Things To Do This Weekend February 10-12, 2023
By: Jeff Randolph 02/09/2023
Everyone is talking about "The Big Game," but the weekend has more to offer than just the end of the football season. It is the final full month of winter, so let's make the most out of the season. Let's look at things to do this weekend, February 10-12, 2023.
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Drink hot chocolate while checking out Historic Downtown Long Grove. A high school in Mundelein is taking it to the street. A local radio does comedy for Valentine's Day in Gurnee. They're ice fishing in Antioch. Waukegan celebrates Black History Month. Let's look at the top five things to do this weekend, February 10-12, 2023.
You'll feel like Charlie in a chocolate factory. Long Grove's sixth installment of the cocoa crawl does not disappoint. Visit the cobblestone village for this free, family-friendly chocolatey experience, as multiple merchants serve samples of their cocoa treats. Buffalo Creek Brewing Co provides its Peanut Butter Stout on tap; Long Grove Confectionery samples its hot chocolate bark; Village Tavern distributes its Tavern cocoa, Broken Earth Winery offers a selection of chocolates with a purchase of wine and Ma and Pa's Candy is selling ethereal hot cocoa topped with homemade marshmallows and whipped cream with complimentary chocolate –item with any purchase. In addition, there are a slew more divine cocoa treats to taste at Broken Bridge Treats, Covered Bridge Creamery, Long Grove Coffee Co., and more. So, pamper your sweet tooth and spend over $100 as visitors can receive a free Long Grove mug.
Saturday, February 11; noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Various locations in Historic Downtown Long Grove.
Carmel Catholic High School's Street Scenes turns the ripe old age of 60 this year. The Mundelein school's fundraising event's theme this year is "Celebrate the Seasons." Street Scenes festivities include 50 live bands, a casino, improv, theater, a cabaret-style student show, a silent auction and raffle, local eats, and drinks. Lake County Libation Trail partners Buffalo Creek Brewing of Long Grove, Half Day Brewing Co. of Lincolnshire, Mickey Finn's Brewery of Libertyville, Tighthead Brewing Co. of Mundelein, and more will be in attendance.
Friday-Saturday, February 10-11; 6 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $30-$35. Carmel Catholic High School, One Carmel Pkwy., Mundelein.
Make it a "you two" evening of dinner, comedy, and romance hosted by the Holiday Inn Convention Center's Valentine's Day Dinner and Comedy Show. Chuckle till your sides ache with the stand-up stylings of Mike Cannon, 95 WIIL Rock's own Don Wilson and Tom Kief, and an acoustic guitar set with Keith Magnine. The event also features other radio personalities from 95 WIIL Rock. Hotel rooms (with the purchase of the event) are available starting at $119.
Saturday, February 11; 5-11 p.m. Tickets: $75 for show and dinner. Overnight stay starts at $119. Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Get your ice fishing on at the 63rd annual Chain O'Lakes Ice Fishing Derby and Winter Festival. The dual angler event and winter party have a ton of longevity and history to fulfill your snow fishing expeditions. Pack up your lines, hooks, and spears, and go for the gold to nab some fresh pike, walleye, bass and bluegill at the Land of Lincoln state park. The derby showcases ten fishing categories for large and small fish to win cash prizes. A cash raffle also highlights the Antioch event with earnings up to $1000. The raffle drawing takes place March 17.
Saturday-Sunday, February 11-12; Sat.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration: $10-$20. Turtle Beach Marina on Channel Lake, 42273 N. Woodbine Ave., Antioch.
All February, we observe African American history. The Waukegan Park District hosts diverse programming this month for the annual commemoration. The Jack Benny Center for the Arts presents its Black History Celebration showcasing music and dance performances, dramatic readings, live performances from African American artists, and more. Across town, the Waukegan History Museum at the Haines House is highlighted by a pop-up exhibit showcasing stories of Waukegan African American past, the Underground Railroad, early Lake County pioneers and leaders, the Frog Island segregated community, and the desegregation of Whittier School. Both City of Progress events are free admission, and the pop-up exhibit runs on select days through February 28.
Friday-Sunday, February 10-12. Pop-up Exhibit: Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Black History Celebration, 3-5 p.m. Jack Benny Center for the Arts, 39 Jack Benny Dr., Waukegan. Waukegan History Museum in Bowen Park, 1917 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan.
Remember that our annual spotlight of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, the Lake County Libation Trail Month and Check-In Challenge is going on until February 28. Click here to learn more about this month-long celebration.
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