Featuring a Holiday Lights on Ravinia parade with over 50 entries, tree lighting ceremony, holiday drone show, spectacular light displays, costumed characters, holiday market, live entertainment, pictures and free giveaway from Santa and more!

Local Event: Village of Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival

Cook County

Orland Park

Illinois

Village of Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree...

Featuring a Holiday Lights on Ravinia parade with over 50 entries, tree lighting ceremony, holiday drone show, spectacular...

Village of Orland Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Festival

Experience a magical holiday wonderland featuring an iceless skating rink, food trucks, meet-and-greet with costume characters, spectacular lighted decor displays and decorated trees on the village lawn, DJ and festive fun for the whole family. 
Free event - open to all ages!

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Winter WondORLAND

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Orland Recreation & Parks Dept.

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Tinley Park

Will County

Mokena

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

Oak Forest

Andrea Earnest

Lemont

Frankfort

Alsip-Crestwood

New Lenox

Oak Lawn

Homer Glen-Lockport

VFW Post 9545

So far this year we have paid out $233,887 in PRIZES at Tuesday Bingo!!
This Week's Grill Special:

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/3443549/20261108/042720/italian-fiesta-pizza-special-wk-1___08162719290.jpg"></figure><figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/3443549/20261108/042903/tuesday-night-bingo-digital-signage-12ad___08162902172.jpg"></figure> Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
*$100 Bingo prizes when there are 81 or more players **$500 Coverall when there are 121 or more players
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $4,890 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $12,729
Kaboom - $10,426&nbsp; Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!! 
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Cash, Kurtz Memorial Chapel, New Lenox.
Winner #2-$100&nbsp;Berkots Card from Old Plank Trail Bank, New Lenox&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winner #3 -$50 Card from Italian Fiesta Pizzeria,&nbsp;New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$50 Cash from Ms Dona, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Winner #4- $50 Basket Raising Cain's Chicken Dog&nbsp; New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $12
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
2nd week of the month: Breaded Chicken Sandwich 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3.50 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $14) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a> 
 
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

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So far this year we have paid out $233,887 in PRIZES at Tuesday Bingo!!
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Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre

“Pat Tomasulo is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster. One of the top headlining acts in Chicago, his very first one-hour comedy special, “What A Time To Be Alive,” was released in February 2022. “The Pat Tomasulo Podcast,” was one of the highest-charting podcasts on Apple’s “Stand-Up Comedy” podcast rankings. And if you live in the Chicagoland area, you can see Pat every morning as one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News, the highest-rated AM news program in Chicago for over 12 years running. Other TV credits include guest host and contributor to “LIVE! With Regis and Kelly,” and co-host of “Shaq Vs,” an ABC primetime reality show featuring basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Pat is also the creator and host of “Laugh Your Face Off,” an annual comedy benefit that has raised over $4.4.6M for The Facial Pain Research Foundation, a group that funds research to cure trigeminal neuralgia, a rare pain condition his wife, Amy, suffers from.” 
 
Don’t Miss This Rare ONE NIGHT ONLY Show at the Historic Tivoli Theatre!

Local Event: Pat Tomasulo Comedy LIVE!

Pat Tomasulo Comedy LIVE!

“Pat Tomasulo is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster. One of the top headlining acts in Chicago,...

The Legacy Ranch

🌟 Friday 5pm-9pm 🌟 Saturday 10am-4pm
🎄🎅🏼Hang on to your Santa hats because we are bringing back the most magical Holiday Market event to you this season. 😀🥰
Mabel’s Market is thrilled to be partnering with The Legacy Ranch AGAIN to bring you ✨Christmas at the Ranch✨ this Nov 13th and 14th.
Here’s the scoop: 🛍️ 60+ handmade, antique, food and boutique vendors at a beautiful equine therapy ranch. We added an additional vendor tent to create a more comfortable space! 🍷 Bar featuring alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks ☕️ Coffee, snack and food trucks 🎅🏼 Santa (Saturday only) 📸 Photo ops with Santa AND The Little Red Truck 🎶 Live music 🐎 Did we mention HORSES 	 Come with your friends Friday night, bring your family back on Saturday.

We can’t miss this opportunity to share with you how amazing The Legacy Ranch is. It’s a beautiful setting and the horses are magnificent but it’s the heart behind this space, their volunteers and the work they do that makes it so special. Legacy offers therapeutic riding classes along with mental health therapy, occupational, physical and speech therapy in partnership with licensed therapists. Plus, all therapies include interaction with the horses. 🥰 And half of the Market proceeds go to supporting this local treasure.
✨Make a special note, the vendors will be set up in the horse arenas, which have a sandy floor. Heavy duty strollers are OK but we also have stroller parking. Be aware of footwear. Walkers and wheelchairs will be a challenge in Anne’s Arena. We added tented vendor area for easier shopping!
So make your list , check it twice and be sure to SAVE THIS DATE!! 🎄✨❤️

Local Event: Christmas At The Ranch

Christmas At The Ranch

🌟 Friday 5pm-9pm 🌟 Saturday 10am-4pm
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Moraine Valley Church

Join us for "all you can eat" pancakes (including gluten free), sausage, fruit and beverages to support the Operation Blessing food pantry in Alsip.&nbsp; The event is held at Moraine Valley Church in Palos Hts from 8am to 12 noon.&nbsp; Plus- a BAKE SALE.&nbsp; Bring hope some homemade goodies.&nbsp; All are welcome.&nbsp; Suggested donation at the door.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Operation Blessing Food Pantry Pancake Brunch

Operation Blessing Food Pantry Pancake Brunch

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Carl Sandburg High School

Kick off the holiday season at the Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show, the weekend before Thanksgiving, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Over 350 booths fill four gyms, the Commons and the connecting hallways with handmade and specialty goods: jewelry, home decor, holiday gifts, candles, clothing and accessories, woodwork, art, baked goods, gourmet treats and more. Many of our vendors come back year after year, and every year brings new ones.
Make a day of it. Grab lunch in the cafeteria, a snack from the concession stand, something sweet from the bake sale, and a fresh lemonade. Free parking on site with shuttle service from satellite lots.
Admission is $5 (cash). A $1 fee applies to card payments. Kids under 12 are free.
Every dollar supports Carl Sandburg High School athletics. The show is run by the Sandburg Athletic Boosters and staffed by Boosters volunteers, student-athletes and coaches, and proceeds go directly to Sandburg teams and programs.
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Local Event: Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show

Carl Sandburg Fall Craft Show

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St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church

Join us at St. Spyridon for a festive day of dining and shopping featuring freshly made Greek food and pastry favorites served all day long. For your Christmas shopping or for yourself, enjoy a unique selection of handmade crafts and gifts. 
New this year! Pre-Order online your favorite Greek pastries. We're also offering frozen Greek Lasagna - Pastichio, feta cheese pies, and spinach/feta pies. Perfect for your holiday meals!
Proudly hosted&nbsp; by The St. Spyridon Ladies Philoptochos Society. For more info, call St. Spyridon at 708-385-2311.

Local Event: St. Spyridon's 44th Annual Christmas Market

St. Spyridon's 44th Annual Christmas Market

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A Little Spare Change Can Make a BIG&nbsp;Change for Children with Autism 
By K.P. Lynne
When you dine at <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona,</a> located at 9525 W. 131st Street (131st and LaGrange Road) in Orland Park, round up your change, in any amount you choose, now through November 15, to support the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgetogetherfoundation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BridgeTogether for Autism Foundation.</a>&nbsp;
Every Buona in Chicagoland&nbsp;is participating in this awesome fundraiser to support the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgetogetherfoundation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BridgeTogether for Autism Foundation</a>...so be sure to tell all your family and friends. They can find the <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a> location nearest to them at&nbsp;<a href="https://buona.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">buona.com/.</a>
Simply adding a little extra change to your order total can make a big difference for young people with Autism in our communities.&nbsp; 
If you like to run or walk, you can also support this amazing cause by participating in the&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/BurrRidge/BridgeTogetherForAutism5K" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BridgeTogether For&nbsp;Autism 5K.</a> The link for the 5K is below! 
<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/BurrRidge/BridgeTogetherForAutism5K" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/IL/BurrRidge/BridgeTogetherForAutism5K</a>
This event will kick off at the <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a>&nbsp;Companies parking lot located at 7075 Veterans Blvd in Burr Ridge, IL.
The 5K will end with a celebration featuring live music, food and community engagement. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are encouraged to register and participate. The entry fee benefits children with Autism who are served by the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgetogetherfoundation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BridgeTogether for Autism Foundation.</a> Race Tickets cost $40 for Adults and $25 for Kids age 7-17 and include:
<ul><li>Commemorative T-Shirt for the First 200 Registrants (Adult Sizes Only)&nbsp;</li><li>Racing Bib with Tracking Number</li><li>Finisher Medal for the First 100 Finishers&nbsp;</li><li>Choice of FREE BEEF or FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR with <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a> or <a href="https://rainbowcone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Cone</a>&nbsp;for the FIRST&nbsp;PLACE Finisher in Each Age Division (Divisions Include; Ages 6-12, 13-17, 18+)&nbsp;</li><li>Pre-Race Snacks</li><li>Post-Race <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a> Beef Sandwich or <a href="https://rainbowcone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Cone Ice Cream</a></li><li>Live Music and Photo Opps</li><li>Face Painting</li><li>Inflatable Obstacle Course for kids</li><li>Family Friendly Fun! &nbsp;</li></ul>
9:00 am: Meet at <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a> Companies Parking lot for check-in and pre-race festivities&nbsp;
10:00 am: Shotgun Start
11:00 am&nbsp; Post-Race Family-Friendly Celebration with <a href="https://www.Buona.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buona</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://rainbowcone.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Cone</a>

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