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

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Aug. 15 - Nov. 30

Hike Lake County at Lake County Forest Preserves

8/15/25 - 11/30/25
Hit the trails and explore Lake County in a whole new way. The Lake County ...
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Nov. 26 - Nov. 30

Miracle on South Division Street

11/26/25 - 11/30/25
Written by Tom Dudzick; Directed by Scott Shallenbarger. The Nowaks of...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company

Nov. 28 - Nov. 30

Festival of Arts and Crafts at Lake County Fairgrounds

11/28/25 - 11/30/25
Mark your calendars — The Festival of Arts and Crafts is coming to th...
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Nov. 29 - Nov. 30

Taste Buds Kitchen: Gingerbread Making Experience

11/29/25 - 11/30/25
A must-do family holiday tradition! Kick off the season with a magical, han...
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Nov. 30

Handmade Holiday Faire at Mickey Finn's Brewery

11/30/25
Shop local at the Lake County Libation Trail partner's annual handmade ...
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Nov. 30

Holiday Mixed Media Collage Art at Dandelion Art Gallery

11/30/25
Celebrate the holiday season with creativity and connection at Dandelion Ga...
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 1

Custom Engravings at Feather Glass WIne Bar and Eatery

11/28/25 - 12/1/25
A bottle of wine is a great gift. A personalized bottle of wine is unforget...
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Dec. 2

One Night Holiday Dance in Waukegan

12/2/25
Visit the Jack Benny Center for a one dance night! Even if you don't kn...
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Dec. 2

Pages of History

12/2/25
Pages of History book-inspired lecture series returns this fall. In partner...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

Dec. 2

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in North Chicago

12/2/25
Help us kick off the holiday season with North Chicago's Annual Tree Li...
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Dec. 3

Paper Perennials: Paper Poinsettia Wreath Workshop at Viking Park

12/3/25
In this holiday workshop, Laura Garcia, owner of Paper Perennial, will be t...
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Dec. 3

Take 6 at Ravinia Festival

12/3/25
Take 6 will ring in the season with a night of holiday favorites, celebrati...
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Dec. 3

Holiday Card Printing at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

12/3/25
Express your holiday cheer by designing and building your own greeting card...
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Dec. 4

The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah at Ravinia Festival

12/4/25
The Klezmatics are the only Grammy Award–winning klezmer band and one...
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Dec. 4

Holiday Shopping Night Out

12/4/25
On Thursday, December 4th, come to the Village Center for an evening of one...
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Dec. 4

Village of Round Lake Beach Presents Supper with Santa and Craft Fair

12/4/25
Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by the Villa...
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Dec. 4

Echo in the Canyon at Gorton Center

12/4/25
Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out ...
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Dec. 4

Sip and Savor - Taste of Italy

12/4/25
Wine Pairing dinner featuring fine wine selections of Italy at North Shore ...
Explore Events @ North Shore Steaks & Seafood at American Place Casino

Dec. 5

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

12/5/25
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
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Dec. 5

Home for the Holidays 2025 at Genesee Theatre

12/5/25
The Home for the Holidays concert will bring together four acclaimed artist...
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Dec. 5

COLE In Your Stocking at Ravinia Festival

12/5/25
When is Cole in your stocking a good thing? When acclaimed pianis...
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Dec. 5

First Friday Funnies Stand-up Comedy at Improv Playhouse

12/5/25
Come to Improv Playhouse the first Friday of every month for stand-up comed...
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Dec. 5

Lincolnshire Lights

12/5/25
Lincolnshire Lights is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with...
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Dec. 5

Park District of Highland Park's Ugly Sweater Round Robin Pickleball Tournament

12/5/25
Players are invited to bring their holiday spirit and ugliest sweaters to t...
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Dec. 5

Park District of Highland Park's Winter Wonderland

12/5/25
This year’s celebration promises the same whimsical charm you loved&m...
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Dec. 5

Holiday Nature Snow Globe in Waukegan

12/5/25
Have you ever wondered if you could create your own snow globe out of what ...
Explore Events @ Bevier Park

Dec. 5

Toys for Tots Event at Gurnee Mills

12/5/25
Join us in spreading holiday cheer on December 5th from 6am-6pm near E...
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Dec. 5 - Dec. 6

Winter Lighting Celebration and Winter Market in Deerfield

12/5/25 - 12/6/25
The Winter Lighting Celebration kicks off the holiday season on Friday, Dec...
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Dec. 6

Santa Parade in Libertyville

12/6/25
The annual Santa Parade will travel through the Village of Libertyville&nbs...
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Dec. 6

Breakfast with Santa at Viking Park in Gurnee

12/6/25
Enjoy the magic of the season with a visit from the “Big Guy” h...
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Dec. 6

Cookie and Cocoa Crawl in the Ravinia District of Highland Park

12/6/25
The annual Ravinia District Cookie & Cocoa Crawl will kick off the holi...
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Dec. 6

Annual Holiday Holiday Craft Fair ALA 771 in Gurnee

12/6/25
Check out the 2025 Gurnee American Legion AUXILIARY Annual Holiday Cra...
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