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

Cynthia Erivo with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia Festival

Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon Hills

Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival + ArtWauk in Waukegan

Zinnia & Monarch… and Bees Too! Festival in Zion

Grayslake SummerFest 2025: Music, Food Trucks and Family Fun

Afrofest 2025 at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago

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Jul. 9 - Aug. 13

Village of Winthrop Harbor's 7th Street Music Series

7/9/25 - 8/13/25
The Winthrop Harbor 7th Street Music Series is back for 2025. This free mus...
Explore Events @ Winthrop Harbor Municipal Building

Aug. 13

Highwood Garlic Festival

8/13/25
2024 Information - 2025 Info Coming Soon HIGHWOOD’S 13TH ANNUAL GARLI...
Explore Events @ Highwood Chamber of Commerce

Aug. 13

Apollo’s Fire Presents Dueling Double Concertos from Bach, Vivaldi & More at Ravinia Festival

8/13/25
The Grammy-winning Baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, under the directi...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 13

Elmstock: The Summer Celebration

8/13/25
Our summer celebration of music continues with the return of PTC member Joh...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center

Aug. 13

Mahjong 101 at North Shore Distillery

8/13/25
Curious about mahjong but not sure where to start? Mahjong 101 is the perfe...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC

Aug. 13

Kids Yoga Class with Ms. Mrunal

8/13/25
Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to join Ms. Mrunal for a kid-friendly yog...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Area Public Library

Jun. 12 - Aug. 14

It's Thursday Concert Series at William E. Brook Entertainment Center (Antioch Bandshell)

6/12/25 - 8/14/25
The Village of Antioch and Raymond Chevrolet Kia present the 2025 It’...
Explore Events @ William E. Brook Entertainment Center (Antioch Bandshell)

Jun. 12 - Aug. 14

Sounds of Summer at Viking Park

6/12/25 - 8/14/25
Join us for Sounds of Summer, a free outdoor concert series celebrating gre...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Aug. 14

Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival

8/14/25
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 14

VOCES8 at Ravinia Festival

8/14/25
Known for their exquisite blend, technical precision and heartfelt musicali...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 14

2nd Thursday Nite Bites in North Chicago

8/14/25
North Chicago is REVVING up their successful Food Truck Night events! Every...
Explore Events @ City of North Chicago

Aug. 14

Music and Films of the 1980s: A Summer Festival with Jim Kendros in Deerfield

8/14/25
Join popular Music Researcher Jim Kendros in this exciting summer special! ...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center

Aug. 14

Get the Led Out at Genesee Theatre

8/14/25
Get the Led Out pays tribute to the legendary Led Zeppelin with an awe-insp...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Aug. 14

Food Truck Thursdays: Elton John and Billy Joel Nite

8/14/25
On Thursday, August 14, Food Truck Thursdays will feature a special Elton J...
Explore Events @ Jens Jensen Park

Aug. 14

The Big Bang Theory Trivia at Station 51

8/14/25
Event Name:Big Bang Theory Trivia Night at Station 51Date:Thursday, August ...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill

Aug. 14

Garden Game Night at Chicago Botanic Gardens

8/14/25
Savor refreshing cocktails and mocktails from pop-up cash bars while ...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Aug. 14

Hands-On Fettuccine Four Course Meal at The Joyful Gourmet

8/14/25
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a deliciously hands-on culinary adventur...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet

Aug. 14

Mystery Book Group at the Lake Forest Library

8/14/25
Mystery Book GroupThursday, August 14, 7:00–8:00 pmLake Forest Librar...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Aug. 14

Village of Antioch Back to School Bash

8/14/25
The Village of Antioch is set to host its annual Back to School Bash on Thu...
Explore Events @ William E. Brook Entertainment Center

Jun. 20 - Aug. 15

Mainstreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park

6/20/25 - 8/15/25
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to downtown Libertyville’s picturesque ...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville

Aug. 15

An Evening with Cynthia Erivo and the Chicago Symphony Orchesta at Ravinia Festival

8/15/25
Cynthia Erivo—a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer a...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 15

Fox Lake Friday Night Live: Back to School - Bulldogs Night with The Chain

8/15/25
The Village of Fox Lake is excited to invite you to join their all-new even...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park and Beach

Aug. 15

Safety Stars & Dilly Bars: Back to School Bash in Gurnee

8/15/25
Families are invited to the Safety Stars & Dilly Bars Back to School Ba...
Explore Events @ Village of Gurnee

Aug. 15

Friday Night Food Truck with Fork N Fry at Buffalo Creek Brewing

8/15/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will feature Fork N Fry as part of its Friday Night F...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing

Jun. 7 - Aug. 16

Teen Playwright at Three Brothers

6/7/25 - 8/16/25
June 7th - August 16th, 2025For our aspiring playwrights, we are offering a...
Explore Events @ Three Brothers Theatre

Jun. 28 - Aug. 16

Kayak or Canoe with a Naturalist at Moraine Hills

6/28/25 - 8/16/25
Join naturalist Mary for a guided paddle on Lake Defiance, a high-quality g...
Explore Events @ Moraine Hills State Park

Aug. 15 - Aug. 16

Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon Hills

8/15/25 - 8/16/25
New in 2025 are country musicians performing on Friday night! The Village o...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Aug. 16

Grayslake SummerFest

8/16/25
Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake SummerFest - form...
Explore Events @ Downtown Grayslake

Aug. 16

25th Annual Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival

8/16/25
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 25th annual Ray Bradbury’s ...
Explore Events @ Bowen Park

Aug. 16

Afrofest at Greenbelt Cultural Center

8/16/25
Don’t miss a high-energy festival packed with live music. Performance...
Explore Events @ Greenbelt Cultural Center

Aug. 16

ArtWauk in Waukegan

8/16/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council

Aug. 16

Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row

8/16/25
Kick off your weekend at the Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row in Vern...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn Row