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

Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

Quentin Road Christmas Presents: The Real Story of Christmas Pageant in Lake Zurich

It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse in Libertyville

Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion

Vintage Holidays in Long Grove

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Oct. 29 - Dec. 22

Sound Bath at Patty Turner Center in Deerfield

10/29/25 - 12/22/25
Certified sound healer Frances Murphy will lead a guided sound bath featuri...
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Dec. 22

Holiday Adventures - 'Candy Cane Day in Waukegan

12/22/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
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Dec. 23

Holiday Adventures - Christmas Character in Waukegan

12/23/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Visit the Belvidere...
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Dec. 23

Taste Buds Kitchen: Gingerbread Making Experience

12/23/25
A must-do family holiday tradition! Kick off the season with a magical, han...
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Dec. 23

Happy Hibernation at Waukegan Park District

12/23/25
Embrace the magic of the cold season with Nature’s Winter Wonders, pr...
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Dec. 23

Tinsel Tuesday at Romney Brown Candle Company

12/23/25
Tinsel Tuesday is happening at Romney Brown Candle Company on Tuesday Decem...
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Dec. 23

Moon Money at Mickey Finns

12/23/25
Moon Money will host this year’s Eve of Eve party at Mickey Finn&rsqu...
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Dec. 23

Trivia Tuesday at Beer Bazaar | General Topics

12/23/25
Trivia night at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, ...
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Dec. 23

Winterhaus: Cellar Eve at Phase Three Brewing Company

12/23/25
Winterhaus: Cellar Eve invites guests to celebrate the calm before the holi...
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Nov. 3 - Dec. 24

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

11/3/25 - 12/24/25
Experience Santa’s magical arrival, tree lighting and seasonal treats...
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Nov. 21 - Dec. 24

Vintage Holidays in Long Grove

11/21/25 - 12/24/25
Historic downtown Long Grove invites visitors to celebrate the holiday seas...
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Nov. 21 - Dec. 24

Santa Photos at Gurnee Mills

11/21/25 - 12/24/25
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits and Santa is making a list and checki...
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Nov. 21 - Dec. 24

Photos with Santa at Hawthorn

11/21/25 - 12/24/25
The Hawthorn Christmas Experience will be open from Friday, Nov. 21, throug...
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Dec. 26

BoDeans at Genesee Theatre

12/26/25
BoDeans mark the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Love & Hope &am...
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Dec. 26

Holiday Adventures-Holiday Hats in Waukegan

12/26/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
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Dec. 27

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy at Genesee Theatre

12/27/25
Michael Carbonaro is back on tour with Wonderboy, an all-new show featuring...
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Dec. 27

Lights, Camera, Candles - Movie Night! A Bad Moms Christmas

12/27/25
Treat yourself to a post-holiday girls’ night out at Romney Brown Can...
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Jan. 10 - Dec. 28

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

1/10/25 - 12/28/25
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Jun. 1 - Dec. 28

The Morning Stretch at Buffalo Creek Brewing

6/1/25 - 12/28/25
Join every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Rustic Room for The Morning Stretc...
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Nov. 7 - Dec. 28

Time Warp Express Christmas Adventure at Volo Museum

11/7/25 - 12/28/25
The Volo Museum will present the Time Warp Express beginning Nov. 7 and run...
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Dec. 26 - Dec. 28

Festival of Trees at The Ten Hotel

12/26/25 - 12/28/25
The Festival of Trees will take place Dec. 26–28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...
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Dec. 28

76th Annual Warren Miller Film Tour: SNO-CIETY at Gorton Center

12/28/25
This fall, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY brings the global ski and snowbo...
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Dec. 28

Winterhaus: Lager and In-Laws at Phase Three Brewing Company

12/28/25
Guests are invited to enjoy a final holiday toast with in-laws over a selec...
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May. 5 - Dec. 29

Bourbon and Burger Night at Primo

5/5/25 - 12/29/25
Join us for Bourbon & Burgers Night every Monday at Primo in Gurnee!Enj...
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Jun. 29 - Dec. 29

Bend and Brew Beer Yoga at Beer Bazaar

6/29/25 - 12/29/25
Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both...
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Dec. 29

Drop-In at the Dunn: Comic Book Crafts

12/29/25
Create your own superhero character, draw a self-portrait or write your own...
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Dec. 29

Holiday Adventures - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

12/29/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
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Jan. 7 - Dec. 30

Happy Hour Tuesday at Romney Brown Candle Co.

1/7/25 - 12/30/25
$5 Happy Hour Refill Special! Starting now, you can visit every ...
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Jan. 28 - Dec. 30

Queen of Hearts Raffle at Fatmans Gurnee

1/28/25 - 12/30/25
Enjoy the Queen of Hearts Raffle at Fatmans Gurnee every Tuesday! Enjoy Com...
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Dec. 29 - Dec. 30

NYE Dinner To-Go from The Shanty in Wadsworth

12/29/25 - 12/30/25
Order by Monday, Dec. 29 at midnight. Pickup 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at ...
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Dec. 30

Painting Drop-In at the Dunn

12/30/25
Stop by for some drop-in painting this winter break. After making your own ...
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Dec. 30

Holiday Adventures - Flannel Day in Waukegan

12/30/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
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