Calendar of Events

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

MayFest 2024 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum in Grayslake
MayFest 2024 at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum in Grayslake
Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten Opens in Winthrop Harbor
Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten Opens in Winthrop Harbor
American Place Casino in Waukegan
American Place Casino in Waukegan
Village of Antioch Touch-A-Truck in Downtown Antioch
Village of Antioch Touch-A-Truck in Downtown Antioch
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Illinois Craft Beer Week

Vigilance: Learning from the Legacies of BIPOC Environment Leaders
03/03/24 - 05/05/24
Brushwood Center and Insight Advocacy are excited to announce a call for ar...

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Chicago Mother's Day Craft and Vendor Market at Gurnee Mills
05/03/24 - 05/05/24
Get ready for a delightful Mother's Day experience filled with local ve...

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Cinco de Mayo Opening Weekend at Brothers' Field
05/03/24 - 05/05/24
Get ready to fiesta like never before at Brothers' Field's Cinco de...

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Opening of the Lakefront Biergarten at Harbor Brewing Co. in Winthrop Harbor
05/03/24 - 05/05/24
The opening of the Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten. Seasonal hou...

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Xtreme Spirit Cheer and Dance Grand Finale
05/04/24 - 05/05/24
Two Day National Championship Great way to end your season in Chicago wi...

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Central State Dahlia Sale at the Gardens
05/04/24 - 05/05/24
Saturday & Sunday May 4 – 5 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Burnstein H...

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Spring Plant Sale and Farm Festival at Liberty Prairie
05/05/24
Join Liberty Prairie for the annual organic Spring Plant Sale at the farm. ...

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Cinco de Mayo at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove
05/05/24
Join us for the season opener celebration of the Beer Garden at Independenc...

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Joyful Gourmet Mom Cookie Decorating
05/05/24
Great activity to do with your kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews! Beautiful c...

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Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class
05/05/24
Great activity to do with your kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews! Beautiful c...

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Trivia Night: Star Wars
05/07/24
Do. Or do not. There is no try…or Maybe there is with how lenient Sa...

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Pop Up Museum at Tighhead
05/07/24
The Mundelein Historical Commission and Tighthead Brewery are teaming up to...

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Humpday Happy Hour
05/08/24
All cocktails are $2 off on Wednesdays at North Shore Distillery!...

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Crafts & Cocktails: Garland Experience
05/08/24
Join in for a fun session and create your own beautiful garland with Maggie...

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College of Lake County Music Presents: Concert Band Spring Concert
05/08/24
CLC's community Concert Band is directed by Mike Madonia. The S...

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Mother's Day Floral Workshop at Broken Earth Winery
05/08/24
Celebrate Mother's Day at Broken Earth Winery Long Grove! ...

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Get the Led Out at Genesee Theatre
05/09/24
Recreating the studio sounds of Led Zeppelin, Get the Led Out pay...

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Flight Night Thursdays at North Shore Distillery
05/09/24
Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...

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Mystery Book Group: The Other Half at Lake Forest Library
05/09/24
Register and join in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective wit...

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Nicole Devine at Tighthead
05/09/24
LIVE MUSIC: Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM...

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Singo- Music Bingo Nights with Stone Grill and Catering
05/09/24
Singo - Music Bingo Nights take place on the second Thursday of the month a...

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Illinois Craft Beer Week
05/03/24 - 05/10/24
Craft beer enthusiasts in Illinois can mark their calendars for May 3-10, 2...

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Teacher Appreciation Week at American Place
05/06/24 - 05/10/24
Get ready to celebrate the amazing educators because Teacher Appreciation W...

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Galvin Cello Quartet at Bennett Gordon Hall
05/10/24
A veritable United Nations of cellists, the Galvin Quartet combines musicia...

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Henry Cho at Genesee Theatre
05/10/24
Enjoy a night of wholesome fun and laugh-out-loud jokes with comedian ...

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1964 The Tribute - Beatles Tribute Band at Antioch High School
05/10/24
Visit Antioch Community High School to view the fab four put on by the &quo...

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Live Music Pete the Pianist at Oaken Bistro
05/10/24
Sip a cocktail or enjoy dinner over live tunes from Chicago’s favorit...

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Matt Strom at Tighhead
05/10/24
LIVE MUSIC: Friday, May 10, 2024 7:00 PM 10:00 PM...

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The 39 Steps at Three Brothers Theatre
04/19/24 - 05/11/24
Concluding their main season at Stage 221, it's a mix of a Hitchcock ma...

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Tulip Festival at Richardson Adventure Farm
04/20/24 - 05/11/24
The Spring Grove tulip fest returns to the adventure farm! 300,000 bu...

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Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.
05/10/24 - 05/11/24
Spring’s answer to Oktoberfest arrives in May to usher in the new sea...

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The All American Bully Show
05/11/24
Bully Breed Kennel Club second annual All American Bully and Nano Bully Con...

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