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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

Gurnee Days
Gurnee Days

"A Little Night Music" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

"Walk with Me" at Deer Park Town Center
MainStreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park
MainStreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park
Live at the Lake in Lake Zurich
Live at the Lake in Lake Zurich
Antique Fire Truck Show at Tighthead Brewing Company in Mundelein
Antique Fire Truck Show at Tighthead Brewing Company in Mundelein

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Jun. 8 - Aug. 16
Summer Classes at The Art Center Highland Park
Summer Classes at The Art Center Highland Park
6/8/26 - 8/16/26
Registration is open for summer classes and workshops at The Art Center Hig...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
Aug. 15 - Aug. 16
Zinnia and Monarch Festival and Bees Too in Zion
Zinnia and Monarch Festival and Bees Too in Zion
8/15/26 - 8/16/26
The Zinnia and Monarch Festival and Bees Too! returns to Zion on Aug. ...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Band Shell
Aug. 15 - Aug. 16
Pirate Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire
Pirate Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire
8/15/26 - 8/16/26
Welcome, pirates of all ages, to the annual celebration at Bristol! Ahoy, M...
Explore Events @ Bristol Renaissance Faire
Aug. 16
Frederica von Stade & Susan Graham at Ravinia Festival
Frederica von Stade & Susan Graham at Ravinia Festival
8/16/26
Hailed as “one of America’s finest artists” (New York Tim...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 16
Tchaikovsky Spectacular at Ravinia Festival
Tchaikovsky Spectacular at Ravinia Festival
8/16/26
The CSO’s 90th summer residency concludes with the nearly 50-year Rav...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 16
Highwood Bloody Mary Fest
Highwood Bloody Mary Fest
8/16/26
Highwood celebrates a brunch classic on Sunday, Aug. 16, with the return of...
Explore Events @ Everts Park in Downtown Highwood
Aug. 16
Alpine Races: 5K, 10 Mile, Youth and Kids Runs in Lake Zurich
Alpine Races: 5K, 10 Mile, Youth and Kids Runs in Lake Zurich
8/16/26
The Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich proudly present the 46th Annual Lake Zuri...
Explore Events @ Breezewald Park
Aug. 16
Violent Femmes at Genesse Theatre
Violent Femmes at Genesse Theatre
8/16/26
Violent Femmes will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Doors open at ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 16
Pop Culture Party: Wonderland Rebel in Gurnee
Pop Culture Party: Wonderland Rebel in Gurnee
8/16/26
Get ready for sunshine and sparkle at Gurnee Park District's summer dan...
Explore Events @ Hunt Club Park Community Center
Aug. 16
Lake County Taste of Afrika and Poetry in Waukegan
Lake County Taste of Afrika and Poetry in Waukegan
8/16/26
Brought to you by Black Abolition Movement for the Mind Inc. and the Nation...
Explore Events @ City of Waukegan
Jun. 1 - Aug. 18
Antioch Summer Day Camp
Antioch Summer Day Camp
6/1/26 - 8/18/26
Registration is now open for Antioch Summer Day Camp, which will run June 1...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch
Jun. 16 - Aug. 18
Wauconda Cruise Night
Wauconda Cruise Night
6/16/26 - 8/18/26
Wauconda Cruise Night returns this summer, uniting car enthusiasts for an e...
Explore Events @ Downtown Wauconda
Jul. 21 - Aug. 18
Children's Concert Series in Gurnee
Children's Concert Series in Gurnee
7/21/26 - 8/18/26
Join Gurnee Park Distict for a free Sounds of Summer Children’s Serie...
Explore Events @ Viking Park
Aug. 18
Master Class with Mezzos Frederica von Stade & Susan Graham at Ravinia Festival
Master Class with Mezzos Frederica von Stade & Susan Graham at Ravinia Festival
8/18/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 18
Sing at Gorton: Music of the 60's and 70's
Sing at Gorton: Music of the 60's and 70's
8/18/26
Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman will lead an evening of sing-along mus...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
Jun. 3 - Aug. 19
Food Truck Wednesdays in Deerfield
Food Truck Wednesdays in Deerfield
6/3/26 - 8/19/26
Two Wednesdays a month from June to August, enjoy an evening filled with de...
Explore Events @ Jewett Park Hazel Avenue Parking Lot
Jul. 8 - Aug. 19
Live Music in the Parks with Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners
Live Music in the Parks with Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners
7/8/26 - 8/19/26
Lindenhurst Park District, Village of Lindenhurst, Village of Lake Villa, L...
Explore Events @ Various Venues
Jul. 29 - Aug. 19
Grillin' and Chillin' at Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Grillin' and Chillin' at Bonnie Brook Golf Course
7/29/26 - 8/19/26
Bonnie Brook Golf Course is hosting Grillin' & Chillin' every W...
Explore Events @ Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Aug. 19
Gregory Alan Isakov at Ravinia Festival
Gregory Alan Isakov at Ravinia Festival
8/19/26
“Simple. Straightforward. Utterly evocative” proclaims the Asso...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 19
Dinner and a Show: Blue Hawaii with Elvis Starring Logan Ramey at Lindy's Landing
Jul. 9 - Aug. 20
Music in the Park: Live Tunes in Covered Bridge Park
Music in the Park: Live Tunes in Covered Bridge Park
7/9/26 - 8/20/26
Long Grove Music in the Park is a free summer concert series that brings th...
Explore Events @ Covered Bridge Park
Aug. 20
Country Girls Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove
Country Girls Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove
8/20/26
Round up friends, grab boots and a cowboy hat, and head to the new Country ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
Aug. 20
Ricky Martin at Ravinia Festival
Ricky Martin at Ravinia Festival
8/20/26
Following his recent surprise appearance at the 2026 Super Bowl LX Halftime...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 20
Afternoon of Song at Ravinia Festival
Afternoon of Song at Ravinia Festival
8/20/26
Featuring fellows of the Singers Program.The Singers Program at the Steans ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 20
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
8/20/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
Aug. 21
Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 10 - Legends of Rock: Big Block Party
Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 10 - Legends of Rock: Big Block Party
8/21/26
Get ready to go all-out for a season finale at Fox Lake Friday Night Live! ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park
Aug. 21
Alabama Shakes with special guest Liam Kazar at Ravinia Festival
Alabama Shakes with special guest Liam Kazar at Ravinia Festival
8/21/26
“Raw talent never falters,” writes American Songwriter. Though ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 20 - Aug. 22
Antioch Farmers Market
Antioch Farmers Market
6/20/26 - 8/22/26
The Antioch Farmers Market will be held each Saturday from June 20 through ...
Explore Events @ Sequoit Creek Park
Aug. 21 - Aug. 22
Ray Bradbury Library Exhibit Ribbon Cutting and Opening Ceremony at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
Aug. 22
26th Annual Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival
26th Annual Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival
8/22/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 26th annual Ray Bradbury’s ...
Explore Events @ Bowen Park
Aug. 22
How Bizarre-Bazaar Testing at Beer Bazaar
How Bizarre-Bazaar Testing at Beer Bazaar
8/22/26
Back by popular demand! Hosts Nader and staff will walk you through a tanta...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Aug. 22
Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia Festival
Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia Festival
8/22/26
Bonnie Raitt returns to Ravinia backed by her longtime touring band, e...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

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