Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Oct. 24

Downtown Business Trick or Treat in Grayslake

10/24/26
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family to Downtown Graysla...
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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...
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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...
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Oct. 24

Grayslake Fall Fest

10/24/26
Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall f...
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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...
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Oct. 24

Trick or Treat at City Limits Escape Room

10/24/26
Gear up in costume and trick-or-treat through town from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. S...
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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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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...
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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. 26

Halloween Bingo at Tighthead Brewing Company

10/26/26
Celebrate Halloween with MCC at Bingo Night! Grab your friends, put on your...
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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...
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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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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...
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Oct. 16 - Oct. 30

"Dracula: A Live Radio Show" at Improv Playhouse

10/16/26 - 10/30/26
The Count has returned—but darkness will not have the final word.Impr...
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Oct. 29 - Oct. 30

The Cursed Path - A Haunted Walk in Wauconda

10/29/26 - 10/30/26
You're invited to a ghostly walk through Cook Park’s deep and dis...
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Oct. 30

Mainstreet Libertyville Trick or Treat

10/30/26
Trick or Treat in the perfect, safe and secure environment – the stor...
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Oct. 30

Costume Party at Brothers' Field

10/30/26
On Friday, October 30, Brothers' Field will host its annual Costume Par...
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Oct. 30

Ravinia District Candy Stroll

10/30/26
The annual Ravinia District Candy Stroll will take place Friday, Oct. 30, f...
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Oct. 30

Day of the Dead Celebration at the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

10/30/26
This free entry festival celebrates Dia de los Muertos at the Round Lake Be...
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Oct. 30

Highwood's Trick or Treat Trek

10/30/26
Make your plans now for an afternoon of trick-or-treating through Highwood!...
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Oct. 30

Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan

10/30/26
Bring your imagination and carving skills to design a one-of-a-kind pumpkin...
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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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Holiday Events & Activities

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