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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

Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Quentin Road Christmas Presents: The Real Story of Christmas Pageant in Lake Zurich
Quentin Road Christmas Presents: The Real Story of Christmas Pageant in Lake Zurich
It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse in Libertyville
It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse in Libertyville
Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion
Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion
Vintage Holidays in Long Grove
Vintage Holidays in Long Grove

Dec. 18 - Dec. 19
Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre
Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre
12/18/25 - 12/19/25
Dancenter North’s The Magic of the Nutcracker marks its 37th annivers...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Dec. 19
White Christmas at Gorton Center
White Christmas at Gorton Center
12/19/25
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the big screen at Gorton will warm...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
Dec. 19
Holiday Baking Workshop: Buche de Noel with Pastry Chef Maggie Logan at Elawa Farm
Holiday Baking Workshop: Buche de Noel with Pastry Chef Maggie Logan at Elawa Farm
12/19/25
Get into the spirit of the season with this hands-on holiday baking class l...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Dec. 19
Gingerbread Villages at Waukegan Park District
Gingerbread Villages at Waukegan Park District
12/19/25
It takes a village. A gingerbread village, that is! The Waukegan Park Distr...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center
Dec. 19
Wicked Winter Market at Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
Wicked Winter Market at Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
12/19/25
Harbor Brewing Co.’s Barrel Room will host another Wicked Market &mda...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
Dec. 19
Winterhaus: Finback Friday at Phase Three Brewing Company
Winterhaus: Finback Friday at Phase Three Brewing Company
12/19/25
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is celebrated as a holiday classic, inspirin...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company
Dec. 19
Community Yoga at Park Fitness in Highland Park
Community Yoga at Park Fitness in Highland Park
12/19/25
Join friends and neighbors for a free yoga class overlooking the natural be...
Explore Events @ Park Fitness
Dec. 19
Finn's Holiday Movie Night at Mickey Finn's in Libertyville
Finn's Holiday Movie Night at Mickey Finn's in Libertyville
12/19/25
A free screening of Exes of Christmas Past will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery
Dec. 19
Karaoke Ugly Sweater Party!
Karaoke Ugly Sweater Party!
12/19/25
Join us for a night of Holiday Karaoke! Nader promises to do his reprise of...
Explore Events @ Beer Bazaar
Nov. 21 - Dec. 20
Special Exhibit Seasons of Shopping: Waukegan's Holiday Traditions
Special Exhibit "Seasons of Shopping: Waukegan's Holiday Traditions"
11/21/25 - 12/20/25
Step into a nostalgic winter wonderland and explore how Waukegan celebrated...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
Nov. 29 - Dec. 20
Santa Claus is Coming To Town at Shiloh House in Zion
Santa Claus is Coming To Town at Shiloh House in Zion
11/29/25 - 12/20/25
Santa Claus will visit the Zion Historical Society’s Shiloh House fro...
Explore Events @ Shiloh House
Dec. 1 - Dec. 20
Lindys Christmas Dinner To-Go
Lindys Christmas Dinner To-Go
12/1/25 - 12/20/25
Let Lindy’s handle the cooking this holiday season so you can focus o...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant
Dec. 5 - Dec. 20
Santa at the Sawmill
Santa at the Sawmill
12/5/25 - 12/20/25
Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill on Fridays and Saturdays fom 5 to 7 p.m....
Explore Events @ Hiram Butrick Sawmill
Dec. 6 - Dec. 20
Santa's Cottage in Mundelein
Santa's Cottage in Mundelein
12/6/25 - 12/20/25
Santa’s Cottage is a cherished Mundelein tradition, offering families...
Explore Events @ Village Plaza
Dec. 7 - Dec. 20
Holiday Choir Performances at Deer Park Town Center
Holiday Choir Performances at Deer Park Town Center
12/7/25 - 12/20/25
Experience the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Deer Park Town Ce...
Explore Events @ Deer Park Town Center
Dec. 20
HolidayWAUK in Waukegan
HolidayWAUK in Waukegan
12/20/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council
Dec. 20
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour at Genesee Theatre
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour at Genesee Theatre
12/20/25
Lindsey Stirling brings The Snow Waltz Tour to the stage Saturday, Dec. 20,...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Dec. 20
American Place Casino Holiday Market in Waukegan
American Place Casino Holiday Market in Waukegan
12/20/25
For one day only, the American Place Casino parking lot will turn into a fu...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino Parking Lot
Dec. 20
ELF at Gorton Center
ELF at Gorton Center
12/20/25
Will Ferrell is adorable in Elf and his shenanigans come to life on Gorton&...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
Dec. 20
Santa's Winter Wonderland Market at The Ten Hotel
Santa's Winter Wonderland Market at The Ten Hotel
12/20/25
Join the Ten Hotel for a magical afternoon of holiday cheer at The Ten Hote...
Explore Events @ The Ten Hotel & Convention Center
Dec. 20
Holiday Baking 101 with Chef Gina at The Joyful Gourmet
Holiday Baking 101 with Chef Gina at The Joyful Gourmet
12/20/25
A hands-on holiday cooking workshop will guide participants through making ...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Dec. 20
Hands-On Bread Making: Sourdough at The Joyful Gourmet
Hands-On Bread Making: Sourdough at The Joyful Gourmet
12/20/25
A hands-on sourdough workshop led by Perfect Brewing Supply will guide part...
Explore Events @ The Joyful Gourmet
Dec. 20
Holiday Sing-Along at North Shore Distillery
Holiday Sing-Along at North Shore Distillery
12/20/25
The holiday tradition continues with carols in the Tasting Room, where gues...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC
Dec. 20
Bird Count and Bingo at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park
Bird Count and Bingo at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park
12/20/25
Take part in a morning bird walk with a twist at Heller Nature Center. Part...
Explore Events @ Park District of Highland Park
Nov. 28 - Dec. 21
Richardson Christmas Tree Farm and More
Richardson Christmas Tree Farm and More
11/28/25 - 12/21/25
Choose and harvest your own Christmas Tree, and you'll know it's fr...
Explore Events @ Richardson Tree Farm
Nov. 30 - Dec. 21
Brunch with Santa at Lindy's Landing
Brunch with Santa at Lindy's Landing
11/30/25 - 12/21/25
Lindy’s annual Brunch with Santa is returning this holiday season. Gu...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing Restaurant & Marina
Dec. 1 - Dec. 21
Winter Mini Workshops at The Art Center Highland Park
Winter Mini Workshops at The Art Center Highland Park
12/1/25 - 12/21/25
Did you know that The Art Center offers a series of mini workshops? From De...
Explore Events @ The Art Center Highland Park
Dec. 12 - Dec. 21
It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse
"It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play" Presented by Improv Playhouse
12/12/25 - 12/21/25
This December, Improv Playhouse Theatre presents Frank Capra’s It&rsq...
Explore Events @ Improv Playhouse
Dec. 12 - Dec. 21
Tamarack Shop Open for Holiday Shopping at Volo Bog State Natural Area
Tamarack Shop Open for Holiday Shopping at Volo Bog State Natural Area
12/12/25 - 12/21/25
The Tamarack Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday, through Dec. 21, from 9...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Dec. 14 - Dec. 21
Breakfast with Santa at Rainforest Cafe!
Breakfast with Santa at Rainforest Cafe!
12/14/25 - 12/21/25
Enjoy a delicious plated breakfast, write a letter to Santa, snap a photo w...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
Dec. 14 - Dec. 21
Free Photos with Santa at Belvidere Mall in Waukegan
Free Photos with Santa at Belvidere Mall in Waukegan
12/14/25 - 12/21/25
Santa will make two special stops at Belvidere Mall this holiday season. Fr...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Mall
Dec. 17 - Dec. 21
Quentin Road Christmas Presents: The Real Story of Christmas Pageant
Quentin Road Christmas Presents: "The Real Story of Christmas" Pageant
12/17/25 - 12/21/25
Find lasting joy this Christmas season as you are transported back in time ...
Explore Events @ Quentin Road Baptist Church

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