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

Jun. 10 - Aug. 5

Wacky Wednesdays at Deerspring and Mitchell Pool

6/10/26 - 8/5/26
Deerspring and Mitchell Pools are bringing the fun every Wednesday this sum...
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Aug. 5

Master Class with Artistic Director Kevin Murphy at Ravinia Festival

8/5/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
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Aug. 5

Danish String Quartet at Ravinia Festival

8/5/26
“There are simply two kinds of string quartets: the Danish, and the o...
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Jun. 1 - Aug. 6

El Mercadito Farmers Market and Summer Performance Series in Round Lake Beach

6/1/26 - 8/6/26
The Village of Round Lake Beach has announced the 2026 return of El Mercadi...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jun. 18 - Aug. 6

Zion Park District - Concert in the Park

6/18/26 - 8/6/26
June 18 – Motor City – The Motown Revue In Motor City...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Bandshell

Jul. 23 - Aug. 6

Arts Park in Waukegan

7/23/26 - 8/6/26
The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road br...
Explore Events @ Bevier Park

Jul. 23 - Aug. 6

Splashin' Thursdays in Waukegan

7/23/26 - 8/6/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Splashin' Thursday every week in ...
Explore Events @ SplashZone in Corrine J. Rose Park

Aug. 6

National Night Out in Grayslake

8/6/26
Join the Grayslake Park District and the Village of Grayslake Police Depart...
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Aug. 6

Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival

8/6/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
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Aug. 6

Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss at Ravinia Festival

8/6/26
Hailed by The New York Times as “perhaps the fastest-rising...
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Aug. 6

Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters at Genesee Theatre

8/6/26
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters are hitting the road for their...
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Aug. 6

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

8/6/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all A...
Explore Events @ Harbor Poker Room at American Place Casino

May. 1 - Aug. 7

First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at O'Toole's Libertyville

5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join O’Toole’s Libertyville on the first Friday of every month ...
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May. 1 - Aug. 7

First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join Timothy O'Toole's Pub on the first Friday of every month for a...
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Jun. 8 - Aug. 7

2026 Summer Camps at The Art Center Highland Park

6/8/26 - 8/7/26
The Art Center Highland Park is offering one-week and two-week summer camps...
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Jun. 12 - Aug. 7

Childrens Performances in Grayslake

6/12/26 - 8/7/26
Children’s Performances at the Central Park Performance Pavilion feat...
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Jun. 12 - Aug. 7

Mainstreet Libertyville Lunch in the Park

6/12/26 - 8/7/26
Whether you are meeting friends and staying awhile, or spending time outsid...
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Jul. 24 - Aug. 7

Movies Off Center at Grayslake Heritage Center

7/24/26 - 8/7/26
"Movies Off Center" outdoor movie series is BACK by popular deman...
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Aug. 7

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

8/7/26
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Aug. 7

Fox Lake Friday Night Live Week 8 - Dog Days of Summer

8/7/26
Come see all the puppy fun at the 8th week of your new favorite summer trad...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Aug. 7

Stravinskys The Firebird and Debussy at Ravinia Festival

8/7/26
Dedicated to sharing the renowned artistry of the CSO, Klaus Mäkel&aum...
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Aug. 7

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

8/7/26
Members of the Village Center business community are bringing something new...
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Jun. 6 - Aug. 8

Live at the Lake in Lake Zurich

6/6/26 - 8/8/26
Live at the Lake at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich returns with an exciting sum...
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Jul. 11 - Aug. 8

Free Movies in the Park in Waukegan

7/11/26 - 8/8/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting free movies during the summer. Hosted...
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Aug. 8

Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race at Lakefront Park

8/8/26
Mark your calendars for the Cardboard Boat Race on August 8th, 2026! Test o...
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Aug. 8

The Great Lakes: Freshwater Treasure at Ravinia Festival

8/8/26
A companion to Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Jamey Christoph’s pict...
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Aug. 8

America the Elusive at Ravinia Festival

8/8/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
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Aug. 8

Chance the Rapper at Ravinia Festival

8/8/26
“This is where I’m supposed to be” affirms the West Chath...
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Aug. 8

Back-to-School Bash and Supply Drive at Gurnee Mills

8/8/26
A free, family-friendly Back-to-School Bash will feature craft stations, gi...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills / Dining Pavilion South

Aug. 8

Taylor Swift Skate

8/8/26
Ice skating and hockey for people of all ages and abilities. From your firs...
Explore Events @ Top Shelf Ice Arena & Top Shelf Bar & Grill

Aug. 8

Antique Fire Truck Show at Tighthead Brewing Company

8/8/26
Bring the whole family to the Antique Fire Truck Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m...
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Aug. 8

Saturday Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

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