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

Jun. 1 - Aug. 18

Antioch Summer Day Camp

6/1/26 - 8/18/26
Registration is now open for Antioch Summer Day Camp, which will run June 1...
Explore Events @ Village of Antioch

Jun. 16 - Aug. 18

Wauconda Cruise Night

6/16/26 - 8/18/26
Wauconda Cruise Night returns this summer, uniting car enthusiasts for an e...
Explore Events @ Downtown Wauconda

Jul. 21 - Aug. 18

Children's Concert Series in Gurnee

7/21/26 - 8/18/26
Join Gurnee Park Distict for a free Sounds of Summer Children’s Serie...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Aug. 18

Master Class with Mezzos Frederica von Stade & Susan Graham at Ravinia Festival

8/18/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 18

Sing at Gorton: Music of the 60's and 70's

8/18/26
Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman will lead an evening of sing-along mus...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jun. 3 - Aug. 19

Food Truck Wednesdays in Deerfield

6/3/26 - 8/19/26
Two Wednesdays a month from June to August, enjoy an evening filled with de...
Explore Events @ Jewett Park Hazel Avenue Parking Lot

Jul. 8 - Aug. 19

Live Music in the Parks with Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners

7/8/26 - 8/19/26
Lindenhurst Park District, Village of Lindenhurst, Village of Lake Villa, L...
Explore Events @ Various Venues

Jul. 29 - Aug. 19

Grillin' and Chillin' at Bonnie Brook Golf Course

7/29/26 - 8/19/26
Bonnie Brook Golf Course is hosting Grillin' & Chillin' every W...
Explore Events @ Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Aug. 19

Gregory Alan Isakov at Ravinia Festival

8/19/26
“Simple. Straightforward. Utterly evocative” proclaims the Asso...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 19

Dinner and a Show: Blue Hawaii with Elvis Starring Logan Ramey at Lindy's Landing

8/19/26
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll at Lindy's Landing's Dinner and...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Dining Deck

Jul. 9 - Aug. 20

Music in the Park: Live Tunes in Covered Bridge Park

7/9/26 - 8/20/26
Long Grove Music in the Park is a free summer concert series that brings th...
Explore Events @ Covered Bridge Park

Aug. 20

Country Girls Night Out in Historic Downtown Long Grove

8/20/26
Round up friends, grab boots and a cowboy hat, and head to the new Country ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Aug. 20

Ricky Martin at Ravinia Festival

8/20/26
Following his recent surprise appearance at the 2026 Super Bowl LX Halftime...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 20

Afternoon of Song at Ravinia Festival

8/20/26
Featuring fellows of the Singers Program.The Singers Program at the Steans ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 20

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

8/20/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

Aug. 21

Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 10 - Legends of Rock: Big Block Party

8/21/26
Get ready to go all-out for a season finale at Fox Lake Friday Night Live! ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Aug. 21

Alabama Shakes with special guest Liam Kazar at Ravinia Festival

8/21/26
“Raw talent never falters,” writes American Songwriter. Though ...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 21

Up, Up, and Away: Deerfield Park District's 75 Years of Fun

8/21/26
Join Deerfield Park District for a special event celebrating the its 7...
Explore Events @ Jewett Park

Jun. 20 - Aug. 22

Antioch Farmers Market

6/20/26 - 8/22/26
The Antioch Farmers Market will be held each Saturday from June 20 through ...
Explore Events @ Sequoit Creek Park

Aug. 21 - Aug. 22

Ray Bradbury Library Exhibit Ribbon Cutting and Opening Ceremony at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

8/21/26 - 8/22/26
The Waukegan Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the open...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Aug. 22

26th Annual Dandelion Wine and Arts Music Festival

8/22/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 26th annual Ray Bradbury’s ...
Explore Events @ Bowen Park

Aug. 22

How Bizarre-Bazaar Testing at Beer Bazaar

8/22/26
Back by popular demand! Hosts Nader and staff will walk you through a tanta...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar

Aug. 22

Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Bonnie Raitt returns to Ravinia backed by her longtime touring band, e...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 22

Vintage Car Show at St. Johns North Lot in Highland Park

8/22/26
The Highland Park Vintage Car Show returns to the St. Johns North Lot on Sa...
Explore Events @ St. Johns North Lot

Aug. 22

Divi Roxx Kids at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Known for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 22

The Soul Within Us at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Gospel, folk & jazz standards through art songHosted and curated by pia...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Aug. 22

Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza: Call for Fine Artists

8/22/26
Discover local creativity at the Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza! Hosted ...
Explore Events @ Welton Plaza

Aug. 22

Plants, Prosecco and Bingo: The BBQ'd Greenhouse Social in Lake Zurich

8/22/26
Join BBQ'd Productions in Lake Zurich for Plants, Prosecco and Bin...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill

Aug. 22

The Breakfast Club Candle-Making Movie Night in Grayslake

8/22/26
This throwback is not to be missed. On Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m., th...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Aug. 22

Saturday Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

8/22/26
The Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino will be hosting weekly Satur...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

Aug. 22

Something Waukegan This Way Comes Walking Tour

8/22/26
Celebrate Ray Bradbury’s birthday with a guided walking tour through ...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Aug. 22

Ray Bradbury Birthday Bash in Waukegan

8/22/26
Chicago's own SciFi Electronic Dance Orchestra comes to Waukegan to hel...
Explore Events @ Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company

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