Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

Sep. 12

Alison Kraus and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas at Ravinia Festival

9/12/26
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have been celebr...
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Sep. 10 - Sep. 13

Harbor Days in Winthrop Harbor

9/10/26 - 9/13/26
Winthrop Harbor's premier community festival returns September 10 throu...
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Sep. 13

Keep the Stein Night with Revolution Brewing at Timothy O'Toole's in Gurnee

9/13/26
It’s that time of year again! Keep the Stein Nights with Revolution B...
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Sep. 14

Hispanic Heritage Month Small Works Art Workshop in Waukegan

9/14/26
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on Small Works Art Workshop ...
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Sep. 16

Cocktails 101: Harvest Cocktails at O'Toole's Libertyville

9/16/26
Learn tips and tricks for creating fall-inspired cocktails from Master Mixo...
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Sep. 17

Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation at Ravinia Festival

9/17/26
As the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley made a name for himsel...
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Sep. 18

Outdoor Film Screening at Highland Park Public Library

9/18/26
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray to Highland Park Public Libr...
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Jun. 6 - Sep. 19

Mundelein Farmers Market

6/6/26 - 9/19/26
The Mundelein Farmers Market returns this summer, bringing the community to...
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Sep. 19

Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/19/26
Deerfield will celebrate community, food and fall traditions Saturday, Sept...
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Sep. 19

Waukegan's Annual End of Summer Fiesta's Car Show and Festival

9/19/26
Saturday, September 19, Downtown Waukegan will turn into the biggest celebr...
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Sep. 23

Jacob Collier at Ravinia Festival

9/23/26
When Coldplay’s Chris Martin calls someone “the best musician i...
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Jun. 20 - Sep. 25

Night Market Series at Hawthorn

6/20/26 - 9/25/26
Join in on Hawthorn Row's Night Market Series on the last Friday of eac...
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Sep. 25

Family Fall Extravaganza in Wauconda

9/25/26
Family Fall Extravaganza will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
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Sep. 25 - Sep. 26

Oktoberfest presented by Mainstreet Libertyville and GLMV Chamber

9/25/26 - 9/26/26
Dust off your lederhosen and say "pretzel" because Oktoberfe...
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Sep. 26

Oktoberfest at Jens Jensen Park in Highland Park

9/26/26
Oktoberfest returns by popular demand on Saturday, September 26, bringing a...
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Sep. 26

The Addams Family Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

9/26/26
They're spooky and they pour some good candles. On Saturday, Sept. 26, ...
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Sep. 26

Celebrating the Spirit 2026: Lambs Farm's Gala at The Sanfilippo Estate

9/26/26
Lambs Farm is gearing up for "Celebrating the Spirit 2026," its a...
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Sep. 26

Fall Wine Walk in Antioch

9/26/26
Raise a glass to fall in downtown Antioch! The Fall Wine Walk returns Satur...
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Sep. 8 - Sep. 30

Scarecrows of the Shire in Lincolnshire

9/8/26 - 9/30/26
Fall is back in Lincolnshire, and so are the Scarecrows of the Shire!Start ...
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Sep. 12 - Oct. 1

Sunflower Festival at Richardson Adventure Farm

9/12/26 - 10/1/26
The Sunflower Field will open September 12 if Mother Nature agrees! Enjoy t...
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Oct. 3

Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K and Oktoberfest 5K in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/3/26
Historic Downtown Long Grove hosts the Prairie State Half Marathon, 10K and...
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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...
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Oct. 3

Sugar Skull Workshop in Waukegan

10/3/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop on ...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Oct. 3

Farm Fall Festival for Good at Liberty Prairie Farm

10/3/26
Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, sheep shearing and fall fun for the whole fam...
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Oct. 2 - Oct. 4

Festival of Arts and Crafts at the Lake County Fairgrounds

10/2/26 - 10/4/26
Over 200 crafters from different states will display and sell their work at...
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Oct. 4

Fall Festival in Fox Lake

10/4/26
The Village of Fox Lake and Grant Township have partnered to host the Fall ...
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Oct. 8

Witches Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/8/26
Businesses in Historic Downtown Long Grove will stay open late for guests t...
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Oct. 8 - Oct. 23

October Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/8/26 - 10/23/26
The historic downtown area of Long Grove is set to host its annual October ...
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Oct. 7 - Oct. 25

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden

10/7/26 - 10/25/26
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-carved pumpkins at...
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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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Mar. 12 - Oct. 31

Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season

3/12/26 - 10/31/26
Miller’s Dog N Suds Drive-In in Ingleside kicks off its 2026 season o...
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Sep. 16 - Oct. 31

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms

9/16/26 - 10/31/26
Chicagoland's Fall tradition continues at Didier Farms. Happy Times Pum...
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Holiday Events & Activities

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