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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

Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Elote Festival in Round Lake Beach
Elote Festival in Round Lake Beach
Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park
Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park
End of Summer Bash at the National Museum of the American Sailor
End of Summer Bash at the National Museum of the American Sailor
Brothers' Field Country Fest in Long Grove
Brothers' Field Country Fest in Long Grove
2025 Venetian Night in Fox Lake
2025 Venetian Night in Fox Lake

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

Aug. 9 - Aug. 22
Live Music at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
Live Music at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
8/9/25 - 8/22/25
The Vine Martini & Wine Bar will feature live music this month, with bo...
Explore Events @ The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
Aug. 15 - Aug. 22
Food Truck Fridays at North Shore Distillery
Food Truck Fridays at North Shore Distillery
8/15/25 - 8/22/25
North Shore Distillery will host a food truck from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays t...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery
Aug. 22
Maren Morris at Ravinia Festival
Maren Morris at Ravinia Festival
8/22/25
Maren Morris has broken boundaries, smashed records, and affirmed herself a...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 22
Northern Illinois Mayors' Cup Hosted By Antioch Chamber
Northern Illinois Mayors' Cup Hosted By Antioch Chamber
8/22/25
The third annual Mayors' Cup golf outing will take place on Friday, Aug...
Explore Events @ Fox Lake Country Club
Aug. 22
Movies in the Park: 'Wonka' in Vernon Hills
Movies in the Park: 'Wonka' in Vernon Hills
8/22/25
Kick back with the whole family and enjoy the movie, "Wonka," und...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Park
Aug. 22
Gurnee Mayor's Golf Benefit at Bittersweet Golf Course
Gurnee Mayor's Golf Benefit at Bittersweet Golf Course
8/22/25
Mayor Hood will host the Gurnee Mayor’s Golf Benefit at Bittersweet G...
Explore Events @ Bittersweet Golf Club
Aug. 22
Leave a Plant, Love a Plant at the Lake Forest Library
Leave a Plant, Love a Plant at the Lake Forest Library
8/22/25
Drop in for Leave a Plant, Love a Plant SwapLake Forest Library, 360 E Deer...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
Aug. 22
Waterfront Market at Waukegan Harbor and Marina
Waterfront Market at Waukegan Harbor and Marina
8/22/25
 Waterfront Market at Waukegan Harbor and Marina Mark your calend...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Harbor and Marina
Aug. 22
Karaoke Night at the Beer Bazaar
Karaoke Night at the Beer Bazaar
8/22/25
Beer Bazaar will host its next Karaoke Night, inviting singers of all skill...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Aug. 22
Saturday Night Food Truck with Happy Lobster at Buffalo Creek Brewing
Saturday Night Food Truck with Happy Lobster at Buffalo Creek Brewing
8/22/25
Happy Lobster Truck will serve from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Buffalo Creek Br...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
Aug. 22
Explore S'more Campfires at Millard Beach
Explore S'more Campfires at Millard Beach
8/22/25
Take a short hike with a naturalist along the trails, play games with famil...
Explore Events @ Millard Beach
Aug. 22
Roaring Tables Grand Re-Opening Celebration!
Roaring Tables Grand Re-Opening Celebration!
8/22/25
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremon...
Explore Events @ Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Aug. 23
Tribute to Barbara Cook and Tony Bennett at Ravinia Festival
Tribute to Barbara Cook and Tony Bennett at Ravinia Festival
8/23/25
Hosted and curated by Lee Musiker, with Fellows of the Singers ProgramThe S...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Aug. 23
Fox Lake's Venetian Night
Fox Lake's Venetian Night
8/23/25
Venetian Night is a community event that will take place at Lakefront Park ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park and Beach
Aug. 23
Poems While You Wait at Chicago Botanic Garden
Poems While You Wait at Chicago Botanic Garden
8/23/25
In various locations throughout the Garden poets will be talking with visit...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Aug. 23
7th Annual Support the Hero's Golf Outing
7th Annual Support the Hero's Golf Outing
8/23/25
Please support this worthy cause by golfing, providing silent auction items...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Golf Course
Aug. 23
Build Your Own Book: Intro to Bookbinding
Build Your Own Book: Intro to Bookbinding
8/23/25
Learn basic bookbinding techniques in a collaborative workshop. Participant...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Blue Schoolhouse
Aug. 23
Black and Brown Comedy Explosion
Black and Brown Comedy Explosion
8/23/25
Grown Boi Entertainment presents Black & Brown Comedy Explosion, a show...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Aug. 23
Farm Tour & Wagon Ride at Liberty Prairie
Farm Tour & Wagon Ride at Liberty Prairie
8/23/25
Join us for an unforgettable day on the farm with your family! Highlig...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm
Aug. 23
Reminisce Program at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Reminisce Program at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
8/23/25
The Grayslake Historical Society will host its next Reminisce Program focus...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Aug. 23
Cub Scout Pack 273 Carnival of Adventure
Cub Scout Pack 273 Carnival of Adventure
8/23/25
Incoming K-5th grade students and their families are invited for a fun afte...
Explore Events @ Christ Lutheran Church
Aug. 23
Saturday Night Food Truck with South African Grilling at Buffalo Creek Brewing
Saturday Night Food Truck with South African Grilling at Buffalo Creek Brewing
8/23/25
South African Grilling will serve from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Buffalo ...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing
Aug. 23
End of Summer Bash at the National Museum of the Amerian Sailor
Aug. 23
O'Toole's Libertyville 2nd Annual 0.05K Race
O'Toole's Libertyville 2nd Annual 0.05K Race
8/23/25
Lace up for 164 feet of fun. O’Toole’s Libertyville hosts the s...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
Aug. 23
Monarchs on the Move at The Preserve of Highland Park
Monarchs on the Move at The Preserve of Highland Park
8/23/25
Discover the world of monarch butterflies at this family-friendly program, ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park
Aug. 23
Taste by the Lake: Wine and Beer Walk, Boat Show and Vendor Fair in Fox Lake
Taste by the Lake: Wine and Beer Walk, Boat Show and Vendor Fair in Fox Lake
8/23/25
Sip, snack, shop, and relax lakeside at Taste by the Lake, hosted by the Ch...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park
May. 23 - Aug. 24
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
5/23/25 - 8/24/25
Summer is the time of endless fun, contained only by the limits of your ima...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Jun. 22 - Aug. 24
Food Truck Feastival in Antioch
Food Truck Feastival in Antioch
6/22/25 - 8/24/25
 Get Ready for Antioch’s Food Truck FEASTival! Join us in t...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch
Aug. 16 - Aug. 24
Viva La Fiesta at Six Flags Great America
Viva La Fiesta at Six Flags Great America
8/16/25 - 8/24/25
Celebrate summer with vivid cultural experiences and spirited traditions at...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America
Aug. 20 - Aug. 24
Exhibition on screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death at Wayfarer Theaters
Exhibition on screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death at Wayfarer Theaters
8/20/25 - 8/24/25
Wayfarer Theaters, in partnership with The Art Center of Highland Park, wil...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters
Aug. 22 - Aug. 24
Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
8/22/25 - 8/24/25
The Potawatomi Trails Pow-wow returns to Shiloh Park in Zion on Aug. 22&nda...
Explore Events @ Shiloh Park
Aug. 22 - Aug. 24
Elote Festival in Round Lake Beach
Elote Festival in Round Lake Beach
8/22/25 - 8/24/25
The Round Lake Beach festival features live tunes, eats and libations, a ca...
Explore Events @ Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

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