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

Vernon Hills Days: Four Days of Rides, Music and Summer Vibes

Alpine Fest: Lake Zurich’s Favorite Weekend of Fun

The Wall That Heals: Honoring Vietnam Veterans in Antioch

Taste of Highwood: A Flavorful Addition to Highwood Days

The Queen’s Museum, a Citadel Theatre Production at Open Lands in Lake Forest

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Jul. 17 - Jul. 20

Vernon Hills Days

7/17/25 - 7/20/25
Visit Vernon Hills for four days of food, fun, carnival rides, and free ent...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Jul. 17 - Jul. 20

The Wall That Heals in Antioch

7/17/25 - 7/20/25
Since its unveiling on Veterans Day 1996, The Wall That Heals, a three-quar...
Explore Events @ Tim Osmond Sports Complex

Jul. 17 - Jul. 20

The Queen's Museum at Open Lands

7/17/25 - 7/20/25
MUSIC AND PLAY BY MARK ADAMCZYKDIRECTED BY BEN BALLMERThe monarch of the re...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Opens Lands

Jul. 17 - Jul. 20

Highwood Days with Taste of Highwood

7/17/25 - 7/20/25
Recognized as the City’s oldest festival, Highwood Days features one ...
Explore Events @ Highwood Metra Station

Jul. 18 - Jul. 20

AlpineFest in Lake Zurich

7/18/25 - 7/20/25
What began in the summer of 1942 has transformed into what we know as Alpin...
Explore Events @ Lake Zurich Lions Club

Jul. 18 - Jul. 20

Honky-Tonk Weekend at 28 Mile Distillery

7/18/25 - 7/20/25
Honky-Tonk Weekends will transform 28 Mile into a true Nashville-style hot ...
Explore Events @ 28 Mile Distillery

Jul. 20

Premiere: String quartet by Joel Thompson at Ravinia Festival

7/20/25
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 20

Beethoven's Seventh Symphony at Ravinia Festival

7/20/25
Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra open the pro...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 20

Sundaes with the Squad - Celebrating National Ice Cream Day

7/20/25
Event Name:Sundaes with the Squad – Celebrating National Ice Cream Da...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions in Third Lake

Jul. 20

Rosewood BioBlitz

7/20/25
Join us for a BioBlitz – a fun, interactive event where we come toget...
Explore Events @ Rosewood Beach & Interpretive Center

Jul. 20

Drum Circle at IL Beach State Park

7/20/25
Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Magic! Join us for an exhilarating Dru...
Explore Events @ Illinois Beach State Park

Jul. 20

Jimarth Acoustic at Micky Finn's

7/20/25
Jim Harte and Steve Marth are back for a Sunday Funday. Always a highlight....
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery

Jul. 20

Root Beer Brewing Demonstration with Perfect Brewing Supply & Watercolor Drawing Workshop

7/20/25
Nothing like an icy cold root beer on a hot July day! The Grayslake Arts Al...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar

Jul. 20

Annual Summer Charity Car Show at Pyramid House

7/20/25
Coming Sunday July 20th...The annual Alzheimer's charity car show at th...
Explore Events @ Gold Pyramid House

Jul. 20

Sensory Sunday at Jurassic Gardens at Volo Museum

7/20/25
Every 3rd Sunday of the month we keep our entire 15,000 sq. ft. animatronic...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum

Jul. 21

Chicago Grit: Formerly Known as the Intelligentsia Cup in Mundelein

7/21/25
On Monday, July 221the nationally-renowned Chicago Grit, formerly called th...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein

Jul. 21

Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs

7/21/25
: July 21–25, 9 am–12 pm Registration required: http:...
Explore Events @ Ryerson Conservation Area

Jul. 21

World's Largest Pickleball Lesson in Highland Park

7/21/25
The Park District of Highland Park, in partnership with Mark Miller’s...
Explore Events @ Danny Cunniff Park

Jul. 21

Mundelein Grand Prix

7/21/25
Mundelein Grand Prix Bike Race Returns! The Mundelein Grand Prix is a ...
Explore Events @ Courtland Commons

Jul. 22

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with special guest Brit Taylor at Ravinia Festival

7/22/25
For nearly six decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has shaped the landscape...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 22

Fiber Arts: Mystical Mermaid at Chicago Botanic Garden

7/22/25
Dive into the enchanting world of needle felting as you create your very ow...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Jul. 22

Floral Inspired Nuno Scarf Workshop at Chicago Botanic Garden

7/22/25
Create a piece of wearable art with a wet felting technique called nuno, wh...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Jul. 22

Prins Willem V: Milwaukee's Premiere Wreck at Lake Forest Library

7/22/25
Register and join us on Zoom for an evening with award-winning photographer...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Jul. 22

Summer Concert Series: Another Shade of Gray

7/22/25
The unpredictable weather temporary postponed the first outdoor summer conc...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Jul. 22

Comic Book Workshop in Fox Lake

7/22/25
In this workshop we will explore the different languages of comics, from th...
Explore Events @ Village of Fox Lake Village Hall

Jul. 23

A Winter Journey: Reflections of the Soul's Despair and Desolation at Ravinia Festival

7/23/25
Violist Ettore Causa, a member of the esteemed Steans Institute faculty, jo...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 23

Beck at Ravinia Festival

7/23/25
“The band got a little bigger since last time,” jokes Beck. The...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 23

Cops and Bobbers Fishing Event at Hunt Club Park

7/23/25
Grab your fishing poles and join the Gurnee Park District and Gurnee Police...
Explore Events @ Hunt Club Park

Jul. 23

Farmers Market Tasting

7/23/25
Swing by beautiful Grayslake and peruse one of the best Farmers Markets in ...
Explore Events @ Downtown Grayslake

Jul. 23

Free Scorched Earth Brewing Tasting In Grayslake

7/23/25
Swing by beautiful Grayslake this Wednesday and peruse one of the best ...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar

Jul. 23

Kids Cooking Class: International Desserts at The Joyful Gourmet

7/23/25
This class, guided by Chef Gina, offers a delightful culinary journey ...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet

Jul. 23

Demolition Derby at the Lake County Fair

7/23/25
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle that will leave you on the edg...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center