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

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Santa Paws at Hawthorn Mall

12/05/22

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa! All animals must be caged or lea...

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Winter Watercolor Class

12/06/22

Warm up with watercolors as you learn how to paint holly in a loose and exp...

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Holiday Party Potluck with Grayslake Greenery Garden Club

12/06/22

Holiday Party Potluck for the Grayslake Greenery Garden Club. Open to th...

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Pints & Purls at Nightshade

12/06/22

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Knit one, purl two, how about a brew? Joining Pin...

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Village of Round Lake Beach Presents Supper with Santa and Craft Fair

12/07/22

Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by the Villa...

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Paint Nite @ North Shore Distillery

12/07/22

Come join us for a fun session and create your own work of art with Brooke ...

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Pearl Harbor Commemoration

12/07/22

Remember the fallen with the museum's annual Pearl Harbor Commemoration...

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Village of Antioch Santa Visits

12/06/22 - 12/08/22

The Jolly Old Soul will come to your house to spread Yuletide Cheer. Onl...

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Memory Cafe: Poetry Party

12/08/22

Poet Gary Glazner works with Memory Cafés to create unique Poetry Pa...

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

12/08/22

The original animated special you remember comes to life in Rudolph th...

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Holiday Lights in Gurnee

12/08/22

Bring the family to celebrate the holiday season! The night will begin w...

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Open Studio Figure Drawing

12/08/22

Join in for Open Studio Figure Drawing sessions hosted by Jesus Ortega. Thi...

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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Gurnee

12/08/22

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train program has two trains, one that tr...

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Peanuts Jazz with the Chris White Trio at Gorton Community Center

12/08/22

Enjoy the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi, better known as “the Peanu...

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Flight Night at North Shore Distillery

12/08/22

Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...

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Marie Osmond at Genesee Theatre

12/09/22

Marie Osmond's A Symphonic Christmas Tour makes a stop at The Gene...

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Volo Bog Walk with a Naturalist (Fred) - Tamarack View Trail

12/09/22

Come see what changes with the seasons! Meet outside the Vi...

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Six Speed Tranny Acoustic Performance at Black Lung Brewing

12/09/22

Six Speed Tranny comes to Black Lung Brewing for an acoustic performance!...

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Cookies and Milk with Santa at Grandwood Park District

12/09/22

Come join in for some family-friendly holiday fun for all ages! Par...

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Heart of the Holidays in Highland Park

11/19/22 - 12/10/22

On November 19 in conjunction with the annual Sugar Plum Shopping Spree hos...

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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus Performance of Joseph A Favero Memorial Do It Yourself Messiah and Carol Sing-Along

12/10/22

The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus performance of the Do It...

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***SOLD OUT*** Holiday Highlight Performance at The Tempel Lipizzans

12/10/22

***SOLD OUT*** Bundle up and join in for the joy of the season. Enjoy...

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***SOLD OUT*** Polar Express Storytime Train in Libertyville

12/10/22

***SOLD OUT*** Wear your pj’s and ride the train with Santa Claus ...

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Deer Park Cocoa Classic

12/10/22

This course is entirely on streets and paved paths. Hot Cocoa waiting for y...

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Breakfast with Santa at Gurnee American Legion

12/10/22

Get a free picture with Santa! 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. $10 adults/$5 kids ...

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Family Holiday Paint Social

12/10/22

Fun holiday workshop for the family youth ages 4 and up. Enjoy making a ...

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Santa Visits Your Home with Grayslake

12/10/22

Would you like Santa to visit your home and bring a gift to your child? ...

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Arctic Express in Gurnee

12/10/22

Join the Gurnee Park District as they board a train to the "North...

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Donuts with Santa at the Crawford Warming House

12/10/22

Visit Santa at Crawford House (817 W. Lake Street, Libertyville) and enjoy ...

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Build your Own Gingerbread House

12/10/22

For children accompanied by a parent. It’s the perfect time of yea...

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Dickens of a Holiday in Libertyville

12/10/22

It’s an exciting and festive time in Downtown Libertyville during Dic...

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Victorian Tea in Libertyville

12/10/22

Those of you who have previously attended know that this is a great event.&...

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60's Rock Legends at Impact Fuel Room

12/10/22

Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions present 60's Rock Legends Night:...

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***CANCELED***Holidays at the Hostess House at the National Museum of the American Sailor

Canceled 12/10/22

***CANCELED*** Ring in the holiday season at the National Museum of the ...

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Chicago OGD at Rivalry Alehouse

12/10/22

Great live music from Chicago OGD....

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Warren Township High School Choral Boosters Present: Sing-Along with Santa

12/10/22

Santa is making a trip to Gurnee! Join WTHS's own Vocal Velocity on ...

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Holiday in the Hart

12/10/22

Join in for some holiday fun outside the Rolek Community Center. At this...

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Richardson Christmas Tree Farm and More

11/25/22 - 12/11/22

Richardson Farm provides a great opportunity to renew the tradition of goin...

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A Christmas Carol: A Live Musical Radio Play presented by The Mundelein Arts Commission

12/03/22 - 12/11/22

The Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) is excited to present the popular Charl...

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Antique Vintage Flea Market at Lake County Fairgrounds

12/10/22 - 12/11/22

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiqu...

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Make Your Own Glass Ornaments / Icicles at Peter Patterson Glassworks

12/10/22 - 12/11/22

Make your own ornaments and/or icicles for the season. They make grea...

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The Grayslake Historical Society Holiday Open House

12/11/22

The Grayslake Historical Society is hosting their annual Holiday Open House...

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Oaken Breakfast with Santa

12/11/22

Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet with an appearance by Santa! All ...

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Santa Brunch

12/11/22

Details to come....

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Monthly Morning Meditation

Virtual 12/12/22

Make your Monday more manageable with mediation. Explore different style...

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Santa Paws at Hawthorn Mall

12/12/22

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa! All animals must be caged or lea...

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Walk with a Naturalist at Volo Bog State Natural Area

12/12/22

Come see what is discovered as the seasons progress. Distance is 1-3 mil...

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Someday at Christmas: John-Mark McGaha Sings Stevie Wonder at Marriott Theatre

12/12/22 - 12/13/22

Celebrate the season as acclaimed singer, storyteller, and multi-instrument...

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Holiday Drop In Activities

12/02/22 - 12/14/22

Santa has been called away to deal with a workshop mishap, but that doesn&#...

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Holiday Drop In Activities

12/02/22 - 12/14/22

Santa has been called away to deal with a workshop mishap, but that doesn&#...

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Chat with Santa with Gurnee Park District

12/13/22 - 12/14/22

Ho, Ho, Ho...Santa Claus is looking forward to chatting over the phone with...

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Guided Tours of Volo Bog with Stacy

12/14/22

Guided Tours of Volo Bog (the only quaking bog in Illinois)! Come see...

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O'Toole's 12 Beers of Christmas

12/01/22 - 12/15/22

Starting Thursday, December 1st, Timothy O'Toole's Pub Gurnee will ...

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Million Dollar Quartet at Genesee Theatre

12/15/22

The story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins&#...

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Waukegan History Museum After Dark Holiday Evening

12/15/22

Make memorable ornaments for the Christmas tree with your little one! A gre...

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Flight Night at North Shore Distillery

12/15/22

Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...

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Orin Swift Wine Tasting

12/15/22

Join in for a fun evening of Orin Swift Wine. A lineup of Orin Swi...

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Round Lake Area Community Band Winter's Light Concert

12/15/22

A concert of Winter and Holiday music by the Round Lake Community Band. ...

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Vigneto del Bino -Pairing Dinner–Fondue

12/16/22

$54.95/per person plus tax. Includes 4 course meal, wine pairing at each...

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Grinchmas

12/16/22

Kids 3-5 years, will celebrate the Who-lidays Grinch style. Enjoy Grinch...

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A Tribute to Elvis at Primo

12/16/22

Logan Ramey Returns to the Parlor Speakeasy at PRIMO ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISI...

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Austin Skalecki at Rivalry Alehouse

12/16/22

Great live acoustic music from Austin Slalecki....

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Grayslake Fall Farmers Market

10/01/22 - 12/17/22

Outdoor Farmers Market featuring fall Vegetables, wine, seafood, meat, poul...

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Santa's Cottage in Mundelein

12/02/22 - 12/17/22

Santa and his helpers will be at Santa’s Cottage on December 2,3, 10 ...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/02/22 - 12/17/22

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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Sub Thermal Nightmare at Dungeon of Doom

12/16/22 - 12/17/22

The Legendary dungeon of doom haunted house is thrilled to announce our fir...

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Dungeon of Doom Presents: Sub-Thermal Nightmare

12/16/22 - 12/17/22

The Legendary dungeon of doom haunted house is thrilled to announce their f...

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Gingerbread House Decorating

12/17/22

Gather the family and get festive! Each family will be provided wi...

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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl at Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa

12/17/22

Join in on the Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl circling the three O'Toole's&...

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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl at Timothy O'Toole's Pub Gurnee

12/17/22

Join the Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl circling the three suburban locat...

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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl at O'Toole's Libertyville

12/17/22

Join the Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl circling the three suburban locations!...

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Holiday Hoopla at Mellody Farm

12/17/22

Celebrate the holiday season during Mellody Farm’s Holiday Hoopla &nd...

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Ruth Page Civic Ballet's The Nutcracker at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/17/22

The quintessential and beloved family classic returns for our annual holida...

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Santa Visits Shiloh Park in Zion

12/17/22

Come visit Santa December 17 from 7-8 p.m. at Shiloh Park. ...

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Dinner with Santa at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

12/17/22

Dinner with Santa from 5-7 p.m. Opportunities for photos and to tell San...

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Holiday Food Gifts with Celebrity Chef Gale Gand

12/17/22

Instead of giving “stuff” for the holidays this year, why not g...

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A Live Holiday Performance with Disney Fine Artist Trevor Carlton at Hawthorn Mall

12/17/22

Together with The Gallery of Art and Collectibles, also known as “The...

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Holiday Gift Event

12/17/22

Join in on Dec. 17th 5-9 p.m. for ornament making, live art, gift wrapping,...

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Family Dodgeball at Grayslake Recreation Center

12/17/22

Come and enjoy a fun afternoon with your family playing Dodgeball! All ages...

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Chessie's Breakfast with Santa

12/17/22

Baby, it's cold outside, and the holiday season is almost here! Chessie...

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Wine Pairing Dinner: Fondue at Vigneto del Bino

12/17/22

$54.95/per person plus tax. Includes 4 course meal, wine pairing at each...

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City of Zion Christmas Tree Lighting

12/17/22

Annual Christimas tree lighting at the Zion Park District Leisure Center. ...

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Cocktail Distillery Tour

12/17/22

A tour & cocktail class in one – cocktail samples & history a...

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Welcome Christmas with Lake County Symphony Orchestra

12/17/22

Join inon December 17th at Gurnee Community Church for a wonderful evening ...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan

12/17/22

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Crook County Blues Band at Rivalry Alehouse

12/17/22

Great live music from Crook County Blues Band....

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Holiday Sing-Along Outdoors at North Shore Distillery

12/17/22

Join NSD for some outdoor holiday caroling! Pull up in your car, o...

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"It Runs in The Family" at Citadel Theatre Company

11/16/22 - 12/18/22

Join us for a farcical night full of zany characters running in and out of ...

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Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove

11/19/22 - 12/18/22

Historic downtown Long Grove invites you to rediscover the magic of the hol...

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Historic Downtown Long Grove Carriage Rides

11/19/22 - 12/18/22

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during the holidays a...

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Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Holiday Market

11/25/22 - 12/18/22

Holiday market with pop-up ales of locally handcrafted art, glassware, jewe...

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Shiloh House Christmas in Zion

11/27/22 - 12/18/22

The Shiloh House is all decorated for the holidays and is open for self gui...

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Lindy's Breakfast with Santa

11/27/22 - 12/18/22

Lindy's Breakfast with Santa Santa is coming to Lindy's this ...

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"A Christmas Story" at PM&L Theatre

12/02/22 - 12/18/22

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 194...

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Festival of Trees in Antioch

12/03/22 - 12/18/22

Enter and decorate your holiday trees. Trees decorated by local organizatio...

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse

12/09/22 - 12/18/22

The Dickensian tale of George Bailey, a savings and loan manager who spends...

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Quentin Road Christmas Musical in Lake Zurich

12/15/22 - 12/18/22

Take a special journey with Quentin Road this Christmas as they celebr...

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Make Your Own Glass Ornaments / Icicles at Peter Patterson Glassworks

12/17/22 - 12/18/22

Make your own ornaments and/or icicles for the season. They make grea...

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Great Train Show at Lake County Fairgrounds

12/17/22 - 12/18/22

‍250+ tables of trains for sale 40+ exhibitors from across the count...

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The Lake County Folk Club Monthly Acoustic Concert

12/18/22

Join the Lake County Folk Club at Village Hall as they host Chris Vallillo....

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The Holly Jolly Concert with Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

12/18/22

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra presents a program of popular holiday carol...

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Welcome Christmas with Lake County Symphony Orchestra

12/18/22

Join in on December 18th at The Barn at Hawthorn Woods for a wonderful even...

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Vipers Pro Basketball vs. TBA at Warren High School

12/18/22

Lake County's ABA basketball team takes on an opponent to be named late...

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Breakfast With Santa at Lambs Farm

12/10/22 - 12/19/22

Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is making his annual trek t...

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Dinner with Santa at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Lake Villa

12/19/22

Join in for dinner and photo opportunities with Santa! Monday nights kid...

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

12/20/22

Santa Claus is coming to Hartmann Park on December 20! You will have the...

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At Ease: Healing In Nature

11/13/22 - 12/21/22

Join this exhibition opening featuring artwork that explores themes includi...

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Guided Tours of Volo Bog with Stacy

12/21/22

Guided Tours of Volo Bog (the only quaking bog in Illinois)! Come see...

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The Joyful Gourmet

12/21/22

Don't wait to get your holiday cookie orders in! Orders must be in by W...

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Winter Solstice Celebration

12/21/22

Celebrate the coming of the light this winter solstice. We will take night ...

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Winter Solstice Yoga

12/21/22

Welcome in light during the shortest day of the year. No yoga experience...

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Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre

12/21/22 - 12/22/22

Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavi...

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Dinner with Santa at O'Toole's Libertyville

12/22/22

Join Santa for dinner in the 412 lounge! Opportunities for photos and te...

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The Shanty's Christmas Celebration

12/22/22

The man in the big red coat is coming to Wadsworth for a Shanty Christmas C...

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Public Skate at Top Shelf Ice Arena

11/18/22 - 12/23/22

Top Shelf Ice Arena has Public Skate every day of the week. Test out you...

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Holiday Your Way in Lake County

11/21/22 - 12/23/22

Through mid-November and December, "Holiday your way" to Lake Cou...

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Fox Lake Santa House

11/26/22 - 12/23/22

Santa is coming back to Fox Lake, IL! He will be at Millennium Park loca...

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Eve of the Eve Featuring Winnie Cooper at Mickey Finn's Brewery

12/23/22

The time has come to rock the mess out of your holidays! The Lake County Li...

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The Rotten Bros. at Rivalry Alehouse

12/23/22

Join in for some great acoustic music....

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Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

11/05/22 - 12/24/22

Enjoy the Magic of Christmas! By popular demand Bass Pro continues th...

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Photos with Santa: "A Christmas Story" at Hawthorn Mall

11/19/22 - 12/24/22

A Christmas Story Santa Set is located on the lower level of Macy's Cou...

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It's Santa Photo Time at Gurnee Mills

11/30/22 - 12/24/22

It's that time of year to tell old Kris Kringle what you want for Chris...

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Christmas Eve Brunch

12/24/22

Details to come....

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Christmas Musical Light Shows in Antioch

11/25/22 - 12/25/22

Drive up to the Antioch Bandshell on Skidmore Drive - enter Skidmore Drive ...

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The Tarkowski Family Light Show in Antioch

12/01/22 - 12/25/22

The Tarkowski Family Light Show returns for the 2022 holiday season. Rem...

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Remembering 10 Grayslake Stories

02/23/22 - 12/28/22

New Exhibit: Remembering 10 Grayslake Stories. Open Wed.-Sat....

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Flight Night at North Shore Distillery

12/29/22

Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...

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Drop-In Exploration Stations at Lake Forest Public Library

12/29/22

Stop by the Library for some winter break fun. Solve puzzles, paint pict...

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Junior Claus

12/20/22 - 12/30/22

Fun for the whole family! Junior Claus, the only son of Santa, is reluct...

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Gina Gonzalez Solo at Black Lung Brewing Company

12/30/22

Gina always brings an amazing show! You won’t want to miss her her...

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New Year’s Eve Family Party at Sullivan Community Center in Vernon Hills

12/30/22

Ring in 2023, family-style, with a party in Vernon Hills’ Times Squar...

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Vigneto del Bino -Pairing Dinner–Fondue

12/30/22

$54.95/per person plus tax. Includes 4 course meal, wine pairing at each...

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Joey Halbur at Rivalry Alehouse

12/30/22

Join in for some great acoustic music....

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Big Thinkers at Lake Forest Library

12/30/22

Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers. The...

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Marked By the Sea: Tattoos in the U.S. Navy at National Museum of the American Sailor

05/28/21 - 12/31/22

Discover the history of tattoos with one-of-a-kind artifacts and artwork, a...

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Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 12/31/22

The crown jewel of the new museum, Embracing Change explores the origins an...

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"The Wizard of Oz" at Marriott Theatre

11/15/22 - 12/31/22

Relive the classic tale of four unlikely friends on the adventure of a life...

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Radiance New Years Eve 2002 featuring Subtronics and Liquid Stranger at Lake County Fairgrounds and Events Center

12/30/22 - 12/31/22

Ringing in the New Year with BASS. Gather your friends, choose your reso...

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New Year's Eve Party with Ivy Ford Band at Mickey Finn's Brewery

12/31/22

Ivy and her band has hosted every New Year's Party at new Finn's si...

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WhirlyBall Family Fun New Year's Eve Party

Happening as planned 12/31/22

Noon - 4 PM - Family New Year's Eve Event | Vernon Hills $20 per chi...

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Now Booking 2022/2023 Wedding Celebrations

01/12/22 - 01/01/23

Small town charm, big time views.. Work with our events coordinator and lo...

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"A Christmas Story" at Marriott Theatre

11/02/22 - 01/01/23

A Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the beloved 1983 movie to musical li...

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Santa's Rock N Lights Drive Thru Light Show

11/18/22 - 01/01/23

Santa's Rock N Lights is an animated drive-thru light show. You're ...

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Dickens Holiday Village in Antioch

11/24/22 - 01/01/23

Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch, with life-like figur...

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Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch

11/24/22 - 01/01/23

You can browse in awe at the dozens of oversized shadowboxes that are fille...

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Germann Family Holiday Light Display in Gurnee

12/01/22 - 01/01/23

Visit Gurnee and watch the light show that the Germann family puts on. T...

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Holiday Pop Up at the Grayslake Heritage Center

12/28/22 - 01/01/23

Stop by their pop-up location this holiday season for hands-on fun and lear...

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The Rivalry Floral GIn

12/31/22 - 01/01/23

Join in for some great live music!...

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New Years Eve Big Ball with 95 WIIL Rock

12/31/22 - 01/01/23

Join in for the 2022 95 WIIL ROCK Tom & Stino New Years Eve BIG BALL fe...

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24th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

01/01/23

Here's a reason for freezin'! Help raise funds for individuals with...

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Home for the Holidays - Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion

12/17/22 - 01/02/23

A drive-thru trail will be highlighted in Zion Park District's Shiloh P...

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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

11/18/22 - 01/04/23

Snow showers and twinkling lights transform the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois i...

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Holiday Adventures with Waukegan Park District

12/21/22 - 01/04/23

Take a break from school but not from friends and fun! Join one or more exc...

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Gandor Family Light Show in Lake Zurich

10/09/22 - 01/06/23

Ongoing synchronized music and light shows starting after dusk during the h...

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Winter Break Camp at Chicago Botanic Garden

12/27/22 - 01/06/23

Children can engage in exciting hands-on indoor and outdoor activities whil...

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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

11/11/22 - 01/08/23

The acclaimed holiday event returns, with a new path and new light-filled i...

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Color & Light: Charles Warner's Miniature Cathedrals

11/26/22 - 01/08/23

Visit the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to experience Mundelein resident Char...

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Grayslake Giving Trees at Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

11/25/22 - 01/09/23

Local organizations have decorated trees to illustrate their mission or sho...

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Alpine Biergarten at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.

11/25/22 - 03/19/23

The magic of the Alpine Biergarten returns Thanksgiving weekend with i...

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Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village Opening Weekend at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.

11/25/22 - 03/19/23

The magic of the Alpine Biergarten returns Thanksgiving weekend with i...

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Stars on Parade in Mundelein

08/17/20 - 08/31/25

A series of 15 fiberglass star sculptures have each been transformed by a d...

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Sails Unfurled: The Dawn of the U.S. Navy, 1775-1865 Exhibit at National Museum of the American Sailor

01/13/20 - 01/31/30

The National Museum of American Sailor's brand new permanent exhibit: S...

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