Grassroots Garden Group 8th Annual Garden Walk
Join the Grassroots Garden Group and tour 7 gorgeous gardens across the Village of Westchester!
The annual Westchester Garden Walk is more than a means to show off our beautiful village; it is yet another way that Grassroots Garden Group is able to support the work of the Westchester Food Pantry. Run entirely by volunteers, the pantry serves hundreds of local food insecure households every month.
To buy tickets, please visit https://www.grassrootsgardengroup.org/group-events
Infant Welfare Society Holiday Market
Everyone’s favorite holiday market is back! Shop a delicious selection of curated KC&C goodies; Pot pies, Quiche, Cookies & Tarlets, as well as Soup Jars and Gift Certificates. Check everyone off your list and get yourself something yummy too, all while benefiting the IWS Children’s Clinic!
Infant Welfare Society Holiday Market Day 2
Everyone’s favorite holiday market is back! Shop a delicious selection of curated KC&C goodies; Pot pies, Quiche, Cookies & Tarlets, as well as Soup Jars and Gift Certificates. Check everyone off your list and get yourself something yummy too, all while benefiting the IWS Children’s Clinic!
Westchester Juneteenth Celebrations - Block Party
Join the Village of Westchester for our annual Juneteenth Celebrations — two days honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with a Freedom Walk and flag-raising ceremony, live music, community vendors, and family fun.
June 20 — Block Party
Location: Gladstone Park, 10216 Kitchner St, Westchester, IL 60154
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Westchester Juneteenth Celebrations
Join the Village of Westchester for our annual Juneteenth Celebrations — two days honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with a Freedom Walk and flag-raising ceremony, live music, community vendors, and family fun.
June 19 — Freedom Walk & Flag-Raising Ceremony
Freedom Walk
Location: Grace Central Church, 10216 Kitchner St, Westchester, IL 60154
Participants must meet by 9:15 AM; walk commences promptly at 9:45 AM.
Flag-Raising Ceremony
Location: Village Hall, 10300 W Roosevelt Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
Time: 11:00 AM
Beyond Hunger Healthy Chef Challenge
Healthy Chef Challenge 2026!
Come watch Chicagoland chefs compete using ingredients commonly found at Beyond Hunger food pantry. The chef that makes the best dish will be named Healthy Chef Champion.
Guests can enjoy the competition, while eating heavy appetizers, drinks (beer/wine/non alcoholic), and visiting interactive stations about Beyond Hunger's programming. Bid on auction items including my Catered 6-Course “Garden to Table Experience” Prepared in the Winner's Home for up to 8 Guests!
Westchester Food Pantry Spring Fling Artisan Market
Shop from a lovely selection of thoughtfully curated artisan vendors showcasing their handmade treasures, all while benefitting the Westchester Food Pantry.
I will be selling mini quiches, assorted baked goods, soup jars, and gift certificates. Perfect ideas for Mother’s Day!
Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser
Join me at the Westchester Park District for raffles, music, silent auctions, dessert and ALL THE SOUP YOU CAN EAT!!
To purchase tickets for this special event, please visit https://westchesterfoodpantry.org/news-events/souper-bowl/
All proceeds benefit the Westchester Food Pantry!
Bite Nite
This annual mid-winter event is an evening of culinary delights, where our local vibrant dining scene comes together to showcase a sampling of small bites, all while enjoying an evening of music and drinks!
Join me at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park
178 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60301
For tickets please visit - https://www.oprfchamber.org/bite-nite
Westchester Food Pantry Winter Wonderland Holiday Market
Join me for the fifth annual Westchester Food Pantry Winter Wonderland Holiday Market! Shop a variety of local artisans, including me; with a large selection of items for purchase, along with raffles. Admission is free and parking is available on site.
7th Annual Westchester Garden Walk
As a proud sponsor, I'm delighted to announce the 7th Annual Westchester Garden Walk presented by the Grassroots Garden Group!
Saturday, July 19th from 9am - 2pm, take in gorgeous summer blooms and lovely plant arrangements as you wander through 11 beautiful Westchester gardens and help raise money for the Westchester Food Pantry. To date, this beloved event has raised over $25,000 to feed our neighbors in need!
For tickets and more info visit www.grassrootsgardengroup.org
I look forward to seeing you out there.
Western Springs French Market
May 7 and 21
June 11 and 25
July 2, 23, 30
August 13 and 27
September 10 and 24
Spring Fling Artisan Market
Shop from a selection of thoughtfully curated artisan vendors showcasing their handmade treasures, and enjoy raffle prizes! All while benefitting the Westchester Food Pantry.
Frosty Affair Holiday Market
Visit Kind Café And Catering at this Oak Park Holiday Market.
Shop a variety of my ‘kind’ offerings; from soup jars, tote bags, tee’s, and delicious savory and sweet treats!
River Forest Fall Market
Come visit me at the River Forest Fall Market! Check out artisans, listen to live music, enjoy local food vendors and more. Proceeds benefit Beyond Hunger.
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