Calendar of Events

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 Fox Lake: Summer Fun for Everyone!

Wauconda Fest: Music, Food and Family Vibes

A Night With Alex Ross at the Dunn Museum

The Roots, Al Green and Weird Al Perform at Ravinia

Strawberry Fest Takes Over Long Grove!

Taste of Grayslake Returns with Food, Music and Fireworks Fun

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Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

Month of June - All Timothy O'Toole's Locations - 10% Reach Rescue

6/1/25 - 6/30/25
All Month of June 2025, Timothy O'Toole's locations will donate 10%...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's

Jun. 4 - Jun. 30

Pride Flight Lynfred Highland Park

6/4/25 - 6/30/25
Celebrate Pride with Every Sip! All June long at Lynfred Highland Park...
Explore Events @ Lynfred Winery Highland Park

Aug. 2 - Jul. 1

"Titanic: Tribute to the Tragedy" Exhibit at Volo Museum

8/2/23 - 7/1/25
An emotional 45-minute experience that pays tribute to the lives and losses...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum

Jul. 1

Brass from the Past at Ravinia Festival

7/1/25
Chicago’s best cover band comes to Ravinia’s Carousel, transpor...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 1

Memorial Community Screening at Wayfarer Theatres

7/1/25
The community is invited to a free screening of a documentary by local film...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters

Jul. 2

Nas at Ravinia Festival

7/2/25
Experience hip-hop history reimagined as Nas makes his Ravinia debut, joini...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 2

Master Class with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane at Ravinia Festival

7/2/25
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 2

Free Half Day Brewing Tasting at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

7/2/25
Swing by beautiful Grayslake this Wednesday and peruse one of the best ...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar

Jul. 3

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/3/25
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 3

Ed Grushon at Tighhead

7/3/25
LIVE MUSIC:Thursday, July 3, 20257:00PM 9:00PM...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company

Jul. 3

Highland Park’s 2025 Independence Fest

7/3/25
Kick off your holiday weekend at Highland Park’s new community event,...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

Wauconda Big Bang

7/3/25
The annual Independence Day fireworks celebration is a favorite community e...
Explore Events @ Phil's Beach in Wauconda

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

62nd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/25 - 7/4/25
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/25 - 7/4/25
2025 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days.Attracti...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 4

Zion Independence Day Celebration

7/4/25
Celebrate Independence Day with the Zion Park District on Friday, July 4. F...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Bandshell

Jul. 4

4th of July Fireworks in Libertyville

7/4/25
Celebrate the nation's birthday with friends and neighbors at Libertyvi...
Explore Events @ Butler Lake

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills Independence Day Celebration

7/4/25
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Jul. 4

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

7/4/25
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Jul. 4

Cubs Ticket Giveaway - ALL Timothy O'Toole's Locations

7/4/25
Cubs Ticket GiveawayThe First Friday of every month starting April 4th thro...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub

Jul. 4

4th of July Celebration Downtown Antioch

7/4/25
Join us for the Parade at 10:30am! Come back at 4pm for festivities at Sequ...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch

Jul. 4

Blackberry Jam Rocks the 4th in Lake Zurich

7/4/25
Blackberry Jam is honored to be the musical backdrop to the 4th of July fes...
Explore Events @ Paulus Park

Jul. 4

Highland Park Remembrance Ceremony

7/4/25
The city will host a remembrance the morning of July 4, 2025, to honor the ...
Explore Events @ City of Highland Park

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade: Dream Team

7/4/25
What’s your dream team? This year’s parade theme is a celebrati...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 4

Freedom Classic 5K in Mundelein

7/4/25
Dress in your red, white and blue and spark your Independence Day spirit on...
Explore Events @ Keith Mione Community Park

Jul. 4

4th of July Fireworks on the Waukegan Lakefront

7/4/25
Enjoy the City's official 4th of July Fireworks.Best places to sit incl...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Lakefront

Jul. 4

School of Rock at Tighthead

7/4/25
Live Music: School of RockFriday, July 4, 20257:00PM 9:00PMTight...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company

Jun. 20 - Jul. 5

Mustang Dark Horse Premium Giveaway

6/20/25 - 7/5/25
Red, White, and Vroom! Celebrate freedom with horsepower at American Place ...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino

Jul. 2 - Jul. 5

Pond Life / Aqua Safari set at Volo Bog

7/2/25 - 7/5/25
Naturalists Stacy and Abby will lead a Pond Life / Aqua Safari from 10:30 a...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area

Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/25 - 7/5/25
Celebrate Independence Day like never before at Six Flags Great America! Jo...
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Jul. 5

Beach Fest in Round Lake Beach

7/5/25
Visit the Round Lake Beach Civic Center on Saturday, July 5 for an Independ...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 5

Chicago with special guest Stevie McVie at Ravinia Festival

7/5/25
Formed in 1967 in the city of Chicago, Chicago is one of the longest-runnin...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 5

Brothers' Field America the Beautiful: Sock Hop

7/5/25
Join us on Saturday, July 5, for a festive throwback to the golden era of j...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field