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Kohl Children's Mobile Learning Lab at Zion Public Library

05/16/22

Kohl's Children Mobile Learning Lab will be at a library near you! E...

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Adopt-A-Road Volunteer Days with Friends of Volo Bog

05/17/22

Help keep Brandenburg Road beautiful! Adults (and kids 10 years ...

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Yoga on the Farm at Lambs Farm

05/18/22

Blue Sky Yoga will be leading an introductory class with some of your favor...

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Car Fun on 21

05/18/22

The classic car show features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, 25 year...

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Pups on the Patio at Wild Onion Brewery

05/18/22

Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a pint outside on the lovely patio...

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Kohl Children's Mobile Learning Lab at North Chicago Public Library

05/18/22

Kohl Children's Mobile Learning Lab will at a library near you! Each...

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Biker Dude Burgers at Black Lung Brewing

05/18/22

Biker Dude Burgers is coming with his RAD burgers and fixins! Bring...

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Paint & Sip at Black Lung Brewing Company

05/19/22

Sip and paint party $35 per painter includes all the supplies. Contact L...

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Wine Glass Seminar and Wine Tasting at The Joyful Gourmet

05/19/22

Join in for a wine glass seminar and wine tasting! Riedel representative, K...

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Illinois Craft Beer Week

05/13/22 - 05/20/22

Illinois Craft Beer Week. A Celebration Two Years in the Making. Illinoi...

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Gina Gonzalez Solo at Black Lung Brewing Company

05/20/22

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

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Night One of Bitter Jester Music Festival

05/20/22

Night One of the 16th annual Bitter Jester Music Festival! Food • C...

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Eddie Griffin at Genesee Theatre

05/20/22

With his unique perspective on life, politics, religion and whatever strike...

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Wine Pairing Dinner: Asian Thai at Vigneto del Bino Winery

05/20/22

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

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Ruth Page Civic Ballet at Ravinia Festival

05/20/22

For many, Ruth Page and dance in Chicago are synonymous. The Ruth Page Civi...

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Roger That at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

05/20/22

Roger That is a rock & roll band celebrating the heyday of rock music f...

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13th Anti-Poverty 5k Walk at CAP Banquets and Dining on Genesee

05/21/22

The 5K Walk is Back!!! Support Community Action Partnership of Lake Coun...

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Cocktail Distillery Tour at North Shore Distillery

05/21/22

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

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Blarney Island Opening Day

05/21/22

The unofficial start to summer, Blarney Island is back! Get started early a...

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2nd Annual Food Truck Frenzy & More in Antioch

05/21/22

Join in on Saturday May 21 from 12-6 p.m. Five food trucks, live mu...

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Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Minear Beach

05/21/22

Come join in at Lake Minear Beach for the Annual Fishing Derby! May 21st...

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Hunting at Hosah Park in Zion

05/21/22

Hunt snakes and reptiles at Hosah Park. This free event is suitable for ...

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IAA Tree Climbing Championship at Shiloh Park

05/21/22

Join in for a day of competitive tree climbing and fun at the IAA Tree Clim...

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Wine Pairing Dinner: Asian Thai at Vigneto del Bino Winery

05/21/22

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

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Ruth Page Civic Ballet and Special Guests' Festival of Dance at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall

05/21/22

For many, Ruth Page and dance in Chicago are synonymous. The Ruth Page Civi...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan

05/21/22

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

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"Mother Earth Gaia" featuring Cody Madura and Michael McConville

05/21/22

Dandelion Gallery & Studio invites you to the opening of their nature s...

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Vernon Hills 8th Annual Craft Beer Tasting

05/21/22

Attention craft beer aficionados! We are hosting our 8th annual tasting eve...

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Picasso at the Lapin Agile at The Citadel Theatre

04/20/22 - 05/22/22

This long running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and ...

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Tulip Festival at Richardson Adventure Farm

05/08/22 - 05/22/22

The Spring Grove tulip fest returns to the adventure farm! 300,000 bu...

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Story Stroll in the Park with Wauconda Park District

05/16/22 - 05/22/22

Bring the family to Cook Park and take a stroll while reading a great book ...

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Picasso at the Lapin Agile at The Citadel Theatre

05/19/22 - 05/22/22

This long running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and ...

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Long Grove Chocolate Fest

05/20/22 - 05/22/22

The cocoa-inspired festival has gone virtual for the first time. The Long G...

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Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon

05/22/22

The beautiful course runs 18.5 miles on the upper Des Plaines River in nort...

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Garden Stepping Stone Wine Tasting Event at Vigneto del Bino

05/22/22

Create your own Garden Stepping Stone, while tasting Vigneto del Bino wines...

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Potting Party at Lambs Farm

05/22/22

Join us for a Potting Party at Lambs Farm! Bring your containers to our Gre...

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Cirque Venti and Friends Spring Celebration at Annunciation Episcopal Church

05/22/22

It's an afternoon of chamber music featuring selections from Bernard, E...

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GLMV/MCC Community Bingo at Tighthead Brewery

05/23/22

MCC/GLMV Chamber of Commerce Present: BINGO NIGHT CASH ONLY (Pay at the ...

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Antique Appraisals at Lambs Farm

05/24/22

Gather your friends for a special event supporting Lambs Farm! Bring one...

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Joey's Food Fight Fundraiser at Max's Deli

05/24/22

Joey’s Food Fight Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, May 24th from 5...

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Wednesday Flight Night at 28 Mile Distilling Co.

04/20/22 - 05/25/22

A flight night unlike any other flight night. The Highwood, Lake County Lib...

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Spring Awakening Chef's Dinner at The Chocolate Sanctuary

05/25/22 - 05/26/22

Four course meal $50 per person ...

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Laguintas Beer Dinner at Wildfire Steak, Chops and Seafood

05/26/22

Calling all beer fanatics! Join Wildfire for a spring beer dinner featu...

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Night Two of Bitter Jester Music Festival

05/27/22

Night Two of the 16th annual Bitter Jester Music Festival! Food • C...

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Paint Your Pet with Sandie Bacon at Dandelion Art Gallery

05/27/22

Join in for a fun Saturday afternoon of painting your pet: dog, cat, guinea...

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"Nature Spirits" by Kristin Ashley at Blue Moon Gallery

05/28/22

Inspired by her love of nature photography and her expertise with computers...

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"Quiet Times" by Majorie Davidson at Blue Moon Gallery

05/28/22

Marjorie Davidson's work is an exploration of the interplay of color an...

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New Works from the Blue Moon Collective at Blue Moon Gallery

05/28/22

Landscape oil paintings by Marjorie Davidson "Nature Spirits" ...

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Native American Arts and Crafts Sale at The Antioch Township Center

05/28/22

Find unique hand made items crafted by local Native American craftsmen duri...

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Memorial Weekend Island BBQ Party at Harbor Kitchen + Tap!

05/27/22 - 05/30/22

We are having a Memorial Weekend Island BBQ Party at Harbor Kitchen + Tap! ...

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Grayslake's Memorial Day Parade

05/30/22

Grayslake will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022....

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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Waukegan

05/30/22

Memorial Day is set aside to remember and honor those who have died while s...

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Memorial Day Commemoration in Lincolnshire

05/30/22

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Peter the Pianist at Oaken

02/22/22 - 05/31/22

Enjoy cocktails or dinner in Oaken over live music from Peter the Pianist e...

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National Bike Month in Lake County

05/01/22 - 05/31/22

On April 26, 2022, Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson signed a proclamation t...

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Nights of the Kings- Movie at College of Lake County

06/03/22

In “La MACA”, a prison ruled by its criminals, a new inmate is ...

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Night Three of Bitter Jester Music Festival

06/03/22

Night Three of the 16th annual Bitter Jester Music Festival! Food •...

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Brothers' Field Movie Nights: The Princess Bride

06/03/22

Once the sun goes down, the stars come out! Enjoy the 35th Anniversary o...

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First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

06/03/22

Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...

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Bridges Composition Competition Winners Concert at Ravinia Festival

06/03/22

The Fourth Annual Bridges Competition for jazz/classical fusion composition...

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Glenn Miller Orchestra at Genesee Theatre

Rescheduled 06/03/22

Rescheduled from August 2020 and April 2021. Enjoy an evening of u...

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Grayslake Spring Farmers Market

04/16/22 - 06/04/22

The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sen...

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Erin & Kevin at Roaring Table

06/04/22

Erin & Kevin live at Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich!...

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Antioch Summer Wine Walk

Happening as planned 06/04/22

June 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm COST:$45 CONTACT: ...

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Waukegan Pride Drive

06/04/22

It is the Annual Waukegan Pride Drive! Gates open at 8 a.m. Join in f...

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Fairytale Festival 2022 at Brothers' Field

06/04/22

Welcome to the Kingdom of Brothers' Field! Come out and meet your fa...

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Preview Party and Summer Spotlight Performance with Tempel Lipizzans

06/04/22

An elegant gathering followed by a first look at our live performance progr...

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Lake County Pride Fest 2022

06/04/22

Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community. This event is hosted by the ...

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Saturday Night Food Truck with Stadium Street Eats at Buffalo Creek Brewing

06/04/22

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Felipe Esparza at Genesee Theatre

06/04/22

Known for his blunt, street-smart humor and irreverent on-stage persona,&nb...

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2022 Waukegan Park District Fishing Derby

06/04/22

The Waukegan Park District invites families to participate in the 2022 Fish...

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Lincolnshire Arts Festival

06/04/22

Plan to visit the 24rd Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival! • &...

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Highwood Pride Fest

06/04/22

The full day of activities starts with a ‘Pride Rocks’ family p...

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The Sound of Music at Marriott Theatre

04/13/22 - 06/05/22

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to b...

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Buffalo Grove Pride Parade 2022

06/05/22

We’re incredibly excited for the long-awaited return of the Annual BG...

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10th Annual Lambs Farm Car Show Benefit

06/05/22

You’re invited to Lambs Farm’s 10th Annual Car Show Benefit on ...

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live at Genesee Theatre

Rescheduled 06/05/22

Won't you be my neighbor? Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood™ Live! ...

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Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein

06/08/22

Park On Park Car Show will open on Wedensday, May 11 from 4-8 p.m. on ...

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Concerts in the Park at Cook Park in Wauconda: Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners

06/09/22

Grab the kids and lawn chairs, then head out to listen to music brought to ...

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Night Four of Bitter Jester Music Festival

06/10/22

Night Four of the 16th annual Bitter Jester Music Festival! Food • ...

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Six Speed Tranny Acoustic Performance at Black Lung Brewing

06/10/22

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

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March Wine Pairing Dinner, Caribbean Theme at Vigneto del Bino

06/10/22

$54.95/per person Includes 4 course meal, wine pairings with each course, ...

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Jazz Grandstand at Ravinia Festival

06/10/22

After a week of close mentoring by living legends Billy Childs, Rufus Reid,...

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Children's Book Sale at Lake Forest Library

06/09/22 - 06/11/22

Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently-used, bargain-priced childre...

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Paula Poundstone at Genesee Theatre

06/11/22

When Paula Poundstone takes the stage, you know you're in for...

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9th Annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival

06/11/22

Mundelein Community Connection and Tighthead Brewing Company present the 9t...

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Revive Handmade Markets Summer Bash at Brothers' Field

06/11/22

Warm weather and sunshine, what we have all been patiently waiting for. ...

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March Wine Pairing Dinner, Caribbean Theme at Vigneto del Bino

06/11/22

$54.95/per person Includes 4 course meal, wine pairings with each course, ...

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2022 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Lake Zurich

06/12/22

Come join the Run & Walk to honor the sacrifice of firefighter St...

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in Lake Zurich

06/12/22

It's the fifth year for this event which raises funds for Gold Star vet...

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Fox Lake Triathlon

06/12/22

Back on the shores of Nippersink Lake in Fox Lake, Illinois for it's fi...

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Arbortheater Concerts featuring Good Clean Fun

06/15/22

A dynamic part band that offers fun and an interactive show. If yo...

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Amos Lee with special guest Neal Francis at Ravinia Festival

06/15/22

With one foot in the real world and the other in a charmed dimension of his...

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Rodrigo y Gabriela at Ravinia Festival

06/16/22

Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are ready to embark on ...

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Story Stroll in the Park with Wauconda Park District

06/13/22 - 06/17/22

A story stroll is a delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading...

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Windy City Cluster Dog Shows at the Lake County Fairgrounds

06/09/22 - 06/19/22

Nine all breed shows in 11 days plus the Great Lakes All Terrier Associatio...

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Libertyville Days Festival 2022 - Let's Give It a Shot!

06/16/22 - 06/19/22

The Libertyville Civic Center Foundation would like to announce that plans ...

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Overcoming Disasters: A Community Comes Together at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 06/30/22

Grayslake has faced fires, tornados, floods, and now a pandemic. With origi...

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Summer Camp at Citadel Theatre

06/13/22 - 07/09/22

Camp Dates: June 13th - July 9th (NO CAMP J...

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Waukegan Park Community Days

05/07/22 - 07/23/22

The Waukegan Park District will host Park Community Days to give residents ...

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Harbor After Hours at Harbor Kitchen + Tap

04/25/22 - 07/31/22

Join us for Harbor After Hours (Sunday - Thursday from 7 to 10p): 1/2 Pr...

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Summer Camp in the Farm at Susanna Farms

06/06/22 - 08/05/22

It's summer camp on the farm. Ride, play and enjoy lots of outdoor acti...

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Free Concerts in the Park Series in Mundelein

05/29/22 - 08/28/22

Bring some lawn chairs and a snack and enjoy these free concerts in the par...

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Thunder on the Chain Drag Boat Races

05/26/22 - 09/01/22

Welcome to the unique world of Blarney Island Drag Boat Racing. Now enterin...

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Six Flags Great America Opens for the 2022 Season

04/15/22 - 09/05/22

The Gurnee amusement park features 17 roller coasters, amazing live shows, ...

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Bill Sienkiewicz: Pop Culture Revolution Exhibit at Dunn Museum

04/16/22 - 09/05/22

Bill Sienkiewicz (pronounced sin-KEV-itch) is an Eisner-winning a...

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Hurricane Harbor Chicago Opens

05/28/22 - 09/05/22

Experience Chicago’s most thrilling waterpark, Hurricane Harbor, filled wit...

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Lake Zurich Farmers Market

06/03/22 - 09/09/22

The Lake Zurich Farmers Market returns this year on Fridays from 6/3-9/30 f...

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CarFun on 21 in Libertyville

05/18/22 - 09/21/22

MainStreet Libertyville is excited to announce that it will host its entire...

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Antioch's Farmers Market

06/09/22 - 09/22/22

The Antioch Farmers Market will be on Thursdays from June 9-Spetmeber ...

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Gurnee Farmers Market

06/05/22 - 09/25/22

On Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Find locally grown or produced foods at this...

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Fox Lake Farmers Market

06/07/22 - 09/27/22

The Fox Lake Farmers Market is ready to kick off a new season of delectable...

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Block A Food Truck Social at Block A Promenade

05/25/22 - 09/28/22

Come on down to Main Street in Lake Zurich across from the Promen...

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Grayslake's Summer Farmers Market

06/08/22 - 09/28/22

The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sen...

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Fox Lake Summer Art Series Friday Night Concert

06/03/22 - 09/30/22

The Village of Fox Lake invites you to a FREE concert at the Village's ...

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"Walk With Me" with SOUL Harbor Ranch Therapy Animals at Deer Park Town Center

05/08/22 - 10/09/22

The SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program is proud to partner with Deer...

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Barrington Farmers Market

06/09/22 - 10/13/22

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, l...

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Deer Park Food Truck Series

05/21/22 - 10/15/22

Calling all Foodies! The monthly Food Truck Series is returning to ...

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Deerfield Farmers Market 2022

06/11/22 - 10/15/22

Join in Every Saturday Morning at the Deerfield Farmers Market June 11 -...

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Waukegan Farmers Market

06/12/22 - 10/16/22

This year the City of Waukegan is opening their first Farmers Mar...

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Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

06/12/22 - 10/16/22

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market runs Sundays from June 12 through Oct...

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Ravinia Farmers Market in Highland Park

06/01/22 - 10/26/22

Since 1978, Ravinia Farmers Market has been a leading producer of some of t...

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Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season

03/26/22 - 10/29/22

A Family Owned Landmark for over 50 years!!! Enjoy a meal in the c...

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Green Town on the Rocks Opening Day

05/06/22 - 10/29/22

Start of a new season at the Waukegan Harbor and a new season for Green Tow...

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Lambs Farm Farmyard Open for the Season

04/08/22 - 10/30/22

Mark your calendars for April 8, the opening day of the farmyard season! Th...

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Par King Skill Golf in Lincolnshire Opens for the Season

04/09/22 - 10/30/22

Par-King will be opening for the season in April of 2022. 2022 season wi...

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MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market

06/02/22 - 10/30/22

In 2022, MainStreet Libertyville is celebrating their 42nd year in operatio...

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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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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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Grayslake Bars and Prohibition at Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

01/14/22 - 12/31/22

Grayslake’s first known tavern building, called Charlie’s today...

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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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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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