Woodlands Academy Fall Exploration Through Music & Arts
Gorton Center - John & Nancy Hughes Theater 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake ForestWeek of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Lake Forest Civic Orchestra-Inspired By Dance
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra-Inspired By Dance
Join the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for their exciting first concert of the season under the direction of Maestro Nicholas Wallin. The 2026-2027 subscription season is […]
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Beginner Color Pencil with Phil Schorn
Beginner Color Pencil with Phil Schorn
Discover the Art of Colored Pencil Drawing Whether you're a complete beginner or simply curious to explore a new artistic medium, this engaging course is designed […]
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Yoga with Areta
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October 6, 2026 -Chip Leighton: Dad Can You Not?
Yoga with Areta
Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […]
Chip Leighton: Dad Can You Not?
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 […]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -After School Art Club with Lezlie
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October 7, 2026 -Teen Draw & Paint with Joalida Smit
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October 7, 2026 -Woodlands Academy Fall Exploration Through Music & Arts
After School Art Club with Lezlie
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Give their creativity room to grow in this engaging after-school art class designed specifically for students in […]
Teen Draw & Paint with Joalida Smit
THEME: SPOOKY & STRANGE Come hang out in a space where creativity comes alive. Artist and educator Joalida Smit invites teens to join her ongoing art […]
Woodlands Academy Fall Exploration Through Music & Arts
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart presents Fall Exploration through Music and the Arts. Enjoy an evening with our orchestra and choir, along with a reception […]
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Tiny Tots Ballet
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October 8, 2026 -The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
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October 8, 2026 -Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop
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October 8, 2026 -FAN – Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood
Tiny Tots Ballet
Tiny Tots Ballet introduces young dancers to the joy of ballet in a fun, welcoming, and nurturing environment. This engaging class gives little ones a playful […]
The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
Shredding the Silence on Menopause Don't miss this special screening of The (M) Factor documentary film followed by an engaging panel discussion being led by Heidi […]
Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop
Evening Craft Sessions Slow down and spend an evening creating something beautiful with your hands in Mindful Making. Join us from 7–9pm for a relaxed creative […]
FAN – Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood
When we talk about the transformative experience of becoming a parent, we almost always talk about mothers. Research on birth and parenting has focused overwhelmingly on […]
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Flute Lessons with Colleen Matheu Johnson
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October 9, 2026 -Open Play Mahjong
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October 9, 2026 -FAN – Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress
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October 9, 2026 -Autumn-Inspired Candle Making with Dandelion Gallery & Studio
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October 9, 2026 -Autumn on the Mediterranean: Coastal Wine Tasting
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October 9, 2026 -Rendezvous Arts: Strings Attached
Flute Lessons with Colleen Matheu Johnson
Flute Lessons at the Gordon Center | Ages 9–99 Discover the joy of playing the flute! Lessons are open to ages 9–99. All skill levels are […]
Open Play Mahjong
Please plan to arrive early, play starts promptly at 10am! Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong, a relaxed and social way to […]
FAN – Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress
What drives human progress, and why does it surge in some eras and stall in others, even under similar conditions? In "Agency: The Psychological History of […]
Autumn-Inspired Candle Making with Dandelion Gallery & Studio
A hands-on seasonal candle-making experience inspired by the colors, scents, and natural elements of autumn. Participants will explore multiple candle-making techniques while creating three distinct candles: […]
Autumn on the Mediterranean: Coastal Wine Tasting
Autumn on the Mediterranean: A Coastal Wine Tasting Sunlit vineyards, autumn evenings, and effortless elegance. Ease into early autumn with a refreshing tasting inspired by Mediterranean […]
Rendezvous Arts: Strings Attached
Strings Attached Rendezvous Arts kicks off Season 7 with an audience favorite. But this time, we’re adding strings! Our beloved Woodwind Octet returns—and it’s bigger than […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Tai Chi for Beginners
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October 10, 2026 -Tai Chi
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October 10, 2026 -Good Grief Pet Loss
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi for Beginners Discover the gentle, flowing practice of Tai Chi in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple movements that help you slow down, focus, and […]
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an inclusive form of exercise that anyone can do, whether you are in peak shape, or have limited mobility. Despite its slow pace, […]
Good Grief Pet Loss
Coping with the Loss of a Pet Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest for a heartfelt session on understanding pet loss. This […]


