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

Celebrate Fox Lake: Summer Fun for Everyone!

Wauconda Fest: Music, Food and Family Vibes

A Night With Alex Ross at the Dunn Museum

The Roots, Al Green and Weird Al Perform at Ravinia

Strawberry Fest Takes Over Long Grove!

Taste of Grayslake Returns with Food, Music and Fireworks Fun

Jun. 20 - Jun. 29

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

6/20/25 - 6/29/25
Chances are there's a park, restaurant, store, or other Grayslake spot ...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center

Jun. 20 - Jun. 29

Drop-In Nature Crafts at Volo Bog

6/20/25 - 6/29/25
Families and nature lovers are invited to take part in Drop-in, Make & ...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area

Jun. 26 - Jun. 29

Wauconda Fest - Rock With The Best

6/26/25 - 6/29/25
This four-day Wauconda festival features live entertainment, food, beer&nbs...
Explore Events @ Cook Park

Jun. 27 - Jun. 29

Long Grove Strawberry Festival

6/27/25 - 6/29/25
Join us for the much-anticipated annual event where we celebrate everyone&r...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Jun. 29

Weird Al Yankovic at Ravinia

6/29/25
This summer, Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comed...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jun. 29

Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds

6/29/25
Slammedenuff Chicago returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Cente...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Jun. 29

2025 American Independence Parade

6/29/25
The Waukegan Park District is accepting online applications for the 2025 Am...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Park District

Jun. 29

CSI Summer Time Car Show at JJ Twigs

6/29/25
SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2025CSI SUMMER TIME CAR SHOW HOSTED BYJJ TWIGS ANTIOCHJJ Tw...
Explore Events @ JJ Twigs of Antioch

Jun. 29

Deerspring Family Cookout at Deerspring Pool

6/29/25
Bring out the family for a relaxing afternoon at one of Deerfield’s b...
Explore Events @ Deerspring Pool

Jun. 29

Harmonie North Chamber Winds

6/29/25
Harmonie North invites you to experience the magic of live wind chamber mus...
Explore Events @ United Methodist Church of Libertyville

Jun. 29

Hands-on Cooking Eggs Benedict at Chicago botanic Gardens

6/29/25
New! Perfect poached eggs are key to a great eggs benedict. Learn the ...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Jun. 29

Independence Day Parade Picnic in Waukegan

6/29/25
Join Waukegan Public Schools for their annual Parade Picnic on the Lincoln ...
Explore Events @ Lincoln Center lawn

Jun. 29

The Uptown Room at Wayfarer Theaters

6/29/25
Wayfarer Theaters and Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park will present So...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters

Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

Month of June - All Timothy O'Toole's Locations - 10% Reach Rescue

6/1/25 - 6/30/25
All Month of June 2025, Timothy O'Toole's locations will donate 10%...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's

Jun. 4 - Jun. 30

Pride Flight Lynfred Highland Park

6/4/25 - 6/30/25
Celebrate Pride with Every Sip! All June long at Lynfred Highland Park...
Explore Events @ Lynfred Winery Highland Park

Aug. 2 - Jul. 1

"Titanic: Tribute to the Tragedy" Exhibit at Volo Museum

8/2/23 - 7/1/25
An emotional 45-minute experience that pays tribute to the lives and losses...
Explore Events @ Volo Museum

Jul. 1

Brass from the Past at Ravinia Festival

7/1/25
Chicago’s best cover band comes to Ravinia’s Carousel, transpor...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 1

Memorial Community Screening at Wayfarer Theatres

7/1/25
The community is invited to a free screening of a documentary by local film...
Explore Events @ Wayfarer Theaters

Jul. 2

Nas at Ravinia Festival

7/2/25
Experience hip-hop history reimagined as Nas makes his Ravinia debut, joini...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 2

Master Class with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane at Ravinia Festival

7/2/25
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 2

Free Half Day Brewing Tasting at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

7/2/25
Swing by beautiful Grayslake this Wednesday and peruse one of the best ...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar

Jul. 3

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/3/25
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 3

Ed Grushon at Tighhead

7/3/25
LIVE MUSIC:Thursday, July 3, 20257:00PM 9:00PM...
Explore Events @ Tighthead Brewing Company

Jul. 3

Highland Park’s 2025 Independence Fest

7/3/25
Kick off your holiday weekend at Highland Park’s new community event,...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

Wauconda Big Bang

7/3/25
The annual Independence Day fireworks celebration is a favorite community e...
Explore Events @ Phil's Beach in Wauconda

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

62nd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/25 - 7/4/25
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/25 - 7/4/25
2025 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days.Attracti...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 4

Zion Independence Day Celebration

7/4/25
Celebrate Independence Day with the Zion Park District on Friday, July 4. F...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Bandshell

Jul. 4

4th of July Fireworks in Libertyville

7/4/25
Celebrate the nation's birthday with friends and neighbors at Libertyvi...
Explore Events @ Butler Lake

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills Independence Day Celebration

7/4/25
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Century Park

Jul. 4

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

7/4/25
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Jul. 4

Cubs Ticket Giveaway - ALL Timothy O'Toole's Locations

7/4/25
Cubs Ticket GiveawayThe First Friday of every month starting April 4th thro...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub