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Chip Leighton: Dad Can You Not?

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Chip Leighton: Dad Can You Not?

Tue, October 6
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm

An image of author Chip Leighton sitting on large rocks and smiling directly into the camera. To his right is an image of the cover of his newest book, 'Dad can you not: A Dad's Guide to Being Less Cringey'

Time

Tue, October 06, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pricing

$20- Ticket Only | $40- Book + Ticket

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Dad Can You Not?

Get ready for a night of comedy, parenting stories and laugh-out-loud honesty with comedian and author Chip Leighton.

Chip Leighton (@the_leighton_show) comes to Gorton Center to talk about his new book, Dad, Can You Not? A Dad’s Guide to Being Less Cringey. Chip built a massive online following by turning everyday family moments into comedy gold, and now he brings that humor to our stage. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and anyone raising kids today will find plenty to laugh about.

During the evening, Chip will share:

  • Funny stories from parenting and family life
  • Insights from Dad, Can You Not?
  • Tips for surviving the “cringe dad” era
  • Behind-the-scenes stories from social media
  • A live audience Q&A

The Book Stall will be on hand to sell copies of Dad, Can You Not? after the discussion, and Chip will stick around to sign books.

Have you ever embarrassed your kids at drop-off, missed the meaning of teenage slang or told a joke that landed with a thud? This night is for you – expect humor, connection and plenty of relatable parenting moments.

Chip pairs comedy with real parenting experience, so you’ll leave entertained and feeling a little less alone in the chaos of family life. His new book takes a hilarious look at modern parenting and encourages dads to embrace the awkward moments.

Dads: bring your ticket and grab 20% off at Smith’s Men’s Store in Lake Forest or Winnetka.

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