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

15th Annual Bourbon and Beer Festival at The Vine in Grayslake

Decades at The Lot in Highland Park

Fright Fest Presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America

Rock the Block in Downtown Lake Zurich

"The Cottage" at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest

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Jun. 9 - Sep. 15

Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square

6/9/24 - 9/15/24
Find locally grown or produced foods at this new farmers market. Find delic...
Explore Events @ Gurnee's Farmers Market

Sep. 15

Viva La Independencia in Waukegan

9/15/24
¡Feliz Dia de la Independencia Mexicana en Waukegan! Celebrate His...
Explore Events @ Downtown Waukegan

Sep. 15

Fiesta Ravinia: Julieta Venegas, La Santa Cecilia and more at Ravinia Festival

9/15/24
The annual Fiesta Ravinia is back to close the 2024 summer season with a da...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Sep. 15

Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach - Better With Bacon

9/15/24
The Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library are proud ...
Explore Events @ Cook Park

Sep. 15

Race to Zero 2024 at Independence Grove

9/15/24
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center's Race to Zero 2024 will take place on Su...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Sep. 15

Amate Art

9/15/24
In this session, inspired by the Mexican art of making paper from tradition...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park

Sep. 15

Fall Plant Patterns at PDHP

9/15/24
Did you know that roses and apples are cousins? What about black-eyed Susan...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park

Sep. 15

Lindenhurst Artisan Market

9/15/24
Come join us at the Lindenhurst Artisan Market! Discover unique handmade...
Explore Events @ Lindenhurst Center

Sep. 15

Strut Your Mutt in Antioch

9/15/24
Explore the charming streets of historic downtown Antioch during our scenic...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch

Sep. 15

Vintage Shindig at Highland Park Community House

9/15/24
The iconic Randolph Street Market is coming to the North Shore with the fir...
Explore Events @ Highland Park Community House

Sep. 15

Copper Fiddle Anniversary Party

9/15/24
Celebrating 5 Years of "new ownership", new bourbon release, 7 ho...
Explore Events @ Copper Fiddle Distillery

Sep. 16

Floral Arrangement Class at Tighthead

9/16/24
This event will take place at Tighthead in Mundelein, IL on Monday, Septemb...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company

Jun. 18 - Sep. 17

Wauconda Cruise Night

6/18/24 - 9/17/24
Wauconda Cruise Nights are the third Tuesday of the month, 5-8 p.m., June-S...
Explore Events @ Downtown Wauconda

Sep. 17

Harvest Moon Yoga at PDHP

9/17/24
Join us for a candlelight event at the beach in celebration of the Harvest ...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park

Sep. 17

Brownie Wise: The Original Tupperware Lady at Lake Forest Public Library

9/17/24
Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., on Zoom and step back to the 1950s wh...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

May. 15 - Sep. 18

CarFun on 21 in Libertyville

5/15/24 - 9/18/24
MainStreet Libertyville is excited to announce that it will host its entire...
Explore Events @ Cook Park

May. 22 - Sep. 18

Food Truck Nights 2024 at Grandwood Park Park District

5/22/24 - 9/18/24
Have dinner in the park!! A list of trucks participating on each date will ...
Explore Events @ Grandwood Park Park District

Sep. 18

Beer Garden Music Nights: Brett Ratner

9/18/24
Enjoy local brews as live music is performed by local artists. Join us f...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Sep. 18

Humpday Happy Hour

9/18/24
All cocktails are $2 off on Wednesdays at North Shore Distillery!...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC

Sep. 19

Under the Streetlamp: The Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons And Beyond at Genesee Theatre

9/19/24
With its five PBS specials and dazzling live performances, Under the S...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Sep. 19

Flight Night Thursdays at North Shore Distillery

9/19/24
Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC

Sep. 19

Beer Garden Live Music with Mojo Daddies at Beer Garden at Independence Grove

9/19/24
Enjoy Lake County craft brews as live music is performed by local artists. ...
Explore Events @ Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Sep. 19

3rd Annual Finn's After Dark Party for the USO

9/19/24
Finn's After Dark fundraiser for the USO! Outside in our back parking l...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery

Jun. 14 - Sep. 20

Lindenhurst Farmers Market at Millenium Park

6/14/24 - 9/20/24
Come out and shop local while enjoying some family fun! This is the place t...
Explore Events @ Lindenhurst Farmers Market

Sep. 20

Eaglemania at Genesee Theatre

9/20/24
EagleMania returns to The Genesee to perform the legendary music ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Sep. 20

Fondue Wine Pairing Dinner

9/20/24
$59.95/per person plus tax Includes 4 course meal, wine pairing at each cou...
Explore Events @ Vigneto del Bino Winery

Sep. 20

Apples and Honey Campfire in Highland Park

9/20/24
Join us for a seasonal delight: Apples roasted over a campfire, with honey ...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park

Jun. 8 - Sep. 21

Ragdale Public Tours

6/8/24 - 9/21/24
Join us for the Ragdale Public Tours, where you can explore the stunning be...
Explore Events @ Ragdale Retreats

Sep. 20 - Sep. 21

Oktoberfest at Mickey Finn's

9/20/24 - 9/21/24
Dust off your lederhosen and say ‘pretzel’ because Oktoberfest ...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery

Sep. 21

Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/21/24
The Village of Deerfield and DBR Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest will be h...
Explore Events @ Intersection of Deerfield Road and Park Avenue

Sep. 21

ArtWauk in Waukegan

9/21/24
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council

Sep. 21

Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera

9/21/24
With Fiesta Sin Frontera, we hope to showcase our students and their effort...
Explore Events @ Downtown Waukegan