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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

97th Annual Lake County Fair
97th Annual Lake County Fair
North Chicago Community Days
North Chicago Community Days
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Hallmark Stars Live at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Hallmark Stars Live at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

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Aug. 1 - Aug. 3
CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Tour at Gurnee Mills
CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Tour at Gurnee Mills
8/1/26 - 8/3/26
Escape the bustle of daily life for a One-Day Ride (18, 30, or 65 miles), a...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
Jun. 9 - Aug. 4
Concerts in the Plaza at Independence Grove
Concerts in the Plaza at Independence Grove
6/9/26 - 8/4/26
Concerts in the Plaza is Independence Grove's outdoor summer concert se...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Jun. 9 - Aug. 4
Kids Ice Cream Social in Fox Lake
Kids Ice Cream Social in Fox Lake
6/9/26 - 8/4/26
Fox Lake’s Kids Ice Cream Social offers a fun, hands-on summer experi...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park Meeting Room 3
Jul. 28 - Aug. 4
Waukegan Band Concerts at Stiner Pavilion
Waukegan Band Concerts at Stiner Pavilion
7/28/26 - 8/4/26
Waukegan Band concerts offer free admission and parking. Attendees are enco...
Explore Events @ Stiner Pavilion
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Fox Lake
National Night Out in Fox Lake
8/4/26
Celebrate National Night Out, an evening of public safety and community par...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Vernon Hills
National Night Out in Vernon Hills
8/4/26
Join the Vernon Hills Police Department for the 29th annual National Night ...
Explore Events @ Hartmann Park
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Highland Park
National Night Out in Highland Park
8/4/26
The City of Highland Park Police Department will host its annual National N...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek Aquapark
Aug. 4
Magic City Hippies at Ravinia Festival
Magic City Hippies at Ravinia Festival
8/4/26
Magic City Hippies have carved out a distinct place in the indie landscape,...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 4
Glow in the Dark National Night Out in Mundelein
Glow in the Dark National Night Out in Mundelein
8/4/26
National Night Out is an annual police and community partnership event that...
Explore Events @ Courtland Commons
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Antioch
National Night Out in Antioch
8/4/26
The Antioch Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug....
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Deerfield
National Night Out in Deerfield
8/4/26
The Village of Deerfield invites residents to join in food, fun and communi...
Explore Events @ Village of Deerfield
Aug. 4
Libertyville Police Department National Night Out
Libertyville Police Department National Night Out
8/4/26
The Libertyville Police Department will host its National Night Out communi...
Explore Events @ Adler Park
Aug. 4
National Night out in North Chicago
National Night out in North Chicago
8/4/26
The North Chicago Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday...
Explore Events @ City of North Chicago
Aug. 4
National Night Out in Wauconda
National Night Out in Wauconda
8/4/26
The Wauconda Police Department, Wauconda Fire District, Village of Wauconda...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda
Jun. 10 - Aug. 5
Wacky Wednesdays at Deerspring and Mitchell Pool
Wacky Wednesdays at Deerspring and Mitchell Pool
6/10/26 - 8/5/26
Deerspring and Mitchell Pools are bringing the fun every Wednesday this sum...
Explore Events @ Deerspring and Mitchell Pool
Aug. 5
Master Class with Artistic Director Kevin Murphy at Ravinia Festival
Master Class with Artistic Director Kevin Murphy at Ravinia Festival
8/5/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 5
Danish String Quartet at Ravinia Festival
Danish String Quartet at Ravinia Festival
8/5/26
“There are simply two kinds of string quartets: the Danish, and the o...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jun. 1 - Aug. 6
El Mercadito Farmers Market and Summer Performance Series in Round Lake Beach
El Mercadito Farmers Market and Summer Performance Series in Round Lake Beach
6/1/26 - 8/6/26
The Village of Round Lake Beach has announced the 2026 return of El Mercadi...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Jun. 18 - Aug. 6
Zion Park District - Concert in the Park
Zion Park District - Concert in the Park
6/18/26 - 8/6/26
June 18 – Motor City – The Motown Revue In Motor City...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Bandshell
Jul. 23 - Aug. 6
Arts Park in Waukegan
Arts Park in Waukegan
7/23/26 - 8/6/26
The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road br...
Explore Events @ Bevier Park
Jul. 23 - Aug. 6
Splashin' Thursdays in Waukegan
Splashin' Thursdays in Waukegan
7/23/26 - 8/6/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Splashin' Thursday every week in ...
Explore Events @ SplashZone in Corrine J. Rose Park
Aug. 6
National Night Out in Grayslake
National Night Out in Grayslake
8/6/26
Join the Grayslake Park District and the Village of Grayslake Police Depart...
Explore Events @ Central Park
Aug. 6
Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival
Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival
8/6/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 6
Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss at Ravinia Festival
Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss at Ravinia Festival
8/6/26
Hailed by The New York Times as “perhaps the fastest-rising...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 6
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters at Genesee Theatre
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters at Genesee Theatre
8/6/26
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters are hitting the road for their...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 6
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
8/6/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
May. 1 - Aug. 7
First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at O'Toole's Libertyville
First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at O'Toole's Libertyville
5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join O’Toole’s Libertyville on the first Friday of every month ...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
May. 1 - Aug. 7
First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join Timothy O'Toole's Pub on the first Friday of every month for a...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Jun. 8 - Aug. 7
2026 Summer Camps at The Art Center Highland Park
2026 Summer Camps at The Art Center Highland Park
6/8/26 - 8/7/26
The Art Center Highland Park is offering one-week and two-week summer camps...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
Jun. 12 - Aug. 7
Childrens Performances in Grayslake
Childrens Performances in Grayslake
6/12/26 - 8/7/26
Children’s Performances at the Central Park Performance Pavilion feat...
Explore Events @ Central Park Performance Pavilion
Jun. 12 - Aug. 7
Mainstreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park
Mainstreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park
6/12/26 - 8/7/26
Whether you are meeting friends and staying awhile, or spending time outsid...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville
Jul. 24 - Aug. 7
Movies Off Center at Grayslake Heritage Center
Movies Off Center at Grayslake Heritage Center
7/24/26 - 8/7/26
"Movies Off Center" outdoor movie series is BACK by popular deman...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

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