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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

#LetsSnapLakeCounty Photo Contest
#LetsSnapLakeCounty Photo Contest

"A Jukebox for Algonquin" at Citadel Theatre
Circus Vazquez at Hawthorn
Circus Vazquez at Hawthorn
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Mother Earth Market at Brushwood Center
Mother Earth Market at Brushwood Center

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Apr. 26 - May. 17
Grad Nite Party at Six Flags Great America
Grad Nite Party at Six Flags Great America
4/26/25 - 5/17/25
Six Flags Great America’s Grad Nite offers more than any other Illino...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America
May. 17
Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival
Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival
5/17/25
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memor...
Explore Events @ Paulus Park
May. 17
ArtWauk in Waukegan
ArtWauk in Waukegan
5/17/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council
May. 17
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
5/17/25
May is the month for songbird migration. Join a skilled birder on a walk to...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve
May. 17
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardners' Plant Sale in Grayslake
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardners' Plant Sale in Grayslake
5/17/25
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will hold its annual plan...
Explore Events @ University of Illinois Extension
May. 17
GRAND OPENING TLC Massage & Spa, Village of Gurnee
GRAND OPENING TLC Massage & Spa, Village of Gurnee
5/17/25
Join Mayor Tom Hood at the ribbon cutting for the GRAND OPENING of  TL...
Explore Events @ TLC Massage & Spa
May. 17
26th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
26th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
5/17/25
The 26th Annual First Responders Expo, sponsored by Gurnee Mills and the La...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
May. 17
Volunteer Farm Weeding at Liberty Prairie
Volunteer Farm Weeding at Liberty Prairie
5/17/25
Looking for a meaningful outdoor volunteer opportunity? Join us on the Farm...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie
May. 17
CSI Spring Time Car Show at JJ Twigs Antioch
CSI Spring Time Car Show at JJ Twigs Antioch
5/17/25
CSI SPRING TIME CAR SHOW HOSTED BYJJ TWIGS ANTIOCH , ILLINOIS(Formerly John...
Explore Events @ JJ Twig's Antioch
May. 17
Switching Seasons - Spring at Heller Nature Center
Switching Seasons - Spring at Heller Nature Center
5/17/25
Be in the know on all your nature happenings! When can you expect to see fl...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center
May. 17
2025 Kids to Parks Day at Bevier Park
2025 Kids to Parks Day at Bevier Park
5/17/25
The Waukegan Park District is celebrating Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, Ma...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Park District
May. 17
Gallery Nights at Genesee
Gallery Nights at Genesee
5/17/25
Experience the Genesee Theatre like never before during the debut of Galler...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 17
ArtWauk Charcuterie Night
ArtWauk Charcuterie Night
5/17/25
Join Post Marketplace Café for a special ArtWauk Charcuterie Night i...
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May. 17
Pint of Music Donna Brooks and Ironwood at BCB
Pint of Music Donna Brooks and Ironwood at BCB
5/17/25
Donna Brooks and Ironwood plays contemporary, acoustic music from varied ge...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
May. 17
Zumba at the Park
Zumba at the Park
5/17/25
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Zumba at the Park at Corrine J. Rose ...
Explore Events @ Corrine J Rose Park
May. 17
Noah Hicks at 28 Mile
Noah Hicks at 28 Mile
5/17/25
Noah Hicks comes to Chicago for a special, intimate performance live at 28 ...
Explore Events @ 28 Mile Distilling Co
Sep. 14 - May. 18
Citadel Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
Citadel Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
9/14/24 - 5/18/25
Announcing Citadel Theatre’s 2024-25 Mainstage Season!  "...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre
Apr. 18 - May. 18
A Jukebox for Algonquin at Citadel Theatre
"A Jukebox for Algonquin" at Citadel Theatre
4/18/25 - 5/18/25
A Chicago Theatre premiere!All the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Ce...
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May. 16 - May. 18
Long Grove Chocolate Fest
Long Grove Chocolate Fest
5/16/25 - 5/18/25
Historic Downtown Long Grove’s quintessential festival kicks off the ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
May. 17 - May. 18
Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove
Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove
5/17/25 - 5/18/25
Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, LibertyvilleChoo...
Explore Events @ Lake County Forest Preserves
May. 18
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
5/18/25
May is the month for songbird migration. Join a skilled birder on a walk to...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve
May. 18
Rods for Remembrance at Gurnee Mills
Rods for Remembrance at Gurnee Mills
5/18/25
Cruise down memory lane at the 'Rods for Remembrance' Car Show!Driv...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
May. 18
Tighthead's Spring Bazaar
Tighthead's Spring Bazaar
5/18/25
Craft beer. Handmade items. Curated artisan market. Cousin's Maine Lobs...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company
May. 18
Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
5/18/25
The beautiful course runs 18.5 miles on the upper Des Plaines River in nort...
Explore Events @ Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway
May. 18
Spring is in the Air Band Concert with the Deerfield Community Band at the Patty Turner Center
May. 21
Cocktails 101 - O'Toole's Libertyville
Cocktails 101 - O'Toole's Libertyville
5/21/25
Margarita craft cocktail tastings paired with small plates.Wednesday, May 2...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
May. 21
Beautiful Batik Workshop
Beautiful Batik Workshop
5/21/25
In this exciting 3-hour workshop, artist Tina Fincher helps you explore the...
Explore Events @ Antioch Fine Arts Foundation
May. 21
Dead Wednesday Trouble Ahead at 28 Mile
Dead Wednesday Trouble Ahead at 28 Mile
5/21/25
28 Mile Distilling welcomes Trouble Ahead. Every Wednesday we will be hosti...
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May. 22
Paint and Sip Night - Timothy O'Tooles,Lake Villa
Paint and Sip Night - Timothy O'Tooles,Lake Villa
5/22/25
Paint and Sip an All American Summer - All Supplies IncludedThursday, May 2...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa
May. 22
Break Through Your Genealogy Brick Walls at Lake Forest Public Library
Break Through Your Genealogy Brick Walls at Lake Forest Public Library
5/22/25
Register and join Lake County Genealogical Society in person for tips and c...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
May. 22
La Cantina DJ Night at Green Town on the Rocks
La Cantina DJ Night at Green Town on the Rocks
5/22/25
Come on out to Green Town on The Rocks located right on the shore of beauti...
Explore Events @ Green Town on the Rocks
May. 23
Lake County Food Truck Festival at Lake County Fairgrounds
Lake County Food Truck Festival at Lake County Fairgrounds
5/23/25
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is coming back to the Lake County Fairg...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

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