Top of the morning to you as we view the top 10 things to do in March 2021. Although we lose an hour of sleep, everyone has had just about enough of a Lake County winter wonderland. Can you believe the first day of spring is this month?.
Spring brings things like warmer weather, melted snow, bulbs that begin to bloom and a slew of Lake County activities to experience. Why would you leave Lake County for Spring Break when you have all that you need right under your nose? March into March with some pep in your step.
Stuff yourself for the next 10 days as we celebrate Lake County Restaurant Rally: Feed the economy.
VisitLakeCounty celebrates the gradual re-opening of restaurants as we announce LakeCounty Restaurant Rally (LCRR) running February 26-March 7. The focus is encouraging residents to actively support the cuisine makers in their hometowns. This land of lakes fare festival invites foodies to visit old favorites, try new and unique cuisines, dine-in and carry out, spoil your taste buds with a post-dinner sweet tooth treat, exclaim a toast with friends and family and engage in other creative ways to help restaurateurs successfully get back to full operations. Bon appétit, LakeCounty!
Some of these land of lakes restaurants rallying for the next 10 days have set up events to go along with the fare festivities. Here's a list of your favorite eateries and drinkeries hosting events during rally week and change.
Lakeside Plaza Domed Dining at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort (through May 1) INFO»
No matter the season, we enjoy the fruits of what Mother Nature gave us in Lake County: The tall trees, the winding trails, the serene bodies of waters, the creatures and critters and the picturesque plant life. Lake County provides outdoor escapes from the shelter in place with an up close and personal live-action Claude Monet portraits. The stars on a clear night are spectacular. You can experience a night hike as the LCFPD has solar-lit trails through late March. Hey Lake County, take a hike (or bike).
Cheers to the Lake County Libation Trail for helping us through the entire stay-at-home order and beyond. Like eateries, let's feed the economy for these mason's of brew, spirit and vino during Lake County Restaurant Rally. From beer and wine to vodka and whiskey, our locally grown, crafted and distilled adult beverages are designed to dazzle and educate the most discerning tastes. More than 20+ stops to enjoy tours, tastings and specialty cocktails. Experience a land of lakes winter with a cold, hot or room temperature adult beverage via indoor, outdoor or from your own dwelling. Whatever environment you’re comfortable with, recline and relax with a Lake Country Libation.
“Captains, start your engine.” The city’s harbor opens for the season on March 1 and remains late fall. This boater’s haven offers an expansive season for nautical know-hows to choose Lake Michigan as your next boating destination. The harbor features the finest in boating with a marina of over 1,000 slips, perfect for the freedom to meander Lake Michigan. The land of lakes is called Lake County for a reason.
Slowly and surely, we're moving back to normalcy. Festivals are still happening in Lake County. Shop local, eat local, and celebrate outdoors and indoors as we continue to see drops in COVID-19 cases.
Lake County Restaurant Rally: Feed the Economy (Feb. 26-Mar.7) INFO»
Indulge Restaurant Bar Week 2021 in Lake Zurich (Feb. 26-Mar. 7) INFO»
First Fridays on MainStreet Libertyville (March 5) INFO»
Champagne & Chocolate Walk in Antioch (March 6) INFO»
Theaters aren't hosting live shows due to the effects of the public health crisis. However, the land of lakes establishments have found unique ways, from outdoor cabarets to virtual events; let's take a look at all of the concerts and shows in Lake County.
Virtual Moonlight Serenade of Love Songs at the Sanfilippo Estate (through March 31) INFO»
"The Importance of Being Earnest" Virtual Show at James Lumber Center (March 4) INFO»
Genesee Street Cabaret Presents Michael McDermott (March 5) INFO»
Virtual Reptile Rampage at Wildlife Discovery Center (March 7) INFO»
Red Hot Chili Pipers at James Lumber Center (March 12) INFO»
Genesee Street Cabaret Presents Tucker Beathard (March 12) INFO»
Genesee Street Cabaret Presents Brandon Leake (March 20) INFO»
Genesee Street Cabaret Presents Eli Young Band (March 25) INFO»
Genesee Street Cabaret Presents the Plain White T's (March 28) INFO»
“Follow the white rabbit,” and steal that golden egg! Whether that wily old rabbit is hiding your ordinary plastic egg with candy in it or you’re a member of the “Ocean’s Twelve” team preparing for a Fabergé egg heist, you can enjoy the thrill of the hunt for the pursuit of more sweets. (Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids). Here are the areas where that wascally wabbit dropped his eggs.
Flashlight Egg Scramble in Mundelein (March 18) INFO»
Egg Hunt Walkthrough in Historic Downtown Long Grove (March 27) INFO»
Erin go Bragh, Lake County! You have the luck o’ the Irish if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Lake County. Let’s face it; everyone has a little bit Irish in them when it comes to March 17. Green beverages shall be passed around, maybe a folk song (or “Danny Boy” far too many times) will be sung and clinks of beer mugs will resonate through the air. Besides beer, these places provide your St. Paddy’s Day starter kit: potatoes, corned beef, cabbage and shepherd’s pie. Here are some of the top events on everyone’s favorite Gaelic Day.
Traditional Irish Dinner in Gurnee (March 13) INFO»
Pre-St. Patrick's Day Virtual Beer Tasting with Buffalo Creek (March 15) INFO»
Lake County has 46 scenic courses with pristine wall-to-wall fairways. With the beauty, complexity, and elaborate terrain, Golf Courses in Lake County have hosted some of the most extraordinary PGA and LPGA talents. Get out there and hit the links before the weather starts going south. Dust off your clubs and hit the links as courses reopen for the spring in late March and early April.
For more top things to do in March 2021, continue here. Click here to learn more about Lake County Restaurant Rally.
