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America 250 Events

Jul. 3

Independence Fest in Highland Park

7/3/26
The Park District of Highland Park’s Independence Fest will kick off ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

63rd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in Deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White and Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days as part of the Ame...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
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Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

7/4/26
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade in Highland Park

7/4/26
Highland Parkers will spotlight their American stories in this year's I...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 4

Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek Aqua Park

7/4/26
Community members will keep the fun going with a special pool party at Hidd...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek Aqua Park

Jul. 4

Antioch's 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

7/4/26
Everyone is invited to join the fun, as Antioch celebrates America’s ...
Explore Events @ Antioch Community High School

Jul. 4

Fourth of July Parade Breakfast at Station 51

7/4/26
Start your Fourth of July celebration at Station 51 with breakfast, mimosas...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill

Jul. 4

Independence Day Celebration in Zion

7/4/26
The Zion Park District will host its Independence Day Celebration on Saturd...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Band Shell

Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

America the Beautiful: USA Weekend at Brothers' Field

7/3/26 - 7/5/26
Join the fun at Brothers' Field to celebrate America's birthday, wi...
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Jul. 6 - Jul. 10

Lake County Then and Now at Dunn Museum

7/6/26 - 7/10/26
Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Muse...
Explore Events @ Dunn Museum

Jul. 18

Wauconda America 250 Celebration

7/18/26
Wauconda America 250 Celebration will start at Cook House (711 N. Main...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda

Jul. 18

Cardboard Boat Regatta in Grayslake

7/18/26
Get ready to build, paddle and possibly sink in the most fun race of the su...
Explore Events @ Jones Island Park Beach

Jul. 21

Sing at Gorton: Americana with Mr. V

7/21/26
Come sing with us at this all-ages Americana community sing led by Bill Vaa...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jul. 25 - Jul. 26

Grayslake Summer Nights Battle of the Bands and Drone Show

7/25/26 - 7/26/26
The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Grayslake Summer Nights Battle...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center

Jul. 26

Stars, Stripes and Symphony Sing-Along at Gorton Center

7/26/26
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an afternoon of patriotic ...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jul. 29 - Aug. 2

97th Annual Lake County Fair

7/29/26 - 8/2/26
Celebrating its 97th year, the Lake County Fair is bursting with fun!From s...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

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...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Park District

Jun. 16 - Aug. 18

Wauconda Cruise Night

6/16/26 - 8/18/26
Wauconda Cruise Night returns this summer, uniting car enthusiasts for an e...
Explore Events @ Downtown Wauconda

Jun. 25 - Aug. 27

Summer Concerts at Deer Park Town Center

6/25/26 - 8/27/26
Enjoy live music all summer long at Deer Park Town Center. The community is...
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May. 3 - Sep. 6

Open House at the Cook House in Wauconda

5/3/26 - 9/6/26
To celebrate America 250, check out the Patriotic Display and Exhibit ...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda

May. 13 - Sep. 9

Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein

5/13/26 - 9/9/26
Park on Park is a summer car show sponsored by Mundelein Community Connecti...
Explore Events @ Downtown Mundelein

May. 20 - Sep. 16

CarFun on 21 in Libertyville

5/20/26 - 9/16/26
MainStreet Libertyville is excited to host the 22nd annual CarFun series in...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Oct. 10 - Oct. 11

Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds

10/10/26 - 10/11/26
Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiqu...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Jun. 5 - Oct. 30

Family Fun Fridays at the Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

6/5/26 - 10/30/26
Join the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center this seaso...
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Nov. 14 - Nov. 15

Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds

11/14/26 - 11/15/26
Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiqu...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Dec. 12 - Dec. 13

Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds

12/12/26 - 12/13/26
Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiqu...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Jan. 1 - Feb. 12

Long Grove Confectionery Chocolate Factory Tour

1/1/13 - 2/12/29
Hear a brief history of the candy kitchen.See incredible chocolates being p...
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