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Next Weekend is just around the corner! Every season in Lake County creates long-lasting memories. Take an adventure through nature at one of the Lake County Forest Preserves or our state natural areas like Illinois Beach State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park or Volo Bog State Natural Area. Dine on the delectable bites by eating alfresco or devour world-class cuisine in the comfort of your home with curbside pickup, takeout or delivery. Our local wineries, breweries and distilleries offer sumptuous spirits, vibrant vinos and breathtaking brews compliments of the Lake County Libation Trail. Peruse the calendar of events to see what's going on this month and beyond in the land of lakes!

Weekend Watch: Lake County's Top Five Things To Do This Weekend

Irish Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove
Irish Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove
Nashwood in Highwood
Nashwood in Highwood
27th Annual Street Dance in Wauconda
27th Annual Street Dance in Wauconda
Labor Day Bash at the Biergarten in Winthrop Harbor
Labor Day Bash at the Biergarten in Winthrop Harbor
First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville
First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

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Jun. 12 - Sep. 5
Goat Stroll at Elawa Farm
Goat Stroll at Elawa Farm
6/12/26 - 9/5/26
Assistant Farm Manager Georgia DeSilva will lead an energizing walk around ...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Sep. 5
27th Annual Street Dance in Wauconda
27th Annual Street Dance in Wauconda
9/5/26
Wauconda's 27th Annual Street Dance returns from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday,...
Explore Events @ Mainstreet Wauconda
Sep. 5
Karen Ouzounian: Mayrig at Ravinia Festival's Sandra K. Crown Theater
Karen Ouzounian: "Mayrig" at Ravinia Festival's Sandra K. Crown Theater
9/5/26
A cellist and composer with “tremendous heart … joy and captiv...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Sep. 5
Rod Stewart with Special Guest Richard Marx at Ravinia Festival
Rod Stewart with Special Guest Richard Marx at Ravinia Festival
9/5/26
Rod Stewart is back on tour—and he’s making it clear: the farew...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Sep. 5
Cars and Espresso at LAGO by Fabio Viviani
Cars and Espresso at LAGO by Fabio Viviani
9/5/26
Cars and Espresso will take place Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., feat...
Explore Events @ LAGO Lake Zurich
Sep. 5
Community Days in North Chicago
Community Days in North Chicago
9/5/26
The celebration continues! When rain postponed North Chicago's Communit...
Explore Events @ City of North Chicago
Sep. 5
Autumn Appetizer Party: Hands-On Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet
Autumn Appetizer Party: Hands-On Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet
9/5/26
Chef Gina will lead a hands-on cooking class celebrating harvest season fla...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Sep. 5
Winthrop Harbor Block Party
Winthrop Harbor Block Party
9/5/26
The Village of Winthrop Harbor and Tracy's, along with Living Full Komb...
Explore Events @ Jana Joy Lee Park
Sep. 5
Keys to the Weekend: Labor Day at American Place Casino
Keys to the Weekend: Labor Day at American Place Casino
9/5/26
Celebrate Labor Day with high-stakes excitement at American Place Casino!Ke...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino
May. 3 - Sep. 6
Open House at the Cook House in Wauconda
Open House at the Cook House in Wauconda
5/3/26 - 9/6/26
To celebrate America 250, check out the Patriotic Display and Exhibit ...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda
Jun. 7 - Sep. 6
Gurnee Farmer's Market at Saratoga Square 2025
Gurnee Farmer's Market at Saratoga Square 2025
6/7/26 - 9/6/26
Experience the opening of Gurnee's farmers market Sunday, June 7. ...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square
Jun. 14 - Sep. 6
Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm
Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm
6/14/26 - 9/6/26
Get ready for a heartwarming experience with our friendly goats! Step into ...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Sep. 4 - Sep. 6
Nashwood in Highwood
Nashwood in Highwood
9/4/26 - 9/6/26
Highwood transforms into a northern version of Nashville over Labor Day wee...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highwood
Sep. 5 - Sep. 6
Taste of Serbia in Mettawa-Lake Forest
Taste of Serbia in Mettawa-Lake Forest
9/5/26 - 9/6/26
Taste of Serbia is a family-friendly Labor Day weekend festival in Lake Cou...
Explore Events @ St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Church
Sep. 6
Brothers Doobie at Gorton Center
Brothers Doobie at Gorton Center
9/6/26
From start to finish, The Brothers Doobie bring the Doobie Brothe...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
Sep. 6
Pianist Olga Kern at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall
Pianist Olga Kern at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall
9/6/26
With vivid stage presence and dazzling technique, pianist Olga Kern is wide...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Sep. 6
Squeeze Featuring Adam Ant at Ravinia Festival
Squeeze Featuring Adam Ant at Ravinia Festival
9/6/26
It’s cool new wave vibes as Squeeze and Adam Ant come together to bri...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Sep. 6
Wauconda Big Bang Fireworks Show
Wauconda Big Bang Fireworks Show
9/6/26
The annual Big Bang fireworks show has been rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 6,...
Explore Events @ Cook Memorial Park
Sep. 6
Rodeo and Dance at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Rodeo and Dance at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
9/6/26
Attend a Rodeo and Dance Concert beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 6...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
May. 23 - Sep. 7
Visit us at Adler Pool in Libertyville
Visit us at Adler Pool in Libertyville
5/23/26 - 9/7/26
The 2026 season of Adler Pool in Libertyville kicks off on Saturday, May 23...
Explore Events @ Adler Pool
May. 27 - Sep. 7
Butterflies and Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden
Butterflies and Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden
5/27/26 - 9/7/26
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. The 2,800-squar...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul. 11 - Sep. 7
Bristol Renaissance Faire Opens for the Season
Bristol Renaissance Faire Opens for the Season
7/11/26 - 9/7/26
Every Faire day recreates a time when knights were noble, maids were merry ...
Explore Events @ Bristol Renaissance Faire
Sep. 5 - Sep. 7
Irish Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove
Irish Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove
9/5/26 - 9/7/26
Historic downtown Long Grove will host its annual Irish Days festival from ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
Sep. 6 - Sep. 7
Fox Lake Firehouse Fest
Fox Lake Firehouse Fest
9/6/26 - 9/7/26
The Fox Lake Firehouse Fest will bring a fun-filled, two-day event featurin...
Explore Events @ Village of Fox Lake
Sep. 7
Labor Day Bash at the Biergarten in Winthrop Harbor
Sep. 8
Team Tayvis Trivia Night at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich
Team Tayvis Trivia Night at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich
9/8/26
Are you ready for it? The world's most talked-about duo is taking over ...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
Sep. 8
Cannoli Making with Tony Cannoli at The Joyful Gourmet
Cannoli Making with Tony Cannoli at The Joyful Gourmet
9/8/26
Tony, owner of Tony Cannoli in Mundelein, will lead a hands-on cannoli-maki...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
May. 13 - Sep. 9
Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein
Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein
5/13/26 - 9/9/26
Park on Park is a summer car show sponsored by Mundelein Community Connecti...
Explore Events @ Downtown Mundelein
Sep. 9
A Neil Diamond story at Dover Straits
A Neil Diamond story at Dover Straits
9/9/26
Award-winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Svehla will bring his one-m...
Explore Events @ Dover Straits Seafood House
Sep. 9
Punchlines and Popcorn Comedy Night at Wayfarer Theaters
Punchlines and Popcorn Comedy Night at Wayfarer Theaters
9/9/26
Punch Lines & Popcorn returns to Wayfarer Theaters on Wednesday, Septem...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters
Sep. 10
Erykah Badu at Ravinia Festival
Erykah Badu at Ravinia Festival
9/10/26
One of the foundational and still-reigning voices of neo-soul, Erykah Badu ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Sep. 10
Tasty Thursday Finale with Tethered Hot Air Balloons and Glow in Libertyville
Tasty Thursday Finale with Tethered Hot Air Balloons and Glow in Libertyville
9/10/26
Join the Village of Libertyville Recreation Department for the Tasty T...
Explore Events @ Riverside Park

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