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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

ZombieWauk in Waukegan
ZombieWauk in Waukegan
Halloween Hoopla Family Fun Fest in Deerfield
Halloween Hoopla Family Fun Fest in Deerfield
Lindy's 60th Anniversary Bash
Lindy's 60th Anniversary Bash
Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills
Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills
Fall Bash at Deer Park Town Center
Fall Bash at Deer Park Town Center

Sorry, but that event is no longer available. Please see our updated calendar of events below.

Jun. 21 - Oct. 18
Cycling Without Age: Free Trishaw Rides for Seniors in McHenry
Cycling Without Age: Free Trishaw Rides for Seniors in McHenry
6/21/25 - 10/18/25
Enjoy the breeze and natural beauty of McHenry Dam State Park on a free tri...
Explore Events @ McHenry Dam State Park
Sep. 20 - Oct. 18
Small Wonders of Nature at Volo Bog State Natural Area
Small Wonders of Nature at Volo Bog State Natural Area
9/20/25 - 10/18/25
Children ages 4 to 8 (with an adult) are invited to join naturalist Ms. Abb...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Oct. 18
Pat Tomasulo at the James Lumber Center
Pat Tomasulo at the James Lumber Center
10/18/25
A stand-up comedian, podcaster and one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
Oct. 18
ZombieWauk in Waukegan
ZombieWauk in Waukegan
10/18/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council
Oct. 18
Teacher Workshop: Local Native American History and Your Classroom at Dunn Museum
Teacher Workshop: Local Native American History and Your Classroom at Dunn Museum
10/18/25
Learn more about local Native American culture and traditions to include in...
Explore Events @ Dunn Museum
Oct. 18
Candle-Making Movie Night: Practical Magic
Candle-Making Movie Night: Practical Magic
10/18/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Practical MagicSaturday, October 18th at 6PM | $...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
Oct. 18
Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills
Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills
10/18/25
The Vernon Hills Park District will host its new Frights and Delights Hallo...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Oct. 18
Phil Vassar: 25 Years of Paradise at Genesee Threatre
Phil Vassar: 25 Years of Paradise at Genesee Threatre
10/18/25
Phil Vassar returns to the road with his 25 Years of Paradise Tour, celebra...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 18
Flick and Float at Lakeview Fitness in Vernon Hills
Flick and Float at Lakeview Fitness in Vernon Hills
10/18/25
Vernon Hills Park District will host a splash-tastic indoor movie night at ...
Explore Events @ Lakeview Fitness
Oct. 18
Trunk or Treat in Deerfield
Trunk or Treat in Deerfield
10/18/25
Trunk-or-Treat offers a spook-tacular twist on traditional trick-or-treatin...
Explore Events @ St. Gregory's Episcopal Church Parking Lot
Oct. 18
Hawthorn’s Harvest Fest and Makers Market
Hawthorn’s Harvest Fest and Makers Market
10/18/25
Hawthorn Row will host a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1–5...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn Row
Oct. 18
Wauktober Family Fall Festival
Wauktober Family Fall Festival
10/18/25
Get ready for the inaugural Wauktober Fall Festival.  Saturday, Octobe...
Explore Events @ Downtown Waukegan
Oct. 18
Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan
Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan
10/18/25
The Waukegan Park District will host a Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim N...
Explore Events @ Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center
Oct. 18
Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Walk
Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Walk
10/18/25
Join the Grayslake Village Center & Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake
Oct. 18
Winthrop Harbor's Fall Fest
Winthrop Harbor's Fall Fest
10/18/25
Winthrop Harbor’s annual Fall Fest will offer a full evening of famil...
Explore Events @ Village of Winthrop Harbor
Oct. 18
Winthrop Harbor's Trunk or Treat
Winthrop Harbor's Trunk or Treat
10/18/25
Winthrop Harbor will host a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 18 from 3:30 to 5:...
Explore Events @ 38 Acres
Oct. 18
Pumpkin Pool Splash in Highland Park
Pumpkin Pool Splash in Highland Park
10/18/25
Dive into a world of whimsy and wonder at the Pumpkin Pool Splash! Experien...
Explore Events @ Park Fitness
Oct. 18
Mundelein's Boo Bash Trunk or Treat
Mundelein's Boo Bash Trunk or Treat
10/18/25
Families are invited to a free, pre-registered Halloween event designed for...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein
Oct. 18
Trick or Treat Trail at Round Lake Area Park District
Trick or Treat Trail at Round Lake Area Park District
10/18/25
Trick-or-treaters can collect goodies along the trail outside the Community...
Explore Events @ Hart's Woods Park
Oct. 18
2025 Go Waukegan Zombie Walk
2025 Go Waukegan Zombie Walk
10/18/25
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 2025 GO WAUKEGAN Zombie Walk on S...
Explore Events @ Hinkston Park
Oct. 18
Fall Nature Fest at Illinois Beach State Park
Fall Nature Fest at Illinois Beach State Park
10/18/25
Celebrate the colors of the season at Illinois Beach State Park’s Fal...
Explore Events @ Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Oct. 18
Farmers Market Tasting: Nuvo Spirits
Farmers Market Tasting: Nuvo Spirits
10/18/25
After you’ve explored the amazing local vendors at the Grayslake Farm...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Oct. 18
Fall Bash at Deer Park Town Center
Fall Bash at Deer Park Town Center
10/18/25
Enjoy an afternoon with family-friendly activities at Deer Park Town Center...
Explore Events @ Deer Park Town Center
Oct. 18
Halloween Spooktacular at Venture Athletics in Mundelein
Halloween Spooktacular at Venture Athletics in Mundelein
10/18/25
Families are invited to the Halloween Spooktacular at Venture Athletics in ...
Explore Events @ Venture Athletics
Oct. 18
Lindy's 60th Anniversary Bash - Celebrate with Us!
Lindy's 60th Anniversary Bash - Celebrate with Us!
10/18/25
Lindy’s is excited to celebrate 60 incredible years on Bangs Lake. Th...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina
Aug. 27 - Oct. 19
Catch Me If You Can at Marriott Theatre
Catch Me If You Can at Marriott Theatre
8/27/25 - 10/19/25
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Oct. 19
iLuminate at Genesee Theatre
iLuminate at Genesee Theatre
10/19/25
From the moment the stage fades to black, you're transported to another...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 19
Annie and Rod Capps in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club
Annie and Rod Capps in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club
10/19/25
Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, October 19th for their monthly ac...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Village Hall
Oct. 19
Riverside Foundation 4th Annual Oktoberfest Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk at Half Day Brewing
Riverside Foundation 4th Annual Oktoberfest Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk at Half Day Brewing
10/19/25
Don your spookiest costume and join us for our Halloween Hustle 5k run/walk...
Explore Events @ Half Day Brewing Company
Oct. 19
Host your Holiday Party at The Ten Hotel Gurnee
Host your Holiday Party at The Ten Hotel Gurnee
10/19/25
The Ten HotelElevate your next stay at The Ten Hotel—where modern lux...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
Oct. 19
Halloween Bash at The Ten Gurnee
Halloween Bash at The Ten Gurnee
10/19/25
 Halloween Bash at The Ten Gurnee Bring the whole crew for an aft...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
Oct. 19
Trunk or Treat in Gurnee
Trunk or Treat in Gurnee
10/19/25
It’s that spook-tacular time of year! Warren Township will host its 5...
Explore Events @ Warren Township Center

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