Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

Aug. 1 - Aug. 2

North Chicago Community Days

8/1/26 - 8/2/26
Each August, North Chicago is host to one of the area's largest music f...
Explore Events @ Vision Park

Aug. 1 - Aug. 2

Summerween at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/1/26 - 8/2/26
Summerween brings a sun-splashed touch of playful spookiness to the shire w...
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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...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 11 - Aug. 8

Free Movies in the Park in Waukegan

7/11/26 - 8/8/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting free movies during the summer. Hosted...
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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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Aug. 7 - Aug. 9

Gurnee Days

8/7/26 - 8/9/26
Gurnee Days returns Aug. 7-9, 2026, featuring food, live music, a parade, o...
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Aug. 8 - Aug. 9

Romantasy Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/8/26 - 8/9/26
Where corsets meet court intrigue and every glance could start a legend&mda...
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Aug. 12

Joe Bonamassa at Ravinia Festival

8/12/26
“Arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” (Guitar W...
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Jul. 9 - Aug. 13

Sounds of Summer at Viking Park in Gurnee

7/9/26 - 8/13/26
Join us for Sounds of Summer, a free outdoor concert series celebrating gre...
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Aug. 15

moe. and Umphrey's McGee at Ravinia Festival

8/15/26
For nearly 30 years, Chicago’s eclectic rock band Umphrey’s McG...
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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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Aug. 15 - Aug. 16

Zinnia and Monarch Festival and Bees Too in Zion

8/15/26 - 8/16/26
The Zinnia and Monarch Festival and Bees Too! returns to Zion on Aug. ...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Band Shell

Aug. 15 - Aug. 16

Pirate Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/15/26 - 8/16/26
Welcome, pirates of all ages, to the annual celebration at Bristol! Ahoy, M...
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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

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...
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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...
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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

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

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

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...
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Holiday Events & Activities

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