Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

Sep. 13

Fiesta en el Mercado at Mundelein Farmers Market

9/13/25
The Mundelein Farmers Market will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fi...
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Sep. 14

Stars, Stripes and Remembrance at Veterans Memorial Golf Course

9/14/25
MWR Great Lakes will host Stars, Stripes and Remembrance on Sunday, Se...
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Sep. 18

Tasty Thursday Finale in Libertyville

9/18/25
The Tasty Thursday series at Riverside Park, 700 Riverside Drive, Libertyvi...
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Sep. 18

Grayslake History Bike Hike

9/18/25
Returning by popular demand, bicycle enthusiast Don Mobley will lead the Gr...
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Sep. 20

Deerfield Harvest Fest

9/20/25
The Village of Deerfield and DBR Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest will be h...
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Sep. 26 - Sep. 27

A Bushel of Apples Fall Fest

9/26/25 - 9/27/25
Phase Three Brewing is set to host its annual Bushel of Apples Fall Fest on...
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Sep. 27

Grayslake Arts Alliance Fall For Art Oktoberfest Celebration

9/27/25
The Grayslake Arts Alliance, in partnership with Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop &a...
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Oct. 2

Scarecrow Fest at Central Park Pavilion

10/2/25
Families and groups are invited to build and decorate their own scarecrow. ...
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Oct. 2 - Oct. 5

Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival: Skeletons on Display and Pumpkin Town USA

10/2/25 - 10/5/25
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeletons on Display is the biggest...
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Oct. 5

Fall Festival Sponsored by Grant Township and Village of Fox Lake

10/5/25
The Village of Fox Lake and Grant Township have partnered together to host ...
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Oct. 11

Volo Bog State Natural Areas 40th Annual Ghost Stories Plus

10/11/25
Ghost Stories Plus is a fall celebration featuring bog tours, haunted woods...
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Sep. 12 - Oct. 12

"Misery" at Citadel Theatre Co.

9/12/25 - 10/12/25
The Citadel Theatre will begin its fall season with a production of "M...
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Oct. 12

Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake

10/12/25
Join the Village of Fox Lake for a day of Fall fun at Lakefront Park, 10 Ri...
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Oct. 12

Needle Felt Pumpkin Class at Liberty Prairie

10/12/25
Maggie from Three States Fiber Art is BACK with another project perfect for...
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Oct. 9 - Oct. 24

October Days in Historic Downtown Long Grove

10/9/25 - 10/24/25
The historic downtown area of Long Grove is set to host its annual October ...
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Sep. 18 - Oct. 26

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms

9/18/25 - 10/26/25
Chicagoland's Fall tradition continues at Didier Farms. Happy Times Pum...
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Oct. 8 - Oct. 26

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden

10/8/25 - 10/26/25
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path, aglow with artist-carved pumpkins f...
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Sep. 3 - Oct. 30

SeptOberFest at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

9/3/25 - 10/30/25
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove's SeptOberfest features special e...
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Mar. 22 - Oct. 31

Lambs Farm Farmyard Open for the Season

3/22/25 - 10/31/25
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, the opening day of the farmyard...
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Sep. 12 - Oct. 31

Spooks & Spirits: Lake County Autumn Celebration

9/12/25 - 10/31/25
Enjoy a BOOtiful Weekend in Lake County. Mid-September through Hallowe...
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Oct. 1 - Oct. 31

Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge

10/1/25 - 10/31/25
Let’s toast to the Lake County Libation Trail! “It’s five...
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Sep. 26 - Nov. 1

Jack-O-Lantern World in Lake Zurich

9/26/25 - 11/1/25
Described as “INCREDIBLE” by WGN TV News, this annual event is ...
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Oct. 2 - Nov. 1

American Nightmare Scream Park at Richardson Adventure Farm

10/2/25 - 11/1/25
The nightmare begins this October! American Nightmare Scream Park is Chicag...
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Oct. 3 - Nov. 1

Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach

10/3/25 - 11/1/25
Realm of Terror, the #1 Haunted House Tradition in Illinois, has been scari...
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Sep. 6 - Nov. 2

Paranormal Train Tours at the Volo Museum

9/6/25 - 11/2/25
Strange tales. Real proof. Step aboard for a chilling 25-minute ride i...
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Sep. 13 - Nov. 2

Fright Fest presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America

9/13/25 - 11/2/25
Fright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days September ...
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Sep. 13 - Nov. 2

Oktoberfest at Six Flags Great America

9/13/25 - 11/2/25
Enjoy a taste of Germany featuring craft and seasonal brews complimented wi...
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Sep. 13 - Nov. 2

Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great America

9/13/25 - 11/2/25
Enjoy family-friendly Halloween thrills by day featuring a pint-sized maze,...
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Sep. 27 - Nov. 8

Dungeon of Doom Haunted House in Zion

9/27/25 - 11/8/25
Dungeon of Doom Haunted House in Zion is the longest running and largest si...
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Sep. 8 - Nov. 16

Fall Classes at The Art Center Highland Park

9/8/25 - 11/16/25
Registration is open for fall classes at The Art Center Highland Park. The ...
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Holiday Events & Activities

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