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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

Water Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich
Water Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich
27th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
27th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
Chocolate Fest in Long Grove
Chocolate Fest in Long Grove
May Farm Dinner at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest
May Farm Dinner at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest
Spring Campout at The Preserve of Highland Park
Spring Campout at The Preserve of Highland Park

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Apr. 15 - May. 17
Ruthless! The Musical at Citadel Theatre
"Ruthless!" The Musical at Citadel Theatre
4/15/26 - 5/17/26
8-year-old Tina Denmark is a charming, sociopathic child star who’ll ...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company
May. 13 - May. 17
Ruthless! The Musical at Citadel Theatre
"Ruthless!" The Musical at Citadel Theatre
5/13/26 - 5/17/26
8-year-old Tina Denmark is a charming, sociopathic child star who’ll ...
Explore Events @ Citadel Theatre Company
May. 15 - May. 17
Long Grove's 26th Annual Chocolate Fest
Long Grove's 26th Annual Chocolate Fest
5/15/26 - 5/17/26
Historic Downtown Long Grove’s quintessential festival kicks off the ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove
May. 16 - May. 17
Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove
Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove
5/16/26 - 5/17/26
Mark your calendar for the in-person Native Plant Sale at Independence Grov...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve
May. 16 - May. 17
Make Your Own Glass Planets at Peter Patterson Glassworks
Make Your Own Glass Planets at Peter Patterson Glassworks
5/16/26 - 5/17/26
Create a glass planet at Peter Patterson Glassworks.  Appointment...
Explore Events @ Peter Patterson Glassworks
May. 16 - May. 17
Spring Campout at The Preserve of Highland Park
Spring Campout at The Preserve of Highland Park
5/16/26 - 5/17/26
Sun, stars and a spring campout await at the Preserve of Highland Park. Par...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park
May. 17
Rods for Remembrance - Classic Car Show at Gurnee Mills
Rods for Remembrance - Classic Car Show at Gurnee Mills
5/17/26
Cruise down memory lane at the 'Rods for Remembrance' Car Show!Driv...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
May. 17
AAUW Preschool 49th Annual Spring Carnival
AAUW Preschool 49th Annual Spring Carnival
5/17/26
Spring CarnivalGet ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and excitemen...
Explore Events @ AAUW Preschool
May. 17
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove
Spring Bird Walk at Independence Grove
5/17/26
May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walk...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove
May. 17
Elio at Gorton Center
Elio at Gorton Center
5/17/26
Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure with Elio, the exciting animat...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 17
Remember the 22: A Jeeps4Vets Foundation Event in Grayslake
Remember the 22: A Jeeps4Vets Foundation Event in Grayslake
5/17/26
Come out to Grayslake on Sunday, May 17th and support the Jeeps4Vets Founda...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center
May. 17
The Mighty Lonesome Trio in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club
The Mighty Lonesome Trio in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club
5/17/26
Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, May 17th for their monthly concer...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Village Hall
May. 18
Spring Bird Walk at Ryerson Woods
Spring Bird Walk at Ryerson Woods
5/18/26
May is the best time to experience songbird migration. Join skilled birders...
Explore Events @ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area & Welcome Center
May. 19
Bingo Night at BBQd Productions Third Lake
Bingo Night at BBQd Productions Third Lake
5/19/26
Back by popular demand, Bingo Night returns to BBQ’d Third Lake for o...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Third Lake
May. 19
Grayslake Heritage Center Presents 'Colonial Williamsburg and What Led to Revolution'
May. 20
Needle Felt Workshop: Piping Plovers at Liberty Prairie Farm Store
Needle Felt Workshop: Piping Plovers at Liberty Prairie Farm Store
5/20/26
Did you know you can “paint” with wool?  Even if you are n...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm Store
May. 20
May 101: Margarita Cocktails at O'Toole's Libertyville
May 101: Margarita Cocktails at O'Toole's Libertyville
5/20/26
Learn tips and tricks for creating delicious and unique margaritas with Mas...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
May. 21
The Bonds of War: 96th Illinois Infantry and the Union Cause at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
May. 21
Celebrating 100 Years of Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan
Celebrating 100 Years of Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan
5/21/26
The Bonnie Brook Golf Course will celebrate its 100th anniversary Thursday,...
Explore Events @ Bonnie Brook Golf Course
May. 21
Spring Bird Walk at Van Patten Woods
Spring Bird Walk at Van Patten Woods
5/21/26
May is the best month to experience songbird migration. Join skilled birder...
Explore Events @ Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
May. 21
Learn & Try Generative AI
Learn & Try Generative AI
5/21/26
Learn & Try Generative AIThursday, May 21, 5:30–6:30 pmLake Fores...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library
May. 21
Spring Poker Tournament at American Place Casino
Spring Poker Tournament at American Place Casino
5/21/26
Every Thursday in May, American Place Casino’s Harbor Poker Room host...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
May. 21
Short Story Theatre at The Art Center Highland Park
Short Story Theatre at The Art Center Highland Park
5/21/26
The Art Center Highland Park in Highland Park hosts Five Fascinating and Tr...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
May. 22
Lake County Food Truck Festival
Lake County Food Truck Festival
5/22/26
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is coming back to the Lake County Fairg...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
May. 22
Casablanca at Gorton Center
Casablanca at Gorton Center
5/22/26
Step into timeless romance and intrigue with Casablanca (1942), one of the ...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 22
Diamond and Design Event at Gurnee Mills
Diamond and Design Event at Gurnee Mills
5/22/26
Visit Kay Jewelers Outlet near Entry B on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. fo...
Explore Events @ Kay Jewelers Outlet, Gurnee Mills Mall
May. 22
Andy's Records Live with Villains Company in Grayslake
Andy's Records Live with Villains Company in Grayslake
5/22/26
Andy’s Records Live features Villains Company performing with support...
Explore Events @ Andy's Records
Apr. 18 - May. 23
Weekend Tours of Volo Bog
Weekend Tours of Volo Bog
4/18/26 - 5/23/26
Weekend guided tours of Volo Bog State Natural Area are offered Saturdays a...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
May. 23
Aida Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino
Aida Rodriguez Live at American Place Casino
5/23/26
Aida Rodriguez hits the stage at Laughs at the Lighthouse with the kind of ...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
May. 23
Walk with a Naturalist at Ryerson Woods
Walk with a Naturalist at Ryerson Woods
5/23/26
Join a naturalist and take a leisurely stroll through this beautiful preser...
Explore Events @ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area & Welcome Center
May. 23
Family Drop-In: Woodland Wildflowers at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center
May. 23
Drill or Die 2K26 Competition in Zion
Drill or Die 2K26 Competition in Zion
5/23/26
Sameia Charity-Hicks and the Elite Striders are hosting the annual Dri...
Explore Events @ Zion-Benton Township High School

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