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

Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove in Libertyville

Third Annual Mother Earth Market at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods

Henry Cho and Ballet Folklorico Tayahua at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove

Camping at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion

"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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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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Ballet Folklorico Tayahua at Genesee Theatre

05/11/24

Ballet Folklórico Tayahua presents A Night in Mexico is back on stag...

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Discussing "Field Notes from An Unintentional Birder: A Memoir" by Julia Zarankin at Volo State Natural Area

05/11/24

Please join in person if you are nearby or join via Zoom if from afar. If y...

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Friends of Volo Bog Native Shrub and Tree Spring Sale Fundraiser

05/11/24

Order deadline is May 3 at 3 p.m. Pick-up is May 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ...

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Gardeners of Central Lake County Plant Sale

05/11/24

This event is the day before Mother's Day. Rain or shine. P...

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***CANCELED***World Bonsai Day @ Chicago Botanic Gardens

Canceled 05/11/24

***THIS EVENT IS CANCELED*** Saturday, May 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...

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Public Works and Engineering Family Open House

05/11/24

Gather the family and plan to join the Mundelein Public Works and Engineeri...

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Mother's Weekend at Volo Museum

05/11/24

Celebrate all of the amazing women that have impacted our lives! As a sm...

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Cookie Decorating at The Vine: Mother's Day Theme

05/11/24

Come and learn how to create a beautiful floral cookie platter on Mother...

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Spring Wild Edible Walk at Heller Nature Center

05/11/24

Eat the forest! Join Shane Alden: The Wild Dryad on a foraging to...

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Farmers Market Tasting: 9th Hour

05/11/24

Stop by the store during the Grayslake Farmers Market to try some beer from...

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Flatland at Improv Playhouse

05/11/24

Join Hex and friends as they explore the cosmos and unravel mysteries using...

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Mother Earth Market at Brushwood Center

05/11/24 - 05/12/24

3rd Annual Mother Earth Market Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods Open ...

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Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove

05/11/24 - 05/12/24

Choose from a variety of plant species including native flowers, ferns, for...

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Potting Party at Lambs Farm

05/11/24 - 05/12/24

Join us on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 1pm for a Potti...

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Mother's Day Brunch at Three Embers

05/12/24

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH Celebrate the mother in your life with an incred...

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Nature-Themed Board Game Day at Volo Bog State Natural Area

05/12/24

• Bringing a Nature-themed board game to loan for the day • Do...

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Chocolate Making with Mom

05/12/24

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Special Chocolate Making Class! Moms an...

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Mother's Day at Tempel Farms Organics

05/12/24

Rain or shine on the farm for this special event for Mom! Bring the enti...

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Mother's Day Extravaganza

05/12/24

An evening with Soulful Sounds of Chicagos LaTanya Hughes and our very own ...

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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in the 412 Lounge at O'Toole's Libertyville

05/12/24

Join in celebrating the moms in our lives for a Mother's Day buffet in ...

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Mother's Day at Oaken

05/12/24

Celebrate Mother's Day at Oaken Bistro + Bar! Join in for brunch spe...

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Mother's Day at Concorde Banquets

05/12/24

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with an exquisite Champagne Brunch at Con...

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Dover Straits Mother's Day

05/12/24

Don't forget to make your mother's Day reservations! All moms...

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Mother's Day at Encore Events

05/12/24

Join in for Mother's Day Brunch during any of the two time slots. Mo...

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Mother's Day Celebration at The Joyful Gourmet

05/12/24

Join in for a special Mother's Day celebration! We have everything you ...

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Mother's Day Brunch at Bonnie Brook

05/12/24

Carving Station Beef Tenderloin & Turkey Breast Chef Attended Pasta S...

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Mother's Day Brunch at Johnny's Snack Shop

05/12/24

SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024 10:00am to 3:00pm BRUNCH MENU: Made-to-Order Scra...

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Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Buffet at Lindy's

05/12/24

Treat your Mom to a delightful waterfront brunch or dinner buffet, complete...

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Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner at Cafe Pomigliano

05/12/24

Celebrate Mother's Day with on Sunday, May 12 for a special b...

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