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

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Jan. 7

Superfoods with Chef Cherise

1/7/26
Superfoods with Chef CheriseWednesday, January 7, 7:00–8:00 pmLake Fo...
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Jan. 8

The Dead Don't Hurt at Gorton Center

1/8/26
The Dead Don’t Hurt is a Western drama set on the American frontier d...
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Jan. 9

Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience and David Brighton's Space Oddity at Genesee Theatre

1/9/26
Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience bring the music of Prince to l...
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Jan. 9

Candles & Cannolis DIY Event in Grayslake | Romney Brown Candle Co

1/9/26
Start the new year with cozy vibes and sweet treats at Romney Brown Candle ...
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Jan. 10

Vernon Hills Park District Winterfest

1/10/26
Celebrate winter at Winterfest with an afternoon of Freezin’ Fun at C...
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Jan. 10

Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Skate in the Park

1/10/26
The Grayslake Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Skate in the ...
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Jan. 10

Steve Hytner LIVE at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

1/10/26
Steve is one of America’s best stand ups and most recognized characte...
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Jan. 10

Gurnee's Frosty Fest at Viking Park

1/10/26
Winter has arrived, and it’s time for the annual Frosty Fest at Vikin...
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Jan. 10

Making the Movie: Home Alone at Gorton Center

1/10/26
Enjoy a captivating docu-story on the making of the movie “Home Alone...
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Jan. 11

Red Rose Jazz at Gorton Center

1/11/26
Join us for one of the Gorton Center’s most loved annual events. The ...
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Jan. 11

Winterfest at Volo Bog

1/11/26
WinterFest will be held Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Volo Bog...
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Jan. 11

Play in a Day at West Ridge Center in Highland Park

1/11/26
Lights, camera, madness! In just one day, participants will cast roles, reh...
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Jan. 11

Heller Hygge Winter PlayDate at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park

1/11/26
Each Nature Playdate features seasonal activities and a self-guided hike. T...
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Jan. 11

Mary Poppins Returns to Gorton Center

1/11/26
Mary Poppins Returns is a heartwarming musical that continues the story of ...
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Jan. 11

O'Toole's Aprs Ski Lodge - January 11

1/11/26
Wear your best ski-chic looks and step into our transformed heated patio&md...
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Jan. 16 - Jan. 11

Rendezvous Arts: Latin Jazz at Gorton Center

1/16/26 - 1/11/26
James Sanders & ConjuntoJanuary doesn’t stand a chance against th...
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Jan. 14

BBQ'd Family Bingo Night in Lake Zurich

1/14/26
Get ready for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition at BBQ’d...
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Jan. 15

Jane Austen's Sanditon

1/15/26
Jane Austen's SanditionThursday, January 15, 6:30–7:30 pmLake For...
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Jan. 15

Stranger Things Themed Paint and Sip at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

1/15/26
A Stranger Things Paint & Sip event will take place Thursday, Jan. 15, ...
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Jan. 16

Puddle of Mudd at Genesee Theatre

1/16/26
Post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd has been performing on stages worldwide sin...
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Jan. 16

Family Art Night at West Ridge Center in Highland Park

1/16/26
Family Art Night offers an evening of creativity and connection for all age...
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Jan. 16

Let It Snow! at Sullivan Community Center in Vernon Hills

1/16/26
Experience the magic of snow indoors. Children will participate in arts and...
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Jan. 16

Hairspray at Gorton Center

1/16/26
Hairspray is a lively musical set in 1962 Baltimore. It follows Tracy Turnb...
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Oct. 11 - Jan. 17

Kohl's Children's Museum Pop-Up at Belvidere Mall

10/11/25 - 1/17/26
The Pop-Up includes high-quality interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, En...
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Jan. 16 - Jan. 17

Murder Mystery Night at The Lehmann Mansion

1/16/26 - 1/17/26
Back by popular demand, Murder Mystery Nights return to the Lehmann Mansion...
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Jan. 17

Stone Temple Pilots at Genesee Theatre

1/17/26
Stone Temple Pilots burst onto the rock scene in 1992 with their debut albu...
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Jan. 17

The Magic of Jeki Yoo at Gorton Center

1/17/26
Experience the Magic of Jeki Yoo Prepare to be amazed by Jeki Yoo...
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Jan. 17

Hibernation Huddle with Stuffed Friends at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park

1/17/26
Participants are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals and wear p...
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Jan. 17

Frosted Fairy Festival in Wauconda

1/17/26
Children ages 4–12 are invited to step into a magical winter adventur...
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Jan. 18

Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil at Bluegrass Restaurant

1/18/26
The first Shrimp Boil of 2026 will be a limited-seating, indoor event Sunda...
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Jan. 18

The Lehmann Mansion Wedding Show

1/18/26
This year’s show will feature more than 25 hand-selected wedding prof...
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Jan. 18

Meet Stella the Sloth

1/18/26
Meet Stella the SlothSunday, January 18, 2:00–2:30 pmLake Forest Libr...
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