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Holiday Events & Activities

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

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Tis the season to be in Lake County.

Lake County is home to various holiday festivities and traditions, delectable eats and other activities to Holiday Your Way.

Experience the lights from your car, take the family out for a holiday dinner or meetup, or toast to the season with some spirited "jingle" juice
on the Lake County Libation Trail. Whatever way you holiday, make your spirits bright by heading to one of these land of lakes festive happenings.

Feb. 10
Kid's Chocolate Class at Ma and Pa's Candy in Long Grove
Kid's Chocolate Class at Ma and Pa's Candy in Long Grove
2/10/26
Join Ma and Pa's Candy to make some delicious Valentine's Day-theme...
Explore Events @ Ma and Pa's Candy
Feb. 10
Monthly Mixer (55+) - Lunar New Year Celebration in Gurnee
Monthly Mixer (55+) - Lunar New Year Celebration in Gurnee
2/10/26
Help ring in the 4722nd Lunar New Year, the year of the Wood Snake, at the ...
Explore Events @ Viking Park Dance Hall
Feb. 11
Valentine's Floral Workshop at Broken Earth Winery
Valentine's Floral Workshop at Broken Earth Winery
2/11/26
Visit for a romantic and creative evening just in time for Valentine’...
Explore Events @ Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
Feb. 12
Valentine's Handmade Pasta Cooking Class for Adults at Taste Buds Kitchen
Valentine's Handmade Pasta Cooking Class for Adults at Taste Buds Kitchen
2/12/26
Treat your Valentine to a Handmade Pasta Class at Taste Buds Kitchen in Ban...
Explore Events @ Taste Buds Kitchen
Feb. 12
Sweethearts Cocktail Class at Mickey Finn's
Sweethearts Cocktail Class at Mickey Finn's
2/12/26
Mix, sip and feel the love vibes at Mickey Finn's Sweethearts Cocktail ...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery
Feb. 12 - Feb. 13
Valentine's Day Special at North Shore Distillery
Valentine's Day Special at North Shore Distillery
2/12/26 - 2/13/26
Stop in for North Shore Distillery's Valentine’s Day delights! Th...
Explore Events @ North Shore Distillery, LLC
Feb. 13
Love you to Death A Valentine's Day Murder Mystery by Improv Playhouse at Jimmy's Charhouse
"Love you to Death" A Valentine's Day Murder Mystery by Improv Playhouse at Jimmy's Charhouse
2/13/26
Interactive Performance and DinnerLOVE YOU TO DEATH An Improv Playhouse®...
Explore Events @ Jimmy's Charhouse
Feb. 13
Valentine's Rustic Italian Cooking at Taste Buds Kitchen
Valentine's Rustic Italian Cooking at Taste Buds Kitchen
2/13/26
Treat your Valentine to a Rustic Italian Cooking Class at Taste Buds Kitche...
Explore Events @ Taste Buds Kitchen
Feb. 13
Petals and Pastries at West Ridge Center in Highland Park
Petals and Pastries at West Ridge Center in Highland Park
2/13/26
Participants are invited to join a Valentine’s Day–inspired cla...
Explore Events @ West Ridge Center
Feb. 13
Galentines Girls Night at BBQd Productions in Lake Zurich
Galentines Girls Night at BBQd Productions in Lake Zurich
2/13/26
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a night dedicated to friendship, conne...
Explore Events @ BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
Feb. 13
Tango & Chocolate at Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Tango & Chocolate at Fred Astaire Dance Studios
2/13/26
Enjoy a date night with your Valentine as you learn a short, romantic routi...
Explore Events @ Fred Astaire Dance Studios Long Grove
Feb. 13
Romantic Bonfire Date Night at Heller Nature Center
Romantic Bonfire Date Night at Heller Nature Center
2/13/26
Visit the Heller Nature Center for a romantic bonfire and candle-lit walk o...
Explore Events @ Heller Nature Center
Feb. 13
Heart to Heart Painting Event in Waukegan
Heart to Heart Painting Event in Waukegan
2/13/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Heart to Heart on Friday, February 13...
Explore Events @ Jane Addams Center
Feb. 13
Chapin Jazz X-tet Valentine's Jazz at 129 Center Cut
Chapin Jazz X-tet Valentine's Jazz at 129 Center Cut
2/13/26
Join the Chapin Jazz X-tet for Valentines jazz on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 t...
Explore Events @ 129 Center Cut
Feb. 14
Family Valentine's Day Party at Timothy O'Toole's in Libertyville
Family Valentine's Day Party at Timothy O'Toole's in Libertyville
2/14/26
Join O’Toole’s of Libertyville for a Family Valentine’s D...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
Feb. 14
Park District of Highland Park's Kids' Night Out: Snow Glow
Park District of Highland Park's Kids' Night Out: Snow Glow
2/14/26
Children ages 5–12 can drop off at the Rosewood Beach Interpretive Ce...
Explore Events @ Rosewood Beach
Feb. 14
66th Annual Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival
66th Annual Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival
2/14/26
The 66th annual Ice Fishing Derby will return to Antioch, continuing its le...
Explore Events @ Turtle Beach Marina
Feb. 14
Valentine's Handmade Pasta Cooking Class for Adults at Taste Buds Kitchen
Valentine's Handmade Pasta Cooking Class for Adults at Taste Buds Kitchen
2/14/26
Treat your Valentine to a Handmade Pasta Class at Taste Buds Kitchen in Ban...
Explore Events @ Taste Buds Kitchen
Feb. 14
Waukegan Concert Chorus presents Songs from the Heart at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Feb. 14
Valentine's Day Sock Cat Workshop at the Sock Monkey Museum
Valentine's Day Sock Cat Workshop at the Sock Monkey Museum
2/14/26
Join Long Grove's Sock Monkey Museum for a heartwarming Valentine&rsquo...
Explore Events @ Sock Monkey Museum
Feb. 11 - Feb. 15
Wine and Chocolate Flights for Your Valentine at Lynfred Winery
Wine and Chocolate Flights for Your Valentine at Lynfred Winery
2/11/26 - 2/15/26
Chocolate & Wine for your Valentine! Add a chocolate flight to your win...
Explore Events @ Lynfred Winery
Feb. 15
Valentines Barket at Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
Valentines Barket at Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
2/15/26
Love is in the air! Spend a fun, community-filled day finding unique gifts ...
Explore Events @ Harbor Brewing Co. Lake Villa
Feb. 19
Museum After Dark Program: The History of Trinity A.M.E. Church and the Lake County African American Community in Waukegan
Feb. 20 - Feb. 21
DATE CHANGED: LVVA's Final Ice Fishing Derby in Wauconda
DATE CHANGED: LVVA's Final Ice Fishing Derby in Wauconda
2/20/26 - 2/21/26
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO 2/20-2/21.The 2026 Final Derby will be a Frida...
Explore Events @ Bangs Lake
Feb. 21
Soul Food with Sylvia Workshop in Waukegan
Soul Food with Sylvia Workshop in Waukegan
2/21/26
The Waukegan Park District is celebrating Black History Month with a variet...
Explore Events @ Jane Addams Center
Feb. 21
Soul Food with Sylvia at Waukegan Park District
Soul Food with Sylvia at Waukegan Park District
2/21/26
The Waukegan Park District will host Soul Food with Sylvia on Saturday, Feb...
Explore Events @ Jane Addams Center in Bowen Park
Feb. 26
Galentine's Day Party at Timothy O'Toole's in Libertyville
Galentine's Day Party at Timothy O'Toole's in Libertyville
2/26/26
Celebrate Galentine's Day with the girls at O'Toole's Libertyvi...
Explore Events @ O'Toole's Libertyville
Feb. 26
Dubai Chocolate Workshop at Ma & Pa's Candy
Dubai Chocolate Workshop at Ma & Pa's Candy
2/26/26
Pistachio is still trending so Ma and Pa's Candy in Long Grove has deci...
Explore Events @ Ma and Pa's Candy
Feb. 1 - Feb. 28
Lake County February Flavor Fest
Lake County February Flavor Fest
2/1/26 - 2/28/26
The third installment of this event, VLC combines their renowned Lake ...
Explore Events @ Visit Lake County, Illinois
Mar. 5
Women's International Celebration at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Women's International Celebration at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
3/5/26
The Waukegan Park District is celebrating International Women's Day on ...
Explore Events @ Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Feb. 28 - Mar. 8
Make Your Own Spring Flowers and Shamrocks at Peter Patterson Glassworks
Make Your Own Spring Flowers and Shamrocks at Peter Patterson Glassworks
2/28/26 - 3/8/26
Jump into spring by creating a flower or shamrock out of glass at Peter Pat...
Explore Events @ Peter Patterson Glassworks
Mar. 8
The Phil Collins Story at Genesee Theatre
The Phil Collins Story at Genesee Theatre
3/8/26
The Phil Collins Story celebrates the music of the legendary rock artist, s...
Explore Events @ Genesee Theatre

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