8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
Venues And Event Spaces
“Hinsdales hub for activities, events, and services—it’s a nonprofit community center that a lot of local families use regularly. It's like a private Rec center, event space Etc with Community programming.”
“My granddaughter and I got to share a delightful experience, painting and interacting with the macaw who visited the studio. We also got to observe and learn about other birds from the naturalist who adopted them all. Everything was so well planned and ran smoothly. Lynn, the painting instructor, was very patient and encouraging. The studio was bright, colorful, and comfortable. The owner was present and often involved. Everyone went out of their way to make it a great experience.”
“Had a great time at the {Em}Power Tools 101: Bench Planter workshop on June 4. We learned the proper way to use power tools and applied our knowledge to create our own cedar planter that looks like a bench. Everyone's bench turned out beautifully - thanks to the help of our leaders Massiel and Aimee. Mine is now beautifying my front porch!
To learn how to create a woodworking project in a fun and safe atmosphere, register for a workshop at That Girl + Co!”
“I booked my 40th birthday party at the Party Spot. I have absolutely zero regrets except I can’t rewind time. Nadia was so hands on and left me worry free. Her customer service was impeccable and absolutely amazing. Her communication was very professional and she gave her all. Nick was also very helpful and a great bartender. I can’t wait to book another event with her! She delivers!! Everyone is saying my party was the party of the century!! Thank you Nadia and Nick ?”
“I love the banquet hall very beautiful place and Atmosphere this is a great place to Rent and have a nice Private Party u have to Go and Check this place out ! DJ Baby Funk Roy from Chicago ???”
“Empress Banquets is truly one of the best venues for a wedding or any special event. The food is consistently outstanding, the pricing offers exceptional value, and the staff’s attention to every detail is second to none. The venue is beautifully decorated, modern, and impeccably maintained, creating the perfect atmosphere for any celebration. From start to finish, the experience is seamless and memorable. I cannot recommend Empress Banquets highly enough”
“We are so grateful to have had our wedding at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association (NCCA)! Woody and his team were wonderful to work with - from first touring the venue to clean-up the morning after. Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Oak Park, the NCCA is surrounded by community parks and historic homes by Frank Loyd Wright. We also had easy access to the local hotel to host our guests overnight. This wedding venue is reasonably priced with true historic charm. The food and beverages were excellent. We held our ceremony/cocktail hour on the first floor and reception on the second floor, comfortably accommodating our guest count of 175 people. Woody is responsive and flexible. He is willing to support creative endeavors to make your wedding feel original. We feel so fortunate to have found the NCCA to host our wedding - we would absolutely recommend it to you!”
“A great place for a picnic! There are portapotties, lots of parking, and plenty of picnic tables. There’s some nice trails close by to hike. Just be aware that you must leave by sunset!! My friends and I were slapped with some hefty tickets because we didn’t know this rule!”
“Had a wonderful time with my 4 year old, car-loving boy! The owner was very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic.
I cannot wait to visit and experience again, this time with my Dad, who grew up playing with these!!!!!
Thank you, Mike !”
“We hosted our fundraiser at the Carlisle this year and it was an outstanding experience. From the initial meeting with Laura to every email, planning session and day of assistance, this venue and its staff far exceeded our expectations. Laura is a true professional and helped make our event that much more special. Our guests loved the food, ambiance, and location of this venue. We look forward to hosting our future events at the Carlisle.”
“This is a great place. My niece and nephews love the animals inside the nature center. We also love the lake and the waterfall outside. A great place for kids that is FREE! Wonderful way to get them outside and learning about nature. Very helpful and kind staff.”
“I haven't visited this park in over five years. We hiked for two hours. My friend Andrea led the hike. It was very peaceful and clean. They even have a black- owned smoothie bar at the entrance of the stairs. I will definitely visit again.”
“I was there for a friend's birthday celebration. It was an exquisite event. The space spoke of her impeccable taste, and the food on the menu was scrumptious. Check out the pics and hopefully the video.
Please keep registering at our African-American Streaming Platform, where we welcome Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America.”
“I was there for the New Balance tournaments. The seating was very limited. Courts are close which can cause confusion with the whistle. The facility is nice and in a secluded area.”
“We had a great wedding at the Belvedere. Throughout the planning process, they took time to answer a lot of questions and listen to the ideas we had in mind. When the day came, the hall was put together beautifully and exactly how we pictured it. The food was also excellent. If you are planning on having an event look no further than the Belvedere. If you need decorations, work with Events with Savannah as well!!”
“We recently held a post funeral dinner service at Elmcrest Banquets, and I cannot say enough about the professionalism and compassion of the entire staff. The space was beautifully prepared and thoughtfully arranged to create a warm and comforting atmosphere for my family and my guests. They have two parking lots to handle overflow of guests. The food was beautifully presented, fresh, and delicious. Highly recommend.”
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
900 LaGrange Road, La Grange
Venues And Event Spaces
“We had my dad's celebration of life at this remodeled Post. Everyone who operates this place was a pleasure. Shout out to Bruce & Ophelia! I highly recommend this place for an event. The hall was very clean with a full bar inside. Also, they support our veterans. I wouldn't hesitate to have another event here!”
“As bowling alleys are falling 1 by 1 regularly, this center does a good job taking care of the lanes and machines while upgrading everything else and staying Modern. Managed well with reasonable prices. Great for league, open bowling and parties.”
“We were told they only take drinks from the west side of the bar. They service is bad, they don't offer to help. They ran out of the liquor we were drinking. The.waitress”
10:30AM - 7PM
12416 S Archer Ave, Lemont
Venues And Event Spaces
“My brother-in-law had his reception here! It's gorgeous inside, fits 150 guests comfortably, the food was delicious, and the bar area was perfect! Highly recommend!”
“I attended a special event at the Mansion with Geoffrey Baer for WTTW. The place is very cool. Some of the rooms have been restored to their original furnishings and some are bare. The library, chapel, and hidden staircase are highlights of the mansion. The weather was not good for outdoor activities on the day of my visit, but the grounds are nice and would make a great place for a walk on a nice day.”
“Super Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
We have our organizations events here and I love ❤ it. Great Food!!! Wonderful Service!!!
Beautiful Place!!!! Very accessible and accommodating. MY GO TO PLACE”
“Absolutely loved this place. They have a gallery in the museum where you can purchase the art and support local artists. The gallery is free to enter, but the art exhibits (side from the outside art) require an entrance fee. They change out the art every couple of months.”
“This place seemed nice for the kids. Not too big and some of the staff seemed a little mean and non approachable but I think it’s still a cool place for kids to come and have fun. ?”
“Came in and absolutely loved the place! Really chill ambiance. The bartenders name was Amanda and she was absolutely wonderful! Very outgoing and gave quick and sufficient service to all of the patrons! Definitely will be back!”
“The food was good the servers were very polite and friendly and also one of the servers checked to see for me if the salad dressing contain eggs due to allergies to some ingredients”
“Great place to stay for little get away! James the valet was incredible. He was so kind and funny and gave great suggestions for restaurants to try. He's great at his job and we truly appreciated him!”
“Leo Natalia and Alejandra were great host and hostess to our birthday celebration. Vinny was awesome at fixing any maintenance issues we had. Thanks again for making the night awesome!”
“We’ve been members of Big for several years and have hosted two birthday parties with them. Our experience has always been very positive. The coaches are top notch. Especially coach Mo with our 3 year old. Parties are easy and the kids always have a blast.”
“Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge is a very nice place. The Harold Zook house and studio next to it have great architectural significance. You can't go in the house, but the outside is very impressive.”