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

Jun. 25 - Jun. 28

Wauconda Fest - Rock With The Best

6/25/26 - 6/28/26
This four-day Wauconda festival features live entertainment, food, beer&nbs...
Explore Events @ Cook Park

Jun. 26 - Jun. 28

Long Grove's Annual Strawberry Fest

6/26/26 - 6/28/26
Join us for the much-anticipated annual event where we celebrate everyone&r...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Long Grove

Jun. 26 - Jun. 28

Foodee Fest: Food Culture Festival at Gurnee Mills

6/26/26 - 6/28/26
Join a mouth-watering festival experience you can't get anywhere else! ...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills

Jun. 28

Deerspring Family Cookout in Deerfield

6/28/26
Bring out the family for a relaxing afternoon at one of Deerfield's bel...
Explore Events @ Deerspring Pool

Jun. 28

House of DOV at Gorton Center

6/28/26
Circle of Apathy: a firmament a fantasia“In the beginning there was n...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jun. 28

Slammedenuff Chicago Car Show at Lake County Fairgrounds

6/28/26
Slammedenuff Chicago is returning to the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event ...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

Jun. 28

Tour and Taste at Phase Three Brewing Co.

6/28/26
Get the inside scoop on Phase Three Brewing's story and follow the adve...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

Jun. 28

American Independence Parade in Waukegan

6/28/26
The Waukegan Park District presents the 2026 American Independence Parade o...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Park District

Jun. 29

Mainstreet Annual Golf Outing at Glen Flora Country Club

6/29/26
Established in 1900, Glen Flora Country Club is known as The Hidden Gem and...
Explore Events @ Glen Flora Country Club

Jun. 29

Happy Birthday USA in Vernon Hills

6/29/26
Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with your child in this fun, interac...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Jun. 29

Risking It All: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

6/29/26
Risking It All: The Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceMonday, June ...
Explore Events @ Lake Forest Public Library

Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

America's 250 Fitness Challenge at Sachs Recreation Center

6/1/26 - 6/30/26
Sachs Recreation Center invites participants to join Move to 250: Celebrate...
Explore Events @ Sachs Recreation Center

Jun. 4 - Jun. 30

Summer on the Lake in Fox Lake

6/4/26 - 6/30/26
Looking for a fun, affordable and close-to-home activity for kids this June...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park Meeting Room 2

Jul. 1

Master Class with Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at Ravinia Festival

7/1/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 1

Rec on the GO: Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in Libertyville

7/1/26
What better way to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month than with a...
Explore Events @ Charles Brown Park

Jul. 1

Pride in the Park at Everts Park in Highwood

7/1/26
Pride in the Park is Highwood's celebration of love, community and...
Explore Events @ Evert's Park

Jun. 30 - Jul. 2

Young Nature Explorers at Independence Grove

6/30/26 - 7/2/26
Explore different types of wildlife movement during this hands-on program d...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch

Jul. 2

America's 250th Celebration in Gurnee

7/2/26
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning t...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Jul. 3

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

7/3/26
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Jul. 3

Independence Fest in Highland Park

7/3/26
The Park District of Highland Park’s Independence Fest will kick off ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

Chamber Music Afternoon at Ravinia Festival

7/3/26
The Piano & Strings Program at the Steans Institute focuses on interpre...
Explore Events @ Ravinia Festival

Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Jul. 3

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

7/3/26
First Fridays begins in downtown Grayslake, bringing a monthly event to the...
Explore Events @ Downtown Grayslake

Jul. 3

Victoria's Secret/PINK Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Gurnee Mills

7/3/26
Celebrate the grand opening of Victoria's Secret/PINK in their brand-ne...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Near Dining Pavilion South

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

63rd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in Deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White and Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days as part of the Ame...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

7/4/26
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade in Highland Park

7/4/26
Highland Parkers will spotlight their American stories in this year's I...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 4

Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek Aqua Park

7/4/26
Community members will keep the fun going with a special pool party at Hidd...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek Aqua Park

Jul. 4

Antioch's 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

7/4/26
Everyone is invited to join the fun, as Antioch celebrates America’s ...
Explore Events @ Antioch Community High School

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