Things to do this Weekend June 17-19
By: Jonathan Jones 06/15/2016
Tis the season to be eating during this edition of things to do this weekend June 17-
19. Check out what we have going on for
Lake County Restaurant Week in our inaugural year of the festive occasion.
As it starts to warm up and Lake County gets into festival season, we just can’t wait to get out of jail free card (or get out of work and school cards) to go play outside in the nice weather.
That being said, a legend is making a stop in Lake County this weekend: Paul Simon is performing at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. Don’t forget to treat dad to a fun day out in the wild.
Find all of these gems and more as we let you know what things to do this weekend June 17-19
- Lake County Restaurant Week’s 10 Days to Savor is currently running throughout the weekend. Discover delectable dining all across Lake County during the final weekend of the inaugural event. This weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore new places to dine, or enjoy old favorites. Each participating restaurant is offering a prix fixe menu or a special offer. Make your reservations now so you don’t miss out! Head to lakecountyrestaurantweek.com for details.
Friday–Sunday, June 17–19. Prix fixe menus or offers. Many locations throughout Lake County, IL.
It’s the party of the year in Libertyville: the 2016 Libertyville Days ‘Festival of Heroes.’ From Thursday to Sunday beautiful Downtown Libertyville will be action-packed with fun-tivities including a parade, carnival rides, Church Street Eats, beer garden, arts & craft fair, live entertainment at the main stage and Cook Park and so much more.
Friday–Sunday, June 17–19; Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. Downtown Libertyville, Milwaukee Ave. at West Church Street, Libertyville.
Are you looking to hang with, ‘Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard?’ Now here’s your chance as the legend himself Paul Simon is performing at Ravinia Festival. This poet was inducted in the 2001 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class, and has received a total of 12 Grammy Awards (some of them alongside Art Garfunkel). Don’t cross the ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ and bring Mrs. Robinson safely to the Highland Park venue. Coocoocachoo!
Saturday, June 18; 8 p.m. Tickets: sold out, still available on StubHub. Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park.
Craving some memories? Watch your past come back to life as Zion hosts their 30th Annual Nostalgia Days at Shiloh Park. Enjoy live music, an antique custom car show and cruise, outdoor movies, a carnival, a climbing wall, laser tag, delicious dining from vendors, games and fun for the entire family.
Friday–Saturday, June 17–18. Downtown Zion, Sheridan Rd., Zion.
The 21st Annual Art Fest in Grayslake promises to be a day of fine art, entertainment and great food from local food vendors. Over 60 artists will be present from all around the Midwest selling art like pottery, watercolor, oil and pastel painting, pen and ink drawing, wood, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and more.
Saturday, June 18; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Historic Downtown Grayslake, Whitney Street, Grayslake.
