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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

Drill or Die 2k26 Competition in Zion
Drill or Die 2k26 Competition in Zion
Lake County Food Truck Festival at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Lake County Food Truck Festival at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Wauconda
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Wauconda
Spring Carnival at Hawthorn
Spring Carnival at Hawthorn
Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony in Lincolnshire
Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony in Lincolnshire

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May. 24
Gurnee Comic Book and Collectibles Show at Ten Hotel
Gurnee Comic Book and Collectibles Show at Ten Hotel
5/24/26
The Gurnee Comic Book and Collectibles Show will be held May at The Ten Hot...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
May. 24
Sunday Stroll at Wright Woods
Sunday Stroll at Wright Woods
5/24/26
Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through one of o...
Explore Events @ Captain Daniel Wright Woods
May. 24
Wellness on the Farm: Grooming, Grounding and Sound Healing at Susanna Farms
Wellness on the Farm: Grooming, Grounding and Sound Healing at Susanna Farms
5/24/26
Begin the afternoon by gathering with the herd for a grounding meditation a...
Explore Events @ Susanna Farms
May. 21 - May. 25
Spring Carnival at Hawthorn
Spring Carnival at Hawthorn
5/21/26 - 5/25/26
Enjoy family fun at Hawthorn's Spring Carnival, featuring fun rides and...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn
May. 25
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Grayslake
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Grayslake
5/25/26
Grayslake will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, ...
Explore Events @ Downtown Grayslake
May. 25
Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Wauconda Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
5/25/26
The parade kicks off May 25 at 10 a.m., and travels along Wauconda'...
Explore Events @ Wauconda High School to Memorial Park
May. 25
Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade
Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade
5/25/26
The American Legion Post 984 is sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade in Lake ...
Explore Events @ Village of Lake Zurich
May. 25
Memorial Day Parade in Mundelein
Memorial Day Parade in Mundelein
5/25/26
The American Legion Post #867 and the Village of Mundelein invite all who a...
Explore Events @ Memorial Park
May. 25
Waukegan Memorial Day Ceremony
Waukegan Memorial Day Ceremony
5/25/26
Join the City of Waukegan in honoring and remembering those who gave their ...
Explore Events @ Veterans Memorial Plaza
May. 25
Memorial Day Commemoration in Lincolnshire
Memorial Day Commemoration in Lincolnshire
5/25/26
Join the community of Lincolnshire for this popular hometown event to remem...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park
May. 25
Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade
Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade
5/25/26
The Lake Villa VFW Post 4308 & Village of Lake Villa is having its Annu...
Explore Events @ Village of Lake Villa
May. 25
Winthrop Harbor Memorial Parade
Winthrop Harbor Memorial Parade
5/25/26
The Village of Winthrop Harbor will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on ...
Explore Events @ Village of Winthrop Harbor
May. 25
Live Music: The Flat Rats at Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
Live Music: The Flat Rats at Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
5/25/26
The Flat Rats are coming to Black Lung Brewing on Memorial Day! Enjoy your ...
Explore Events @ Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
May. 25
Memorial Day Parade and Beach Bash at Lindy's Landing
Memorial Day Parade and Beach Bash at Lindy's Landing
5/25/26
Kick off Memorial Day at Lindy’s! The Wauconda Parade begins on Main ...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina
May. 5 - May. 26
Karaoke Competition at Lucky Stop in Round Lake
Karaoke Competition at Lucky Stop in Round Lake
5/5/26 - 5/26/26
Lucky Stop Cocktail and Gaming Lounge in Round Lake will launch a premier k...
Explore Events @ Lucky Stop Cocktail and Gaming Lounge
May. 26
Senior Series: Guided Nature Paddle at Independence Grove
Senior Series: Guided Nature Paddle at Independence Grove
5/26/26
Enjoy a leisurely paddle at the lake at Independence Grove while learning a...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch
May. 26
Seinfeld Trivia Night at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
Seinfeld Trivia Night at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee
5/26/26
Test knowledge of the hit Seinfeld at a themed trivia night at O'Toole&...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
May. 27
Hike Through History at Wright Woods
Hike Through History at Wright Woods
5/27/26
On this collaborative walk, join an environmental educator and history educ...
Explore Events @ Captain Daniel Wright Woods
May. 27
Legends of Sun at Patty Turner Center
Legends of Sun at Patty Turner Center
5/27/26
Join the Patty Turner Center for a concert celebrating the music of Elvis P...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Apr. 13 - May. 28
Walks with a Naturalist at Volo Bog Natural Area
Walks with a Naturalist at Volo Bog Natural Area
4/13/26 - 5/28/26
Informal nature hikes led by naturalists are offered at Volo Bog State Natu...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog Natural Area
Apr. 16 - May. 28
Yoga Restorative at Patty Turner Center
Yoga Restorative at Patty Turner Center
4/16/26 - 5/28/26
Join the Patty Turner Center for a cozy evening yoga session, designed to m...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
May. 5 - May. 28
3D Printing Classes at Gurnee Mills
3D Printing Classes at Gurnee Mills
5/5/26 - 5/28/26
Ever wanted to turn your digital ideas into 3D objects? Join Pretty Pretty ...
Explore Events @ Pretty Pretty Print Press - Gurnee Mills
May. 28
Native Gardeners Club: Ready, Set, Grow: May Virtual Event
Native Gardeners Club: Ready, Set, Grow: May Virtual Event
5/28/26
Whether you are new to native gardening or a seasoned veteran, join us each...
Explore Events @ Lake County Forest Preserves
May. 28
Past Lives at Gorton Center
Past Lives at Gorton Center
5/28/26
Experience the quiet power of Past Lives (2023), a moving film about love, ...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
May. 28
Spring Poker Tournament at American Place Casino
Spring Poker Tournament at American Place Casino
5/28/26
Every Thursday in May, American Place Casino’s Harbor Poker Room host...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino
May. 28
North Chicago Food Truck Festival
North Chicago Food Truck Festival
5/28/26
The City of North Chicago is preparing a Food Truck Fest on Lewis Avenue ou...
Explore Events @ City of North Chicago
May. 29
Brothers' Field Havana Nights
Brothers' Field Havana Nights
5/29/26
Don't miss Havana Nights at Brothers' Field, with Cuban food, drink...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
May. 29
Brews and Views at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove
Brews and Views at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove
5/29/26
Celebrate Lake County’s vibrant brewery scene at Brews and Views...
Explore Events @ Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
May. 29
Terry Fator at Genesee Theatre
Terry Fator at Genesee Theatre
5/29/26
Legendary Las Vegas headliner and ventriloquist Terry Fator is on...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
May. 29
Movies Off Center: 'The Wizard of Oz' in Grayslake
Movies Off Center: 'The Wizard of Oz' in Grayslake
5/29/26
Movies Off Center is back! This summer, in celebration of our nation's ...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Village Center
May. 29
An Evening of Cabaret at Patty Turner Center
An Evening of Cabaret at Patty Turner Center
5/29/26
Join the Patty Turner Center for a lively cabaret night on May 29 from 7 to...
Explore Events @ Patty Turner Center
Apr. 11 - May. 30
Grayslake Spring Farmers Market
Grayslake Spring Farmers Market
4/11/26 - 5/30/26
The Grayslake Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays during the Spring fro...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Farmers Market

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