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

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...
Explore Events @ Village of Lake Zurich

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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Jun. 17 - Aug. 9

A Little Night Music at the Marriott Theatre

6/17/26 - 8/9/26
Love makes fools of us all. The Best Musical Tony Award-winning A Little Ni...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Jun. 20 - Aug. 9

50th Anniversary Celebration at Six Flags Great America

6/20/26 - 8/9/26
Celebrate a milestone 50 years in the making! From June 20 through August 9...
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Jul. 10 - Aug. 9

A Year with Frog and Toad at Marriott Theatre

7/10/26 - 8/9/26
Treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and ad...
Explore Events @ Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Aug. 7 - Aug. 9

Gurnee Days

8/7/26 - 8/9/26
Gurnee Days returns Aug. 7-9, 2026, featuring food, live music, a parade, o...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Park District

Aug. 7 - Aug. 9

Summer Craft Fair at Gurnee Mills

8/7/26 - 8/9/26
Mark calendars for an artisanal extravaganza at Gurnee Mills from Aug. 7-9....
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Aug. 8 - Aug. 9

Romantasy Weekend at Bristol Renaissance Faire

8/8/26 - 8/9/26
Where corsets meet court intrigue and every glance could start a legend&mda...
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Aug. 9

Pianist Misha Dichter at Ravinia Festival

8/9/26
Now in the sixth decade of a distinguished global career, Misha Dichter rem...
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Aug. 9

Hugh Jackman at Ravinia Festival

8/9/26
Praised by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most gift...
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Aug. 9

An Evening With Band of Horses at Genesee Theatre

8/9/26
There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxi...
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Jun. 2 - Aug. 11

Grayslake Pop-Ups in the Park

6/2/26 - 8/11/26
Join the Grayslake Park District and the Grayslake Area Public Library for ...
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Aug. 11

Brian McKnight and Gladys Knight at Ravinia Festival

8/11/26
The great ones endure—and both Gladys Knight and Brian McKnight stand...
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Aug. 12

Garlic Fest in Highwood

8/12/26
The scent of garlic will draw crowds to Highwood’s Everts Park on Wed...
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Aug. 12

Joe Bonamassa at Ravinia Festival

8/12/26
“Arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” (Guitar W...
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Aug. 12

GO WAUKEGAN Glow Walk

8/12/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting a free GO WAUKEGAN: Glow Walk on Wedn...
Explore Events @ Bevier Park

Jun. 18 - Aug. 13

Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater Concert Series

6/18/26 - 8/13/26
Summer 2026 Schedule!Starting at 7 p.m. on select Thursday evenings!Watch t...
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Jul. 9 - Aug. 13

Sounds of Summer at Viking Park in Gurnee

7/9/26 - 8/13/26
Join us for Sounds of Summer, a free outdoor concert series celebrating gre...
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Aug. 13

Afternoon of Art Song at Ravinia Festival

8/13/26
The Singers Program at the Steans Institute provides an exceptional opportu...
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Aug. 13

The Music of Quincy Jones at Ravinia Festival

8/13/26
One of history’s most versatile musicians, Quincy Jones amassed 30 Gr...
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Aug. 13

Tasty Thursday at Nicholas Dowden Park with a BMX Show in Libertyville

8/13/26
August 13 Theme: Fun in the park and BMX Show from Dialed Action Sports (sh...
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Aug. 13

Jurassic Park at Gorton Center

8/13/26
Experience the adventure of Jurassic Park (1993), the hit film that ch...
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Aug. 13

Thursday Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments at American Place Casino

8/13/26
Join American Place Casino for Thursday Hold 'Em Tournaments all August...
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Aug. 1 - Aug. 14

Gear Up For Good: School Supply Drive at American Place Casino

8/1/26 - 8/14/26
American Place Casino is collecting school supply donations for Zion Elemen...
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