Calendar of Events
Seasonal celebrations and family festivals abound in Lake County, Illinois!

Whether you're interested in Summer festivals, Fall apple picking, Winter carriage rides, or Spring gardening, your calendar will be full of fun things to do! Check out our Lake County, Illinois Calendar of Events.

 

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Dates Event Name/Description Event Type City
05/17/12 - 05/17/12 Kid FriendlyJessie White Tumblers at Jump America's Grand Opening
Jump America
880 Lakeside Dr
Gurnee, IL 60015
224-325-5867
Come out and see the new 16,000 ft trampoline park in Gurnee. This Grand Op...Read More
Sports/Recreation Gurnee
05/18/12 - 05/18/12 Kid FriendlyChildren's Craft Activity: Make Your Own Victory Garden
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Building 42 610 Farragut Avenue
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-3154
Learn about food, nutrition and wartime crops. Plant your own food in our V...Read More
Family Great Lakes
05/18/12 - 05/18/12 k.d. Lang & Siss Boom Bang Band
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-782-2366
Grammy award-winning artist k.d. lang, a rare performer who has matured bef...Read More
Nightlife Waukegan
05/18/12 - 05/18/12 Vanilla Ice at Viper Alley
Viper Alley
275 Parkway Dr. Suite 325
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-499-5000
Presented by WXLC Vanilla Ice in concert. Best known by his stage name Vani...Read More
Nightlife Lincolnshire
05/18/12 - 05/18/12 Kid FriendlySpring Fling
Lake Country Fairgrounds
1060 E. Peterson Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-680-7200
Say Goodbye to winter at this Spring Fling. This year's Spring Fling will f...Read More
Festival/Fair Grayslake
05/13/12 - 05/19/12 Kid FriendlyMom's Skate Free All Week
Rink Side Family Entertainment Center
6152 W. Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-856-1064
All Mom's public skate for Free when accompanied by a paying youth skater. ...Read More
Family Gurnee
05/18/12 - 05/19/12 Kid FriendlyChildren's Craft Activity - Plant a Victory Garden
Great Lakes Naval Museum
610 Farragut Avenue
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-3154
The Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a free Victory Garden activity...Read More
Family Great Lakes
05/18/12 - 05/19/12 First Annual Artisan Fair
Motor Werks of Barrington
1475 S. Barrington Road
Barrington Area, IL 60010
Over 20 artists and artisans will be selling one-of-a-kind creations includ...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Barrington Area
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Eagles Tribute: Heartache Tonight at Viper Alley
Viper Alley
275 Parkway Dr. Suite 325
Lincolnshire, IL 60049
847-499-5000
This Eagles tribute band, Heartache Tonight have shared stages with some of...Read More
Nightlife Lincolnshire
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 ArtWauk
Downtown Waukegan
Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-623-6650
Come out and enjoy an evening of arts, music, theatre, film and dance. Brin...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Waukegan
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 The Big Parrothead Night 2
Lake Bluff Golf Course
355 W. Washington Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL 60045
847-283-0908
A repeat of last year's fun benefit event. Brought to you by GLASA, The Gre...Read More
Festival/Fair Lake Bluff
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 The Partyhardigans at Mickey Finn's
Mickey Finn's Brewery
412 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-362-6688
The circus comes to town with one of the most fun cover bands ever seen. Su...Read More
Nightlife Libertyville
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Pat McCurdy at Viper Alley
Viper Alley
275 Parkway Dr. Suite 325
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-499-5000
Pat McCurdy is a cabaret singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His s...Read More
Nightlife Lincolnshire
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Kid FriendlyChildren's Craft Activity: Make Your Own Victory Garden
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Building 42 610 Farragut Avenue
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-3154
Learn about food, nutrition and wartime crops. Plant your own food in our V...Read More
Family Great Lakes
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Girls Night the Musical
Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-782-2366
Hilarious and touching, Girls Night: The Musical follows five friends in th...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Waukegan
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Mystery Dinner 'Death of a Blackheart'
Illinois Beach Resort
1 Lake Front Dr.
Zion, IL 60099
847-625-7300
Join in the fun with a "Who dunnit dinner" full of murder, mystery and mayh...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Zion
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Spring Wine Walk
Downtown Fox Lake
Downtown Fox Lake - Grand Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020
847-587-7474
The Wine Walk will offer samplings of various wines at 12 of our local busi...Read More
Dining Fox Lake
05/19/12 - 05/19/12 Kid Friendly3rd Annual Taste of Greece
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
1400 N. O'Plaine Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
224-513-5530
This indoor event represents local restaurateurs participating and highlig...Read More
Festival/Fair Libertyville
05/18/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyA Bloomin' Festival
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-5440
Find expert tips and plants to help it thrive at the Bloomin' Festival. The...Read More
Festival/Fair Glencoe
05/19/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyTrain Days at Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm
14245 W. Rockland Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-362-4636
Choo Choo! Come to Lambs Farm to spend time with trains from Valley Model R...Read More
Family Libertyville
05/19/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyJapanese Garden Children's Festival
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-5440
Learn about children's celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of...Read More
Festival/Fair Glencoe
05/20/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyArt in the Park
Citizen's Park
511 Lake Zurich Road
Barrington Area, IL 60010
847-381-0687
Barrington Cultural Arts Center presents Art in the Park, Journey into the ...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Barrington Area
05/20/12 - 05/20/12 7th Annual Fox Lake Fishing Derby
Port of Blarney
27843 W. Grass Lake Road
Antioch, IL 60002
847-946-6379
Come out and join the fun in the 7th Annual Fox Lake Fishing Derby. The der...Read More
Sports/Recreation Antioch
05/20/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyWaukegan Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Waukegan High School Trapp Auditorium
2325 Brookside
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-360-4740
The Spring Concert, features Vivaldi - Spring Concerto, Verdi - Four Seaso...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Waukegan
05/20/12 - 05/20/12 Kid FriendlyBonner Farm Spring Fling
Bonner Heritage Farm
Sand Lake Road west of Route 45.
Lindenhurst, IL 60031
847-367-6640
Get into the swing of Spring at Bonner Heritage Farm! Families will enjoy a...Read More
Festival/Fair Lindenhurst
05/20/12 - 05/20/12 Kid Friendly26th Annual Petathon
Camp Duncan
32405 North Hwy. 12
Ingleside, IL 60041
847-577-8430
This is a dog and family friendly event on May 20th in Ingleside, IL at YMC...Read More
Family Ingleside
05/22/12 - 05/22/12 Antiques Appraisal Breakfast
Country Inn Restaurant
14245 W Rockland Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-990-3797
Join Lambs Farm and appraiser Karl Gates for the third annual Lambs Farm An...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Libertyville
05/23/12 - 05/23/12 Oh, Olive! Spice it Up Cooking Class
Oh, Olive!
606 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
224-433-6629
Join us for classes that teach how to use balsamic vinegar, extra virgin ol...Read More
Dining Libertyville
05/23/12 - 05/23/12 Cooking with Chef David of David's Bistro
David's Bistro
883 Main Street
Antioch, IL 60002
847-603-1196
David will prepare 3 courses of fun food that everyone can make at home! $4...Read More
Dining Antioch
05/24/12 - 05/24/12 100th Anniversary of The Titanic
Lakes Region Historical Society - The Meeting House
965 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-4912
Please join us for this very special meeting when the Lakes Region Historic...Read More
Theatre/Cultural Arts Antioch
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Ongoing Events
Dates Event Name/Description Event Type City
ONGOING Kid FriendlyPrime Rib Specials at Chessie's/111 Grille
Chessie's/111 Grille
200 Applebee St.
Barrington Area, IL 60010
847-382-5020
Dining Barrington Area
ONGOING Kid FriendlyWednesday Nights are Pasta Nights at Chessie's/111 Grille
Chessie's/ 111 Grille
200 Applebee St.
Barrington Area, IL 60010
847-382-5020
Dining Barrington Area
ONGOING Live Band Karaoke
Viper Alley
275 Parkway Dr. Suite 325
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-499-5000
Nightlife Lincolnshire
ONGOING Kid FriendlyFriday Night Fish Fry at 111 Grille
Chessie's/111 Grille
200 Applebee St.
Barrington Area, IL 60010
847-382-5020
Dining Barrington Area
ONGOING Kid Friendly$5 Dollar Burger Day
Chessie's/111 Grille
200 Applebee
Barrington Area, IL
847-382-5020
Family Barrington Area
ONGOING Tuesday is Senior Day at Potawatomi
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
1721 W. Canal St.
Milwaukee, WI, WI 53233
800-PAYSBIG
Sports/Recreation Milwaukee, WI
ONGOING Cruisin' Through Summer" and Business Social
Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center
One Lake Front Dr. - Grand Vista Ballroom
Zion, IL 60099
847-625-7300
Sports/Recreation Zion
ONGOING Kid FriendlyTween Night Every Third Friday
Pump It Up of Gurnee
5328 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-672-9972
Family Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyPop-In Play Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Pump It Up of Gurnee
5328 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-672-9972
Family Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyParent's Night Out Every Second Friday
Pump It Up of Gurnee
5328 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-672-9972
Family Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyFamily Jump Night Every Thursday
Pump It Up of Gurnee
5328 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-672-9972
Family Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyAstronomy Nights at Volo Bog State Natural Area Third Fridays
Volo Bog State Natural Area
28478 W. Brandenburg Road
Ingleside, IL 60041
815-344-1294
Outdoor Ingleside
ONGOING Kid FriendlyGuided Tours at Volo Bog
Volo Bog State Natural Area
28478 W. Brandenburg Rd.
Ingleside, IL 60050
815-344-1294
Outdoor Ingleside
ONGOING Amber Room at Mickey Finns Brewery
Amber Room at Mickey Finn's Brewery
412 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL
847-362-6688
Nightlife Libertyville
ONGOING Kid FriendlyLunch from the Garden
Elawa Farm
1401 Middlefork Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-1966
Family Lake Forest
ONGOING Live Music Every Saturday at Timothy O'Tooles Pub
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
5572 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-249-0800
Nightlife Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyTuesday's Kid's Eat Free at Timothy O'Tooles
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
5572 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-249-0800
Family Gurnee
ONGOING Swingin at Sully's
Sullivan's Steakhouse of Lincolnshire
250 Marriott drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-833-0311
Nightlife Lincolnshire
ONGOING Kid FriendlyChildren's Museum at the Round Lake Area Park District
Robert W. Rolek Community Center
814 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
847 546-8558
Family Round Lake
ONGOING Kid FriendlyKids Eat Free Tuesdays
Chili's Grill and Bar
371 Townline Road
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-932-4043
Family Vernon Hills
ONGOING Kid FriendlyWednesday Night Dinners at Bonnie Brook
Bonnie Brook Banquet and Dining
2800 N. Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
847-360-4730
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlyTaco Tuesdays at the Savanna House
Savanna House Restaurant
38905 Route 41
Wadsworth, IL 60073
847-249-3770
Family Wadsworth
ONGOING Kid FriendlyKids Eat Free Monday,Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Savanna House Restaurant
38905 Route 41
Wadsworth, IL
847-249-3770
Family Wadsworth
ONGOING Live Entertainment at Lovells of Lake Forest
Lovells of Lake Forest
915 S. Waukegan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-8013
Nightlife Lake Forest
ONGOING Kid FriendlyJelly Belly Virtual Tour
Jelly Belly Visitor Center
10100 Jelly Belly Lane
Pleasant Prairie, WI, WI
1-866-868-7522
Family Pleasant Prairie, WI
ONGOING Kid Friendly85 Degree, Ice Skate for Free at Rink Side
Gurnee Mills Mall
6152 W. Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-856-1064
Sports/Recreation Gurnee
ONGOING Kid FriendlyAnimaLand Group Special - Build your own furry friend party ::: Mention this Event!
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlySunday Magic Show
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-336-5700
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlyTuesday Night is Bingo Night
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlyWednesday is All You Can Eat Pizza Night
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlyWednesday is Free Family Movie Day
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
Family Waukegan
ONGOING Kid FriendlyThursdays $1 Menu at the People's Choice Family Fun Center
The People's Choice Family Fun Center
2415 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
Family Waukegan


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