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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

Lincolnshire's Boo Bash
Lincolnshire's Boo Bash
Halloween Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Halloween Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Lake County Home Show in Grayslake
Lake County Home Show in Grayslake

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

Oct. 21
Bingo Night at Station 51
10/21/25
Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill, 883 Main St. in Antioch, hosts a ...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill
Oct. 22
Light and Lively Comedy After Hours at Patty Turner Center in Deerfield
10/22/25
Ed Kerkin and Harry Hickstein will share humorous real-life stories about a...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Oct. 23
Pumpkin Fest in Grayslake
10/23/25
Families are invited to Central Park on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, for Pumpki...
Explore Events @ Central Park
Oct. 23
Minnesota from the Road: The Best Places to Visit
10/23/25
Minnesota from the Road: The Best Places to VisitThursday, October 23, 7:00...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
Oct. 23
Rosamunde String Quartet at Ravinia Festival
10/23/25
The Rosamunde Quartet features four members from top orchestras: U.S.-based...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Oct. 23
Downtown Halloween Events in Highland Park
10/23/25
Downtown Highland Park will host an afternoon of Halloween festivities on T...
Explore Events @ City of Highland Park
Oct. 23
Highwood's Trick or Treat Trek
10/23/25
Join the Highwood Chamber and Giggles for some spooky family-friendly fun o...
Explore Events @ Highwood Chamber of Commerce
Sep. 26 - Oct. 24
Youth Class: Feathery Friends at Elawa Farm
9/26/25 - 10/24/25
Assistant Farm Manager Georgia DeSilva will lead a guided visit with Elawa ...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 9 - Oct. 24
October Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove
10/9/25 - 10/24/25
The historic downtown area of Long Grove is set to host its annual October ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
Oct. 24
Costume Party at Brothers' Field
10/24/25
On Friday, October 24, at 6 PM, Brothers' Field will host its annual Co...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Oct. 24
Wauconda Lions Club Trivia Night
10/24/25
The Wauconda Lions Club will host its third annual Trivia Night on Friday, ...
Explore Events @ American Legion Post 911
Oct. 24
Lincolnshire's Boo Bash
10/24/25
The Village of Lincolnshire will host Boo Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct...
Explore Events @ North Park
Oct. 24
Edible Haunted Houses at Jewett Park Community Center in Deerfield
10/24/25
Kids will make an edible haunted house with Rice Krispie treats and various...
Explore Events @ Jewett Park Community Center
Oct. 24
Night Scare on Elm Street at Patty Turner Center in Deerfield
10/24/25
Join your creepy but delightful host, William Pack, for this immersive even...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Oct. 24
Fall Watercolor Painting Class at Elawa Farm
10/24/25
Enjoy experimenting and learning watercolor painting in the beautiful surro...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 24
Take 6 at Ravinia Festival
10/24/25
Take 6, the most-awarded a cappella group ever, has earned 10 Grammy Awards...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Oct. 24
Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown Long Grove
10/24/25
Kids are invited to visit participating businesses in historic downtown Lon...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
Oct. 24
Free Scary Skate at Centennial Ice Arena in Highland Park
10/24/25
Scary Skate, a free community ice skating event, will celebrate Halloween w...
Explore Events @ Centennial Ice Arena
Oct. 24
Trunk-or-Treat at The Sapling School in Grayslake
10/24/25
Come out to The Sapling School for their Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, Oc...
Explore Events @ The Sapling School
Oct. 24
Halloween Open Play Pickleball
10/24/25
Participants are encouraged, but not required, to wear costumes and enjoy a...
Explore Events @ Club Pickle & Padel
Oct. 24
Jack O Lantern Geocache
10/24/25
Participants are invited to embark on a night of exploration, mystery and g...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center
Oct. 24
Ravinia District Candy Stroll
10/24/25
Families are invited to kick off Halloween early at the annual Ravinia Dist...
Explore Events @ Jens Jensen Park
Aug. 16 - Oct. 25
Guided Tours of Volo Bog
8/16/25 - 10/25/25
Explore one of Illinois’ most unique natural areas on a free guided t...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Aug. 29 - Oct. 25
Garden Market at Elawa Farm
8/29/25 - 10/25/25
Elawa Farm’s seasonal Garden Market is open through October 25, offer...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Sep. 20 - Oct. 25
Guest Artist: Eric Anderson, The Beauty of Speed, Oil Paintings of Luxury Automobiles
9/20/25 - 10/25/25
Eric Anderson, a self-taught artist, will showcase his oil paintings of lux...
Explore Events @ Blue Moon Gallery
Sep. 20 - Oct. 25
Guest Artist: Stephen Ursino, Black, Blue & White | Abstract Oil Paintings
9/20/25 - 10/25/25
Stephen Ursino, a self-taught artist, will exhibit his abstract oil paintin...
Explore Events @ Blue Moon Gallery
Sep. 20 - Oct. 25
Autumn Guided Nature Walks at Illinois Beach State Park
9/20/25 - 10/25/25
Join the naturalist at Illinois Beach State Park on Sept. 27 and Saturdays ...
Explore Events @ Illinois Beach State Park
Oct. 4 - Oct. 25
Improv Comedy Show: Laugh Louder
10/4/25 - 10/25/25
The Improv Playhouse will host a series of comedy shows in October at its n...
Explore Events @ Improv Playhouse
Oct. 24 - Oct. 25
Halloween Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
10/24/25 - 10/25/25
Bring your family to this long standing tradition at Ryerson Woods and enjo...
Explore Events @ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and Welcome Center
Oct. 25
Lake County Ghost Adventure
10/25/25
Led by veteran paranormal researchers, this tour is a 7-hour paranormal adv...
Explore Events @ Long Grove, IL
Oct. 25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Halloween (2018 Reboot)
10/25/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Halloween (2018 Reboot)Saturday, October 25th at...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
Oct. 25
Brothers' Field Season End Party
10/25/25
On Saturday, October 25, starting at 5 PM, Brothers' Field will host it...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field

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