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Next Weekend is just around the corner! Every season in Lake County creates long-lasting memories. Take an adventure through nature at one of the Lake County Forest Preserves or our state natural areas like Illinois Beach State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park or Volo Bog State Natural Area. Dine on the delectable bites by eating alfresco or devour world-class cuisine in the comfort of your home with curbside pickup, takeout or delivery. Our local wineries, breweries and distilleries offer sumptuous spirits, vibrant vinos and breathtaking brews compliments of the Lake County Libation Trail. Peruse the calendar of events to see what's going on this month and beyond in the land of lakes!

Weekend Watch: Lake County's Top Five Things To Do This Weekend

97th Annual Lake County Fair
97th Annual Lake County Fair
North Chicago Community Days
North Chicago Community Days
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Friday Night Live in Fox Lake
Friday Night Live in Fox Lake
Hallmark Stars Live at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Hallmark Stars Live at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

Sorry, but that event is no longer available. Please see our updated calendar of events below.

Jul. 27
Concert Under the Stars in Grayslake
Concert Under the Stars in Grayslake
7/27/26
Join Grayslake for Rock Legacy at Central Park Performance Pavilion for thi...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Community Park District
Jul. 17 - Jul. 28
Circus Vazquez Presents Flip Circus: The Magic Has Landed at Gurnee Mills
Circus Vazquez Presents "Flip Circus: The Magic Has Landed" at Gurnee Mills
7/17/26 - 7/28/26
Experience a eye-popping, mouth dropping big-top performance presented by r...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
Jul. 28
Art Impact Project in Highland Park
Art Impact Project in Highland Park
7/28/26
The Art Center and Art Impact Project will host a Wellness Through Arts Wor...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
Jul. 28
Jimmy Buffetts Coral Reefer Band with special guest The Docksiders at Ravinia Festival
Jimmy Buffetts Coral Reefer Band with special guest The Docksiders at Ravinia Festival
7/28/26
For over five decades, Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band created the ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jul. 28
41st Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day at ThunderHawk Golf Club
41st Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day at ThunderHawk Golf Club
7/28/26
The 41st Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day, held in memory of Jack Stein, will tak...
Explore Events @ ThunderHawk Golf Club
Jul. 28
Spies During the American Revolution: The Original Agent 355
Spies During the American Revolution: The Original Agent 355
7/28/26
Spies During the American Revolution: The Original Agent 355Tuesday, July 2...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
Jul. 8 - Jul. 29
Eat to the Beat: Lunchtime Concerts at Jewett Park
Eat to the Beat: Lunchtime Concerts at Jewett Park
7/8/26 - 7/29/26
Join your playmates for music and fun during Deerfield Park District's ...
Explore Events @ Jewett Park
Jul. 29
The Kody Norris Show with special guests Duke Tumatoe and Railheart at Ravinia Festival
Jul. 29
Margarita Night in Highwood
Margarita Night in Highwood
7/29/26
Highwood’s Everts Park transforms into a tropical oasis on Wednesday,...
Explore Events @ Everts Park
Jul. 29
Demolition Derby at the Lake County Fair
Demolition Derby at the Lake County Fair
7/29/26
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle that will leave you on the edg...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 29
Abby Kay Band at the Lake County Fair
Abby Kay Band at the Lake County Fair
7/29/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 29
Roger That at the Lake County Fair
Roger That at the Lake County Fair
7/29/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
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Jul. 29
Summer Chef's Table at LAGO Lake Zurich
Summer Chef's Table at LAGO Lake Zurich
7/29/26
Chef's Table: A Summer Culinary ExperienceJoin Chef Ken Biffer and Chef...
Explore Events @ LAGO by Fabio Viviani
Jul. 29 - Jul. 30
Motocross at the Lake County Fair
Motocross at the Lake County Fair
7/29/26 - 7/30/26
Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping showcase of fearless riders pushing the l...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 30
Chapel Hill Band at the Lake County Fair
Chapel Hill Band at the Lake County Fair
7/30/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 30
Nashville Electric Company at the Lake County Fair
Nashville Electric Company at the Lake County Fair
7/30/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
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Jul. 30
Hi Infidelity at the Lake County Fair
Hi Infidelity at the Lake County Fair
7/30/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
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Jul. 30
The Noize at the Lake County Fair
The Noize at the Lake County Fair
7/30/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 30
Thursday Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
Thursday Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino
7/30/26
American Place Casino will host Thursday Poker Tournaments every Thursday i...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
Jun. 1 - Jul. 31
Stars and Park Adventure in Libertyville
Stars and Park Adventure in Libertyville
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in the heart of Libertyville. T...
Explore Events @ Multiple Parks
Jun. 8 - Jul. 31
Improv Playhouse Summer Camp 2026
Improv Playhouse Summer Camp 2026
6/8/26 - 7/31/26
The IP-Summer includes a diverse selection of 2-Week Musical Theater Camps....
Explore Events @ Improv Playhouse
Jul. 31
Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 7 - Masquerade on the Chain
Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 7 - Masquerade on the Chain
7/31/26
Grab your mask and your beads and get ready for some New Orleans-style fun ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park
Jul. 31
Dvoks New World Symphony at Ravinia Festival
Dvoks New World Symphony at Ravinia Festival
7/31/26
Midwest Premiere: Carlos Simon’s Good News MassMarin Alsop, conductor...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jul. 31
Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera at Ravinia Festival
Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera at Ravinia Festival
7/31/26
An introduction to opera with interactive performances of Green Eggs and Ha...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jul. 31
The Dixon Bandits at the Lake County Fair
The Dixon Bandits at the Lake County Fair
7/31/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
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Jul. 31
Peter and the Versatiles at the Lake County Fair
Peter and the Versatiles at the Lake County Fair
7/31/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
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Jul. 31
Wild Daisy at the Lake County Fair
Wild Daisy at the Lake County Fair
7/31/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 31
90s Pop Nation at the Lake County Fair
90s Pop Nation at the Lake County Fair
7/31/26
Enjoy live music at the Lake County Fair! Catch this performance as part of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Jul. 30 - Aug. 1
Monster Truck Throwdown at the Lake County Fair
Monster Truck Throwdown at the Lake County Fair
7/30/26 - 8/1/26
Prepare for an electrifying extravaganza that will ignite your senses as co...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Aug. 1
Laurie Berkner at Ravinia Festival
Laurie Berkner at Ravinia Festival
8/1/26
“The Adele of the preschool crowd” (New York Times) returns to ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 1
John Williams and Rachmaninoff at Ravinia Festival
John Williams and Rachmaninoff at Ravinia Festival
8/1/26
The “always thoughtful, lyrical, and lustrous” (Washington Post...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 1
Josh Blue at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
Josh Blue at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
8/1/26
Josh Blue is hilariously one of a kind. With his laid-back delivery and fea...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

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