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

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

Nov. 27 - Jan. 1

Dickens Holiday Village in Antioch

11/27/25 - 1/1/26
Enjoy handcrafted Dickens characters as a public art program that is free f...
Explore Events @ Antioch Shopping Center/Piggly Wiggly Plaza

Nov. 27 - Jan. 1

Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch

11/27/25 - 1/1/26
Kringle's Christmas Village Indoor Showroom is located at #510 Orchard ...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch at Piggly Wiggly Plaza

Dec. 1 - Jan. 1

Germann Family Holiday Light Display in Gurnee

12/1/25 - 1/1/26
Visit Gurnee and watch the light show that the Germann family puts on.The h...
Explore Events @ Germann Family's Home

Dec. 6 - Jan. 1

Phase Three Brewing Co. Winterhaus

12/6/25 - 1/1/26
Celebrate the season at Winterhaus by Phase Three Brewing — a cozy es...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

New Year's Eve at 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration at 28 Mile Distilling...
Explore Events @ 28 Mile Distilling Co

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

NYE Party at The Parched Pug in Libertyville

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
Join The Parched Pug for an unforgettable NYE party! They're pulling ou...
Explore Events @ The Parched Pug

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

New Year's Eve Country Dance Party at Sundance Saloon in Mundelein

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
Join the Sundance Saloon for a New Year's Eve Country Dance Party. The ...
Explore Events @ Sundance Saloon

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

NYE Late Night Buffet at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
Join us inside The Lighthouse, right next to L’Americain, for a speci...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

NYE The Way of Wealth at American Place Casino

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
American Place Casino invites guests to journey into an otherworldly celebr...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino

Jan. 1

27th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

1/1/26
The Waukegan Park District and City of Waukegan are partnering to host the ...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Municipal Beach

Jan. 1

Winterhaus: Day 1 Cellar Sales and Brunch

1/1/26
Phase Three Brewing will kick off the new year with its annual Day One Cell...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Jan. 1

First Day Hike at The Preserve of Highland Park

1/1/26
Kick off the new year with a guided hike at the Preserve of Highland Park. ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Dec. 12 - Jan. 2

Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion

12/12/25 - 1/2/26
Zion Park District will host Home for the Holidays: Lighted Christmas Trail...
Explore Events @ Shiloh Park

Jan. 2

Holiday Adventures - New Year, New Me in Waukegan

1/2/26
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Jan. 2

Cocktails Under the Lights at Chicago Botanic Garden

1/2/26
Enjoy a festive, adults-only vibe where you can be your merry ole self, com...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Dec. 3 - Jan. 3

Holiday Pop-Up at North Shore Distillery

12/3/25 - 1/3/26
Visit North Shore Distillery all December long to experience the North Pole...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC

Jan. 3

Three Kings Day at Gurnee Mills!

1/3/26
Join us for a joyous celebration of Three Kings Day on Saturday, January 3r...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills

Oct. 10 - Jan. 4

Disney's Finding Nemo at Marriott Theatre

10/10/25 - 1/4/26
The Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie FINDI...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Nov. 5 - Jan. 4

Million Dollar Quartet at Marriott Theatre

11/5/25 - 1/4/26
From the creators of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, your favorite Rock 'n'...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Nov. 14 - Jan. 4

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

11/14/25 - 1/4/26
Lightscape, a festive illuminated trail, returns to the Chicago Botanic Gar...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Nov. 21 - Jan. 4

Holiday Your Way in Lake County

11/21/25 - 1/4/26
Through mid-November and December, "Holiday your way" to Lake Cou...
Explore Events @ Various Lake County Locations

Nov. 24 - Jan. 4

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge

11/24/25 - 1/4/26
Snowland, the annual holiday celebration at Great Wolf Lodge, runs from Nov...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Dec. 1 - Jan. 4

Merry and Bright: Breezewald at Night in Lake Zurich

12/1/25 - 1/4/26
Breezewald Park is aglow each night from dusk until dawn in celebration of ...
Explore Events @ Breezewald Park

Dec. 18 - Jan. 4

Explore Downtown Lake Zurich This Holiday Season: Shop Local and Win Big

12/18/25 - 1/4/26
Downtown Lake Zurich shoppers can support local businesses and enter to win...
Explore Events @ Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce

Dec. 20 - Jan. 4

Winter Break Family Swim

12/20/25 - 1/4/26
Gather the family and get ready to make a SPLASH! Family Swim times are ava...
Explore Events @ FitNation

Jan. 4

O'Toole's Aprs Ski Lodge - January 4

1/4/26
Wear your best ski-chic looks and step into our transformed heated patio&md...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville

Jan. 7

Superfoods with Chef Cherise

1/7/26
Superfoods with Chef CheriseWednesday, January 7, 7:00–8:00 pmLake Fo...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Jan. 8

The Dead Don't Hurt at Gorton Center

1/8/26
The Dead Don’t Hurt is a Western drama set on the American frontier d...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jan. 9

Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience and David Brighton's Space Oddity at Genesee Theatre

1/9/26
Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience bring the music of Prince to l...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Jan. 9

Candles & Cannolis DIY Event in Grayslake | Romney Brown Candle Co

1/9/26
Start the new year with cozy vibes and sweet treats at Romney Brown Candle ...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Jan. 10

Vernon Hills Park District Winterfest

1/10/26
Celebrate winter at Winterfest with an afternoon of Freezin’ Fun at C...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Jan. 10

Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Skate in the Park

1/10/26
The Grayslake Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Skate in the ...
Explore Events @ Gelatin Park

Calendar of Events

Weekend Watch: Lake County's Top Five Things To Do This Weekend