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

Jun. 27 - Oct. 17

Public Farm Tours at Elawa Farm

6/27/26 - 10/17/26
Summer public tours are back at Elawa! The tour will explore the farm&rsquo...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Oct. 17

ZombieWauk in Waukegan

10/17/26
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council

Oct. 17

Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake

10/17/26
The Village of Fox Lake will host an afternoon of fun featuring craft vendo...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Oct. 17

Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan

10/17/26
The Waukegan Park District will host a Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim N...
Explore Events @ Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Oct. 17

Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Walk in Grayslake

10/17/26
Pop, fizz, cheers! The Third Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk r...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Oct. 17

Mundelein's Boo Bash Trunk or Treat

10/17/26
Join Mundelein for a spooktacular free Halloween pre-registered event for t...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein

Oct. 17

Trick or Treat Trail at Round Lake Area Park District

10/17/26
Trick-or-treat for goodies along the trail outside the Round Lake Area Park...
Explore Events @ Hart's Woods Park

Oct. 17

GO WAUKEGAN Zombie Walk

10/17/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting a free GO WAUKEGAN: Zombie Walk on Sa...
Explore Events @ Hinkston Park

Oct. 17

An Evening of Alton Brown at Genesee Theatre

10/17/26
In his exciting new tour, An Evening of Alton Brown, the Food Network ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Oct. 17

Fall Family Happy Hour at Gorton Center

10/17/26
Start the Oktoberfest celebration with a fun family event at Gorton Center....
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Oct. 17

Oktoberfest 2026 at Gorton Center

10/17/26
When the sun goes down, the tent transforms into Gorton Center’s sign...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Oct. 17

College of Lake County Urban Farm Center Grand Opening in Waukegan

10/17/26
The public is invited to a free community event Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2-6...
Explore Events @ Lakeshore Campus

Oct. 17

Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Fair

10/17/26
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come b...
Explore Events @ Winthrop Harbor Parks and Recreation

Oct. 17

Frights and Delights Halloween Festival in Vernon Hills

10/17/26
Frights & Delights is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring trunk...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Oct. 17

Let's Play! Fall Forest Exploration at Heller Nature Center

10/17/26
Discover the magic of fall at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park. Wander...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center

Oct. 17

Boo Bash! at West Ridge Community Center in Highland Park

10/17/26
Put on your costume and head over to meet live, spooky animals, make an edi...
Explore Events @ West Ridge Community Center

Oct. 17

Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin at Heller Nature Center

10/17/26
Drop the kids off at Heller Nature Center to explore science and nature wit...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center

Oct. 17

Witches Day Out with Launch Party in Downtown Antioch

10/17/26
Witches and Wizards, it's time to get your coven together. Visit the An...
Explore Events @ Rivalry Alehouse

Oct. 17

8th Annual Fox Lake Trivia Night

10/17/26
The Fox Lake Lions Club will host its eighth annual Fox Lake Trivia Night, ...
Explore Events @ Fox Lake American Legion

May. 31 - Oct. 18

Lindenhurst Community Market

5/31/26 - 10/18/26
The Lindenhurst Community Market brings together local artisans, farmers, g...
Explore Events @ Lindenhurst Center

Oct. 16 - Oct. 18

A Bushel of Apples Fall Fest

10/16/26 - 10/18/26
Phase Three Brewing is set to host its annual Bushel of Apples Fall Fest on...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 17 - Oct. 18

Lake County Home Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds

10/17/26 - 10/18/26
This year's Lake County Home Show will showcase more than 180 businesse...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Oct. 18

Pet Costume Parade in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/18/26
Local pets throughout the area are invited to show off their best Halloween...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field

Oct. 18

Sugar Skull at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

10/18/26
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingu...
Explore Events @ James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Oct. 18

Corn Maze 5K Run at Richardson Adventure Farm

10/18/26
Choose your adventure: 5k through the maze, 5k through the farm, 10k throug...
Explore Events @ Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC

Oct. 18

Ghostbusters at Gorton Center

10/18/26
Get ready for one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s! When three ecc...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat in Gurnee

10/18/26
The Warren Special Recreation Association hosts a trunk-or-treat event feat...
Explore Events @ Warren Township Parking Lot C

Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat at Phase Three Brewing Company

10/18/26
Costumes on, trunks open, candy flowing. Join Phase Three for a family-frie...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Oct. 21

Enaz Presents Fall Fashion Redefined in Highland Park

10/21/26
ENAZ hosts its third annual Fall Fashion Redefined runway show Wednesday, O...
Explore Events @ ENAZ Highland Park

Oct. 22

Jeff Dunham at Genesee Theatre

10/22/26
With his sold-out tours, top-rated comedy specials and star on the Hollywoo...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Oct. 22

Fall Paint and Sip with Jane Khaytin at Elawa Farm

10/22/26
Unleash your creativity and join us for an evening of painting, sipping and...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Oct. 8 - Oct. 23

October Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/8/26 - 10/23/26
The historic downtown area of Long Grove is set to host its annual October ...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

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