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

Oktoberfest in Highland Park

Oktoberfest in Libertyville + GLMV Chamber

Citadel Theatre 12th Annual Gala in Lake Forest

Fall Wine Walk in Antioch

Apple Fest in Long Grove

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...
Explore Events @ Rivalry Alehouse

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...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

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. 3

Hocus Pocus Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

10/3/26
Ready to get witchy? On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Ca...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

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. 2

Cracker with Ike and Shane Reilly at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/2/26
Some of the best music is made by artists whose jams don’t fit inside...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 15

Sam Bush at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/15/26
Multi-time IBMA award winner and mandolin pioneer Sam Bush, is widely haile...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 18

Sugar Skull at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/18/26
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingu...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Sep. 24 - Sep. 27

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

9/24/26 - 9/27/26
There are two sides to every story and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stan...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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 ...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 4

50th Anniversary Art of Jazz Concert featuring Saxophonist Dave Pietro at the James Lumber Center

10/4/26
Saxophonist, composer and educator Dave Pietro joins the Monday Night Jazz ...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 11

Fall Wind Ensemble Concert at the James Lumber Center

10/11/26
Celebrate the fall season with the resonant sounds of the College of Lake C...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

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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