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

Lake County Libation Trail Spooks and Spirits Check-in Challenge

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

DIY Scarecrow Day in Historic Downtown Long Grove

Make Your Own Glass Pumpkins at Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein

Ghost Stories at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside

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Oct. 8

Introductory Tour at The Sanfilippo Estate

10/8/24
This tour includes two hours in the Sanfilippo Residence and one hour in th...
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Oct. 8

Nine Brains Are Better Than One: Octopus Intelligence at Lake Forest Public Library

10/8/24
Join Dr. Mariela Faykoo-Martinez in person to explore octopus intellig...
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Oct. 8

Spooky Wine & Cheese Pairing at Lynfred Highland Park

10/8/24
Lynfred Winery Highland Park is conjuring up a spooktacular evening with Ch...
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Oct. 8

Pumpkin Decorating at Renwood Golf Course

10/8/24
Kickoff the Halloween Season by decorating pumpkins! This fun event is a gr...
Explore Events @ Round Lake Park District

Oct. 9

Los Angeles Azules at Genesee Theatre

10/9/24
Latin music sensation Los Ángeles Azules bring chart-toppi...
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Oct. 9

Volunteer To Carve Pumpkins for Volo Bog's Ghost Stories

10/9/24
Assist in carving pumpkins that will line the sidewalk at Ghost Stories at ...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area

Jun. 6 - Oct. 10

Barrington Farmers Market

6/6/24 - 10/10/24
The 2024 season begins June 6 and runs through October 10....
Explore Events @ Street Station

Oct. 10

Witches Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/10/24
Village merchants on October 10 will stay open late (5-8 p.m.) for gro...
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Oct. 10

Mania: The ABBA Tribute at Genesee Theatre

10/10/24
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute is the original show from London's West En...
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Oct. 10

Flight Night Thursdays at North Shore Distillery

10/10/24
Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...
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Oct. 10

Wicked Wicks Trivia Night and Candle-Making! at Romney Brown Candle Co.

10/10/24
Join us for Wicked Wicks Trivia Night on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, from...
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Oct. 10

Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Wine Dinner at Wildfire Steak, Chops and Seafood

10/10/24
Join in for a custom 5 course menu paired with a Caymus Vineyards wine...
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Oct. 10

Gina Gonzales at Tighthead

10/10/24
LIVE MUSIC: Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM...
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Oct. 10

Navy's 249th Birthday Celebration

10/10/24
Join the team at the National Museum of the American Sailor to celebrate th...
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Jun. 7 - Oct. 11

Lake Bluff Farmers Market

6/7/24 - 10/11/24
From produce, proteins and pastries to flowers, cheese and more, the Lake B...
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Oct. 11

L & M Live at the Biergarten

10/11/24
L&M Experience LIVE at the Biergarten!...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten at North Point Marina

Oct. 11

Alan Parsons Live Project at Genesee Theatre

10/11/24
The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour featu...
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Oct. 11

Lights, Camera, Candles - Movie Night! Practical Magic at Romney Brown Candle Co.

10/11/24
Join us on Friday, October 11th, for a magical evening as we screen the enc...
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Oct. 11

Cheryl Rodey at Tighthead

10/11/24
LIVE MUSIC: Friday, October 11, 2024 7:00 PM 10:00 PM...
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Oct. 11

L&M Experience Live at Harbor Brewing

10/11/24
L&M Experience LIVE at the Biergarten!...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten at North Point Marina

Oct. 11

Thompson Duo at Primo

10/11/24
Thompson Duo, in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free Show compliments of Bi...
Explore Events @ Primo Italian American Cuisine

Oct. 11

Scream at Side Lot

10/11/24
Backyard Movie Under the Stars Scream (1996). Sparkling stars and the smell...
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Oct. 12

Ghost Stories at Volo Bog State Natural Area

10/12/24
Don’t get caught in the woods after dark for the 37th annual Ghost St...
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Oct. 12

DIY Scarecrow Day in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/12/24
The suburb’s biggest homage to scarecrow-making returns again to Hist...
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Oct. 12

Halloween Fall Fest

10/12/24
Gather the family and get ready to celebrate the beauty of fall! The Gurnee...
Explore Events @ Hunt Club Park Community Center

Oct. 12

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn at Genesee Theatre

10/12/24
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn takes you inside the minds of the w...
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Oct. 12

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

10/12/24
Join Hawthorn for an exciting afternoon as we celebrate Hispanic Herit...
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Oct. 12

Hispanic Heritage Vendor Market

10/12/24
Experience Hawthorn’s Hispanic Heritage Vendor Market and celebr...
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Oct. 12

Apples, Apples, Apples Pastries Class at Joyful Gourmet

10/12/24
Gale Gand is an American pastry chef, cookbook author, and television perso...
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Oct. 12

Des Plaines River Trail Races

10/12/24
Welcome to the 14th edition of the DPR Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 50Km,...
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Oct. 12

Wall of Denial at Primo

10/12/24
Wall of Denial, in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free Show compliments of ...
Explore Events @ Primo Italian American Cuisine

Oct. 12

Bag It: Navy Sailors and Seabags

10/12/24
Your favorite summer program is back with a new Saturday Series! Join the N...
Explore Events @ National Museum of the American Sailor