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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

Boo Bash in Lincolnshire
Boo Bash in Lincolnshire
Trail of Treats in Zion
Trail of Treats in Zion
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Day of the Dead in Lake County
Day of the Dead in Lake County
Visit Lake County Spooks & Spirits Check-In Challenge
Visit Lake County Spooks & Spirits Check-In Challenge

Jun. 5 - Oct. 30
Family Fun Fridays at the Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Family Fun Fridays at the Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
6/5/26 - 10/30/26
Join the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center this seaso...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Oct. 16 - Oct. 30
Dracula: A Live Radio Show at Improv Playhouse
"Dracula: A Live Radio Show" at Improv Playhouse
10/16/26 - 10/30/26
The Count has returned—but darkness will not have the final word.Impr...
Explore Events @ Improv Playhouse
Oct. 29 - Oct. 30
The Cursed Path - A Haunted Walk in Wauconda
The Cursed Path - A Haunted Walk in Wauconda
10/29/26 - 10/30/26
You're invited to a ghostly walk through Cook Park’s deep and dis...
Explore Events @ Cook Park
Oct. 30
Mainstreet Libertyville Trick or Treat
Mainstreet Libertyville Trick or Treat
10/30/26
Trick or Treat in the perfect, safe and secure environment – the stor...
Explore Events @ MainStreet Libertyville
Oct. 30
Costume Party at Brothers' Field
Costume Party at Brothers' Field
10/30/26
On Friday, October 30, Brothers' Field will host its annual Costume Par...
Explore Events @ Brothers' Field
Oct. 30
Lincolnshire Boo Bash
Lincolnshire Boo Bash
10/30/26
The Village of Lincolnshire will host Boo Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct...
Explore Events @ North Park
Oct. 30
Ravinia District Candy Stroll
Ravinia District Candy Stroll
10/30/26
The annual Ravinia District Candy Stroll will take place Friday, Oct. 30, f...
Explore Events @ Jens Jensen Park
Oct. 30
One Vision of Queen at Genesee Theatre
One Vision of Queen at Genesee Theatre
10/30/26
Marc Martel brings the music of Freddie Mercury to life in one spectacular ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 30
Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Perry Experience at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 30
28 Years Later at Gorton Center
28 Years Later at Gorton Center
10/30/26
From the visionary director of 28 Days Later and Slumdog Mil...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center
Oct. 30
Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery (Ages 21+) in Mundelein
Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery (Ages 21+) in Mundelein
10/30/26
The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the ...
Explore Events @ Regent Center
Oct. 30
Halloween Trail of Treats at Shiloh Park in Zion
Halloween Trail of Treats at Shiloh Park in Zion
10/30/26
The Zion Park District will host its annual Trail of Treats from 4-6 p.m. F...
Explore Events @ Shiloh Park
Oct. 30
Day of the Dead Celebration at the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Oct. 30
Autumn Pumpkins in Watercolor with Evelyn Phelps at Elawa Farm
Autumn Pumpkins in Watercolor with Evelyn Phelps at Elawa Farm
10/30/26
Elawa Farm will celebrate the beauty of fall with a relaxing, one-time wate...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 30
Trunk or Treat at The Sapling School in Grayslake
Trunk or Treat at The Sapling School in Grayslake
10/30/26
Come out to The Sapling School for its Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, Oct....
Explore Events @ The Sapling School
Oct. 30
Highwood's Trick or Treat Trek
Highwood's Trick or Treat Trek
10/30/26
Make your plans now for an afternoon of trick-or-treating through Highwood!...
Explore Events @ Highwood Chamber of Commerce
Oct. 30
Puerto Rican Society's Trunk or Treat in Waukegan
Puerto Rican Society's Trunk or Treat in Waukegan
10/30/26
The Puerto Rican Society in Waukegan will host its third annual Trunk-or-Tr...
Explore Events @ Puerto Rican Society
Oct. 30
Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan
Pumpkin Carving Contest in Waukegan
10/30/26
Bring your imagination and carving skills to design a one-of-a-kind pumpkin...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center
Oct. 30
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake Celebrates Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake Celebrates Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal
10/30/26
Celebrate Black Lung Brewing Company's silver medal win at the 2026 Gre...
Explore Events @ Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
Mar. 12 - Oct. 31
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In Open For The Season
3/12/26 - 10/31/26
Miller’s Dog N Suds Drive-In in Ingleside kicks off its 2026 season o...
Explore Events @ Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-In
Apr. 30 - Oct. 31
The Market at Elawa Farm Opens for the Season
The Market at Elawa Farm Opens for the Season
4/30/26 - 10/31/26
Elawa Farm’s seasonal Market is open through Oct. 31. Guests can shop...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Jun. 13 - Oct. 31
Goat Yoga at Elawa Farm
Goat Yoga at Elawa Farm
6/13/26 - 10/31/26
Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and fun at Elawa Farm with an unfo...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Aug. 24 - Oct. 31
Battle of the Burgers at L'Americain, American Place Casino
Battle of the Burgers at L'Americain, American Place Casino
8/24/26 - 10/31/26
Celebrating the iconic flavors of the Midwest, American Place Casino is tap...
Explore Events @ L'Americain at American Place Casino
Sep. 11 - Oct. 31
Lindy's Lakeside Fish and Shrimp Boil
Lindy's Lakeside Fish and Shrimp Boil
9/11/26 - 10/31/26
Lindy's Landing in Wauconda, Illinois, is hosting a Door County-style f...
Explore Events @ Lindy's Landing
Sep. 16 - Oct. 31
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms
9/16/26 - 10/31/26
Chicagoland's Fall tradition continues at Didier Farms. Happy Times Pum...
Explore Events @ Didier Farms
Sep. 18 - Oct. 31
Tobie Family Farm in Grayslake
Tobie Family Farm in Grayslake
9/18/26 - 10/31/26
Explore Tobie Family Farm!The family has been wanting to sta...
Explore Events @ Tobie Family Farm
Sep. 24 - Oct. 31
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
9/24/26 - 10/31/26
One night of Halloween isn’t enough. Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Illi...
Explore Events @ Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge
10/1/26 - 10/31/26
Experience the best of Lake County’s craft beverage scene on the Lake...
Explore Events @ Various Locations in Lake County
Oct. 3 - Oct. 31
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
Yoga on the Farm at Elawa Farm
10/3/26 - 10/31/26
Unroll your mat and enjoy the scenery of Elawa Farm’s restored garden...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation
Oct. 3 - Oct. 31
Realm of Terror Haunted House Open for the Season
Realm of Terror Haunted House Open for the Season
10/3/26 - 10/31/26
13 nights in 2026: 12 regular haunted-house nights plus No Actor Night on O...
Explore Events @ Realm of Terror Haunted House
Oct. 15 - Oct. 31
Ghost Wauk 2026: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
Ghost Wauk 2026: Tales of the Historic Genesee Theatre
10/15/26 - 10/31/26
Dare to enter The Genesee after hours? Ever since the theater opened in 192...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre
Oct. 31
Deerfield Trick or Treat
Deerfield Trick or Treat
10/31/26
The Village of Deerfield has set official trick-or-treating hours from 3:30...
Explore Events @ Village of Deerfield

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