The City of Waukegan in Lake County, Illinois - Visit Lake County

Waukegan

American Place Casinoin Waukegan is Chicagoland’s premier gaming and entertainment destination...
Explore American Place Casino

Asia-Azteca in American Place Casino

Waukegan

Asia-Azteca in American Place Casino offers the perfect blend of Asian and Latin cuisine, dramatical...
Explore Asia-Azteca in American Place Casino

Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Inc.

Waukegan

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County (BCCLC), is a broad-based federation of business, indus...
Explore Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Inc.

Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Waukegan

Referred to fondly by local residents as “The Brook,” Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukeg...
Explore Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Bonnie Brook Golf Course Banquet Facility

Waukegan

Enjoy a picturesque view from the banquet facilities that overlook the beautiful 18-hole golf course...
Explore Bonnie Brook Golf Course Banquet Facility

Bowen Park

Waukegan

Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of recreation faci...
Explore Bowen Park

Catrachos Restaurant Waukegan

Waukegan

From scratch Honduran cuisine in The City of Progress....
Explore Catrachos Restaurant Waukegan

College of Lake County - Lakeshore Campus

Waukegan

CLC’s Lakeshore Campus is a vibrant urban campus in Waukegan. This expanding, downtown locatio...
Explore College of Lake County - Lakeshore Campus

Courtyard By Marriott - Waukegan/Gurnee

Waukegan

“Delight in the comforts of home awaiting at Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee, where our idea...
Explore Courtyard By Marriott - Waukegan/Gurnee

Genesee Theatre

Waukegan

Experience the grandeur of world class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored ...
Explore Genesee Theatre

Haines House Museum at Bowen Park

Waukegan

The Haines House Museum in Bowen Park represents life in the 1870s and also features the story of be...
Explore Haines House Museum at Bowen Park

Hampton Inn & Suites Waukegan

Waukegan

Experience warm and friendly service at Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan. Centrally located...
Explore Hampton Inn & Suites Waukegan

Harbor Poker Room

Waukegan

Step into the action at our cozy, 6-table poker room, offering daily games of Texas Hold’em an...
Explore Harbor Poker Room

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waukegan

Waukegan

ABOUT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WAUKEGAN Welcome to the newly-renovated Holiday Inn Expres...
Explore Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waukegan

Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Waukegan

The Jack Benny Center for the Arts provides year round classes in art, music, dance and theatre for ...
Explore Jack Benny Center for the Arts

L' Americain in American Place Casino

Waukegan

L’Américain is a celebration of the diverse and substantial traditions of American cook...
Explore L' Americain in American Place Casino

Lyons Woods Forest Preserve

Waukegan

Move from pine grove to prairie to oak woodland as you relax at this gem of a spot that is part of t...
Explore Lyons Woods Forest Preserve

Mama Jerk N Tings

Waukegan

Located in Downtown Waukegan, Mama Jerk N Tings serves a variety of authentic and delicious Jamaican...
Explore Mama Jerk N Tings

Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company

Waukegan

Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing celebrates Waukegan's own Ray Bradbury with an ext...
Explore Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company

North Shore Steaks and Seafood in American Place Casino

Waukegan

Indulge in this unique and relaxed elegance that perfectly complements a menu of mouth watering stea...
Explore North Shore Steaks and Seafood in American Place Casino

Pizza and Prime in American Place Casino

Waukegan

Experience Pizza & Prime at American Place Casino where you'll enjoy handcrafted p...
Explore Pizza and Prime in American Place Casino

Price 4 Limo Waukegan

Waukegan

Price 4 Limo is the highest rated, most trusted Waukegan limo service & Waukegan charter bus com...
Explore Price 4 Limo Waukegan

SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park

Waukegan

The SplashZone is a state-of-the-art water park includes a multi-generational water playground with ...
Explore SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

Waukegan

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee hotel combines contemporary style and spacious Suites....
Explore SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

Waukegan

The Lighthouse is a large room that can hold up to 250 people. Great for work functions and/or weddi...
Explore The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

Towneplace Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

Waukegan

Welcome home to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott® Waukegan/Gurnee! Each Suite features a ful...
Explore Towneplace Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

Waukegan Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Waukegan

The Field House Sports and Fitness Center boasts over 80,000 square feet of the most modern, state-o...
Explore Waukegan Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Waukegan Historical Society

Waukegan

The Waukegan Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was established in 1968 to preserve and promot...
Explore Waukegan Historical Society

Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Waukegan

The Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie is located in the heart of downtown Waukegan overlooking...
Explore Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Waukegan Municipal Beach

Waukegan

This beach features 1 mile of sand along with some of the only remaining natural dunes in the area. ...
Explore Waukegan Municipal Beach

Waukegan Park District

Waukegan

With its history of more than 100 years (since 1916), the Waukegan Park District (WPD) manages 52 pr...
Explore Waukegan Park District

Waukegan SportsPark

Waukegan

Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark (also known as the SportsPark) is an award-winning, state-of-...
Explore Waukegan SportsPark

ArtWauk

Waukegan

ArtWauk is a monthly art show in Waukegan, Illinois, held every third Saturday of the month. Stroll ...
Explore ArtWauk

Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area

Waukegan

The Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area located in the Larsen Nature Preserve at 1720 Western Avenue...
Explore Callahan-Franklin Dog Exercise Area

City of Waukegan

Waukegan

Downtown Waukegan's historic Genesee Theatre recently underwent a $23-million renovation that ha...
Explore City of Waukegan

City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce

Waukegan

The Chamber provides leadership and services for its member companies. Through the collective effort...
Explore City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce

Green Town on the Rocks

Waukegan

This beautiful Port District property is an entertainment venue with great music, food and beverage ...
Explore Green Town on the Rocks

Lake County Government

Waukegan

Visit the website for a primary tool for connecting you with county government services and other pr...
Explore Lake County Government

Waukegan Harbor and Marina

Waukegan

Waukegan Harbor & Marina is a full-service public marina offering the best in convenience, custo...
Explore Waukegan Harbor and Marina

Waukegan Main Street

Waukegan

Dedicated to the preservation of the historic downtown. Representing a variety of downtown restauran...
Explore Waukegan Main Street

Waukegan National Airport

Waukegan

The Waukegan National Airport is a general aviation facility categorized by the FAA as a "Relie...
Explore Waukegan National Airport

Anastasia's Restaurant and Sports Lounge

3880 North Point Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 847.688.1317

Bertrand Bowling Lanes

2616 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.244.1300

Big Ed's BBQ

4030 Northpoint Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.5333

Bowlero - Waukegan

631 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.2600

Buffalo Wild Wings

3961 Fountain Square Place Waukegan, IL 60085 847.473.3194

CAP Catering Banquets and Dining on Genesee

206 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.249.4330

Club Tiki Bar and Video Slots

3500 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 847.662.7777

Dandelion Art Gallery

109 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.625.0381

Drip & Culture Socially Minded Coffee

2015 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085

George's Gyros

2122 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.672.6502

Glen Flora Country Club

2200 N. Sheridan Road Waukegan, IL 60087 847.244.6300

Green Town Tavern

110 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.244.1001

Isabella's Chicago Red Hots

2021 N. Green Bay Road Waukegan, IL 60087 224.656.5096

Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm

13236 W. Town Line Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087 847.662.5733

Lake County Community Concert Association

2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085

Larsen Marina

625 E Sea Horse Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085 847.336.5456

Papa Marcos Falafel and Pita

622 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 224.656.5809

Quonset Pizza

2602 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.623.7115

Red Roof Inn Gurnee-Waukegan

3031 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.623.1400

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago-Waukegan-Gurnee

1440 South White Oak Drive Waukegan, IL 60085 847.689.9240

Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago-Waukegan

1151 Waukegan Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.578.5250

The People's Choice Family Fun Center

2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085 847.336.5700

Three Brothers Theatre

115 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 847.406.0089

TRs Front Row Sports

219 Greenwood Waukegan, IL 60087 847.623.2337

Waukegan Arts Council

39 Jack Benny Drive Waukegan, IL 60087

Waukegan BMX Track

2785 Yorkhouse Road Waukegan, IL 60085 847.782.3300

Waukegan Skate Park

1815 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085

Wild West Grill

1412 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847.672.7669

Our Community Events

Dec. 13

Splashin' in a Winter Wonderland Family Swim Night with Waukegan Park District

12/13/25
The Waukegan Park District will host Splashin’ in a Winter Wonderland...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center

Dec. 13

Lady A: This Winter's Night at Genesee Theatre

12/13/25
With their strong vocals, rich harmonies and keen ability to blend country ...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Dec. 13

Wood Burning Gift Making Workshop at Dandelion Art Gallery

12/13/25
Celebrate the season with a creative, hands-on experience at the Holiday Wo...
Explore Events @ Dandelion Art Gallery

Dec. 13

Holiday Candle Gift-Making Art Social at Dandelion Art Gallery

12/13/25
Get into the holiday spirit with the Holiday Candle Gift-Making Art Social ...
Explore Events @ Dandelion Art Gallery

Dec. 13

Magic of Christmas Celebration at Lakehurst Center in Waukegan

12/13/25
Bring your kids to this joyful celebration of Christmas Magic. Pictures wit...
Explore Events @ Lakehurst Center

Dec. 12 - Dec. 14

Bowen Park Theatre Presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the Jack Benny Center

12/12/25 - 12/14/25
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang as they ...
Explore Events @ Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Dec. 17

Christmas Classics Dinner Show by Ludy and his Lady at Bonnie Brook Golf Course

12/17/25
Join Bonnie Brook Golf Course for a special holiday dinner show featuring L...
Explore Events @ Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Dec. 18

Couples' Holiday Paint at the Jane Addams Center

12/18/25
Visit the Jane Addams Center for a relaxing evening of painting with your p...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Park District

Dec. 18 - Dec. 19

Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre

12/18/25 - 12/19/25
Dancenter North’s The Magic of the Nutcracker marks its 37th annivers...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Dec. 19

Gingerbread Villages at Waukegan Park District

12/19/25
It takes a village. A gingerbread village, that is! The Waukegan Park Distr...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Nov. 21 - Dec. 20

Special Exhibit "Seasons of Shopping: Waukegan's Holiday Traditions"

11/21/25 - 12/20/25
Step into a nostalgic winter wonderland and explore how Waukegan celebrated...
Explore Events @ Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie

Dec. 20

HolidayWAUK in Waukegan

12/20/25
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan and the...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Arts Council

Dec. 20

Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour at Genesee Theatre

12/20/25
Lindsey Stirling brings The Snow Waltz Tour to the stage Saturday, Dec. 20,...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Dec. 20

American Place Casino Holiday Market in Waukegan

12/20/25
For one day only, the American Place Casino parking lot will turn into a fu...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino Parking Lot

Dec. 14 - Dec. 21

Free Photos with Santa at Belvidere Mall in Waukegan

12/14/25 - 12/21/25
Santa will make two special stops at Belvidere Mall this holiday season. Fr...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Mall

Dec. 22

Holiday Adventures - 'Candy Cane Day in Waukegan

12/22/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Park Recreation Center

Dec. 23

Holiday Adventures - Christmas Character in Waukegan

12/23/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Visit the Belvidere...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Dec. 23

Happy Hibernation at Waukegan Park District

12/23/25
Embrace the magic of the cold season with Nature’s Winter Wonders, pr...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Park District

Dec. 26

BoDeans at Genesee Theatre

12/26/25
BoDeans mark the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Love & Hope &am...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Dec. 26

Holiday Adventures-Holiday Hats in Waukegan

12/26/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Dec. 27

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy at Genesee Theatre

12/27/25
Michael Carbonaro is back on tour with Wonderboy, an all-new show featuring...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Dec. 29

Holiday Adventures - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

12/29/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Dec. 30

Holiday Adventures - Flannel Day in Waukegan

12/30/25
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Park Ice Rink

Apr. 24 - Dec. 31

Three Brothers Downtown Roundtable

4/24/25 - 12/31/25
Fourth Thursdays at 10amThree Brothers Theatre221 N Genesee Street Vie...
Explore Events @ Three Brothers Theatre

Dec. 31

Three Brothers Theatre Hosts New Years Eve Pajama Party

12/31/25
Three Brothers Theatre will ring in 2026 with its annual New Year’s E...
Explore Events @ Three Brothers Theatre

Dec. 31 - Jan. 1

NYE Late Night Buffet at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

12/31/25 - 1/1/26
Join us inside The Lighthouse, right next to L’Americain, for a speci...
Explore Events @ The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

Jan. 1

27th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

1/1/26
The Waukegan Park District and City of Waukegan are partnering to host the ...
Explore Events @ Waukegan Municipal Beach

Jan. 2

Holiday Adventures - New Year, New Me in Waukegan

1/2/26
Take a break from school, but not from friends and fun! Join the Belvidere ...
Explore Events @ Belvidere Recreation Center

Jan. 9

Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience and David Brighton's Space Oddity at Genesee Theatre

1/9/26
Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience bring the music of Prince to l...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Jan. 10

Steve Hytner LIVE at The Lighthouse at American Place Casino

1/10/26
Steve is one of America’s best stand ups and most recognized characte...
Explore Events @ American Place Casino

Jan. 16

Puddle of Mudd at Genesee Theatre

1/16/26
Post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd has been performing on stages worldwide sin...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

Jan. 17

Stone Temple Pilots at Genesee Theatre

1/17/26
Stone Temple Pilots burst onto the rock scene in 1992 with their debut albu...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

City of Waukegan

Our Community Venues

Our Community Events