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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

Celebrate Gurnee Days: A Weekend of Community Spirit!
Celebrate Gurnee Days: A Weekend of Community Spirit!
Butterflies and Blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Butterflies and Blooms at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Summer Fun at Lambs Farm: Petting Zoo, Mini Golf and More!
Summer Fun at Lambs Farm: Petting Zoo, Mini Golf and More!
Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains Exhibit at the Dunn Museum
Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains Exhibit at the Dunn Museum
Deerfield Farmers Market 2025: Fresh, local and in season
Deerfield Farmers Market 2025: Fresh, local and in season

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Jun. 18 - Aug. 6
2025 Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater Concert Series
2025 Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater Concert Series
6/18/25 - 8/6/25
The Village is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2025 Arbortheater Co...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater
Jul. 23 - Aug. 6
Paintings Inspired by Patterned Gardens at Chicago Botanic Garden
Paintings Inspired by Patterned Gardens at Chicago Botanic Garden
7/23/25 - 8/6/25
On Wednesdays explore three different pattern-themed gardens that will insp...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Aug. 6
King Gizzard the Lizard at Ravinia Festival
King Gizzard the Lizard at Ravinia Festival
8/6/25
One of the most inventive and versatile rock bands to come out of Australia...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Jul. 10 - Aug. 7
Summer in the Shire Concert Series in Lincolnshire
Summer in the Shire Concert Series in Lincolnshire
7/10/25 - 8/7/25
The following are the dates and locations for the 2025 Summer in the Shire ...
Explore Events @ Village Green
Jul. 14 - Aug. 7
Century Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse at Deer Park Town Center
Century Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse at Deer Park Town Center
7/14/25 - 8/7/25
Century Theatres invites families to cool off this summer with its annual S...
Explore Events @ Cinemark Century Theatres
Aug. 7
Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival
Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival
8/7/25
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 7
Earth, Wind & Fire at Ravinia Festival
Earth, Wind & Fire at Ravinia Festival
8/7/25
Last seen at Ravinia in 2018, Earth, Wind & Fire will return for an ele...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 7
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils at Genesee Theatre
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils at Genesee Theatre
8/7/25
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will bring their When It Shines – The F...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 7
Beer-Can Chicken and Bananas Foster at The Joyful Gourmet
Beer-Can Chicken and Bananas Foster at The Joyful Gourmet
8/7/25
Guests are invited to raise a glass and ignite their taste buds in this han...
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Aug. 7
It's Thursday Concert Series at William E. Brook Entertainment Center (Antioch Bandshell)
Aug. 7
Phase Three Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Wildfire
Phase Three Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Wildfire
8/7/25
A summer beer dinner is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, at 6:30 PM, featu...
Explore Events @ Wildfire Steak, Chops & Seafood
Jun. 13 - Aug. 8
Movies Off Center at Grayslake Heritage Center
Movies Off Center at Grayslake Heritage Center
6/13/25 - 8/8/25
"Movies Off Center" outdoor movie series is BACK by popular deman...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Jun. 27 - Aug. 8
Friday Food Truck at North Shore Distillery
Friday Food Truck at North Shore Distillery
6/27/25 - 8/8/25
This summer, food trucks will be featured every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Vis...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC
Aug. 8
Dan Tepfer Performs 'Natural Machines' at Ravinia Festival
Dan Tepfer Performs 'Natural Machines' at Ravinia Festival
8/8/25
One of his generation’s extraordinary talents, Dan Tepfer has earned ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 8
Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out
Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out
8/8/25
The Waukegan Park District and Waukegan Police Department are partnering to...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Municipal Beach
Aug. 8
Fox Lake Friday Night Live: Fun with Fitness with 5pm to Nowhere
Fox Lake Friday Night Live: Fun with Fitness with 5pm to Nowhere
8/8/25
The Village of Fox Lake is excited to invite you to join their all-new even...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park and Beach
Aug. 8
Free Screening of The Garfield Movie with Art Activities in Waukegan
Free Screening of The Garfield Movie with Art Activities in Waukegan
8/8/25
The Waukegan Park District will continue its summer movie series with a fre...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Municipal Beach
Aug. 8
Family Friday
Family Friday
8/8/25
Family FridayFridays, July 11, 25; August 1, 8, 10–11 am | Ages 0&nda...
Explore Events @ Library Learning Garden
Aug. 8
Summer Night in Provence: A French Cooking Experience at The Joyful Gourmet
Summer Night in Provence: A French Cooking Experience at The Joyful Gourmet
8/8/25
Guests are invited to step into the warmth and romance of a Provença...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Jun. 14 - Aug. 9
Of Bogs and Books at Volo Bog
Of Bogs and Books at Volo Bog
6/14/25 - 8/9/25
The “Of Bogs & Books” adult book discussion series will mee...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Aug. 9
Laurie Berkner at Ravinia Festival
Laurie Berkner at Ravinia Festival
8/9/25
Get ready to sing, dance and play along as Laurie Berkner, the “queen...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 9
Liberated Voices: 80 Years of Broken Silence at Ravinia Festival
Liberated Voices: 80 Years of Broken Silence at Ravinia Festival
8/9/25
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 9
Debussy’s La mer & Bruch’s Concerto at Ravinia Festival
Debussy’s La mer & Bruch’s Concerto at Ravinia Festival
8/9/25
Making her Ravinia debut, “tour-de-force” conductor (Chicago Tr...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 9
Brothers' Field Havana Nights: Main Event
Brothers' Field Havana Nights: Main Event
8/9/25
Join us on Saturday, August 9 for the signature Havana Nights Main Event at...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Aug. 9
One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works
One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works
8/9/25
One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen and The Works, is a spect...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 9
Nature Journal Walks at Moraine Hills State Park
Nature Journal Walks at Moraine Hills State Park
8/9/25
A mixed media Nature Journal Walk will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturd...
Explore Events @ Moraine Hills State Park
Aug. 9
Sew and Talk at Chicago Botanic Garden
Sew and Talk at Chicago Botanic Garden
8/9/25
Join artist Rachel Hayes as she sews on her industrial sewing machine, crea...
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Aug. 9
Unconventional Embroidery Leaf Stitching at Chicago Botanic Garden
Unconventional Embroidery Leaf Stitching at Chicago Botanic Garden
8/9/25
Join Justin LeBlanc as he guides you through the art of embroidery on organ...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Aug. 9
Authentic Korean BBQ with Strawberry Soju Cocktail at The Joyful Gourmet
Authentic Korean BBQ with Strawberry Soju Cocktail at The Joyful Gourmet
8/9/25
Korean barbecue, also known as “gogi gui” in Korean, is a popul...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Aug. 9
Lake County Chamber's 110th Anniversary Candle Party
Lake County Chamber's 110th Anniversary Candle Party
8/9/25
Celebrate 110 years of business excellence with creativity, community and c...
Explore Events @ Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Jun. 18 - Aug. 10
Always Something There...A New 80's Musical at Marriott Theatre
Always Something There...A New 80's Musical at Marriott Theatre
6/18/25 - 8/10/25
Find your Walkman, your favorite 80s mix tape, and join us for a World Prem...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Jun. 22 - Aug. 10
Music by the Lake at Grandwood Park Park District
Music by the Lake at Grandwood Park Park District
6/22/25 - 8/10/25
Join in for the summer concert series at Lake Park in the subdivision of Gr...
Explore Events @ Grandwood Park Park District

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