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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

Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan
Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan
Dickens Holiday Village / Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch
Dickens Holiday Village / Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch
Richardson Christmas Tree Farm in Spring Grove
Richardson Christmas Tree Farm in Spring Grove
Festival of Lights Parade in Fox Lake
Festival of Lights Parade in Fox Lake
Patterson Glass Open House Series in Mundelein
Patterson Glass Open House Series in Mundelein

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Nov. 28
Black Friday Bash at Hawthorn
Black Friday Bash at Hawthorn
11/28/25
Hawthorn Mall will host its Black Friday Bash on Friday, Nov. 28, from 2 to...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn
Nov. 28
Cooking with Bourbon at The Joyful Gourmet
Cooking with Bourbon at The Joyful Gourmet
11/28/25
Experience the rich, warm flavors of bourbon in this culinary demonstration...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Nov. 28
Festival of Lights and Holiday Market in Grayslake
Festival of Lights and Holiday Market in Grayslake
11/28/25
Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for their annual Festival of Li...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake
Nov. 28
2025 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Release Party!
2025 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Release Party!
11/28/25
Join us during the Grayslake Festival of Lights & Holiday Market for th...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Nov. 28
Chain O Lakes Chambers Mistletoe and Martinis Festive Christmas Market
Chain O Lakes Chambers Mistletoe and Martinis Festive Christmas Market
11/28/25
The Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host Mistletoe & Mart...
Explore Events @ Countryside Banquets
Nov. 28
The Black Friday Market: Vintage and Makers Market in Round Lake
The Black Friday Market: Vintage and Makers Market in Round Lake
11/28/25
Skip the big-box chaos and support local this Black Friday at the Shop Smal...
Explore Events @ In front of Lucky Stop Round Lake
Nov. 28
Libertyville Tree Lighting and Downtown Holiday Walk
Libertyville Tree Lighting and Downtown Holiday Walk
11/28/25
Enjoy downtown Libertyville with the Village Tree Lighting, complete with h...
Explore Events @ Cook Park and Downtown Libertyville
Nov. 28
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Antioch
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Antioch
11/28/25
The Village of Antioch invites the community to save the date for its annua...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch
Nov. 28
Black Friday at Deer Park Town Center
Black Friday at Deer Park Town Center
11/28/25
Don’t miss the biggest Black Friday savings at Deer Park Town Center ...
Explore Events @ Deer Park Town Center
Nov. 28
Meet Former Bears Star: Dennis McKinnon and Watch the Bears Play the Eagles at Marcus Theaters in Gurnee Mills
Nov. 28
Lake Forest's 41st Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration
Lake Forest's 41st Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration
11/28/25
The 41st Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration returns to hi...
Explore Events @ Market Square
Nov. 29
Small Business Saturday in Downtown Libertyville
Small Business Saturday in Downtown Libertyville
11/29/25
Visit downtown Libertyville the Saturday after Thanksgiving for Small Busin...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville
Nov. 29
Holiday Sip and Shop at Hawthorn
Holiday Sip and Shop at Hawthorn
11/29/25
Celebrate the season with a festive Sip and Shop at Hawthorn Row!...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn
Nov. 29
Festival of Lights Parade in Fox Lake
Festival of Lights Parade in Fox Lake
11/29/25
Join us for this year’s Festival of Lights! The fun begins with our F...
Explore Events @ Millennium Park
Nov. 29
Chris Kringle Market at Volo Museum
Chris Kringle Market at Volo Museum
11/29/25
The Volo Museum will host the Chris Kringle Market from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturda...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum
Nov. 29
Lights, Camera, Candles - Movie Night! Wicked
Lights, Camera, Candles - Movie Night! Wicked
11/29/25
Something magical is headed to Grayslake! Join us on Saturday, November 29 ...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
Nov. 29
Farmers Market Tasting: Wikid Good at Beer Bazaar
Farmers Market Tasting: Wikid Good at Beer Bazaar
11/29/25
Recover from your Thanksgiving feast with a sophisticated, non-alcoholic bu...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Nov. 29
Holiday Light Celebration in Vernon Hills
Holiday Light Celebration in Vernon Hills
11/29/25
The Village will host its annual Holiday Light Celebration on the Saturday ...
Explore Events @ Village of Vernon Hills
Nov. 29
Go Waukegan Winter Hot Chocolate Walk
Go Waukegan Winter Hot Chocolate Walk
11/29/25
The Waukegan Park District will host the 2025 GO WAUKEGAN Winter Hot Chocol...
Explore Events @ Jack Benny Plaza in Downtown Waukegan
Nov. 29
Puerto Rican Society's 2nd Annual Coquito Fest in Waukegan
Puerto Rican Society's 2nd Annual Coquito Fest in Waukegan
11/29/25
Celebrate the holidays with the Puerto Rican Society at its first annual Co...
Explore Events @ Puerto Rican Society
Nov. 29
Small Business Saturday at Hawthorn
Small Business Saturday at Hawthorn
11/29/25
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Hawthorn — your local ...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn
Nov. 29
Holiday Market and Entertainment Weekend Event! at Gurnee Mills
Holiday Market and Entertainment Weekend Event! at Gurnee Mills
11/29/25
Kick off the most wonderful time of the year at the Holiday Market & En...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Show Court Stage - Entry G
Nov. 29
Small Business Saturday in Lincolnshire
Small Business Saturday in Lincolnshire
11/29/25
This holiday season, especially on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, Lincol...
Explore Events @ Village of Lincolnshire
Nov. 29
Village of Volo's 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Village of Volo's 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
11/29/25
The Village of Volo's 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting will sta...
Explore Events @ Volo Village Hall
Nov. 29
Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan
Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan
11/29/25
The City of Waukegan and the Waukegan Public Library will host the Kris Kri...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Public Library
Nov. 29
Jingle on Genesee Celebration in Waukegan
Jingle on Genesee Celebration in Waukegan
11/29/25
Waukegan will host its annual Jingle on Genesee celebration on Saturday, No...
Explore Events @ Jack Benny Plaza
Nov. 29
Holiday Makers Market at Phase Three Brewing Company
Holiday Makers Market at Phase Three Brewing Company
11/29/25
Small Business Saturday is here and Phase Three Brewing Company - Lake...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company
Aug. 15 - Nov. 30
Hike Lake County at Lake County Forest Preserves
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 ...
Explore Events @ Lake County Forest Preserves
Nov. 26 - Nov. 30
Miracle on South Division Street
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
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...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Nov. 29 - Nov. 30
Taste Buds Kitchen: Gingerbread Making Experience
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...
Explore Events @ Taste Buds Kitchen
Nov. 30
Handmade Holiday Faire at Mickey Finn's Brewery
Handmade Holiday Faire at Mickey Finn's Brewery
11/30/25
Shop local at the Lake County Libation Trail partner's annual handmade ...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery

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