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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

Lincolnshire's Boo Bash
Lincolnshire's Boo Bash
Halloween Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Halloween Hikes at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Lake County Home Show in Grayslake
Lake County Home Show in Grayslake

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Sep. 6 - Oct. 26
Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze
Richardson Adventure Farm Corn Maze
9/6/25 - 10/26/25
Get ready to go back to the future at Richardson Adventure Farm, as its ann...
Explore Events @ Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC
Sep. 18 - Oct. 26
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
9/18/25 - 10/26/25
Chicagoland's Fall tradition continues at Didier Farms. Happy Times Pum...
Explore Events @ Didier Farms
Sep. 20 - Oct. 26
Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm
Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm
9/20/25 - 10/26/25
Get ready for a heartwarming experience with our friendly goats! Step into ...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 8 - Oct. 26
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
10/8/25 - 10/26/25
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path, aglow with artist-carved pumpkins f...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Oct. 23 - Oct. 26
Ghost Wauk 2025: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
Ghost Wauk 2025: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
10/23/25 - 10/26/25
Ghost Wauk returns to the Genesee Theatre with eerie tales and unexplained ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 24 - Oct. 26
Fall Craft Show at Gurnee Mills
Fall Craft Show at Gurnee Mills
10/24/25 - 10/26/25
Mark your calendars for an artisanal extravaganza at Gurnee Mills! The ...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills Mall
Oct. 25 - Oct. 26
Lake County Home Show
Lake County Home Show
10/25/25 - 10/26/25
One of Chicagoland’s largest home shows will be held this weekend, of...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
Oct. 25 - Oct. 26
Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood at Ravinia Festival
Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood at Ravinia Festival
10/25/25 - 10/26/25
Critically acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award–winning pian...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival
Oct. 26
Trick or Treat on Main Street in Wauconda
Trick or Treat on Main Street in Wauconda
10/26/25
Enjoy a fun filled day full of spooky thrills, and CANDY!Visit each vendor ...
Explore Events @ Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct. 26
Gurnee Trick or Treating 2025
Gurnee Trick or Treating 2025
10/26/25
The Village of Gurnee encourages the community to have fun this Halloween a...
Explore Events @ Village of Gurnee
Oct. 26
Family Halloween Party at OTooles Libertyville
Family Halloween Party at OTooles Libertyville
10/26/25
O’Toole’s Libertyville will host a Family Halloween Party on Su...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
Oct. 26
Trick or Treat in Waukegan
Trick or Treat in Waukegan
10/26/25
Waukegan's official trick-or-treat will take place on Sunday, October 2...
Explore Events @ City of Waukegan
Oct. 26
Day of the Dead Annual Bike Ride in Wauconda
Day of the Dead Annual Bike Ride in Wauconda
10/26/25
Main Street Outfitter will host its annual Day of the Dead Bike Ride, invit...
Explore Events @ Main Street Outfitter
Sep. 4 - Oct. 27
Wetland Botany at Volo Bog State Natural Area
Wetland Botany at Volo Bog State Natural Area
9/4/25 - 10/27/25
Explore wetland plants inside and outside the bog with naturalist Stacy Iwa...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Oct. 27
Fox Lake Halloween Howl
Fox Lake Halloween Howl
10/27/25
Join the Village of Fox Lake Police Department to celebrate Halloween. ...
Explore Events @ Fox Lake Police Department
Oct. 28
Trick or TRIVIA: A Family Halloween Night at Station 51
Trick or TRIVIA: A Family Halloween Night at Station 51
10/28/25
Station 51 is kicking off a brand-new Halloween tradition for families: Tri...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill
Oct. 28
Puzzling for Prizes: Halloween Edition in Deerfield
Puzzling for Prizes: Halloween Edition in Deerfield
10/28/25
The Deerfield Park District will host a fun and spooktacular Halloween even...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Oct. 28
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Trivia Night at Beer Bazaar
Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Trivia Night at Beer Bazaar
10/28/25
Trivia Night: Halloween & Día de los Muertos will take place Tue...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 4 - Oct. 29
Ravinia Farmers Market in Highland Park
Ravinia Farmers Market in Highland Park
6/4/25 - 10/29/25
Celebrate the 47th season of the Ravinia Farmers Market with fresh, locally...
Explore Events @ Jens Jensen Park
Sep. 20 - Oct. 29
Golden Wednesdays at Volo Museum
Golden Wednesdays at Volo Museum
9/20/25 - 10/29/25
ChatGPT said:Volo Museum is offering “Golden Wednesdays,” a spe...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum
Oct. 29
Skeleton Egg Hunt in Grayslake
Skeleton Egg Hunt in Grayslake
10/29/25
Goblins have laid eggs at Meadowview Park—help gather them before the...
Explore Events @ Meadowview Park
Sep. 3 - Oct. 30
SeptOberFest at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
SeptOberFest at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
9/3/25 - 10/30/25
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove's SeptOberfest features special e...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Oct. 30
Stop Making Sense: Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison at Genesee Theatre
Stop Making Sense: Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison at Genesee Theatre
10/30/25
Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads will host a special screening of Stop Makin...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 30
No Actor Night at Realm of Terror
No Actor Night at Realm of Terror
10/30/25
Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach will host No Actor Night ...
Explore Events @ Realm of Terror Haunted House
Oct. 30
Haunt Season: The Movie Night at Realm of Terror
Haunt Season: The Movie Night at Realm of Terror
10/30/25
Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach will present Haunt Season...
Explore Events @ Realm of Terror Haunted House
Oct. 30
Trunk or Treat in Highland Park
Trunk or Treat in Highland Park
10/30/25
Families are invited to celebrate the season at a free, family-friendly Tru...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek AquaPark
Oct. 30
Boo Bash at Gurnee Mills
Boo Bash at Gurnee Mills
10/30/25
Join us for our annual Boo Bash presented by Forest Orthodontics & Pedi...
Explore Events @ Dining Pavilion South in the Macy's Wing!
Mar. 22 - Oct. 31
Lambs Farm Farmyard Open for the Season
Lambs Farm Farmyard Open for the Season
3/22/25 - 10/31/25
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, the opening day of the farmyard...
Explore Events @ Lambs Farm
Sep. 12 - Oct. 31
Spooks & Spirits: Lake County Autumn Celebration
Spooks & Spirits: Lake County Autumn Celebration
9/12/25 - 10/31/25
Enjoy a BOOtiful Weekend in Lake County. Mid-September through Hallowe...
Explore Events @ Various locations in Lake County
Sep. 19 - Oct. 31
Lindy's Fish & Shrimp Boil
Lindy's Fish & Shrimp Boil
9/19/25 - 10/31/25
This fall, experience a beloved Wisconsin tradition right on the shores of ...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina
Sep. 25 - Oct. 31
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
9/25/25 - 10/31/25
One night of Halloween isn’t enough. Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illi...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
10/1/25 - 10/31/25
Let’s toast to the Lake County Libation Trail! “It’s five...
Explore Events @ Various Locations in Lake County

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