Things To Do This Weekend March 27-29, 2026

By: Stephanie Wylie 03/25/2026

Whether you’re hunting for hidden treasures in the grass or a good laugh in a comedy club, Lake County is shaking off the winter chill this weekend with a mix of high-energy spring flings. The final days of March are packed with reasons to get out of the house. Find your favorite weekend activity and get out there Lake County! 

Let's look at things to do this weekend March 27-29, 2026.

1. Spring Splashfest at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois in Gurnee

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois is running Spring SplashFest, a new seasonal programming push layered on top of its year-round indoor water park. The Gurnee resort annual spring celebration, where the lodge transforms into a sun-kissed rebirth of nature filed with seasonal activities, games, crafts, special events and more. Included with a stay are a SplashFest Family Dance Party, morning Yoga Tails sessions, spring-themed arts and crafts and more. Families can enjoy spring break and don't have to wait for warm weather. The seasonal activities give the lodge a distinct atmosphere from its off-season baseline. For more information, visit GreatWolf.com before the event ends April 26.

Friday-Sunday, March 27-29. Starting at $549.99 per night. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois, 1700 Nations Dr., Gurnee.

2.“Dirty Little Secrets” at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino in Waukegan

Everyone has a secret. On Saturday, March 28, The Lighthouse at American Place Casino is betting the crowd will share theirs. Dirty Little Secrets, an interactive comedy show, comes to the Waukegan venue with a simple yet unpredictable premise: audience members anonymously submit something they've never dared tell anyone. Those secrets are then pulled at random and read aloud on stage, leaving the crowd laughing — and guessing who wrote what. While you’re at the Waukegan attraction, individuals ages 18 and older can play over 900 slot machines, dozens of table games, a sportsbook (especially for March Madness) eat at one of the four onsite eateries and more. For tickets, visit AmericanPlace.com.

Saturday, March 28; Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. The event is 21 and older; valid ID is required at the door. Tickets start at $36.31. The Lighthouse at American Place Casino, 4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan. 

3. Egg-Citing Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast in Fox Lake

The Village of Fox Lake and the Fox Lake Lions Club are turning the morning into a full Easter event, one that starts with a hot breakfast and ends with kids sprinting after hidden eggs. The Fox Lake Lions Club hosts the Bunny Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., serving pancakes, eggs, sausage links and more, with a visit from the Easter Bunny included. At 10 a.m., the Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department takes over the grounds for a free egg hunt open to children ages one to 10. For details, visit FoxLake.org.

Saturday, March 28; 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free admission. Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake. 

4. Deerpath Egg Dash and Doggie Egg Hunt in Vernon Hills

Not many egg hunts require you to bring your dog. This one practically demands it. Deerpath Park hosts the Egg Dash and Doggie Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, a two-event morning that opens with dogs nosing through the grounds and closes with kids racing after golden eggs on the playground. The Doggie Egg Hunt invites leashed pups to sniff out eggs filled with treats. Once the dogs clear the field, the Egg Dash takes over the playground for children ages one to eight years old. Hunts are staggered by age group to keep things fair, and scattered among the ordinary eggs are golden eggs, which are redeemable for special prizes. To register, visit VHParkDistrict.org.

Saturday, March 28; 9 to 11 a.m. $3-$4 for dogs and $5-$7 for children ages one-to-eight years old. Deerpath Park, 301 Onwentsia Rd., Vernon Hills. 

5. Paulus Park Egg Hunt in Lake Zurich

The Bunny has been busy! Paulus Park becomes the annual proving ground for the village's youngest residents as the egg hunt returns for another year. The Lake Zurich hunt kicks off promptly at noon with kids divided into designated areas by age group. The Bunny hides surprises in each group's designated zone, and when the signal sounds, the hunt is on! For more information, visit LakeZurich.org.

Saturday, March 28; noon. Free for ages two-to-12 years old with adult present. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich. 

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