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.

Jul. 8 - Aug. 19

Live Music in the Parks with Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners

7/8/26 - 8/19/26
Lindenhurst Park District, Village of Lindenhurst, Village of Lake Villa, L...
Explore Events @ Various Venues

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...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Aug. 22 - Aug. 23

RennCon Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/22/26 - 8/23/26
RennCon™ is a celebration of cosplay! Whether you draw your inspirati...
Explore Events @ Bristol Renaissance Faire

Jul. 8 - Aug. 25

2026 Bears Training Camp by LRS

7/8/26 - 8/25/26
Get close to the action. Training camp is back. Experience the energy, comp...
Explore Events @ Halas Hall; Fans will be Shuttled in from Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills

Aug. 27

Summer in the Shire Concert Series: The Wayouts

8/27/26
Join the Summer in the Shire Concert Series Thursday, August 27, from ...
Explore Events @ Village Green

Aug. 29

5th Annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show

8/29/26
The Rotary Club of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lo...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Aug. 29

Honey Harvest Festival in Highland Park

8/29/26
Celebrate the sweetness of the season at Highland Park's Honey Harvest ...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park

Aug. 29 - Aug. 30

Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park

8/29/26 - 8/30/26
See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in whil...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Aug. 30

Mighty Kids' Triathalon in Vernon Hills

8/30/26
The Mighty Kids Triathlon, an event for children aged 6-12, is scheduled fo...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Lakeview FItness

Jul. 19 - Sep. 3

Summer Sampler Concert Series in Deerfield

7/19/26 - 9/3/26
Pack a picnic, grab your chairs or a blanket, to enjoy an evening of live m...
Explore Events @ Deerfield Park District

Sep. 3

Music of the Baroque FT. Dame Jane Glover with Steven Isserlis at Ravinia Festival

9/3/26
Highly regarded among Chicago’s classical treasures, Music of the Bar...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

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...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

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...
Explore Events @ Village Park

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...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jun. 6 - Sep. 19

Mundelein Farmers Market

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

Sep. 19

Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/19/26
Deerfield will celebrate community, food and fall traditions Saturday, Sept...
Explore Events @ Downtown Deerfield

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...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn

Sep. 3 - Oct. 30

SeptOberFest at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

9/3/26 - 10/30/26
Celebrate autumn every Wednesday and Thursday evening (5–9 PM) in Sep...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve

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...
Explore Events @ Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In

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...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America

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 ...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor

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