Irish American Heritage Center

10/13/2026

🍀 BINGO IS BACK TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎱

Feeling lucky? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, at the Fifth Province Pub for another night of bingo, prizes, pub favorites, cold drinks, and plenty of craic! 🎉
Bring your friends, grab a stack of cards, order your favorite drink, and settle in for one of our favorite midweek traditions. Whether you’re a bingo regular or joining us for the first time, all you need is a little luck! 🤞

📅 TOMORROW — Wednesday, October 14
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎱 First Call: 7:00 PM
🎟️ $10 per card — purchase at the door
🔞 21+

🍔🍻 The Fifth Province Pub will be open and serving food and drinks throughout the evening.

Will tomorrow be your lucky night? Round up your bingo crew and we’ll see you at the IAHC! 🏆☘️

10/12/2026

☘️ 32 COUNTIES. ONE CUP. ENDLESS CRAIC! 🏆

THE COUNTY COLOR CUP IS COMING TO THE IAHC! 🇮🇪

Think your county has what it takes to claim the cup? It’s time to put your county pride to the test!

Join the Irish American Heritage Center and our partners at Irish Community Services for the inaugural County Color Cup — a FREE afternoon of exciting games, fun challenges, friendly competition, and plenty of Irish craic!

💚 REP YOUR COUNTY. BRING YOUR PRIDE. LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Whether you’re representing Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Donegal, Dublin, or any of Ireland’s 32 counties, rally your fellow county supporters, wear your county colors, and compete for the ultimate prize: county bragging rights and the title of GRAND COUNTY CHAMPION! 🏆

🍀 Don’t know your family’s Irish county? No problem! Join our County Free Agents! Whether your Irish roots are a mystery, you have ties to multiple counties, or you simply want to get involved, we’ll match you with a county team that could use some extra support. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

📅 Thursday, November 19
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Irish American Heritage Center | Chicago
🤝 In partnership with Irish Community Services
🎟️ FREE EVENT — RSVPs RECOMMENDED!

⚠️ Want to make sure you’re representing YOUR county? Advance registration is strongly encouraged! Select your county when signing up, or register as a County Free Agent to be assigned to a team.

Whether you’re competing for county glory or just coming along for the laughs, get ready for an afternoon celebrating Irish heritage, community spirit, and a little healthy rivalry!

🏆 ONE GRAND COUNTY CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED... WILL IT BE YOURS?

10/10/2026

🎶 NATHAN CARTER IS COMING TO CHICAGO — AND TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! ☘️

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Irish country music as Nathan Carter brings his USA Tour to the Irish American Heritage Center on Sunday, November 1! 🇮🇪🎤

From his iconic rendition of Wagon Wheel to his chart-topping hits, Nathan Carter is one of Ireland’s most beloved entertainers, known for his incredible stage presence, infectious energy, and performances that get the whole crowd singing along!

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Irish American Heritage Center | Chicago

🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS:

🌟 VIP Experience – $130: Seating in the first three rows PLUS an exclusive meet-and-greet with Nathan one hour before the show! Available online only.

🎶 Premium Seating – $85: Early entry 30 minutes before General Admission, with access to closer seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎫 General Admission – $65: First-come, first-served seating on the main floor and balcony.

⚠️ General Admission tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out — prices will increase, so purchasing in advance is strongly recommended!

TICKETS: https://irishamerican.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37111

Whether you’ve been a longtime fan or are ready to experience Nathan Carter live for the first time, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

🎤 This one’s selling fast — Irish country magic is coming to Chicago!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

📚☘️ THE GREAT IRISH BOOK CLUB RETURNS THIS SATURDAY! ☕️

Where the tea is hot and the plots are hotter! 📖

Join us this Saturday, October 10, for the second meeting of the Great Irish Book Club’s 2026–2027 season at the Irish American Heritage Center!

This month’s featured read is Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way by Elaine Feeney, a compelling novel exploring family, love, loss, and the complicated ties that bring us back home.

Following a breakup, Claire O’Connor returns from London to rural Ireland to care for her dying father. But when her ex unexpectedly reappears nearby, old feelings and unanswered questions begin to resurface.

Whether you’ve finished the book, are still turning pages, or are simply curious about joining, we’d love to welcome you! Our book club is completely FREE, and new members are always encouraged to join. Come enjoy lively literary discussions, great company, and a warm cuppa! ☕️💚

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 IAHC Library | Second Floor
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO ALL READERS!

📖 The Great Irish Book Club meets monthly from September through May, exploring a wonderful selection of Irish literature, fiction, and history.

☘️ Find our full 2026–2027 reading list and meeting schedule on the Library page of our website!

10/07/2026

🕯️☘️ STEP INTO THE WORLD OF SAMHAIN & THE SPIRIT WORLD…👻

Long before Halloween as we know it today, there was Samhain—an ancient Irish festival surrounded by centuries of folklore, tradition, and stories of the supernatural.

Join us at the Irish American Heritage Center for Echoes of Samhain & the Spirit World: An Evening with Julianne Stanz, a fascinating journey into Ireland’s traditions surrounding Samhain, ancestral spirits, mischievous spirits, and the mysterious beliefs that have echoed through Irish culture for generations.

🇮🇪 Born and educated in Ireland, Julianne Stanz is an internationally known speaker, storyteller, and bestselling author with advanced degrees in theology, history, and philosophy. Through lively storytelling and folklore, she’ll explore how these ancient traditions continue to influence the way we think about Halloween and the supernatural today.

📅 Tuesday, November 3
🕯️ 6:30 PM
📍 IAHC Library | Irish American Heritage Center
🎟️ FREE EVENT!
RSVPs are optional but appreciated.

Come discover the stories, spirits, and traditions of Samhain in Ireland for a special evening of history, folklore, and storytelling. 🍂🕯️☘️

10/07/2026

🎄☘️ THE IAHC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IS BACK! 🎅✨

Get ready for one building, a full day of Christmas, and plenty of Irish cheer at the Irish American Heritage Center’s annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 6!
From morning until evening, the Center will be filled with festive fun for the whole family:

🛍️ Holiday shopping with local vendors offering handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, food, gifts & more
☘️ Irish-imported treats and treasures in the IAHC Gift Shop
⛪️ Morning Mass followed by our Full Irish Breakfast Buffet
🎅 Jolly Tots with Irish Community Services, featuring games, stories, crafts, activities & a special visit from Santa!
🎶 Live Irish music & dancing throughout the day
🍻🔥 Pub fare, drinks, live music & Christmas craic by the fireplace in the Fifth Province

Best of all, the Christmas Bazaar is FREE to attend! 🎟️ You do not need a breakfast ticket to enjoy the vendors, entertainment, shopping, and festivities throughout the Center.

🍳 Full Irish Breakfast Tickets:
$30 Adults | $25 Seniors 65+ | $15 Children 12 & under

Purchase your Christmas Breakfast tickets here: https://irishamerican.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55472

📅 Sunday, December 6
🕘 Doors open at 9 AM
📍 Irish American Heritage Center

Bring the family, invite your friends, get some Christmas shopping done, and make a full day of it with us! 🎄🎁☘️

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact [email protected] for more information.

RSVP for our Christmas Bazaar here: https://irishamerican.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55442

10/06/2026

🎄📚 STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS IS COMING TO THE IAHC! ✨

While Santa is busy getting ready for his big night, Mrs. Claus is making a special trip to the Irish American Heritage Center to share some of her favorite Christmas stories with our littlest visitors! 🎅❤️

Join us for a cozy morning filled with festive storytelling, Christmas cheer, sweet treats, hot chocolate, and family fun as Mrs. Claus brings a little North Pole magic to the IAHC. ☕🍪🍩

🎄 Sunday, December 20
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
🎟️ $15 per person – adults & children
👶 Children under 2 are FREE!
🍪 Cookies, donuts, candy, hot chocolate, coffee, juice & more included with admission!

Put on your favorite Christmas sweater, gather the little ones, and come make a special holiday memory with Mrs. Claus at the IAHC! 📖🎄✨

Space is limited, so reserve your family’s spots in advance!

Reserve here: https://irishamerican.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55601

10/06/2026

🚨🏈 BEARS vs. PACKERS JUST MOVED TO NOON… SO WE’RE TURNING BREAKFAST INTO A WATCH PARTY! 🍳☘️

Join us THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 at the Irish American Heritage Center for an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Full Irish Breakfast followed immediately by kickoff—no need to go anywhere!

🍳 All-you-can-eat Full Irish Breakfast starting around 11 AM
🏈 Bears vs. Packers kickoff at NOON
📺 Big-screen projectors
🍻 Full bar
🚗 FREE on-site parking

Grab your breakfast, order a drink, find a seat, and watch one of football’s biggest rivalries with us! 🐻⬇️

🎟️ $30 Adults | $25 Seniors 65+ | $15 Kids 12 & under

⛪ And if you’d like to start the morning with us, our free Monthly Mass begins at 10 AM in the Mayfair Theatre. Mass is completely optional—you can absolutely join us just for breakfast and the game!

📍 Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

COME HUNGRY. STAY FOR THE GAME. 🍳🏈☘️

🎟️ Get your tickets now at Irish-American.org!