Calendar of Events

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

Last weekend for Hurricane Harbor / Last normal weekend at Six Flags before the spooky season

Last Weekend of Bristol Renaissance Faire

Irish Days 2025 in Historic Downtown Long Grove

Celebrate Waukegan Harbor’s 40th Anniversary with the World’s Largest Rubber Duck

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Aug. 17 - Aug. 31

Stars on Parade in Mundelein

8/17/20 - 8/31/25
A series of 16 fiberglass star sculptures have each been transformed by a d...
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Aug. 29 - Aug. 31

Nashwood in Highwood

8/29/25 - 8/31/25
Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood re...
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Aug. 31

Prints and Patterns at Chicago Botanic Garden

8/31/25
Join printmaker and multimedia artist, Camille “Katahtu’ntha&rd...
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Aug. 31

Broadway Sip & Show: Station 51 x PM&L Theatre x Sweetshop Entertainment

8/31/25
Station 51 is proud to present a one-time-only fundraising experience that ...
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Aug. 31

2025 Burger Throwdown at Buffalo Creek Brewing

8/31/25
Burger chefs and restaurants from the suburbs will compete in the annual Bu...
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Aug. 31

Fiesta Ravinia at Ravinia Festival

8/31/25
The ninth annual Fiesta Ravinia is the grand finale of the 2025 Ravinia Fes...
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Apr. 18 - Sep. 1

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Open For the Season

4/18/25 - 9/1/25
Be the first to ride Six Flags Great America's legendary collection of ...
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May. 24 - Sep. 1

Butterflies & Blooms at Chicago Botanic Gardens

5/24/25 - 9/1/25
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. The 2,800-squar...
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Jun. 2 - Sep. 1

Bitter Jester Music Festival

6/2/25 - 9/1/25
The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) is the nation’s oldest and la...
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Jul. 5 - Sep. 1

Bristol Renaissance Faire Open for the Season

7/5/25 - 9/1/25
Every Faire day recreates a time when knights were noble, maids were merry ...
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Aug. 30 - Sep. 1

Irish Days 2025 at Historic Downtown Long Grove

8/30/25 - 9/1/25
Historic downtown Long Grove is bringing back its annual Irish Days festiva...
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Sep. 2

Pages of History

9/2/25
Pages of History book-inspired lecture series returns this fall. In partner...
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Sep. 2

Pizza and Wings Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet

9/2/25
Participants can take part in a hands-on cooking class that blends traditio...
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Sep. 4

Ultimate Burger Night Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet

9/4/25
Chef Gina leads this hands-on cooking class featuring a full menu and inter...
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Sep. 4

Palate to Palette at The Gallery in Lake Forest

9/4/25
Revelry 2025 will begin with Palate to Palette: Ladies First, an evening ce...
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Jul. 11 - Sep. 5

Outdoor Movie Nights at Deer Park Town Center

7/11/25 - 9/5/25
Deer Park Town Center invites families to enjoy free outdoor movie nights u...
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Sep. 5

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

9/5/25
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
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Sep. 5

The Beach Boys at Genesee Theatre

9/5/25
Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bands of all ti...
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Sep. 5

Friday Night Food Truck with Fork N Fry at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/5/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host its Friday Night Food Truck event on Sept. ...
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Jun. 27 - Sep. 6

Wildflower Walks at Volo Bog

6/27/25 - 9/6/25
Join naturalists Abby Winters and Mary Colwell for a series of Wildflower W...
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Aug. 23 - Sep. 6

Pint of Music Summer Concert Series at Buffalo Creek Brewing

8/23/25 - 9/6/25
Live from the taproom at Buffalo Creek Brewing, Pint of Music features week...
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Sep. 6

Vintage Car Show at The Lot in Highland Park

9/6/25
Step back in time and experience the elegance, craftsmanship and the nostal...
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Sep. 6

Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row

9/6/25
Kick off your weekend at the Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row in Vern...
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Sep. 6

Carlos Mencia at American Place Casino

9/6/25
Comedian Carlos Mencia brings his raw, fearless and unfiltered comedy to th...
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Sep. 6

Beats in the Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden

9/6/25
Make hip-hop beats inspired by patterns in nature at an outdoor mobile musi...
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Sep. 6

Candle-Making Movie Night: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

9/6/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffSaturday, Septembe...
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Sep. 6

4th Annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show

9/6/25
The Rotary Club of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lo...
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Sep. 6

Classic Distillery Tour

9/6/25
Join your local distillery for an engaging tour of their distilling space, ...
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Sep. 6

Back to School Bash at Station 51

9/6/25
Summer break may be ending, but the fun is just beginning at Station 51. Ce...
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Sep. 6

Mr. V's Multi-Generational Music Class and Sing Along at Patty Turner Center

9/6/25
Award-winning children’s music educator and Deerfield resident Bill V...
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Sep. 6

Fall Retreat on the Farm to Realign, Reflect and Reignite Yourself at Susanna Farms

9/6/25
Participants gather between 8:30 and 9 a.m. for hot and cold teas, a shot o...
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Sep. 6

Bacon Bash at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/6/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host the Master Happiness Bacon Bash 2025 on Sat...
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