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

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...
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Aug. 19

Gregory Alan Isakov at Ravinia Festival

8/19/26
“Simple. Straightforward. Utterly evocative” proclaims the Asso...
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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...
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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...
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Aug. 20

Afternoon of Song at Ravinia Festival

8/20/26
Featuring fellows of the Singers Program.The Singers Program at the Steans ...
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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...
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Aug. 22

Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Bonnie Raitt returns to Ravinia backed by her longtime touring band, e...
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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...
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Aug. 22

Divi Roxx Kids at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Known for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx...
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Aug. 22

The Soul Within Us at Ravinia Festival

8/22/26
Gospel, folk & jazz standards through art songHosted and curated by pia...
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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...
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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

May. 21 - Aug. 23

Summer Camp-In at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

5/21/26 - 8/23/26
Experience the ultimate summertime celebration at Summer Camp-In at Great W...
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Aug. 21 - Aug. 23

Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion

8/21/26 - 8/23/26
The Potawatomi Trails Pow-wow returns to Shiloh Park in Zion on Aug. 21&nda...
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Aug. 21 - Aug. 23

Brothers' Field Country Fest

8/21/26 - 8/23/26
Saddle up for the biggest country celebration of the season at Brothers&rsq...
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Aug. 21 - Aug. 23

Summer Shakespeare Shorts at Kracklauer Park

8/21/26 - 8/23/26
The Mundelein Arts Commission and The Kirk Players are joining forces once ...
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Aug. 22 - Aug. 23

RennCon Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/22/26 - 8/23/26
RennCon™ is a celebration of cosplay! Whether you draw your inspirati...
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