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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

Boo Bash in Lincolnshire
Boo Bash in Lincolnshire
Trail of Treats in Zion
Trail of Treats in Zion
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Day of the Dead in Lake County
Day of the Dead in Lake County
Visit Lake County Spooks & Spirits Check-In Challenge
Visit Lake County Spooks & Spirits Check-In Challenge

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Mar. 12 - Oct. 31
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season
3/12/26 - 10/31/26
Miller’s Dog N Suds Drive-In in Ingleside kicks off its 2026 season o...
Explore Events @ Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In
Apr. 30 - Oct. 31
The Market at Elawa Farm Opens for the Season
The Market at Elawa Farm Opens for the Season
4/30/26 - 10/31/26
Elawa Farm’s seasonal Market is open through Oct. 31. Guests can shop...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Jun. 13 - Oct. 31
Goat Yoga at Elawa Farm
Goat Yoga at Elawa Farm
6/13/26 - 10/31/26
Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and fun at Elawa Farm with an unfo...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Aug. 24 - Oct. 31
Battle of the Burgers at L'Americain, American Place Casino
Battle of the Burgers at L'Americain, American Place Casino
8/24/26 - 10/31/26
Celebrating the iconic flavors of the Midwest, American Place Casino is tap...
Explore Events @ L'Americain at American Place Casino
Sep. 11 - Oct. 31
Lindy's Lakeside Fish and Shrimp Boil
Lindy's Lakeside Fish and Shrimp Boil
9/11/26 - 10/31/26
Lindy's Landing in Wauconda, Illinois, is hosting a Door County-style f...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing
Sep. 16 - Oct. 31
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
9/16/26 - 10/31/26
Chicagoland's Fall tradition continues at Didier Farms. Happy Times Pum...
Explore Events @ Didier Farms
Sep. 18 - Oct. 31
Tobie Family Farm in Grayslake
Tobie Family Farm in Grayslake
9/18/26 - 10/31/26
Explore Tobie Family Farm!The family has been wanting to sta...
Explore Events @ Tobie Family Farm
Sep. 24 - Oct. 31
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
9/24/26 - 10/31/26
One night of Halloween isn’t enough. Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illi...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
10/1/26 - 10/31/26
Experience the best of Lake County’s craft beverage scene on the Lake...
Explore Events @ Various Locations in Lake County
Oct. 3 - Oct. 31
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
10/3/26 - 10/31/26
Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored garden...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 3 - Oct. 31
Realm of Terror Haunted House Open for the Season
Realm of Terror Haunted House Open for the Season
10/3/26 - 10/31/26
13 nights in 2026: 12 regular haunted-house nights plus No Actor Night on O...
Explore Events @ Realm of Terror Haunted House
Oct. 15 - Oct. 31
Ghost Wauk 2026: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
Ghost Wauk 2026: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
10/15/26 - 10/31/26
Dare to enter The Genesee after hours? Ever since the theater opened in 192...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 31
Deerfield Trick or Treat
Deerfield Trick or Treat
10/31/26
The Village of Deerfield has set official trick-or-treating hours from 3:30...
Explore Events @ Village of Deerfield
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Libertyville
Trick or Treat in Libertyville
10/31/26
Village-wide trick-or-treating takes place in Libertyville this Halloween o...
Explore Events @ Village of Libertyville
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Mundelein
Trick or Treat in Mundelein
10/31/26
Children may trick or treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026 between the ...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein
Oct. 31
Wauconda Trick or Treat
Wauconda Trick or Treat
10/31/26
Trick-or-treat hours in the Village of Wauconda are 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct....
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda
Oct. 31
Fox Lake Trick or Treat
Fox Lake Trick or Treat
10/31/26
The Village of Fox Lake has designated Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the o...
Explore Events @ Village of Fox Lake
Oct. 31
Highland Park Trick or Treat
Highland Park Trick or Treat
10/31/26
Trick-or-treating in Highland Park is a Halloween tradition, and is held on...
Explore Events @ City of Highland Park
Oct. 31
Grayslake Trick or Treat
Grayslake Trick or Treat
10/31/26
The Village of Grayslake will have residential Trick or Treat hours on Satu...
Explore Events @ Village of Grayslake
Oct. 31
Brothers' Field Season End Halloween Costume Party
Brothers' Field Season End Halloween Costume Party
10/31/26
On Saturday, October 31, Brothers' Field will host its Season End Hallo...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Oct. 31
Trick or Treating at Hawthorn in Vernon Hills
Trick or Treating at Hawthorn in Vernon Hills
10/31/26
Calling all little ghosts, goblins and superheroes. Dress up in Halloween b...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Lincolnshire
Trick or Treat in Lincolnshire
10/31/26
Residents are invited to enjoy Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct...
Explore Events @ Village of Lincolnshire
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Winthrop Harbor
Trick or Treat in Winthrop Harbor
10/31/26
Winthrop Harbor’s community trick-or-treating will take place Oct. 31...
Explore Events @ Village of Winthrop Harbor
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Antioch
Trick or Treat in Antioch
10/31/26
Antioch’s official trick-or-treat hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat in Lake Zurich
Trick or Treat in Lake Zurich
10/31/26
Lake Zurich's trick-or-treating hours are on Halloween, Saturday, Octob...
Explore Events @ Village of Lake Zurich
Oct. 31
WBMX Halloween Race
WBMX Halloween Race
10/31/26
Wrap up the racing season with an afternoon full of thrills, spills and Hal...
Explore Events @ Waukegan BMX
Oct. 31
Gurnee Trick or Treat
Gurnee Trick or Treat
10/31/26
The Village invites families to enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.If you'r...
Explore Events @ Village of Gurnee
Oct. 31
Annual Halloween Costume Party at Buffalo Creek Brewing
Annual Halloween Costume Party at Buffalo Creek Brewing
10/31/26
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Buffalo Creek Brewing's Annual...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
Oct. 31
Halloween at Beelow's Steakhouse
Halloween at Beelow's Steakhouse
10/31/26
Celebrate Halloween with Beelow's on Saturday, October 31! Come dressed...
Explore Events @ Beelow's Steakhouse
Oct. 31
Family Drop-In: Halloween in Nature at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Oct. 31
Day of the Dead 5K in Round Lake Beach
Day of the Dead 5K in Round Lake Beach
10/31/26
The Round Lake Area Park District invites participants to register for its ...
Explore Events @ Sports Center - Round Lake Area Park District
Oct. 31
***SOLD OUT*** Svengoolie Meet and Greet at Volo Museum
***SOLD OUT*** Svengoolie Meet and Greet at Volo Museum
10/31/26
***SOLD OUT***Legendary horror host Svengoolie will celebrate Halloween wit...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum

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