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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

Spring Splash Fest at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Spring Splash Fest at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Dirty Little Secrets at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino in Waukegan
Dirty Little Secrets at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino in Waukegan
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast in Fox Lake
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast in Fox Lake
Deerpath Egg Dash and Doggie Egg Hunt in Vernon Hills
Deerpath Egg Dash and Doggie Egg Hunt in Vernon Hills
Egg Hunt at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich
Egg Hunt at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich

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Jan. 18 - Mar. 29
Brunch Buffet at Limoncello Cafe at The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
Brunch Buffet at Limoncello Cafe at The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
1/18/26 - 3/29/26
Each Sunday, indulge in an elevated brunch experience at Limoncello Caf&eac...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
Feb. 13 - Mar. 29
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Marriott Theatre
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Marriott Theatre
2/13/26 - 3/29/26
Theatre For Young Audiences: Discover Roald Dahl’s World of Pure Imag...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Mar. 21 - Mar. 29
Make Your Own Glass Eggs and Bunnies at Peter Patterson Glassworks
Make Your Own Glass Eggs and Bunnies at Peter Patterson Glassworks
3/21/26 - 3/29/26
Create a glass egg or bunny at Peter Patterson Glassworks.  Appoi...
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Mar. 21 - Mar. 29
Spring Break at the Dunn Museum Food Drive in Libertyville
Spring Break at the Dunn Museum Food Drive in Libertyville
3/21/26 - 3/29/26
Celebrate spring break at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville from March 21&nda...
Explore Events @ Dunn Museum
Mar. 27 - Mar. 29
Festival of Arts and Crafts at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Festival of Arts and Crafts at the Lake County Fairgrounds
3/27/26 - 3/29/26
270 crafters from 11 different states will display and sell their work at t...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Mar. 29
Drafts & Crafts: Paper Flowers & GAA Featured Artist Meet & Greet
Drafts & Crafts: Paper Flowers & GAA Featured Artist Meet & Greet
3/29/26
Take some colorful tissue paper - maybe all those leftover pieces you have ...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Mar. 29
JJ Twig's Easter Egg Hunt
JJ Twig's Easter Egg Hunt
3/29/26
Our Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday, March 29 at 3PM — fun for the whole fa...
Explore Events @ JJ Twigs Wauconda
Mar. 29
Restoration Workday at Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve in Deer Park
Restoration Workday at Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve in Deer Park
3/29/26
Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment and get a behind-the-sc...
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Mar. 29
Restoration Workday at Duck Farm (South) in Lake Villa
Restoration Workday at Duck Farm (South) in Lake Villa
3/29/26
Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-s...
Explore Events @ Duck Farm Forest Preserve
Mar. 29
Egg-citing Geocache at Heller Nature Center
Egg-citing Geocache at Heller Nature Center
3/29/26
Use GPS devices to explore the Heller Nature Center Woods and search for di...
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Mar. 16 - Mar. 30
Pet Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall
Pet Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall
3/16/26 - 3/30/26
A paws-itively adorable spring tradition. Celebrate spring with your furry ...
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Mar. 30
Bob Dylan at Genesee Theatre
Bob Dylan at Genesee Theatre
3/30/26
Bob Dylan, one of the most influential songwriters of the rock ’n&rsq...
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Feb. 27 - Mar. 31
Through the Eyes of the Piping Plovers: The Flora, Fauna and Communities of the Lake Plain
Mar. 1 - Mar. 31
Dress for Success Career Clothing Drive for Lake Forest College
Dress for Success Career Clothing Drive for Lake Forest College
3/1/26 - 3/31/26
March 1–31Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 600...
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Mar. 23 - Mar. 31
Self Guided Maple Syrup Trail at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Self Guided Maple Syrup Trail at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
3/23/26 - 3/31/26
Learn the sweet science behind how trees make sap, and how we turn that sap...
Explore Events @ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and Welcome Center
Mar. 31
Beelow's Cigar Dinner
Beelow's Cigar Dinner
3/31/26
Wrap up the month with an upscale dining experience at Beelow’s Steak...
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Mar. 31
Trivia Tuesday at Beer Bazaar | Schitt's Creek
Trivia Tuesday at Beer Bazaar | Schitt's Creek
3/31/26
In honor of the late-great, simply the best Catherine O’Hara (Moira R...
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Mar. 31
Risking it All: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence at Grayslake Heritage Museum
Mar. 31
Senior Series: Walk at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda
Senior Series: Walk at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda
3/31/26
Join us for a walk at Lakewood Forest Preserve as we enjoy the sights and s...
Explore Events @ Lakewood Forest Preserve
Apr. 1
Drag Bingo at Beer Bazaar
Drag Bingo at Beer Bazaar
4/1/26
A fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins who br...
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Apr. 1
Kids Eat for 99 cents at Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills
Kids Eat for 99 cents at Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills
4/1/26
Kids Eat for 99¢! On select nights, enjoy a kid's meal for on...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Rainforest Cafe
Apr. 1
Kids Eat for 99 cents at Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills
Kids Eat for 99 cents at Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills
4/1/26
Kids Eat for 99¢! On select nights, enjoy a kid's meal for on...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Rainforest Cafe
Apr. 1
For the Love of Bumble Bees at Dunn Museum in Libertyville
For the Love of Bumble Bees at Dunn Museum in Libertyville
4/1/26
Discover how bumble bees fit into local ecosystems and how conservation wor...
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Apr. 2
Easter Zumba Fitness Night in Waukegan
Easter Zumba Fitness Night in Waukegan
4/2/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Easter Zumba Fitness Night on Thursda...
Explore Events @ Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Apr. 2
Landscaping for a Changing Climate
Landscaping for a Changing Climate
4/2/26
Landscaping for a Changing ClimateThursday, April 2, 7:00–8:00 pmLake...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
Apr. 2
Antioch Flashlight Egg Hunt
Antioch Flashlight Egg Hunt
4/2/26
The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department is excited to present the 2026 ...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch
Apr. 2
Glow and Egg-Splore: Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Park District of Highland Park
Glow and Egg-Splore: Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Park District of Highland Park
4/2/26
An egg-citing twist on the traditional egg hunt is designed for older child...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park
Apr. 2
University Fair at University Center of Lake County
University Fair at University Center of Lake County
4/2/26
The University Center of Lake County will host a University Fair and guest ...
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Apr. 3
First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville
First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville
4/3/26
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville
Apr. 3
Ishibumi at Gorton Center
Ishibumi at Gorton Center
4/3/26
Ishibumi is being presented in partnership with The Chicago Japan Film Coll...
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Apr. 3
Make it a Great Friday at Volo Museum
Make it a Great Friday at Volo Museum
4/3/26
Families are invited to make Good Friday a Great Friday on Friday, April 3,...
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Mar. 13 - Apr. 4
Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall
Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall
3/13/26 - 4/4/26
Get ready for the tradition of Bunny Photo experiences – an unforgett...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn

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