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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

Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival in Waukegan
Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival in Waukegan
Vintage Car Show in Highland Park
Vintage Car Show in Highland Park
Brothers' Field Country Fest in Long Grove
Brothers' Field Country Fest in Long Grove
Antioch Farmers Market
Antioch Farmers Market

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

May. 21 - Aug. 23
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
5/21/26 - 8/23/26
Experience the ultimate summertime celebration at Summer Camp-In at Great W...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Aug. 21 - Aug. 23
Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
8/21/26 - 8/23/26
The Potawatomi Trails Pow-wow returns to Shiloh Park in Zion on Aug. 21&nda...
Explore Events @ Shiloh Park
Aug. 21 - Aug. 23
Brothers' Field Country Fest
Brothers' Field Country Fest
8/21/26 - 8/23/26
Saddle up for the biggest country celebration of the season at Brothers&rsq...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Aug. 21 - Aug. 23
Summer Shakespeare Shorts at Kracklauer Park
Summer Shakespeare Shorts at Kracklauer Park
8/21/26 - 8/23/26
The Mundelein Arts Commission and The Kirk Players are joining forces once ...
Explore Events @ Kracklauer Park
Aug. 22 - Aug. 23
RennCon Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire
RennCon Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire
8/22/26 - 8/23/26
RennCon™ is a celebration of cosplay! Whether you draw your inspirati...
Explore Events @ Bristol Renaissance Faire
Aug. 23
Grease Sing-Along at Ravinia Festival
Grease Sing-Along at Ravinia Festival
8/23/26
Grease is the word! Get ready to hand-jive the night away at our sing-along...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 23
Sound Sanctuary at Susanna Farms
Sound Sanctuary at Susanna Farms
8/23/26
Some places hold you. Susanna Farms is one of them. Sound Sanctuary is a da...
Explore Events @ Susanna Farms
Jul. 8 - Aug. 25
2026 Bears Training Camp by LRS
2026 Bears Training Camp by LRS
7/8/26 - 8/25/26
Get close to the action. Training camp is back. Experience the energy, comp...
Explore Events @ Halas Hall; Fans will be Shuttled in from Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
Aug. 25
Deep Purple with special guest Kansas at Ravinia Festival
Deep Purple with special guest Kansas at Ravinia Festival
8/25/26
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the c...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 25
Lucky Lines Endless Summer at American Place Casino
Lucky Lines Endless Summer at American Place Casino
8/25/26
American Place Casino is hosting L-U-C-K-Y Lines: Endless Summer on August ...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
Aug. 26
Brandi Carlile with special guest Im With Her at Ravinia Festival
Brandi Carlile with special guest Im With Her at Ravinia Festival
8/26/26
After years of creative collaboration with icons like Joni Mitchell and Elt...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 26
Shops on Elm Place Hosts First-Ever End of Summer Party in Highland Park
Shops on Elm Place Hosts First-Ever End of Summer Party in Highland Park
8/26/26
The Shops on Elm Place will host its first ever "End of Summer Party&q...
Explore Events @ City of Highland Park
Aug. 26
Singo Night
Singo Night
8/26/26
Join us for SINGO, an exciting musical spin on the traditional game of bing...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Aug. 26
SINGO NIGHT Decades Theme
SINGO NIGHT Decades Theme
8/26/26
Join us for SINGO, an exciting musical spin on the traditional game of bing...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Gurnee
Aug. 26
Lindy's Landing Inaugural Summer Culinary Crawl
Lindy's Landing Inaugural Summer Culinary Crawl
8/26/26
Ready for the perfect summer night out in Wauconda? Grab your passport for ...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina
Jun. 11 - Aug. 27
Antioch's It's Thursday Concert Series at William E. Brook Entertainment Center
Jun. 25 - Aug. 27
Summer Concerts at Deer Park Town Center
Summer Concerts at Deer Park Town Center
6/25/26 - 8/27/26
Enjoy live music all summer long at Deer Park Town Center. The community is...
Explore Events @ Deer Park Town Center
Aug. 21 - Aug. 27
Caravaggio: Exhibition on Screen
Caravaggio: Exhibition on Screen
8/21/26 - 8/27/26
Wayfarer Theaters in partnership with Amdur Productions in celebration of&n...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters
Aug. 27
Kool & The Gang with special guest Morris Day and The Time at Ravinia Festival
Kool & The Gang with special guest Morris Day and The Time at Ravinia Festival
8/27/26
It’s time to come together as Kool & the Gang bring their distinc...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 27
Summer in the Shire Concert Series: The Wayouts
Summer in the Shire Concert Series: The Wayouts
8/27/26
Join the Summer in the Shire Concert Series Thursday, August 27, from ...
Explore Events @ Village Green
Aug. 27
Michael Feinstein at Genesee Theatre
Michael Feinstein at Genesee Theatre
8/27/26
In this intimate and delightful concert, five-time Grammy® Award n...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 27
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
8/27/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
Aug. 27
Teen and Adult Chocolate Bar Workshop at Ma and Pa's Candy
Teen and Adult Chocolate Bar Workshop at Ma and Pa's Candy
8/27/26
Learn how to create delicious and beautiful chocolate bars. Try various tec...
Explore Events @ Ma and Pa's Candy
Jun. 12 - Aug. 28
Outdoor Movie Nights at Deer Park Town Center
Outdoor Movie Nights at Deer Park Town Center
6/12/26 - 8/28/26
Deer Park Town Center invites families to enjoy free outdoor movie nights u...
Explore Events @ Deer Park Town Center
Aug. 28
Alabama at Ravinia Festival
Alabama at Ravinia Festival
8/28/26
It's been over 50 years since a trio of young cousins left Fort Payne t...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 28
Gurnee Mayor's Golf Benefit at Bittersweet Golf Course
Gurnee Mayor's Golf Benefit at Bittersweet Golf Course
8/28/26
Join Mayor Hood on Friday, August 28th at Bittersweet Golf Club for the Gur...
Explore Events @ Bittersweet Golf Club
Jun. 12 - Aug. 29
Feathery Friends at Elawa Farm
Feathery Friends at Elawa Farm
6/12/26 - 8/29/26
Participants can meet the farm’s curious and friendly chickens during...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Jun. 13 - Aug. 29
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
6/13/26 - 8/29/26
Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored garden...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Aug. 27 - Aug. 29
Flock of Beagles Week at Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Flock of Beagles Week at Roaring Table Brewing Co.
8/27/26 - 8/29/26
National Dog Day is Wednesday, Aug. 26, but Roaring Table Brewing Co. will ...
Explore Events @ Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Aug. 29
Ray LaMontagne Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour at Ravinia Festival
Ray LaMontagne Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour at Ravinia Festival
8/29/26
Ray LaMontagne’s vast catalog spans nine full-length records, many ch...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 29
5th Annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show
5th Annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show
8/29/26
The Rotary Club of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lo...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake
Aug. 29
Exchange Club of Grayslake Pancake Breakfast
Exchange Club of Grayslake Pancake Breakfast
8/29/26
Join the Exchange Club of Grayslake for their annual Pancake Breakfast! Ser...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Fire District - Station One

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