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

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Jul. 16 - Jul. 19

Vernon Hills Days

7/16/26 - 7/19/26
Visit Vernon Hills for four days of food, fun, carnival rides and free...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Jul. 17 - Jul. 19

Alpine Fest at Main Street in Lake Zurich

7/17/26 - 7/19/26
What began in the summer of 1942 has transformed into what we know as Alpin...
Explore Events @ Lake Zurich Lions Club

Jul. 17 - Jul. 19

2nd Annual Highwood Days with Taste of Highwood

7/17/26 - 7/19/26
Highwood Days, the city’s oldest festival, returns from July 17&ndash...
Explore Events @ Highwood Metra Station

Jul. 18 - Jul. 19

Cottagecore Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

7/18/26 - 7/19/26
Don your best woodland attire and frolic at the Faire this weekend! We&rsqu...
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Jul. 19

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/19/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 19

Sundaes with the Squad at BBQ'd Productions Third Lake

7/19/26
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with something a little sweeter at BBQ&rsq...
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Jul. 19

Cornhole Classic and Concert at Gorton Center

7/19/26
Ready to toss bags, sip local brews, and rock out with friends? Join ...
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Jul. 19

Diamond Designer Event at Gurnee Mills

7/19/26
Join Macy's for the Diamond Designer Event on July 19 from 11 a.m....
Explore Events @ Macy's - Gurnee Mills Mall

Jul. 20

2026 Mundelein Grand Prix Bike Race

7/20/26
The Mundelein Grand Prix is a professional and amateur cycling event that i...
Explore Events @ Courtland Commons Park

Jul. 21

Master Class with Violinist Augustin Hadelich at Ravinia Festival

7/21/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
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Jul. 21

Sing at Gorton: Americana with Mr. V

7/21/26
Come sing with us at this all-ages Americana community sing led by Bill Vaa...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jul. 22

Partners in Park Golf Outing in Waukegan

7/22/26
The Waukegan Parks Foundation will be hosting the 31st Annual Partners...
Explore Events @ Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Jul. 21 - Jul. 23

Wetland Explorers at Independence Grove

7/21/26 - 7/23/26
Discover the importance of water to the world’s survival by becoming ...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch

Jul. 21 - Jul. 23

Young Nature Explorers at Independence Grove

7/21/26 - 7/23/26
Explore different types of wildlife movement during this hands-on program d...
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Jul. 23

Parisian Voices at Ravinia Festival

7/23/26
Curated by and featuring pianist Benjamin Hochman, with fellows of the Pian...
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Jul. 23

Mahlers Sixth Symphony at Ravinia Festival

7/23/26
Marin Alsop, conductor.“A symphony must be like the world,” Mah...
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Jul. 23

Tasty Thursday Pool Party with Summertime Santa in Libertyville

7/23/26
July 23 theme: Pool party (free entry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. only) and a speci...
Explore Events @ Adler Pool

Jun. 8 - Jul. 24

Summer Farm Camp at Liberty Prairie

6/8/26 - 7/24/26
Liberty Prairie Summer Farm Camp is back! Our outdoor, science-forward prog...
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Jul. 24

Cigar and Bourbon at Brothers' Field

7/24/26
Get ready for an evening of indulgence at Brothers' Field's with Ci...
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Jul. 24

Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 6 - Holiday Heatwave

7/24/26
Are you ready to beat the heat and get festive at the 6th week of your new ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Jul. 24

Afternoon of Chamber Music at Ravinia Festival

7/24/26
Featuring fellows of the Piano & Strings Program.The Piano & String...
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Jul. 24

On the Movies at Ravinia Festival

7/24/26
Music’s descriptive magic, written by women and about womenMarin Also...
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Jul. 24

Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt in Waukegan

7/24/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting an Ice Cream Social and Scavenge...
Explore Events @ Jane Addams Center

Jul. 10 - Jul. 25

Flick and Float at Deerspring Pool

7/10/26 - 7/25/26
Bring the whole family to the pool and watch a movie while you swim or loun...
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Jul. 13 - Jul. 25

Conservation Explorers Program at Independence Grove

7/13/26 - 7/25/26
Adventure awaits in the forest preserves during this dynamic two-week outdo...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch

Jul. 24 - Jul. 25

Highland Park Summer Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Highland Park

7/24/26 - 7/25/26
The Highland Park Summer Sidewalk Sale returns to the Central Business Dist...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 25

Flick and Float at Turtle Creek Waterpark

7/25/26
Lights…Camera…Float! Spend an evening at Turtle Creek Waterpa...
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Jul. 25

Saturday Family Camp at Liberty Prairie

7/25/26
Families are invited to step into the joy of Farm Camp together through a g...
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Jul. 25

Violinist Augustin Hadelich at Ravinia Festival

7/25/26
A Grammy winner and Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, Augustin H...
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Jul. 25

An Evening with St. Vincent at Ravinia Festival

7/25/26
A new dimension of favorites and deep cuts, from Marry Me to All Born Screa...
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Jul. 25

The Birdcage at Gorton Center

7/25/26
Enjoy nonstop laughs with The Birdcage (1996), a bold and hilarious comedy ...
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Jul. 25

Bags, Brews and BBQ at BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich

7/25/26
Join BBQ’d Productions in Lake Zurich for Bags, Brews and BBQ, a...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill

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