Calendar of Events for Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

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Oct. 4

Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm

10/4/25
Join in to celebrate the fall season and the Lambs Farm mission at Fal...
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Oct. 4

Walk for Hope at City of Hope

10/4/25
Since its inception in 1997, Walk for Hope has raised nearly $50 million, f...
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Oct. 4

Candle-Making Movie Night: Hocus Pocus 2

10/4/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Hocus Pocus 2Saturday, October 4th at 6PM | $35 ...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Oct. 4

Legions of Craft Beer Fest

10/4/25
Attendees will get to vote on their favorite top three beers. Award p...
Explore Events @ Gurnee American Legion

Oct. 4

"La Llorona" by Ballet 5:8 at the James Lumber Center

10/4/25
Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer J...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 4

38 Special at Genesee Theatre

10/4/25
38 Special will perform Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Genesee...
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Oct. 4

6th Annual Trunk Sale

10/4/25
Get ready for the 6th Annual Trunk Sale and Merchant Market brought to you ...
Explore Events @ Closet Traders

Oct. 4

Spooky Ceramics at Jewett Park

10/4/25
A Halloween-themed ceramics workshop will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025...
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Oct. 4

Art and Science Explorers at Elawa Farm

10/4/25
Join Pam Myers of Purple Finch Studio for a fun new art class at Elawa Farm...
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Oct. 4

Liberty Prairie Fall Farm Festival Fundraiser

10/4/25
Early October is a perfect time to celebrate the beauty of Midwest autumn a...
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Oct. 4

Denim Drive with the Gurnee Queens at Gurnee Mills

10/4/25
Gurnee Mills is teaming up with the Gurnee Queens and Caring4Kids Clothing ...
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Oct. 4

Fall Festival in Antioch

10/4/25
Christian Life Fellowship in Antioch will host a free community event on Sa...
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Oct. 2 - Oct. 5

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

10/2/25 - 10/5/25
Celebrate the season at the 15th annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest! This f...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highwood

Oct. 3 - Oct. 5

Festival of Arts and Crafts at Lake County Fairgrounds

10/3/25 - 10/5/25
Mark your calendars — The Festival of Arts and Crafts is coming to th...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Oct. 3 - Oct. 5

"Misery" at Citadel Theatre Co.

10/3/25 - 10/5/25
The Citadel Theatre will begin its fall season with a production of "M...
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Oct. 5

Disney 80s-90s Celebration in Concert at Genesee Theatre

10/5/25
Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert features the best Disney an...
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Oct. 5

Fall Festival Sponsored by Grant Township and Village of Fox Lake

10/5/25
The Village of Fox Lake and Grant Township have partnered together to host ...
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Oct. 5

27th Annual Grayslake Living History Tour

10/5/25
The 27th Annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery located on So...
Explore Events @ The Grayslake Cemetary

Oct. 5

The Mystery of Nancy Drew

10/5/25
The Mystery of Nancy DrewSunday, October 5, 2:00–3:00 pmLake Forest L...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Oct. 3 - Oct. 6

Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Buffalo Creek Brewing

10/3/25 - 10/6/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 3 through 5, ce...
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Oct. 7

Park District Glow Walk GO Vernon Hills

10/7/25
Let’s light up the night!Join Park District staff on a 30 minute &ldq...
Explore Events @ Century Park Pavilion

Oct. 9

2nd Thursday Nite Bites in North Chicago

10/9/25
North Chicago is REVVING up their successful Food Truck Night events! Every...
Explore Events @ City of North Chicago

Oct. 9

"Not Dead Yet!" John Cleese and the "Holy Grail" at 50 at Genesee Theatre

10/9/25
Not Dead Yet! John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 is an unmissable night o...
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Oct. 9

Scarecrow Fest at Century Park Pavilion

10/9/25
Families and groups are invited to build and decorate their own scarecrow. ...
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Oct. 10

The Rocket Man Show at Genesee Theatre

10/10/25
The Rocket Man Show is set to blast off as Rus Anderson delivers a spectacu...
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Oct. 10

Witches Night Out at Hawthorn

10/10/25
Hawthorn Mall will host Witches Night Out on Friday, Oct. 10, from 4–...
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Oct. 10

Fall Farm Day Camp at Liberty Prairie

10/10/25
Join us for a magical autumn day on the farm! Campers will: Harve...
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Oct. 10

Opening Night: Recycled Art Sale at The Art Center Highland Park

10/10/25
Get ready for the North Shore's biggest treasure hunt! The Recycled Art...
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Jun. 7 - Oct. 11

Yoga at Central Park

6/7/25 - 10/11/25
Class will be held at the Central Park Pavilion (250 Library Lane) or the 2...
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Oct. 3 - Oct. 11

Stand-Up Comedy at Improv Playhouse

10/3/25 - 10/11/25
The Improv Playhouse will present stand-up comedy shows on Oct. 3 and Oct. ...
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Oct. 11

Stews and Brews at Port Clinton Square

10/11/25
Stews and Brews is not your typical chili cook-off or craft beer festi...
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Oct. 11

Halloween Fall Fest in Gurnee

10/11/25
Gather the family and celebrate the season at the annual Family Fall Festiv...
Explore Events @ Hunt Club Park Community Center

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