Calendar of Events for Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

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Jun. 6 - Sep. 20

Shimmering Summer at Chicago Botanic Garden

6/6/26 - 9/20/26
Stretch your sense of wonder with Shimmering Summer, where towering, irides...
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Sep. 17 - Sep. 20

Woman, Life, Freedom Film Festival at Wayfarer Theaters

9/17/26 - 9/20/26
The Association of Iranian Film and Theatre Artists Abroad (AIFTAA) will ho...
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Sep. 19 - Sep. 20

15th Annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival

9/19/26 - 9/20/26
The 15th annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival will be held Sept. 19-20, ...
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Sep. 20

Race to Zero 2026 at Independence Grove

9/20/26
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center's Race to Zero 2026 will take place ...
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Sep. 20

Highland Park Community Fall Fest

9/20/26
The Highland Park Community Early Learning Center is celebrating 75 years o...
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Aug. 24 - Sep. 22

The Threshold: Artists Sheri Rush + Matt Irie at College of Lake County in Grayslake

8/24/26 - 9/22/26
What exists at the boundary of what we see and what we feel? The Threshold ...
Explore Events @ CLC - Robert T Wright Gallery of Art

Sep. 22

Beelow's Wine Dinner

9/22/26
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exceptional cuisine at Beel...
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May. 27 - Sep. 23

Singo Music Bingo at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

5/27/26 - 9/23/26
SINGO at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub in Gurnee features an evening of...
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Jun. 3 - Sep. 23

Grayslake Summer Farmers Market

6/3/26 - 9/23/26
The Grayslake Farmers Market takes place on Wednesdays during the Summ...
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Sep. 23

Jacob Collier at Ravinia Festival

9/23/26
When Coldplay’s Chris Martin calls someone “the best musician i...
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Sep. 23

Blue Horizon Film Festival at Wayfarer Theaters

9/23/26
The Blue Horizon Environmental Film Festival is proud to make its internati...
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May. 7 - Sep. 24

Lincolnshire Corporate Center Food Truck Thursdays and Lakeside Concerts

5/7/26 - 9/24/26
Join the community at 1 Overlook Point in the Lincolnshire Corporate Center...
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Sep. 24

Brit Floyd: The Best Of The Wall at Genesee Theatre

9/24/26
Fan-favorite Brit Floyd returns to The Genesee for two nights off...
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Sep. 24

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

9/24/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
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Jun. 20 - Sep. 25

Night Market Series at Hawthorn

6/20/26 - 9/25/26
Join in on Hawthorn Row's Night Market Series on the last Friday of eac...
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Jul. 10 - Sep. 25

Port Clinton Concerts in Highland Park

7/10/26 - 9/25/26
The Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton return for their third year, bringing...
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Aug. 28 - Sep. 25

LAGO Late Night: Yacht Rock DJ Theme Night in Lake Zurich

8/28/26 - 9/25/26
Step into the suburban late-night scene at LAGO by Fabio Viviani, where Fri...
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Sep. 25

Park Party in Vernon Hills

9/25/26
Have a blast in your local park at this family event! Join Vernon Hills Par...
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Sep. 25

Family Fall Extravaganza in Wauconda

9/25/26
Family Fall Extravaganza will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
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Sep. 25

Scarecrow Fest in Highland Park

9/25/26
The City of Highland Park will celebrate the start of the fall season with ...
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Jul. 18 - Sep. 26

Waterfront Market On The Rocks at Waukegan Harbor and Marina

7/18/26 - 9/26/26
*** EVENTS CANCELLED ***Start the day with a lake breeze and a mimosa or Bl...
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Aug. 7 - Sep. 26

Later Impressions at The Art Center Highland Park

8/7/26 - 9/26/26
The Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) presents its signature annual...
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Aug. 29 - Sep. 26

LAGO Late Night: Party Hits Saturdays in Lake Zurich

8/29/26 - 9/26/26
Step into the suburban late-night scene at LAGO by Fabio Viviani, where Sat...
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Sep. 5 - Sep. 26

Yoga at the Beach in Waukegan

9/5/26 - 9/26/26
The Waukegan Park District, in partnership with the City of Waukegan, is ho...
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Sep. 25 - Sep. 26

Oktoberfest presented by Mainstreet Libertyville and GLMV Chamber

9/25/26 - 9/26/26
Dust off your lederhosen and say "pretzel" because Oktoberfe...
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Sep. 26

Citadel Theatres 12th Annual Gala: An Evening at the Manor

9/26/26
The gala returns to Lake Forest at 830 N. Green Bay Road for an evening of ...
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Sep. 26

Oktoberfest at Jens Jensen Park in Highland Park

9/26/26
Oktoberfest returns by popular demand on Saturday, September 26, bringing a...
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Sep. 26

Dance 830 12th Annual Gala at Citadel Theatre

9/26/26
The 2026 Gala is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the estate of N...
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Sep. 26

The Addams Family Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

9/26/26
They're spooky and they pour some good candles. On Saturday, Sept. 26, ...
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Sep. 26

KC and the Sunshine Band at Genesee Theatre

9/26/26
It's always a dance party when KC and the Sunshine Band takes...
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Sep. 26

Coaster Challenge with Special Olympics Illinois at Six Flags Great America

9/26/26
Put your endurance to the test for a great cause at Coaster Challenge! This...
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Sep. 26

Celebrating the Spirit 2026: Lambs Farm's Gala at The Sanfilippo Estate

9/26/26
Lambs Farm is gearing up for "Celebrating the Spirit 2026," its a...
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