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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

Spooks & Spirits Season Begins
Spooks & Spirits Season Begins
Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Great America
Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Great America
Rock the Block in Lake Zurich
Rock the Block in Lake Zurich

"Misery" Live at Citadel Theatre Co.
Bourbon & Beer Festival at The Vine in Grayslake
Bourbon & Beer Festival at The Vine in Grayslake

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Sep. 4 - Sep. 15
Lake County Film Festival
Lake County Film Festival
9/4/25 - 9/15/25
The Lake County Film Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition, bring...
Explore Events @ College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus
Sep. 4 - Sep. 15
Lake County Film Festival
Lake County Film Festival
9/4/25 - 9/15/25
The Lake County Film Festival returns for its milestone 15th edition, bring...
Explore Events @ Gorton Community Center
Sep. 15
Loteria Bingo Night at Beer Bazaar Grayslake
Loteria Bingo Night at Beer Bazaar Grayslake
9/15/25
¡Loteria Bingo Night is Back at Beer Bazaar Grayslake – Septemb...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 17 - Sep. 16
Wauconda Cruise Night
Wauconda Cruise Night
6/17/25 - 9/16/25
The Village of Wauconda’s family-friendly Cruise Nights are free to c...
Explore Events @ Downtown Wauconda
Sep. 16
Farm-to-Table Dinner + Mole Demo at Liberty Prairie
Farm-to-Table Dinner + Mole Demo at Liberty Prairie
9/16/25
Join Chef Ernesto and his family for an unforgettable Mole Making Class! Th...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Blue Schoolhouse
Sep. 16
Guac and Gourmet Dinner Experience at The Joyful Gourmet
Guac and Gourmet Dinner Experience at The Joyful Gourmet
9/16/25
Join Chef Deb for an interactive cooking class filled with bold flavors and...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
May. 21 - Sep. 17
CarFun on 21 in Libertyville
CarFun on 21 in Libertyville
5/21/25 - 9/17/25
MainStreet Libertyville is excited to announce that it will host its entire...
Explore Events @ Cook Park
Sep. 17
SeptOberfest Live Music: Mariachi Internacional De Oro at Independence Grove
Sep. 17
Whiskey Acres Spirit Tasting During Grayslakes Farmers Market
Whiskey Acres Spirit Tasting During Grayslakes Farmers Market
9/17/25
Grayslake, IL – Stop by Beer Bazaar this Wednesday, Septemb...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Sep. 17
Silent Book Club Grayslake | September Meet-Up at Beer Bazaar
Silent Book Club Grayslake | September Meet-Up at Beer Bazaar
9/17/25
Calling all book lovers in Grayslake! Escape into the pages of your current...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jun. 5 - Sep. 18
Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays
Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays
6/5/25 - 9/18/25
Food Truck Thursdays return to the Ravinia District in the City of Highland...
Explore Events @ Across from the Ravinia Metra Station
Jun. 5 - Sep. 18
Food Truck Thursdays at Jen Jensen Park
Food Truck Thursdays at Jen Jensen Park
6/5/25 - 9/18/25
Mark your calendars: Food Truck Thursdays returns to the Ravinia District t...
Explore Events @ Jen Jensen Park
Sep. 18
Tasty Thursday Finale in Libertyville
Tasty Thursday Finale in Libertyville
9/18/25
The Tasty Thursday series at Riverside Park, 700 Riverside Drive, Libertyvi...
Explore Events @ Village of Libertyville
Sep. 18
Grayslake History Bike Hike
Grayslake History Bike Hike
9/18/25
Returning by popular demand, bicycle enthusiast Don Mobley will lead the Gr...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Sep. 18
Finn's After Dark Party for the USO in Libertyville
Finn's After Dark Party for the USO in Libertyville
9/18/25
Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville will host the annual Finn’s After...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery
Sep. 18
National Cheeseburger Day at Culver's of Lincolnshire
National Cheeseburger Day at Culver's of Lincolnshire
9/18/25
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with a Culver's ButterBurger!There&...
Explore Events @ Culver's of Lincolnshire
Jun. 9 - Sep. 19
Patterned by Nature Walking Tours at Chicago Botanic Garden
Patterned by Nature Walking Tours at Chicago Botanic Garden
6/9/25 - 9/19/25
Join a guided walking tour of the Garden and get a closer look at some of o...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Sep. 19
Walk off the Earth at Genesee Theatre
Walk off the Earth at Genesee Theatre
9/19/25
Canadian pop-rock band and YouTube sensation Walk off the Earth has become ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Sep. 19
Keep the Stein Night with Revolution Brewing at BBQ'd Productions Third Lake
Keep the Stein Night with Revolution Brewing at BBQ'd Productions Third Lake
9/19/25
BBQ’d Productions in Third Lake will kick off Oktoberfest in true Bav...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Third Lake
Sep. 19
Oaktoberfest Beer Dinner at Oaken Bistro and Bar in Lake Forest
Oaktoberfest Beer Dinner at Oaken Bistro and Bar in Lake Forest
9/19/25
Oaken Bistro + Bar will kick off Oaktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m...
Explore Events @ Oaken Bistro and Bar
Sep. 19
Havana Nights at Brothers' Field
Havana Nights at Brothers' Field
9/19/25
On Friday, September 19, from 6 PM to 9 PM, Brothers' Field will host a...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Sep. 19
Pirates of the Bazaar: The Shanty Shipwreck Show in Grayslake
Pirates of the Bazaar: The Shanty Shipwreck Show in Grayslake
9/19/25
Ahoy there, landlubbers! Set a course for Beer Bazaar on September 19th for...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Jul. 15 - Sep. 20
Mundelein Farmers Market
Mundelein Farmers Market
7/15/25 - 9/20/25
Join the community every Saturday from June 7 through September 20, 2025, f...
Explore Events @ Mundelein Community Connection
Sep. 19 - Sep. 20
Oktoberfest presented by Mainstreet Libertyville and GLMV Chamber
Oktoberfest presented by Mainstreet Libertyville and GLMV Chamber
9/19/25 - 9/20/25
Dust off your lederhosen and say ‘pretzel’ because it’s&n...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery
Sep. 20
Deerfield Harvest Fest
Deerfield Harvest Fest
9/20/25
The Village of Deerfield and DBR Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest will be h...
Explore Events @ Downtown Deerfield
Sep. 20
ArtWauk in Waukegan
ArtWauk in Waukegan
9/20/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council
Sep. 20
Wauke-Con 2025 at Three Brothers
Wauke-Con 2025 at Three Brothers
9/20/25
Wauke-Con 2025Wauke-Con 2025 will be Saturday, September 20th, from 12-6, a...
Explore Events @ Three Brothers Theatre
Sep. 20
Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row
Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row
9/20/25
Kick off your weekend at the Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row in Vern...
Explore Events @ Hawthorn Row
Sep. 20
Candle-Making Movie Night: Back to the Future
Candle-Making Movie Night: Back to the Future
9/20/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Back to the FutureSaturday, September 20th at 6P...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company
Sep. 20
Farm Tour & Wagon Ride at Liberty Prairie
Farm Tour & Wagon Ride at Liberty Prairie
9/20/25
Join us for an unforgettable day on the farm with your family! Highlig...
Explore Events @ Liberty Prairie Farm
Sep. 20
Keep the Stein Night with Revolution Brewing at BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
Sep. 20
Jessica Simpson at Genesee Theatre
Jessica Simpson at Genesee Theatre
9/20/25
Jessica Simpson will perform with special guest Annie Bosko at the Genesee ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

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