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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

Celebrate Juneteenth and ArtWauk in Waukegan
Celebrate Juneteenth and ArtWauk in Waukegan
Eat, Sip and Groove at Taste of Highland Park
Eat, Sip and Groove at Taste of Highland Park
Blues Fest at Brothers’ Field in Long Grove
Blues Fest at Brothers’ Field in Long Grove
Fox Lake Fishing Derby and Cardboard Boat Race
Fox Lake Fishing Derby and Cardboard Boat Race
Midsommar Celebration at North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks
Midsommar Celebration at North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks

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

Jun. 20 - Jun. 22
Honky-Tonk Weekend at 28 Mile Distillery
6/20/25 - 6/22/25
Honky-Tonk Weekends will transform 28 Mile into a true Nashville-style hot ...
Explore Events @ 28 Mile Distillery
Jun. 21 - Jun. 22
Brothers' Field Blues Fest
6/21/25 - 6/22/25
Blues Fest returns to Brothers’ Field in downtown Long Grove with two...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Jun. 22
Diana Krall at Ravinia
6/22/25
By any standard, five-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana K...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 22
Song Circle with Lake County Folk Club
6/22/25
The Lake County Folk Club will host its monthly Song Circle, where you can ...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum
Jun. 22
Isidore Quartet at Ravinia Festival
6/22/25
“Vivid and bold … [providing] plenty to cherish” (Scotsm...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 22
Dragon Hatchery at Heller Nature Center
6/22/25
Bring a legend to life here at our Dragon Hatchery! Hatch a dragon egg, nam...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center
Jun. 22
Concerts in the Park in Grayslake
6/22/25
The Grayslake Park District is hosting its free Concerts in the Park series...
Explore Events @ Central Park Performance Pavilion
Jun. 22
Summer Greens at Chicago Botanic Gardens
6/22/25
New! Summer gardens are bursting with fresh, healthy greens. In this c...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun. 22
Go Bohemian! Tie-dye Workshop
6/22/25
Embrace your inner bohemian and learn various tie-dye techniques with the a...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 22
Sound Bath at YogaSix in Highland Park
6/22/25
YogaSix will host a restorative sound bath on Saturday, June 22, inviting p...
Explore Events @ City of Highland Park
Jun. 22
Author Reading with Alex Foster at Secret World Books
6/22/25
Secret World Books will host Highland Park native Alex Foster on Saturday, ...
Explore Events @ Secret World Books
Jun. 24
Intro to Canva: Build a Digital Travel Postcard at Lake Forest Library
6/24/25
Intro to Canva: Build a Digital Travel PostcardTuesday, June 24, 6:30&ndash...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Library
Jun. 24
Waukegan Band Concert - Star Crossed Lovers
6/24/25
The Waukegan Band Foundation Presents:"Star Crossed Lovers"A part...
Explore Events @ Stiner Pavillion
Jun. 24
Kayak Excursion in Deerfield
6/24/25
Enjoy an early evening guided paddle through the scenic Skokie Lagoons with...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Jun. 24
Hummingbird Container Workshop at Chicago Botanic Gardens
6/24/25
Join us and create a colorful container garden and attract ruby throated hu...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun. 24
TRIVIA Night: Beatlemania
6/24/25
Calling All Beatles Fanatics!  Abbey Road to Beer Bazaar for BEAT...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 24
Art Impact Project in Highland Park
6/24/25
The Art Center and Art Impact Project will host a Wellness Through Arts Wor...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
Jun. 24
Hire Lake County Round Lake Beach Job Fair
6/24/25
Job seekers will have the chance to connect with employers from a variety o...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Jun. 24
Readers' Round Table at Highland Park Public Library
6/24/25
Book lovers are invited to the Library on Monday, June 24, for the Readers&...
Explore Events @ Highland Park Public Library
Jun. 25
Mendelssohn Octet at Ravinia Festival
6/25/25
The Juilliard Quartet, renowned for its technical precision and profound mu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 25
Inferno Fest in Highwood
6/25/25
The City of Highwood is heating up as Celebrate Highwood gets fired up for ...
Explore Events @ Everts Park
Jun. 25
Outdoor Concert: Sing Down Memory Lane with LJ Slavin
6/25/25
Outdoor Concert: Sing Down Memory Lane with LJ SlavinWed, June 25, 1–...
Explore Events @ Library Learning Garden
Jun. 25
Farmers Market Tasting: Kishwaukee
6/25/25
Swing by beautiful Grayslake and peruse one of the best Farmers Markets in ...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 20 - Jun. 26
UHF Screening at Wayfarer Theaters
6/20/25 - 6/26/25
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the sta...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters
Jun. 26
Lindsey Stirling with the Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Festival
6/26/25
Few artists embody creativity and innovation quite like Lindsey Stirling. A...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 26
Grayslake History Bike Hike
6/26/25
Back by popular demand! Ride along with bicycle enthusiast Don Mobley to le...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Jun. 26
Grayslake Historical Society Community Coffee and Chat
6/26/25
All ages of the community are invited to a morning of coffee and conversati...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Jun. 26
Singing and Signing in Grayslake
6/26/25
Children will explore language through music, movement and sign language wi...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Area Public Library
Jun. 26
Four-Course Italian Wine Dinner at 129 Center Cut
6/26/25
Don’t miss 129 Center Cut’s four-course Italian wine dinner on ...
Explore Events @ 129 Center Cut
Jun. 26
Cup in Hand Tournament in Deerfield
6/26/25
Cup in hand kickball is a spin on kickball where all players are required t...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Jun. 26
Garden Game Night at Chicago Botanic Gardens
6/26/25
 Savor refreshing cocktails and mocktails from pop-up cash bars while ...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Jun. 26
Highland Park Wine Stroll
6/26/25
Sip, shop and stroll your way through downtown Highland Park at one of...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

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