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

Sep. 2

Pages of History

9/2/25
Pages of History book-inspired lecture series returns this fall. In partner...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

Sep. 2

Pizza and Wings Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet

9/2/25
Participants can take part in a hands-on cooking class that blends traditio...
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Sep. 4

Ultimate Burger Night Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet

9/4/25
Chef Gina leads this hands-on cooking class featuring a full menu and inter...
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Sep. 4

Palate to Palette at The Gallery in Lake Forest

9/4/25
Revelry 2025 will begin with Palate to Palette: Ladies First, an evening ce...
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Jul. 11 - Sep. 5

Outdoor Movie Nights at Deer Park Town Center

7/11/25 - 9/5/25
Deer Park Town Center invites families to enjoy free outdoor movie nights u...
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Sep. 5

First Friday on MainStreet Libertyville

9/5/25
Perhaps a wine tasting, special discounts or live music and refreshments wh...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Sep. 5

The Beach Boys at Genesee Theatre

9/5/25
Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bands of all ti...
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Sep. 5

Friday Night Food Truck with Fork N Fry at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/5/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host its Friday Night Food Truck event on Sept. ...
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Jun. 27 - Sep. 6

Wildflower Walks at Volo Bog

6/27/25 - 9/6/25
Join naturalists Abby Winters and Mary Colwell for a series of Wildflower W...
Explore Events @ Volo Bog State Natural Area

Aug. 23 - Sep. 6

Pint of Music Summer Concert Series at Buffalo Creek Brewing

8/23/25 - 9/6/25
Live from the taproom at Buffalo Creek Brewing, Pint of Music features week...
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Sep. 6

Vintage Car Show at The Lot in Highland Park

9/6/25
Step back in time and experience the elegance, craftsmanship and the nostal...
Explore Events @ The Lot

Sep. 6

Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row

9/6/25
Kick off your weekend at the Hawthorn Summer Market at Hawthorn Row in Vern...
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Sep. 6

Carlos Mencia at American Place Casino

9/6/25
Comedian Carlos Mencia brings his raw, fearless and unfiltered comedy to th...
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Sep. 6

Beats in the Garden at Chicago Botanic Garden

9/6/25
Make hip-hop beats inspired by patterns in nature at an outdoor mobile musi...
Explore Events @ Chicago Botanic Garden

Sep. 6

Candle-Making Movie Night: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

9/6/25
Candle-Making Movie Night: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffSaturday, Septembe...
Explore Events @ Romney Brown Candle Company

Sep. 6

4th Annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show

9/6/25
The Rotary Club of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lo...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake

Sep. 6

Classic Distillery Tour

9/6/25
Join your local distillery for an engaging tour of their distilling space, ...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC

Sep. 6

Mr. V's Multi-Generational Music Class and Sing Along at Patty Turner Center

9/6/25
Award-winning children’s music educator and Deerfield resident Bill V...
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Sep. 6

Fall Retreat on the Farm to Realign, Reflect and Reignite Yourself at Susanna Farms

9/6/25
Participants gather between 8:30 and 9 a.m. for hot and cold teas, a shot o...
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Sep. 6

Bacon Bash at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/6/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host the Master Happiness Bacon Bash 2025 on Sat...
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Sep. 6

Saturday Night Food Truck with Kurbside Pizza & Panini at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/6/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will host its Saturday Night Food Truck event on Sept...
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Sep. 6

Exchange Club of Grayslake Pancake Breakfast

9/6/25
Join the Exchange Club of Grayslake for their 40th Annual Pancake Breakfast...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Fire District - Station One

Sep. 6

Corks and Kegs- Beer and Wine Tasting Event at Phil's Beach

9/6/25
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Sep. 6 - Sep. 7

Northern Illinois Air Show in Waukegan

9/6/25 - 9/7/25
Viewers will witness great flight performances by the world-renowned aeroba...
Explore Events @ Waukegan National Airport

Sep. 6 - Sep. 7

14th Annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival

9/6/25 - 9/7/25
The 14th annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival will be held Sept. 6–7 a...
Explore Events @ Village of Mundelein

Sep. 6 - Sep. 7

The Miracle in Mundelein

9/6/25 - 9/7/25
Proudly presenting the 2025 Miracle in Mundelein! Bands include:U...
Explore Events @ Rise Dispensaries - Mundelein

Sep. 7

Epic Kids Challenge Course at Quentin Road Baptist Church

9/7/25
20 Obstacles That Will Unleash Family Fun and Create Lasting MemoriesLackin...
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Sep. 7

Fresh Bavarian Pretzels with Happy’s Badass Bavarians at Buffalo Creek Brewing

9/7/25
Buffalo Creek Brewing will feature fresh Bavarian pretzels from Happy&rsquo...
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Sep. 8

Celebrate Pixcas 5 Year Anniversary in Highland Park

9/8/25
Pixca, Highland Park’s seasonal American bistro, is celebrating five ...
Explore Events @ Pixca Seasonal American Bistro

Sep. 9

A Neil Diamond story at Dover Straits

9/9/25
Award-winning Neil Diamond tribute artist Denny Svehla will bring his one-m...
Explore Events @ Dover Straits Seafood House

May. 14 - Sep. 10

Park on Park Cruise Night in Mundelein

5/14/25 - 9/10/25
Park-on-Park specializes in pre-1977 vehicles only (NO exceptions).By limit...
Explore Events @ Downtown Mundelein

Aug. 21 - Sep. 11

Summer Concerts at Jewett Park

8/21/25 - 9/11/25
Enjoy live music in the park with our Summer Concert Series at Jewett Park,...
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