Holiday Events in Lake County - Visit Lake County

Dec. 5 - Dec. 7

Elawa Farm's Holiday Market

12/5/25 - 12/7/25
Celebrate the season with us at our annual Holiday Market, where you’...
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Dec. 5 - Dec. 7

Festival of Trees Opening Weekend at The Ten Hotel

12/5/25 - 12/7/25
The Ten Hotel & Convention Center will host its Festival of Trees Openi...
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Dec. 6 - Dec. 7

Holiday Hooves and Hugs at Elawa Farm

12/6/25 - 12/7/25
Get ready for a heartwarming experience with friendly goats dressed in fest...
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Dec. 6 - Dec. 7

9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

12/6/25 - 12/7/25
The 9th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market invites visitors to buy l...
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Dec. 7

A Special Visit with Caring Santa at Gurnee Mills

12/7/25
Caring Santa® is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively f...
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Dec. 7

Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert at James LUmber Center

12/7/25
Celebrate the sounds of the season at the CLC Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert...
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Dec. 7

Breakfast with the Grinch at BBQd Productions Third Lake

12/7/25
The Grinch is returning and causing trouble in a new town! This year, he&rs...
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Dec. 7

Rock N' Kids Dance Party: Jingle Bell Jam in Gurnee

12/7/25
Kids ages 1–5 and their favorite grown-up will have a blast dancing, ...
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Dec. 7

Sensory Santa at Hawthorn

12/7/25
Enjoy a quiet time at the mall with Santa. Located on the lower level in Ma...
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Dec. 7

Santa at the Rec Center at Grayslake Park District

12/7/25
Ring in the holidays with a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Grayslak...
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Dec. 7

A Charlie Brown Christmas at Ravinia Festival

12/7/25
The playful dance of “Linus and Lucy”; the contemplative beauty...
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Dec. 7

Festival of Trees with Carolers at The Ten Hotel

12/7/25
The Ten Hotel will present “Festival of Trees with Carolers” on...
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Nov. 24 - Dec. 8

Santa Paws at Hawthorn

11/24/25 - 12/8/25
Spread the joy of the holiday season and bring your furry friends to meet S...
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Dec. 1 - Dec. 8

Miniature Woven Ornaments at the Jane Addams Center

12/1/25 - 12/8/25
These small woven ornaments can be used as tie on for gifts or hang on your...
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Dec. 8

Dinner with Santa at O'Toole's Libertyville

12/8/25
Step into a winter wonderland and spend the evening with Jolly Old St. Nick...
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Dec. 8

Jazz Combo Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/8/25
The Jazz Combo fills the room with cool rhythms, bold improvisation and an ...
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Dec. 8

3rd Annual Mix, Mingle, and Jingle at Beer Bazaar

12/8/25
Join Noote Partners x Compass Real Estate and Beer Bazaar for our 3rd Annua...
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Dec. 2 - Dec. 9

Crafts with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Deer Park Town Center

12/2/25 - 12/9/25
Families are invited to Deer Park Town Center for crafts with Santa and Mrs...
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Dec. 9

Monthly Mixer (55+) – Holiday Celebration

12/9/25
Celebrate the holidays at Viking Park Dance Hall with a lunch of salad, ham...
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Dec. 9

Holly Jolly Trivia Night at Station 51

12/9/25
Get ready for a night of festive fun and friendly competition at Station 51...
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Dec. 9

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Gurnee

12/9/25
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train program has two trains, one that tr...
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Dec. 9

Dinner with Santa at O'Toole's Gurnee

12/9/25
Step into a winter wonderland and spend the evening with Jolly Old St. Nick...
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Dec. 10

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025

12/10/25
The Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025 will bring holiday cheer ...
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Dec. 10

Concert Band Holiday Concert at the James Lumber Center

12/10/25
Celebrate the season with the CLC Concert Band's Holiday Concert! Enjoy...
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Dec. 10

Family Holiday Bingo Night at BBQ'd Productions Third Lake

12/10/25
Gather the whole family for a night of festive fun at BBQ’d Productio...
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Dec. 10

Winterhaus: Ugly Sweater Botanical Bingo at Phase Three Brewing Company

12/10/25
Attendees are encouraged to wear their most festive holiday sweaters for th...
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Dec. 11

GLMV Chamber Annual Holiday Mixer in Vernon Hills

12/11/25
The GLMV Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders for Hol...
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Dec. 11

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Holiday Party

12/11/25
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will bring its Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party t...
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Dec. 11

Scrooged at Gorton Center

12/11/25
Frank Cross (Bill Murray) has everything. Power. Money. Fame. But he has no...
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Dec. 11

Holly Jolly Holiday Trivia at BBQd Productions in Lake Zurich

12/11/25
Get ready for a night of laughter, cocktails and holiday cheer at BBQ&...
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Dec. 11

Winter Woven Wonders: Seasonal Basket Crafting in Vernon HIlls

12/11/25
Join this beginner friendly class. You will weave your gnome on a tree slic...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Dec. 12

Holiday Kick-Off Party at Perfect Brewing Supply

12/12/25
Kick off the holiday season at Perfect Brewing Supply with storewide s...
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Holiday Events & Activities

Next weekend, holiday your way to some fun in Lake County!