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

Jun. 6 - Sep. 19

Mundelein Farmers Market

6/6/26 - 9/19/26
The Mundelein Farmers Market returns this summer, bringing the community to...
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Sep. 19

***CANCELLED*** Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/19/26
***CANCELLED***Deerfield will celebrate community, food and fall traditions...
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Sep. 19

*CANCELED* Small Town Smokeout in Antioch

9/19/26
The Village of Antioch 2026 Small Town Smoke Out, scheduled for tomorrow, S...
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Sep. 19

ArtWauk in Waukegan

9/19/26
Downtown Waukegan becomes the cultural hub and envy of the North Shore on t...
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Sep. 19

Wauke-Con Comic Book Convention at Three Brothers Theatre

9/19/26
Waukegan's comic book convention will showcase comics, artists, authors...
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Sep. 19

Paws in the Parks at Larry Fink Memorial Park

9/19/26
Join Highland Park for Paws in the Park, a dog-friendly celebration where f...
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Sep. 19

6th Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera in Waukegan

9/19/26
The 6th Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from...
Explore Events @ Ballet Folklorico Tayahua

Sep. 19

Buckets N' Boards at Gorton Center

9/19/26
Get ready for an afternoon of nonstop laughter, music, and pure entertainme...
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Sep. 19

***Cancelled*** Bonfire and Brews: A Taste of Gurnee

9/19/26
***CANCELLED***The Gurnee Park District will host its fourth annual Bonfire...
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Sep. 19

Martina McBride at Ravinia Festival

9/19/26
With over 14 million albums sold, Martina McBride stands as one of country ...
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Sep. 19

30th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk in Waukegan

9/19/26
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with compelling stories that co...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Sep. 19

Community Recycling Event in Waukegan

9/19/26
The Waukegan Park District is partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Lak...
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Sep. 19

Oktoberfest at Phase Three Brewing Company

9/19/26
Phase Three Brewing is celebrating Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, timed...
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Sep. 19

Waukegan's Annual End of Summer Fiesta's Car Show and Festival

9/19/26
Saturday, September 19, Downtown Waukegan will turn into the biggest celebr...
Explore Events @ Lopez Auto Body

Sep. 19

Hello Neighbor Community Walk at Spring Lake Park in Lincolnshire

9/19/26
The Village, Vernon Area Public Library, and School District 103 are collab...
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Sep. 19

Pepper Rd. Fall Fest

9/19/26
Celebrate the season at Pepper Road Fall Fest in Lake Barrington! Spend the...
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Sep. 19

History Day and Artisan Market in Lake Zurich

9/19/26
Celebrate Ela Historical Society's 50th anniversary while you step back...
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Sep. 19

Yoga at Lakefront Biergarten in Winthrop Harbor

9/19/26
Join Kristen and Jen for an hour of outdoor yoga every third Saturday ...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten at North Point Marina

Sep. 19

Miles for Miracles 5k in Waukegan

9/19/26
First Annual Miles for Miracles 5K Walk/Run to raise money to help sponsor ...
Explore Events @ Dugdale Park

Jun. 6 - Sep. 20

Shimmering Summer at Chicago Botanic Garden

6/6/26 - 9/20/26
Stretch your sense of wonder with Shimmering Summer, where towering, irides...
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Sep. 17 - Sep. 20

Woman, Life, Freedom Film Festival at Wayfarer Theaters

9/17/26 - 9/20/26
The Association of Iranian Film and Theatre Artists Abroad (AIFTAA) will ho...
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Sep. 19 - Sep. 20

15th Annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival

9/19/26 - 9/20/26
The 15th annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival will be held Sept. 19-20, ...
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Sep. 20

Race to Zero 2026 at Independence Grove

9/20/26
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center's Race to Zero 2026 will take place ...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Sep. 20

Highland Park Community Fall Fest

9/20/26
The Highland Park Community Early Learning Center is celebrating 75 years o...
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Aug. 24 - Sep. 22

The Threshold: Artists Sheri Rush + Matt Irie at College of Lake County in Grayslake

8/24/26 - 9/22/26
What exists at the boundary of what we see and what we feel? The Threshold ...
Explore Events @ CLC - Robert T Wright Gallery of Art

Sep. 22

Beelow's Wine Dinner

9/22/26
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exceptional cuisine at Beel...
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May. 27 - Sep. 23

Singo Music Bingo at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

5/27/26 - 9/23/26
SINGO at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub in Gurnee features an evening of...
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Jun. 3 - Sep. 23

Grayslake Summer Farmers Market

6/3/26 - 9/23/26
The Grayslake Farmers Market takes place on Wednesdays during the Summ...
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Sep. 23

Jacob Collier at Ravinia Festival

9/23/26
When Coldplay’s Chris Martin calls someone “the best musician i...
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Sep. 23

Blue Horizon Film Festival at Wayfarer Theaters

9/23/26
The Blue Horizon Environmental Film Festival is proud to make its internati...
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May. 7 - Sep. 24

Lincolnshire Corporate Center Food Truck Thursdays and Lakeside Concerts

5/7/26 - 9/24/26
Join the community at 1 Overlook Point in the Lincolnshire Corporate Center...
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Sep. 24

Brit Floyd: The Best Of The Wall at Genesee Theatre

9/24/26
Fan-favorite Brit Floyd returns to The Genesee for two nights off...
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