The Purple Tie Ball will be held in Schaumburg this year as WINGS Program seeks to cover counselor salaries before a grant expires.

The 43rd Folsom Street Fair spread across 16 SoMa blocks Sunday, with free admission and a recommended $20 donation.

Santa Clara County Parks brings free kayak rides, pumpkins for kids, and flu shots to Alviso on October 17.

A dozen homeless or formerly homeless performers took part in Skid Row's first talent show, where 26-year-old Deoujahne Darc won first prize for “Grace & Mercy.”

Windmill Library's second annual AlienFest drew families with Ancient Aliens stars, a documentary screening, and alien cosplay.

Dock diving, pet psychics and a lick mat bar took over Foxtown Station at Fromm's Mequon Petfest pop-up.

The Hard Rock Casino gala funds a Gary nonprofit that sheltered storm victims and runs the city's only public pool.

More than 2,000 people and their dogs attended last year for pie-eating pups and adoptions. Saturday's 9th annual bash was scheduled to return.

Northglenn marked a reunion for the Stink Bug Project, born when a 9-year-old brain tumor patient dreamed up canine comfort for sick kids.

The San Diego Automotive Museum's Party in the Park gala honored Dr. Perry Mansfield and packed in aerial bartenders and a world-record cover band.

Emma, 7, set up a lemonade stand on El Paso's Westside to help her best friend Faith's family ahead of a big surgery.

ACORN's October Luau in Pahrump raises money to support volunteer advocates for foster youth, including more than 30 children in Nye and Esmeralda counties who lacked an assigned advocate as of March 2025.

Michael Monthervil, paralyzed in a 2014 Afghanistan training fall, is the third of six veterans to get a van this NASCAR season.