Calendar of Events for Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

Jun. 29

Mainstreet Annual Golf Outing at Glen Flora Country Club

6/29/26
Established in 1900, Glen Flora Country Club is known as The Hidden Gem and...
Explore Events @ Glen Flora Country Club

Jun. 29

Happy Birthday USA in Vernon Hills

6/29/26
Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with your child in this fun, interac...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Jun. 29

Risking It All: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

6/29/26
Risking It All: The Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceMonday, June ...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

America's 250 Fitness Challenge at Sachs Recreation Center

6/1/26 - 6/30/26
Sachs Recreation Center invites participants to join Move to 250: Celebrate...
Explore Events @ Sachs Recreation Center

Jun. 4 - Jun. 30

Summer on the Lake in Fox Lake

6/4/26 - 6/30/26
Looking for a fun, affordable and close-to-home activity for kids this June...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park Meeting Room 2

Jul. 1

Master Class with Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at Ravinia Festival

7/1/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 1

Rec on the GO: Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in Libertyville

7/1/26
What better way to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month than with a...
Explore Events @ Charles Brown Park

Jul. 1

Pride in the Park at Everts Park in Highwood

7/1/26
Pride in the Park is Highwood's celebration of love, community and...
Explore Events @ Evert's Park

Jun. 30 - Jul. 2

Young Nature Explorers at Independence Grove

6/30/26 - 7/2/26
Explore different types of wildlife movement during this hands-on program d...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch

Jul. 2

America's 250th Celebration in Gurnee

7/2/26
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning t...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Jul. 3

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

7/3/26
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Jul. 3

Independence Fest in Highland Park

7/3/26
The Park District of Highland Park’s Independence Fest will kick off ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/3/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Jul. 3

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

7/3/26
First Fridays begins in downtown Grayslake, bringing a monthly event to the...
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Jul. 3

Victoria's Secret/PINK Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Gurnee Mills

7/3/26
Celebrate the grand opening of Victoria's Secret/PINK in their brand-ne...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Near Dining Pavilion South

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

63rd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in Deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White and Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days as part of the Ame...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

7/4/26
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade in Highland Park

7/4/26
Highland Parkers will spotlight their American stories in this year's I...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 4

Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek Aqua Park

7/4/26
Community members will keep the fun going with a special pool party at Hidd...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek Aqua Park

Jul. 4

Antioch's 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

7/4/26
Everyone is invited to join the fun, as Antioch celebrates America’s ...
Explore Events @ Antioch Community High School

Jul. 4

Fourth of July Parade Breakfast at Station 51

7/4/26
Start your Fourth of July celebration at Station 51 with breakfast, mimosas...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill

Jul. 4

Independence Day Celebration in Zion

7/4/26
The Zion Park District will host its Independence Day Celebration on Saturd...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Band Shell

Jul. 2 - Jul. 5

Mundelein Community Days

7/2/26 - 7/5/26
The Mundelein Community Days 2026 festival will take place July 2-5, 2...
Explore Events @ Courtland Commons

Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

America the Beautiful: USA Weekend at Brothers' Field

7/3/26 - 7/5/26
Join the fun at Brothers' Field to celebrate America's birthday, wi...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field

Jul. 4 - Jul. 5

Lincolnshire Art Festival

7/4/26 - 7/5/26
Plan your perfect summer day at Lincolnshire’s Village Green! Grab a ...
Explore Events @ Village of Vernon Hills

Jul. 5

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/5/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 7

Rec on the GO Organized Park Play in Libertyville

7/7/26
Rec on the GO brings organized play directly to Libertyville neighborhood p...
Explore Events @ Gilbert Stiles Park

Jul. 7

Songs on the Move with Wendy and DB

7/7/26
Songs on the Move with Wendy and DBTuesday, July 7, 3:00–3:45 pmLake ...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

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