Top 10 Things To Do in June 2023
By: Jonathan Jones 06/01/2023
Lake County has a jam-packed schedule this June! You've come to the right place if you're searching for summer fun.
At this time of year, we pull out our summer garb (if it still fits) and head outdoors to bask in the Lake County sun.
Lake County heats up in the summer with outdoor activities, concerts, festivals, nature exhibitions, great food, live theater and so much more. Don’t forget to plan something special for old papa bear as Father’s Day is June 18. Let's look at what's going on in this installment of June's top 10.
Lake County summers have a unique taste, as do the local suds at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve. Experience this Lake County Forest Preserve District's beer flights for sippers ages 21 and older while viewing the area's natural beauty. The beer garden highlights Lake County Libation Trail partners Mickey Finn's Brewery of Libertyville, Phase Three Brewing of Lake Zurich, Liquid Love Brewing of Buffalo Grove, Half Day Brewing Co. of Lincolnshire, Tighthead Brewing Co. of Mundelein, Buffalo Creek Brewing of Long Grove, Ravinia Brewing Co. of Highland Park, and Harbor Brewing Co. and 9th Hour Brewing of Lake Villa. The Libertyville Sanctuary also offers packaged snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and lakeside seating. The Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve runs on select days through the fall. Visit LCFPD.org for more details.
Witness the majesty and beauty of the Swallowtail, Lycaenidae, Nymphalidae, Skipperling, and as many as 500 other colorful butterflies and blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Butterflies & Blooms exhibition highlights species native to Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. The butterflies are housed in a 2,800-square-foot mesh enclosure on the Regenstein Learning Campus. Visitors can see the cocooned caterpillars transform into butterflies through a window in the pupa emergence room. The exhibition is open daily through September 4 (weather permitting).
Fare fanatics will go on a frenzy as food trucks enter the county. The land of lakes is full of foodie events highlighted by talented cuisine makers. Dine nightly at the Lake County Food Truck events listed below:
- Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays (June 1-29) INFO»
- Food Truck Social in Lake Zurich (Wednesdays June 7-28) INFO»
- Lincolnshire's Food Truck Lunch (June 8 and 22) INFO»
- Food Truck FEASTival in Antioch (June 11) INFO»
- Food Truck Wednesdays in Deerfield (June 21) INFO»
Lake County’s farmers markets are more than just places to find the freshest, locally grown, and deliciously ripe fruits and vegetables of the season. The markets are also where neighbors, friends and family shop for unique handmade goods and explore the never-ending variety of local items from welcoming vendors.
- MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market (Thursdays June 1-29) INFO»
- Lake Zurich Farmers Market (Fridays June 2-30) INFO»
- Grayslake Spring Farmers Market (June 3) INFO»
- Fox Lake Farmers Marekt (Tuesdays June 6-27) INFO»
- Waukegan Harbor and Marina's Farmers Market (Wednedays June 7-28) INFO»
- Ravinia Farmers Market in Highland Park (Wednesdays June 7-28) INFO»
- Grayslake Summer Farmers Market (Wednesdays June 7-28) INFO»
- Antioch Farmers Market (Thursdays June 8-29) INFO»
- Deerfield Farmers Market (Saturdays June 10-24) INFO»
- Mundelein Farmers Market (Saturdays June 17-24) INFO»
- Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square (Sundays June 18-25) INFO»
The land of lakes celebrates the LGBTQIA+ and Black communities throughout June during Pride Month and Juneteenth. Show your support as we party in Lake County.
- Highwood Pride Fest (June 2-3) INFO»
- Pride Celebration at Six Flags Great America (June 3-4) INFO»
- Lake County PrideFest in Round Lake Beach (June 10) INFO»
- Third Annual Grayslake Pride Parade (June 11) INFO»
- Juneteenth Cookout Featuring The Big Drew Experience in Zion (June 16) INFO»
- Juneteenth Journey at the Haines House Museum at Bowen Park in Waukegan (June 17) INFO»
- Juneteenth Expo at Foss Park in North Chicago (June 17) INFO»
- Juneteenth Youth Celebration in Waukegan (June 19) INFO»
The sun is out; the streets are over-saturated with humans dancing to live Spotify, exploring their palate with enchanting eats and drinks, seeking thrills on carnival rides and so much more.
- Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park (June 2-3, 9-10 and 25) INFO»
- Fairytale Festival in Long Grove (June 3) INFO»
- Pride Celebration at Six Flags Great America (June 3-4) INFO»
- Deerfield Arts Festival (June 3-4) INFO»
- Beach Bash in Mundelein (June 10) INFO»
- Lake County PrideFest in Round Lake Beach (June 10) INFO»
- B4 Summer Festival at Richardson Adventure Farm (June 10) INFO»
- Mundelein Craft Beer Festival (June 10) INFO»
- Ravinia Festival (Starting June 13) INFO»
- Libertyville Days Festival (June 15-18) INFO»
- Flavors of the World Food Festival at Six Flags Great America (June 16-July 23) INFO»
- Blues Fest in Long Grove (June 17) INFO»
- ArtWauk in Waukegan (June 17) INFO»
- Nostalgia Days in Zion (June 17) INFO»
- Taste of Highland Park (June 23-25) INFO»
- Long Grove's Strawberry Festival (June 23-25) INFO»
- Summer Kick-off Festival at Harbor Brewing Co. (June 23-25) INFO»
- Craft Beer Adventure Festival at Richardson Farm (June 24) INFO»
- Wizards Weekend Day in Antioch (June 24) INFO»
Bust out your dance shoes and sing along. Here are a short list of the must-see concerts in the land of lakes.
- Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park (June 2-3, 9-10 and 25) INFO»
- Jazz Grandstand at Ravinia Festival (June 13) INFO»
- Blues Fest in Long Grove (June 17) INFO»
- A Special Evening with Ms. Lauryn Hill at Ravinia Festival (June 17) INFO»
- Chicago at Ravinia Festival (June 18) INFO»
- Counting Crows and Dashboard Confessional at Ravinia Festival (June 23) INFO»
- Charlie Puth at Ravinia Festival (June 24) INFO»
- Ralph's World at Ravinia Festival (June 24) INFO»
- Carlos Santana at Ravinia Festival (June 30) INFO»
Vroom Vroom! Blast "Born to be Wild" as you head to these annual automotive shows. Peruse dozens of classic cars that are in mint condition as the weather warms up and these sporty, flashy, tanky and just flat-out beautiful whips invade the streets.
- Park on Park in Mundelein (June 7) INFO»
- Crusin' Lake Zurich Car Show (June 8) INFO»
- Nostalgia Days in Zion (June 17) INFO»
- Car Show at Gold Pyramid House (June 18) INFO»
- Carfun on 21 in Libertyville (June 21) INFO»
- Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center (June 25) INFO»
The famous white stallions of Old Mill Creek have entertained audiences for six decades with their flying horse movements, four-horse ballet and other historical nuggets. The Lipizzaner Stallions have been an enchanting fixture in Lake County for 60 years. Each of the equine routines is set to music, displaying classical horsemanship that has been practiced in Europe since the 16th century. The Old Mill Creek stable schedule is listed below:
- Summer Spotlight Matinee Performance (June 21) INFO»
- Summer Spotlight Evening Performance (June 24) INFO»
- Summer Spotlight Matinee Performance (June 28) INFO»
The Lincolnshire production takes you back to 1956 when Holly first hit the scene and the following three short years that helped cement his legacy in rock music. You'll hear all the classics and the stories behind them. Holly's raw rock 'n' roll style inspired many, including the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The Texan was among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him no. 13 in its "100 Greatest Artists" list. The show also visits "the day the music died," when Holly, Richie Valens and "The Big Bopper" boarded that fateful plane in Mason City, Iowa.
For more information about the top 10 things to do in June, continue here. To view all the summer festivals and Ravinia Festival, click here. Oh, the places you can go in Lake County as you take a look of our fair area from the eye in the sky.
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