Calendar of Events

Next Weekend is just around the corner! Every season in Lake County creates long-lasting memories. Take an adventure through nature at one of the Lake County Forest Preserves or our state natural areas like Illinois Beach State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park or Volo Bog State Natural Area. Dine on the delectable bites by eating alfresco or devour world-class cuisine in the comfort of your home with curbside pickup, takeout or delivery. Our local wineries, breweries and distilleries offer sumptuous spirits, vibrant vinos and breathtaking brews compliments of the Lake County Libation Trail. Peruse the calendar of events to see what's going on this month and beyond in the land of lakes!

Weekend Watch: Lake County's Top Five Things To Do This Weekend

Halloween Hoopla in Deerfield

ZombieWauk in Waukegan

Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake

Boo Bash in Mundelein

Witches Day Out in Antioch

Sep. 12 - Apr. 10

Parents Night Out in Antioch

9/12/26 - 4/10/27
Parents’ Night Out is back - and this time, it’s happening ever...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch Parks and Recreation

Nov. 21

Bubbles, Bourbon and Brunch at Rivalry Alehouse

11/21/26
Escape the ordinary at Bubbles, Bourbons & Brunch on Saturday, November...
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Dec. 7 - Dec. 31

Did The Grinch Steal Christmas Trail Walk in Antioch

12/7/26 - 12/31/26
Has the Grinch stole Christmas? Gather the family and discover downtown Ant...
Explore Events @ Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Nov. 28

Festival of Lights Parade and Visits with Santa in Fox Lake

11/28/26
Mark calendars for the 2026 Festival of Lights in Fox Lake. The celebration...
Explore Events @ Millennium Park

Nov. 7

Fox Lake Fall Crawl

11/7/26
Get ready to sip and celebrate the fall season with the Fall Crawl event in...
Explore Events @ Village of Fox Lake

Nov. 13 - Jan. 3

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

11/13/26 - 1/3/27
Lightscape, a festive illuminated trail, returns to the Chicago Botanic Gar...
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Dec. 19 - Dec. 20

Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker" at the James Lumber Center

12/19/26 - 12/20/26
Celebrate the holidays at the JLC with the return of this beloved family cl...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 23

Ghostbusters Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

10/23/26
It's slime time. On Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Can...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Nov. 7

Coneheads Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

11/7/26
Get weird. On Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Candle-Makin...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 30

Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Perry Experience at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/30/26
Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience is a tribute band dedicated t...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Dec. 11

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/11/26
Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de...
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Nov. 6 - Nov. 14

Clue at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

11/6/26 - 11/14/26
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has ...
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Oct. 27

Earth to Kenzie at the James Lumber Center

10/27/26
Enjoy a new opera great for young audiences and families! Meet Kenzie, a fi...
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Nov. 8

50th Anniversary Art of Jazz Concert featuring Trumpeter Scott Wendholt at the James Lumber Center

11/8/26
Trumpeter Scott Wendholt joins the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble for a dynamic...
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Nov. 20 - Nov. 21

2026 Winter Dance Concert at the James Lumber Center

11/20/26 - 11/21/26
CLC Dance lights up the stage with powerful movement and unforgettable arti...
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Oct. 24

Choral Ensembles Fall Concert at the James Lumber Center

10/24/26
“I take great pride in presenting a diverse repertoire of choral musi...
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Dec. 5

Holiday Choral Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/5/26
“I take great pride in presenting a diverse repertoire of choral musi...
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Dec. 6

Holiday Wind Ensemble Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/6/26
Celebrate the holiday season with the College of Lake County Wind Ensemble....
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Dec. 10

Concert Band Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/10/26
Celebrate the season with the CLC Concert Band's Holiday Concert! Enjoy...
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Apr. 12 - Apr. 4

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

4/12/26 - 4/4/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Apr. 26 - Apr. 18

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

4/26/26 - 4/18/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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May. 10 - May. 2

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

5/10/26 - 5/2/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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May. 24 - May. 16

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

5/24/26 - 5/16/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Jun. 7 - May. 30

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

6/7/26 - 5/30/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Jun. 21 - Jun. 13

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

6/21/26 - 6/13/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Oct. 24

Grayslake Fall Fest

10/24/26
Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall f...
Explore Events @ Central Park

Oct. 28

Halloween Bingo Night at BBQ'd Productions Third Lake

10/28/26
Halloween Bingo is taking over Bingo Night at BBQ'd Productions in Thir...
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Oct. 29

Reading and Conversation with Rebecca Makkai at the James Lumber Center

10/29/26
Rebecca Makkai, author of the New York Times bestselling "I Have Some ...
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Dec. 12

Lake County Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/12/26
The Lake County Symphony Orchestra presents Sounds of the Season, their ann...
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Nov. 6

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

11/6/26
Members of the Village Center business community are bringing something new...
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Dec. 4

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

12/4/26
Members of the Village Center business community are bringing something new...
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Sep. 18 - Nov. 1

Spooks & Spirits: Lake County Autumn Celebration

9/18/26 - 11/1/26
Enjoy a BOOtiful Weekend in Lake County. Mid-September through Hallowe...
Explore Events @ Various locations in Lake County