45+ Ways to Treat Dad to a Happy Father's Day in Lake County 2024

By: Stephanie Wylie 06/07/2024

Father's Day is just around the corner, and Lake County offers an abundance of exciting activities and events to make this special day memorable for dads of all interests. Whether your father enjoys a round of golf, a relaxing brunch, thrilling outdoor adventures, or simply spending quality time with family, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of the best things to do for Father’s Day in Lake County, from unique dining experiences and live entertainment to outdoor festivities and fun-filled family activities. Let's dive in and discover the perfect way to celebrate the amazing dads in our lives!

You can show your dad how much you love them in many ways: a homemade card, a piece of his favorite pie from one of the farmer’s markets, take flight at Extreme Flight Simulation or make it a thrill ride at Six Flags Great America.

Here are 45+ ways to treat dad to a Happy Father's Day in Lake County. All of these events run from June 9-16.

• FORE! Challenge dad to a golf match at one of the numerous courses in Lake County. INFO»
• Create some art-ful memorites at the International Mural Fest at Downtown Highwood Metra Sation Lot (June 6-9) INFO»
• Enjoy an Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band at Ravinia Festival (June 8-9). INFO»
• Take Dad for a shopping spree for National Outlet Shopping Day (June 8-9). INFO»
• Go for a run, a bike or a dip at the Fox Lake Triathlon (June 9).  INFO»
• Bug out with Dad at CicadaFest at Ryerson Woods (June 9). INFO»
• Celebrate your favorite cartoon duck, Donald, at the Volo Museum (June 9). INFO»
• Listen to local talent and take in some beautiful sites at the Bitter Jester Music Festival Satalite Series at Chicago Botanic Gardens (June 10). INFO»
• Jam out to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at Ravinia Festival (June 12). INFO»
• Check out the Late Night at the Galleries at The Art Center Highland Park (June 12). INFO»
• Learn about the Great Rondout Train Robbery at the Lake Bluff History Museum (June 12). INFO»
• Enjoy live music with Chris Cagle at the It's Thursday Concerts in Antioch. INFO»
• Celebrate Pride with Dad at the Grayslake Better Together Pride Parade (June 9) INFO», Hawthorn Pride (June 15)  INFO»  and "Through the Eyes of Visual Artists" at Dandelion Gallery and Studio (June 13). INFO» 

• Experience the new sensory-friendly Flower Hour at Libertyville Days Festival 2024 (June 4).  INFO»
• Hit the road with JG's Reptile Road Show featuring exciting, educational, interactive, and hands-on experience with reptiles found all over the world (June 14). INFO»
• Explore African American history in Lake County with the Juneteenth Jamboree with Motown Melodies at American Place Casino (June 14). INFO»
• Celebrate Father's Day early with a night of Drinks and Drag at 28 Mile Distillery, featuring an open bar, buffet, raffles and live performances (June 14). INFO»
• Take Dad back to the 80's with Rewind 85 at Mickey Finn's (June 14). INFO»
• Explore unique art with Adam Siegal: Works at the Art Center Highland Park (runs until June 15). INFO»
• Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Mundelein’s Beach Bash with free kayak and paddle boat rentals, beach games, food trucks and live music at Diamond Lake Beach & Recreational Center (June 15). INFO»
• Fall head over heels for flavors at Six Flags Great America's Flavors of the World Festival, running until July 23. INFO»
• Create a glass planet masterpiece with dear old dad at Mundelein's Peter Patterson Glassworks. INFO»
• Corny dad puns can be halted for a moment as individuals with zillions of zingers grace the Improv Playhouse in Libertyville. INFO»
• Show dad your poker face with a game of Texas Hold'em at The Temporary at American Place in Waukegan. INFO»
• Enjoy the Father's Day Fishing Frenzy at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake (June 15). INFO»
• Laugh with Dad at Pete Davidson live at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan (June 15).  INFO»

• Sip on brews with Dad at Grayslake Sips for Scholarships Beerfest (June 15). INFO»
• Have a magical time at the Wizards Weekend Day in Antioch (June 15). INFO»
• Take a nostalgic trip with dad to Zion's Nostalgia Days. (June 15) INFO»
• Paint and plant 4th of July Flowers at the Lakefront Biergarten with Harbor Brewing (June 15). INFO»
• Enjoy various art forms at ArtWauk while strolling down historic Genesee Street in Waukegan with dad. INFO»
• Etch a glass with Dad at Board and Brush's workshop (June 15). INFO»
• Ride the carnival attractions at Libertyville Days with dad for a thrilling adventure (June 13-16). INFO»
• Get ready for the Juneteenth 2024 with art, fashion, music and more in North Chicago (June 14-16). INFO»
• Get ready for a fishing adventure with dad at Dick Schick's Annual Fishing Derby in Lake Zurich, aiming for muskie, crappies, bluegills, perch, and walleyes. INFO»
• Treat Dad to brunch at Oaken Bistro and Bar (June 16). INFO»
• Enjoy brunch with dad amidst farm animals at Lambs Farm's Magnolia Café Father's Day Brunch (June 16). INFO»
• Savory eats and wonderful conversation with dad at Lindy's Landing's Father's Day Brunch (June 16). INFO»
• Book your Father's Day brunch at Tonality Brewing in Mundelein (June 16) INFO»

• Celebrate Father's Day with a special brunch at The Board Room in Libertyville featuring the regular menu plus exclusive food and drink specials (June 16) INFO»
• Come and celebrate Dad at the Parched Pug (June 16). INFO»
• Treat Dad to an unforgettable Father's Day celebration at Beelow's Steakhouse with something for the whole family (June 16). INFO»
• Clink glasses with dad on the Lake County Libation Trail adventure. INFO»
• Discover small businesses, artists, chefs, and more by visiting some of Lake County's Illinois Makers. INFO»
• Show dad who's the real bowling champ at Kristof's Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach. INFO»
• Give dad his wings with 15 percent off Extreme Flight Simulation in Gurnee's NG737 simulator. INFO»
• Celebrate Father’s Day at The Shanty in Wadsworth with a full breakfast menu and a full dinner and chef’s menu (June 16). INFO»
• Celebrate Dad with an unforgettable feast at Biaggi's in Deer Park (June 16). INFO»
• Paddle through Independence Grove Forest Preserve with dad as your evening adventure partner. INFO»
• Marvel at over 500 butterflies from four continents at Chicago Botanic Garden's Butterflies & Blooms exhibit. INFO»
• Satisfy your sweet tooth with dad at Sweet Home Gelato in Libertyville or Covered Bridge Creamery in Long Grove. INFO»
• Battle it out in bumper car lacrosse with dad at WhirlyBall in Vernon Hills. INFO»
• Satisfy dad's sweet tooth with treats from Tony Cannoli's Specialty Pastries in Mundelein. INFO»
• Explore Lake County’s farmers markets with dad, especially if he loves pie. INFO»

   

For more ways to treat dad to a Happy Father's Day in Lake County, continue here. If you're looking to plan for what you are doing next weekend, click here to see the summer festival season schedule.