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

Oct. 26

Halloween Bingo at Tighthead Brewing Company

10/26/26
Celebrate Halloween with MCC at Bingo Night! Grab your friends, put on your...
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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...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 27

Trick or Trivia: Halloween Trivia Night at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich

10/27/26
Halloween fans, this night is for you! Gather your team and head to BBQ&rsq...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill

Oct. 27

L-U-C-K-Y LINES: Spooky Night at American Place Casino

10/27/26
Experience the thrill of Lucky Lines, our high-stakes five-in-a-row game! P...
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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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Sep. 2 - Oct. 29

SeptOberFest at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

9/2/26 - 10/29/26
Enjoy lakeside entertainment this fall with weekly acoustic performances by...
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Oct. 29

Haunted Waukegan Tour at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

10/29/26
Join the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society for the...
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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 ...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 29

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

10/29/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all O...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

Oct. 16 - Oct. 30

"Dracula: A Live Radio Show" at Improv Playhouse

10/16/26 - 10/30/26
The Count has returned—but darkness will not have the final word.Impr...
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Oct. 29 - Oct. 30

The Cursed Path - A Haunted Walk in Wauconda

10/29/26 - 10/30/26
You're invited to a ghostly walk through Cook Park’s deep and dis...
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Oct. 30

One Vision of Queen at Genesee Theatre

10/30/26
Marc Martel brings the music of Freddie Mercury to life in one spectacular ...
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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...
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Oct. 30

Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery (Ages 21+) in Mundelein

10/30/26
The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the ...
Explore Events @ Regent Center

Oct. 30

Day of the Dead Celebration at the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

10/30/26
This free entry festival celebrates Dia de los Muertos at the Round Lake Be...
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Aug. 24 - Oct. 31

Battle of the Burgers at L'Americain, American Place Casino

8/24/26 - 10/31/26
Celebrating the iconic flavors of the Midwest, American Place Casino is tap...
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Oct. 1 - Oct. 31

Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge

10/1/26 - 10/31/26
Experience the best of Lake County’s craft beverage scene on the Lake...
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Oct. 15 - Oct. 31

Ghost Wauk 2026: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre

10/15/26 - 10/31/26
Dare to enter The Genesee after hours? Ever since the theater opened in 192...
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Oct. 31

Brothers' Field Season End Halloween Costume Party

10/31/26
On Saturday, October 31, Brothers' Field will host its Season End Hallo...
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Oct. 31

Annual Halloween Costume Party at Buffalo Creek Brewing

10/31/26
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Buffalo Creek Brewing's Annual...
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Oct. 31

Halloween at Beelow's Steakhouse

10/31/26
Celebrate Halloween with Beelow's on Saturday, October 31! Come dressed...
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Oct. 31

Dave & Boo-ster's Halloween Events in Vernon Hills

10/31/26
Celebrate Halloween at Dave & Buster's in Vernon Hills with two fri...
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Oct. 31

I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse: An Interactive Murder Mystery and BBQ Feast at Improv Playhouse

10/31/26
The zombie apocalypse has arrived at Improv Playhouse — and somehow, ...
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Oct. 31

Highwood Trick or Treat

10/31/26
The City of Highwood will hold trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday,...
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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...
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Sep. 19 - Nov. 1

Oktoberfest at Six Flags Great America

9/19/26 - 11/1/26
Oktoberfest at Six Flags Great America is a one-of-a-kind festival experien...
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Sep. 19 - Nov. 1

Fright Fest presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America

9/19/26 - 11/1/26
Fright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days September ...
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Sep. 19 - Nov. 1

Paranormal Walking Tours at Volo Museum

9/19/26 - 11/1/26
Explore Volo Museum's haunted history through true ghost stories, eerie...
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Oct. 1 - Nov. 1

Jack-O-Lantern World in Lake Zurich

10/1/26 - 11/1/26
Described as “INCREDIBLE” by WGN TV News, this annual event is ...
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Nov. 5

Candles and Bingo at Romney Brown Candle Company

11/5/26
Looking for a Thursday night out that’s a little more fun than the us...
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Nov. 5

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

11/5/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all N...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

Nov. 6

LeAnn Rimes: 30 Years of 'Blue' at Genesee Theatre

11/6/26
In 1996, 13-year-old LeAnn Rimes took the music world by storm with her cap...
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