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Now through early November, bring the family to Spooks & Spirits Autumn Celebration. There's something for everyone: fall festivals and costume parades; haunted houses; corn mazes and pumpkin patches; Six Flags' famous Fright Fest; and "supernatural" attractions. And for the adults, don't miss our scary-good locally made brews, wines and spirits. Check out the latest Halloween events and travel packages. And be sure to drink responsibly.

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Fall Festivals
Fall Festivals
As the leaves turn to shades of red and gold, local festivals pop up across the county, offering everything from pumpkin patches to craft fairs and more. Lake County's fall festivals are sure to provide unforgettable memories.
Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS
Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS
Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® has returned for its 35th year of screams, scares and Halloween thrills. Crypts, ghouls, zombies and everything else Halloween takes over the Gurnee amusement park on select days from September 19 through November 1
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Sip on ghoulish adult beverages compliments of the Lake County Libation Trail for a chance to win a bus tour hosted by 95 WIIL ROCK from October 1-31, 2026. Check in to win at five (5) locations!

SEASONAL SPOOKS AND FALL FESTIVITIES

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Nov. 13
Family Lego Night at West Ridge Community Center in Highland Park
11/13/26
A Family LEGO Night will take place for builders ages 5 and older. The even...
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Nov. 17
L-U-C-K-Y LINES: Fall Fest at American Place Casino
11/17/26
Experience the thrill of Lucky Lines, our high-stakes five-in-a-row game! P...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
Oct. 8 - Nov. 19
Little Lambs Children's Club at Lambs Farm
10/8/26 - 11/19/26
Lambs Farm is launching Little Lambs, a new children's club, from 9 to ...
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May. 2 - Nov. 28
Winthrop Harbor's Craft Fair
5/2/26 - 11/28/26
Six spectacular events in 2026 packed with talented local artisans, one-of-...
Explore Events @ Village of Winthrop Harbor
Dec. 11
Christmas Cookie Decorating in Vernon Hills
12/11/26
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to decorate cookies like a hol...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Sep. 26 - Dec. 12
Dungeon of Doom Haunted House in Zion
9/26/26 - 12/12/26
The Dungeon of Doom Haunted House in Zion is the longest-running and larges...
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Sep. 26 - Dec. 12
Grayslake Fall Farmers Market
9/26/26 - 12/12/26
The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sen...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Farmers Market
Dec. 12
Songs You Remember at Genesee Theatre
12/12/26
Songs You Remember features four great bands from the 1990s and e...
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LAKE COUNTY SPIRITS

Looking for more Lake County Spirits? Check out our Libation Trail!


28 Mile Distilling Co.
Highwood
28 Mile Distilling Co. is the north shore’s premier distillery and cocktail lounge. Locat...
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North Shore Distillery, LLC
Mundelein
Raise a glass to local craft spirits at North Shore Distillery in Mundelein! As Illinois’ firs...
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Phase Three Brewing Company
Lake Zurich
On their logo, the dotted wing respresents phase one; the solid line represents phase two; the ...
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Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company
Waukegan
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing celebrates Waukegan's own Ray Bradbury with an ext...
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Wright's Brew & Bistro
Lincolnshire
The Wright's Brew & Bistro NEW FIVE EYES, Wright’s Honey Ale is brewed ...
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Tighthead Brewing Company
Mundelein
Tighthead Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Mundelein. The brewpub is a neighborhood ins...
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9th Hour Brewing Co.
Lake Villa
9th Hour Brewing Co. was established in 2016 by Dave Auston and Jim Valsa, teachers at Lakes Co...
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Copper Fiddle Distillery
Lake Zurich
Visit and support this small, locally-owned business in Lake Zurich. They are your local craft disti...
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