Holiday Events & Activities

Next weekend, holiday your way to some fun in Lake County!

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Tis the season to be in Lake County.

Lake County is home to various holiday festivities and traditions, delectable eats and other activities to Holiday Your Way.

Experience the lights from your car, take the family out for a holiday dinner or meetup, or toast to the season with some spirited "jingle" juice
on the Lake County Libation Trail. Whatever way you holiday, make your spirits bright by heading to one of these land of lakes festive happenings.

Jun. 4 - Jun. 7

Taste of Summer Festival in Antioch

6/4/26 - 6/7/26
Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival, the village’s largest annua...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch

Jun. 13

Rum Fest in Fox Lake

6/13/26
Rum Fest, a Caribbean-themed street festival, is scheduled for June 13 in d...
Explore Events @ Downtown Fox Lake

Jun. 12 - Jun. 14

Brothers' Field Blues Fest

6/12/26 - 6/14/26
Brothers' Field welcomes you to a full weekend of live music, great foo...
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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 ...
Explore Events @ Evert's Park

Jun. 18

Summer in the Shire Concert Series: One Foot in the Groove

6/18/26
Join the Summer in the Shire Concert Series Thursday, June 18, from 7 ...
Explore Events @ Vernon Area Public Library

Jun. 20

Saturday Family Camp at Liberty Prairie

6/20/26
Families are invited to step into the joy of Farm Camp together through a g...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm

Jun. 20

Power Wheels Drag Race Father's Day Weekend at Volo Museum

6/20/26
Get ready to rev, race and roll as the thrill, roaring motors and flying sp...
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Jun. 20 - Jun. 21

Father's Day Fest at Volo Museum and Jurassic Gardens

6/20/26 - 6/21/26
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with family fun at Volo Museum and Jur...
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Jun. 21

Father's Day Brunch at Lambs Farm

6/21/26
Treat dad to a day at Lambs Farm with brunch at the Magnolia Cafe & Bak...
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Jun. 27

Wizards Weekend Day in Antioch

6/27/26
If you are a magical being or even a Muggle . . . make your way to Antioch&...
Explore Events @ Wizard Village-Downtown Antioch

Jun. 29

Happy Birthday USA in Vernon Hills

6/29/26
Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with your child in this fun, interac...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Jun. 8 - Jul. 24

Summer Farm Camp at Liberty Prairie

6/8/26 - 7/24/26
Liberty Prairie Summer Farm Camp is back! Our outdoor, science-forward prog...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm

Jun. 1 - Aug. 6

El Mercadito Farmers Market and Summer Performance Series in Round Lake Beach

6/1/26 - 8/6/26
The Village of Round Lake Beach has announced the 2026 return of El Mercadi...
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Jun. 20 - Aug. 9

50th Anniversary Celebration at Six Flags Great America

6/20/26 - 8/9/26
Celebrate a milestone 50 years in the making! From June 20 through August 9...
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Jun. 8 - Aug. 16

Summer Classes at The Art Center Highland Park

6/8/26 - 8/16/26
Registration is open for summer classes and workshops at The Art Center Hig...
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Jun. 1 - Aug. 18

Antioch Summer Day Camp

6/1/26 - 8/18/26
Registration is now open for Antioch Summer Day Camp, which will run June 1...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch

May. 21 - Aug. 23

Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

5/21/26 - 8/23/26
Experience the ultimate summertime celebration at Summer Camp-In at Great W...
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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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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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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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May. 4 - Nov. 13

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Liberty Prairie

5/4/26 - 11/13/26
Our CSA program fosters an intimate relationship with local food. Members m...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm