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

Jun. 17

Jazz Grandstand at Ravinia Festival's Bennett Gordon Hall

6/17/26
The Jazz Program at the Steans Institute is all about composition and colla...
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Jun. 17

Pride in the Park at Everts Park in Highwood

6/17/26
Pride in the ParkWednesday June 17, 20264:30- 9:00 pmLocation: Everts Park ...
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Jun. 18

Spill Sessions: Behind the Murals in Highwood

6/18/26
The public is invited to join Highwood mural curators Laura “Lulu&rdq...
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Jun. 18

Highland Park Wine Stroll

6/18/26
Highland Park will host its Wine Stroll in the downtown district, offering ...
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Jun. 19

Summer Cabaret at Brothers' Field

6/19/26
Join Brothers' Field for a Summer Cabaret evening featuring live dance ...
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Jun. 20

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Present AVTT/PTTN at Genesee Theatre

6/20/26
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton have teamed up to form AVTT/PTTN, an une...
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Jun. 20

Lake County PrideFest 2026 at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

6/20/26
Lake County PrideFest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the s...
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Jun. 20

Black Outside: Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival in Waukegan

6/20/26
The African American Museum at the England Manor presents Black Outside, th...
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Jun. 20

Paul Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino

6/20/26
Don’t miss Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor Paul Rodrigue...
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Jun. 20

Electro Retro Band at Brothers' Field

6/20/26
Chicago’s favorite high-energy party band playing the biggest Classic...
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Jun. 20

Bags, Brews and BBQ at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich

6/20/26
Join BBQ’d Productions in Lake Zurich for Bags, Brews and BBQ, a...
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Jun. 20

2026 Summer Solstice BBQ at Elawa Farm

6/20/26
Celebrate the longest day of the year on the farm with an elevated pig roas...
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Jun. 21

Dave & Buster's Unlocked Presents: Dad Games in Vernon Hills

6/21/26
This Father's day, Sunday, June 21, play as a family for your chance to...
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Jun. 23

Lucky Lines Beach Party at American Place Casino

6/23/26
On June 23, boardwalk vibes come to the hall for a high-energy session of L...
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Jun. 23

Sing at Gorton: Music from the 80's and 90's

6/23/26
Join Gorton Center for the first Sing at Gorton community sing – a no...
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Jun. 28

American Independence Parade in Waukegan

6/28/26
The Waukegan Park District presents the 2026 American Independence Parade o...
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Jul. 1

Master Class with Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at Ravinia Festival

7/1/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 2

America's 250th Celebration in Gurnee

7/2/26
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning t...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Jul. 3

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/3/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
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Jul. 3

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

7/3/26
First Fridays begins in downtown Grayslake, bringing a monthly event to the...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days.Attracti...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
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Jul. 2 - Jul. 5

Mundelein Community Days

7/2/26 - 7/5/26
The Mundelein Community Days 2026 festival will take place July 2-5, 2...
Explore Events @ Courtland Commons

Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

America the Beautiful: USA Weekend at Brothers' Field

7/3/26 - 7/5/26
Join the fun at Brothers' Field to celebrate America's birthday, wi...
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Jul. 5

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/5/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 9

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/9/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 10 - Jul. 11

Scoop Waukegan 2026

7/10/26 - 7/11/26
Scoop Waukegan, Waukegan’s iconic Hot Rod Holiday, returns to downtow...
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Jul. 11

Hunter Pavilion & 90th Residency Grand Opening at Ravinia Festival

7/11/26
An international star as the youngest-ever Van Cliburn Competition winner, ...
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Jul. 11

Brothers' Field Havana Nights

7/11/26
Don't miss Havana Nights at Brothers' Field, with Cuban food, drink...
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Jul. 11

Tony Rock Live at American Place Casino

7/11/26
Tony Rock is performing live at the Lighthouse at American Place Casino on ...
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