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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
Lake County Libation Trail Spooks and Spirits Check-in Challenge
Jack-O-Lantern World at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich
Jack-O-Lantern World at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Great Highwood Skeleton Invasion
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Great Highwood Skeleton Invasion
Fall Festival Sponsored by Grant Township and Village of Fox Lake
Fall Festival Sponsored by Grant Township and Village of Fox Lake
Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach
Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach

Sorry, but that event is no longer available. Please see our updated calendar of events below.

Oct. 4 - Oct. 6
Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Buffalo Creek Brewing
10/4/24 - 10/6/24
Lake County’s destination brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, will tap in...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
Oct. 4 - Oct. 6
Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest & Great Highwood Skeleton Invasion
10/4/24 - 10/6/24
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeletons on Display is the biggest...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highwood
Oct. 4 - Oct. 6
Festival of Arts and Crafts
10/4/24 - 10/6/24
Come experience 256 exhibitors from many surrounding states, selling a full...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Oct. 6
Fall Festival Sponsored by Grant Township and Village of Fox Lake
10/6/24
The Village of Fox Lake and Grant Township have partnered together to host ...
Explore Events @ Grant Township Center
Oct. 6
Benjamin H. Marshall: Architect Film Discussion at Lake Forest Public Library
Oct. 6
Flight & Flow Yoga at Lynfred Wheeling
10/6/24
Indulge your senses and nourish your soul at our immersive Wine and Yoga ev...
Explore Events @ Lynfred Winery
Oct. 6
Halloween Cookie Decorating at Joyful Gourmet
10/6/24
Great activity to do with your kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews! Beautiful c...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Oct. 6
Admiration and Friendship - Harmonie North Chamber Winds at Dickinson Hall
10/6/24
Celebrate fall with a chamber music concert featuring works by Felix Mendel...
Explore Events @ Dickinson Hall
Oct. 6
Fredneck at Jessie Oaks
10/6/24
Influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Muddy Waters, Fredneck started jamming at th...
Explore Events @ Jesse Oaks Food and Drink
Oct. 6
Highwood Pet Costume Contest
10/6/24
What better way to celebrate the love for your pet than dressing them up in...
Explore Events @ Highwood Chamber of Commerce
Oct. 6
Deathly Drinks - Cocktail Class at Side lot
10/6/24
The spooky season is here, and we don't want to see you dehydrated!30 S...
Explore Events @ The Side Lot
Oct. 6
Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents Forgotten Gems
10/6/24
The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra presents Forgotten Gems on Sunday, October ...
Explore Events @ Orlin Trapp Auditorium
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...
Explore Events @ The Sanfilippo Estate
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...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
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...
Explore Events @ Lynfred Winery Highland Park
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...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
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...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
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...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 10
Flight Night Thursdays at North Shore Distillery
10/10/24
Join North Shore Distillery on Thursdays when they offer a creative fl...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC
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...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
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...
Explore Events @ Wildfire Steak, Chops & Seafood
Oct. 10
Gina Gonzales at Tighthead
10/10/24
LIVE MUSIC: Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company
Oct. 10
Navy's 249th Birthday Celebration
10/10/24
Join the team at the National Museum of the American Sailor to celebrate th...
Explore Events @ National Museum of the American Sailor
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...
Explore Events @ Lake Bluff Village Green
Oct. 11
Alan Parsons Live Project at Genesee Theatre
10/11/24
The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour featu...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
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...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
Oct. 11
Cheryl Rodey at Tighthead
10/11/24
LIVE MUSIC: Friday, October 11, 2024 7:00 PM 10:00 PM...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company

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