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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

Mother's Day Brunch at Lambs Farm in Libertyville
Mother's Day Brunch at Lambs Farm in Libertyville
Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at Lake County Fairgrounds
Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at Lake County Fairgrounds
LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove
Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove
Mother's Day Brunch at The Ten Hotel Gurnee
Mother's Day Brunch at The Ten Hotel Gurnee

May. 4
Star Wars Trivia Night at Lake Zurich BBQd Productions
Star Wars Trivia Night at Lake Zurich BBQd Productions
5/4/26
The Force is strong with this one. It’s time to put your Star Wars kn...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
May. 2 - May. 5
Cinco de Mayo at Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
Cinco de Mayo at Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
5/2/26 - 5/5/26
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Casa Bonita in Libertyville with a weekend of fe...
Explore Events @ Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
May. 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at O'Toole's Libertyville
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at O'Toole's Libertyville
5/5/26
A Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place Tuesday, May 5, at O’Tool...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
May. 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
5/5/26
A Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place Tuesday, May 5, at O’Tool...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Apr. 23 - May. 6
Birds and Binoculars at Waukegan Park District
Birds and Binoculars at Waukegan Park District
4/23/26 - 5/6/26
Discover the joy of birds and nature together in this fun, beginner-friendl...
Explore Events @ Nature's Classroom at Bevier Center
May. 7
Yachtley Crew at Genesee Theatre
Yachtley Crew at Genesee Theatre
5/7/26
Yächtley Crëw is the world's #1 yacht rock band, playing...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 7
Hamnet at Gorton Center
Hamnet at Gorton Center
5/7/26
Join us for a screening of The 2026 Oscar Nominee for Best Picture and Dire...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 7
Hamnet at Gorton Center
Hamnet at Gorton Center
5/7/26
Join us for a screening of The 2026 Oscar Nominee for Best Picture and Dire...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 8
LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre
LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre
5/8/26
In 1996, 13-year-old LeAnn Rimes took the music world by storm wi...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 8
Lake County Symphony Orchestra Presents 'Roots and Resonance' at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
May. 8
Pino Farina at Mickey Finn's Brewery
Pino Farina at Mickey Finn's Brewery
5/8/26
Long-time, well-renowned band Pino Farina takes the Libertyville brew house...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery
May. 3 - May. 9
National Travel and Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week
5/3/26 - 5/9/26
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is the U.S. travel industry’s...
Explore Events @ Visit Lake County, Illinois
May. 8 - May. 9
Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co. in Long Grove
Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co. in Long Grove
5/8/26 - 5/9/26
Buffalo Creek’s annual Maifest will return May 8–9, celebrating...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
May. 9
Rod the Show at Genesee Theatre
Rod the Show at Genesee Theatre
5/9/26
With 34 Top 40 hits, 16 Top 10 records and four #1 chart-toppers, Rod Stewa...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 9
Mom's Night Out at Phase Three Brewing Company
Mom's Night Out at Phase Three Brewing Company
5/9/26
A Mom’s Night Out will be held at Phase Three Brewing the evening bef...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company
May. 7 - May. 10
Ruthless! The Musical at Citadel Theatre
"Ruthless!" The Musical at Citadel Theatre
5/7/26 - 5/10/26
8-year-old Tina Denmark is a charming, sociopathic child star who’ll ...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company
May. 14
The My Generation Tour at Genesee Theatre
The My Generation Tour at Genesee Theatre
5/14/26
The My Generation Tour features three iconic bands that were staples o...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 8 - May. 15
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Illinois Craft Beer Week
5/8/26 - 5/15/26
American Craft Beer Week 2026 runs from May 11–17, 2026, celebrating ...
Explore Events @ Visit Lake County, Illinois
May. 15
Murder Mystery: A Night of Interactive Fun in Deerfield
Murder Mystery: A Night of Interactive Fun in Deerfield
5/15/26
Guests 21 and older are invited to step aboard a pirate ship for an interac...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
May. 15
The Psychedelic Furs at Genesee Theatre
The Psychedelic Furs at Genesee Theatre
5/15/26
A staple of the '80s British post-punk and new wave rock scene, Th...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 16
Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival
Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival
5/16/26
The Water Lantern Festival is a community event designed for people of all ...
Explore Events @ Paulus Park
May. 16
May Farm Dinner: Elawa in Bloom
May Farm Dinner: Elawa in Bloom
5/16/26
Elawa Farm will host Elawa in Bloom, a May Farm Dinner celebrating the seas...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Apr. 15 - May. 17
Ruthless! The Musical at Citadel Theatre
"Ruthless!" The Musical at Citadel Theatre
4/15/26 - 5/17/26
8-year-old Tina Denmark is a charming, sociopathic child star who’ll ...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company
May. 13 - May. 17
Ruthless! The Musical at Citadel Theatre
"Ruthless!" The Musical at Citadel Theatre
5/13/26 - 5/17/26
8-year-old Tina Denmark is a charming, sociopathic child star who’ll ...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company
May. 22
Casablanca at Gorton Center
Casablanca at Gorton Center
5/22/26
Step into timeless romance and intrigue with Casablanca (1942), one of the ...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 23
Aida Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino
Aida Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino
5/23/26
Aida Rodriguez hits the stage at Laughs at the Lighthouse with the kind of ...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
May. 5 - May. 26
Karaoke Competition at Lucky Stop in Round Lake
Karaoke Competition at Lucky Stop in Round Lake
5/5/26 - 5/26/26
Lucky Stop Cocktail and Gaming Lounge in Round Lake will launch a premier k...
Explore Events @ Lucky Stop Cocktail and Gaming Lounge
May. 26
Seinfeld Trivia Night at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
Seinfeld Trivia Night at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
5/26/26
Test knowledge of the hit Seinfeld at a themed trivia night at O'Toole&...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
May. 29
Brews and Views at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove
Brews and Views at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove
5/29/26
Celebrate Lake County’s vibrant brewery scene at Brews and Views...
Explore Events @ Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
May. 29
Terry Fator at Genesee Theatre
Terry Fator at Genesee Theatre
5/29/26
Legendary Las Vegas headliner and ventriloquist Terry Fator is on...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 30
Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival
Waukegan Pride Parade and Festival
5/30/26
Celebrate Pride at the Waukegan Pride Parade beginning at 2 p.m. at Lincoln...
Explore Events @ Parade on Sheridan Road | Festival at Waukegan Harbor
May. 30
Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour at Genesee Theatre
Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour at Genesee Theatre
5/30/26
Fan-favorite Brit Floyd returns with a new show celebrating the 5...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

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