <a href="https://compasspetsitting.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Compass Pet Sitting</a>

Local Event: Baird & Warner's 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day

Will County

Frankfort

Illinois

Baird & Warner's 8th Annual Pet Adoption Day

Join the Baird & Warner Frankfort and Orland Park offices, along with local pet organizations, for our 8th Annual Pet Adoption...

Baird and Warner Frankfort

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Lauren Traut

Mokena

Cook County

Tinley Park

Orland Park

New Lenox

Oak Forest

Manhattan

Homewood-Flossmoor

Chicago Heights

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

Homer Glen-Lockport

Flipside Brewing

Flipside Bazaar: Beers, Burgers &amp; Shopping. returns to Tinley Park September 20 ! Come sip and shop small, enjoy some craft beer and check out the smash burgers!Where? Flipside Brewing - 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 When? 9/20/2026 from 11am to 5pm. What? Flipside Bazaar: Beers, Burgers &amp; Shopping.Home Décor, Local Art, Jewelry, Self Care and unique one-of-kind items is what the artists and makers bring. The brewery brings a wide assortment of delicious food items, spirits including Malort and their own craft beers. All of this will combine to make an amazing afternoon at this Tinley Park brewery. Since the last show, the brewery has expanded their outdoor patio so there is more seating, and more chances to have a relaxing sip &amp; shop adventure! This event is hosted by the Streetz Artz Alliance. The Streetz Artz Alliance is an advocate for small, local artists and handmakers and the breweries of the Chicagoland area. Share this with your friends, plan to attend and invite a few people to the event. No reservations are required. Artist List: Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adrix cositas &amp; crochet Bosco's Marketplace Cookie's Gluten Free Kitchen Crafty Creations DK Custom Woodwork Co. FeFe’s pickles and peppers Honey Grove Jeannine’s Jems La Rosa Escobedo Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Robin Monique Rios Art Snowingstars Event is all ages and it is free. I will never charge for entry at one of the Streetz Artz Alliance shows. Let's support the brewery and the artists first. In addition, the parking lot is huge so parking won't be an issue. Come one, come all. See you soon

Local Event: Flipside Bazaar: Beers, Burgers & Shopping!

Flipside Bazaar: Beers, Burgers & Shopping!

Flipside Bazaar: Beers, Burgers & Shopping. returns to Tinley Park September 20 ! Come sip and shop small, enjoy some craft...

North Central College

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students, families, educators, and community leaders to an evening of dialogue, reflection, and empowerment focused on the lived experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth navigating discrimination in educational spaces. The event features an interactive panel discussion with BIPOC youth — including first-generation high school and college students — sharing personal stories alongside mental health professionals offering clinical insight. A community resource fair runs alongside the panel, connecting attendees with local youth-serving and mental health organizations, plus entertainment, interactive activities, and complimentary food.
Free and open to the public. Spanish interpretation provided.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m. 
📍 North Central College, Wentz Science Center – Stevenson Hall (2nd Floor), 131 S Loomis St, Naperville, IL

Local Event: Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

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Naperville

Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating...

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students,...

Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Come shop our 50 craft/vendor tables, bake sale, and Deb’s kitchen. We will have a veterans table, raffles, door prizes, split the pot and new this year-car show in the church parking lot! Come join the fun! Free admission!

Local Event: Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show

Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and...

Come shop our 50 craft/vendor tables, bake sale, and Deb’s kitchen. We will have a veterans table, raffles, door prizes, split...

Women’s Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer need? Bring them to First Bank of Manhattan &amp; New Lenox, 550 W. North St., Manhattan, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and we will shred them right in front of you!
We are also collecting food for the Manhattan Food Pantry, and would welcome donations of non-perishable/unexpired food items so we can keep their shelves stocked!
Please call us at 815-478-4611 if you have any questions.
There is a 15 box limit per customer. Please, no magazines, newspapers, non-confidential papers, pictures, binders, credit cards, books, electronic items, or metal clips in your shredding.
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Local Event: Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

Do you have documents that contain sensitive information (social security numbers, account numbers, etc.) that you no longer...

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
<ul><li>Walking Tacos &amp; Kettle Corn — on us!</li></ul>
Enter to Win: Large Fall Porch Package
<ul><li>How to Enter: Check-in on the<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/pages/alsip-app" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Alsip App</a> at checkout on 9/26</li><li>Prize Includes: Two 10" Tri-Color Garden Mums, Two Carving Pumpkins, Two Heirloom Pumpkins, One Strawbale, and One Cornstalk</li></ul>
<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/products/kids-fall-craft-pass" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kid’s Fall Craft Pass</a> — $15 (10am-2pm)
Fall fun for kids! Enjoy craft &amp; game stations, including:
<ul><li>Pie Pumpkin Decorating</li><li>Terra Cotta Pot Painting &amp; 3" Houseplant Adoption</li><li>Spiderweb Wild Bird Seed Craft</li><li>Succ’er Pull – Play to Win a 2" Succulent</li><li>Pumpkin Buckets – Play to Win 1–5 Mini Gourds/Pumpkins</li><li>Trick ’O’ Treat Prize Drop – Play to Win Small Toys or Candy</li><li>Temporary Tattoo Parlor - Walk away with a full sleeve!</li><li>Fun Fall Photo Opportunities</li></ul>
Good to Know
<ul><li>Craft and game stations operate continuously between 10am - 2pm; simply show your Craft Pass to check off the next activity. To make for the best experience, we have timed entries between 10am and 12:15pm. All activities can be completed within 2 hours.</li><li>Sweepstakes entries valid all day 9/26&nbsp;with app check-in at checkout.</li><li>Winners (one per store) announced Monday, 9/28.</li></ul>
Bring the whole crew, build your dream fall porch, and make a day of it! 🍁

Local Event: Fall Family Day

Fall Family Day

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Walking Tacos & Kettle...

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home &amp; Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after dark for a night of plants, potions, prizes, food, drinks, and Halloween fun! Join us for the Bootanical Bash, an adults-only evening surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of our greenhouse after dark.
Come dressed to impress, grab a drink, and get ready for a night unlike anything else at the nursery.
🍂 Your Bootanical Bash Ticket Includes:
🌱 Plant Bingo — 3 Prize Rounds Test your luck with three rounds of Plant Bingo, with plants and botanical prizes up for grabs!
🍝 SPoOoghetti Dinner Fill your plate with our spooky spin on a classic spaghetti dinner.
🍺 Three Drinks Included Each guest receives three drink tickets, redeemable for:
<ul><li>Beer</li><li>Wine</li><li>Seasonal non-alcoholic cider</li></ul>
🎃 Mini Cauldron Party Favor Every guest takes home a mini cauldron planted with String of Pearls, creating a bubbling botanical treat!
💃 Monster Mash We'll be keeping the party going with great beats that go bump in the night!
👻 Costume Contest Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win! Prize Categories Are:
🕷️HAUNT OF THE NIGHT Scariest Costume
🍄CREATURE OF THE CONSERVATORY Best Botanical Themed Costume
👻THE WICKED GARDEN PARTY Best Group or Couple Costume
🌿 40% OFF HOUSEPLANTS Your ticket gets you access to a one-night-only 40% OFF Houseplant Sale during the event. Stock up on your favorite creepy-cool plants while you're here!
🎟️ Tickets
$40 per person 2 for $70
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and join us for a night of botanical mischief, spooky cocktails, dinner, dancing, and plants galore.
The greenhouse hits different after dark. Come see for yourself at the Bootanical Bash!

Local Event: Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home & Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after...

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