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

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Dec. 12 - Jan. 2

Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion

12/12/25 - 1/2/26
Zion Park District will host Home for the Holidays: Lighted Christmas Trail...
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Jan. 2

Holiday Adventures - New Year, New Me in Waukegan

1/2/26
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
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Jan. 2

Cocktails Under the Lights at Chicago Botanic Garden

1/2/26
Enjoy a festive, adults-only vibe where you can be your merry ole self, com...
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Dec. 3 - Jan. 3

Holiday Pop-Up at North Shore Distillery

12/3/25 - 1/3/26
Visit North Shore Distillery all December long to experience the North Pole...
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Jan. 3

Three Kings Day at Gurnee Mills!

1/3/26
Join us for a joyous celebration of Three Kings Day on Saturday, January 3r...
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Oct. 10 - Jan. 4

Disney's Finding Nemo at Marriott Theatre

10/10/25 - 1/4/26
The Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie FINDI...
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Nov. 5 - Jan. 4

Million Dollar Quartet at Marriott Theatre

11/5/25 - 1/4/26
From the creators of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, your favorite Rock 'n'...
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Nov. 14 - Jan. 4

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

11/14/25 - 1/4/26
Lightscape, a festive illuminated trail, returns to the Chicago Botanic Gar...
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Nov. 21 - Jan. 4

Holiday Your Way in Lake County

11/21/25 - 1/4/26
Through mid-November and December, "Holiday your way" to Lake Cou...
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Nov. 24 - Jan. 4

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge

11/24/25 - 1/4/26
Snowland, the annual holiday celebration at Great Wolf Lodge, runs from Nov...
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Dec. 1 - Jan. 4

Merry and Bright: Breezewald at Night in Lake Zurich

12/1/25 - 1/4/26
Breezewald Park is aglow each night from dusk until dawn in celebration of ...
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Dec. 18 - Jan. 4

Explore Downtown Lake Zurich This Holiday Season: Shop Local and Win Big

12/18/25 - 1/4/26
Downtown Lake Zurich shoppers can support local businesses and enter to win...
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Dec. 20 - Jan. 4

Winter Break Family Swim

12/20/25 - 1/4/26
Gather the family and get ready to make a SPLASH! Family Swim times are ava...
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Jan. 4

O'Toole's Aprs Ski Lodge - January 4

1/4/26
Wear your best ski-chic looks and step into our transformed heated patio&md...
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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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