Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

Oct. 14

Bingo Night at BBQd Productions in Lake Zurich

10/14/26
Bingo Night continues at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich from 6 to 8 p...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill

Oct. 15

Fall Wine Walk in Wauconda

10/15/26
Shop, sip and explore businesses in Wauconda at the Fall Wine Walk....
Explore Events @ Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce

Oct. 16

Halloween Hoopla Family Fun Fest in Deerfield

10/16/26
Get ready to scream “BOO” at our annual Halloween Hoopla Family...
Explore Events @ Sachs Recreation Center

Oct. 16

Mainstreet Libertyville Witches Night Out

10/16/26
Dress in your favorite witch costume or jazz up a witch hat, grab your broo...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville

Oct. 17

Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake

10/17/26
The Village of Fox Lake will host an afternoon of fun featuring craft vendo...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Oct. 17

Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan

10/17/26
The Waukegan Park District will host a Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim N...
Explore Events @ Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Oct. 17

Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Walk in Grayslake

10/17/26
Pop, fizz, cheers! The Third Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk r...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Oct. 17

Trick or Treat Trail at Round Lake Area Park District

10/17/26
Trick-or-treat for goodies along the trail outside the Round Lake Area Park...
Explore Events @ Hart's Woods Park

Oct. 17

Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Fair

10/17/26
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come b...
Explore Events @ Winthrop Harbor Parks and Recreation

Oct. 17

Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills

10/17/26
Frights & Delights is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring trunk...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Oct. 17

Witches Day Out with Launch Party in Downtown Antioch

10/17/26
Witches and Wizards, it's time to get your coven together. Visit the An...
Explore Events @ Rivalry Alehouse

Oct. 16 - Oct. 18

A Bushel of Apples Fall Fest

10/16/26 - 10/18/26
Phase Three Brewing is set to host its annual Bushel of Apples Fall Fest on...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 18

Pet Costume Parade in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/18/26
Local pets throughout the area are invited to show off their best Halloween...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field

Oct. 18

Corn Maze 5K Run at Richardson Adventure Farm

10/18/26
Choose your adventure: 5k through the maze, 5k through the farm, 10k throug...
Explore Events @ Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC

Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat at Phase Three Brewing Company

10/18/26
Costumes on, trunks open, candy flowing. Join Phase Three for a family-frie...
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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. 23

Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/23/26
Kids are invited to visit participating businesses in historic downtown Lon...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Oct. 23

Ghostbusters Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

10/23/26
It's slime time. On Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., guests can join Can...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 23

Carnivorous Plant Terrarium at Phase Three Brewing Co.

10/23/26
Visit the Lake Zurich brewery for a special carnivorous plant terrarium wor...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 10 - Oct. 24

Daytime Experience at Jack-O-Lantern World in Lake Zurich

10/10/26 - 10/24/26
You’re invited to a photo op filled daytime pumpkin patch with inflat...
Explore Events @ Paulus Park

Oct. 24

Downtown Business Trick or Treat in Grayslake

10/24/26
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to Downtown Graysla...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Oct. 24

Treat the Streets and Harvest Fall Fest in Downtown Antioch

10/24/26
Treat the Streets in downtown Antioch will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Explore Events @ William E. Brook Entertainment Center

Oct. 24

Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Bowen Park in Waukegan

10/24/26
Celebrate Halloween with the Waukegan Park District at the 2026 Halloween T...
Explore Events @ Bowen Park

Oct. 24

Grayslake Fall Fest

10/24/26
Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall f...
Explore Events @ Central Park

Oct. 24

Trick or Treat at Lambs Farm

10/24/26
Lambs Farm will host a free Halloween celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sa...
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Oct. 24

Round Lake Harvest Fest

10/24/26
Shop handmade goods, decorate pumpkins, enjoy a hayride, explore the hay ma...
Explore Events @ Village of Round Lake

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...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Oct. 25

Halloween Bash at The Ten Ten Hotel in Gurnee

10/25/26
The Ten Hotel in Gurnee will host its Halloween Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunda...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center

Oct. 26

Halloween Howl in Fox Lake

10/26/26
The Village of Fox Lake Police Department, Public Works Department and Fire...
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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...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Third Lake

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...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve

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...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Holiday Events & Activities

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