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America 250 Events

Jun. 4 - Jun. 7

Antioch's Taste of Summer Patriotic Duck Search

6/4/26 - 6/7/26
The Antioch Chamber is inviting 28 downtown businesses to participate in th...
Explore Events @ Downtown Antioch

Jul. 12 - Jun. 13

A Dose of Grayslake History

7/12/25 - 6/13/26
No appointment or referral required! Step through the waiting room and into...
Explore Events @ Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

Jun. 12 - Jun. 20

Voices of Liberty at Improv Playhouse

6/12/26 - 6/20/26
Featuring a talented live ensemble performing dozens of roles, vintage-styl...
Explore Events @ Improv Playhouse

Jun. 19 - Jun. 20

Zion Nostalgia Days

6/19/26 - 6/20/26
Nostalgia Days returns to Zion with its annual community celebration t...
Explore Events @ City of Zion

Jun. 20

Lake County PrideFest 2026 at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

6/20/26
Lake County PrideFest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the s...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jun. 20

Black Outside: Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival in Waukegan

6/20/26
The African American Museum at the England Manor presents Black Outside, th...
Explore Events @ The African American Museum at the England Manor

Jun. 18 - Jun. 21

Libertyville Days Festival and Parade

6/18/26 - 6/21/26
The annual Libertyville Days Festival, “Stars, Stripes, and Libertyvi...
Explore Events @ Downtown Libertyville

Jun. 27

Celebrate Fox Lake - America 250 at Lakefront Park

6/27/26
Mark your calendars for the annual Celebrate Fox Lake event! Get ready for ...
Explore Events @ Lakefront Park

Jun. 28

American Independence Parade in Waukegan

6/28/26
The Waukegan Park District presents the 2026 American Independence Parade o...
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Jun. 29

Happy Birthday USA in Vernon Hills

6/29/26
Celebrate America’s 250 birthday with your child in this fun, interac...
Explore Events @ Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center

Jun. 1 - Jun. 30

America's 250 Fitness Challenge at Sachs Recreation Center

6/1/26 - 6/30/26
Sachs Recreation Center invites participants to join Move to 250: Celebrate...
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Jul. 2

America's 250th Celebration in Gurnee

7/2/26
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning t...
Explore Events @ Viking Park

Jul. 3

Independence Fest in Highland Park

7/3/26
The Park District of Highland Park’s Independence Fest will kick off ...
Explore Events @ The Preserve of Highland Park

Jul. 3

America 250 Celebration Dinner at Elawa Farm

7/3/26
Join Elawa Farm and the City of Lake Forest as we celebrate America’s...
Explore Events @ Elawa Farm Foundation

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

63rd Annual Deerfield Family Days

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
This beloved Fourth of July celebration in Deerfield is jam-packed with myr...
Explore Events @ Jewett and Shepard Parks

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Red, White & Boom! 4th of July Celebration in Lincolnshire

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
2026 Red, White, and BOOM! will take place over two days.Attracti...
Explore Events @ Spring Lake Park

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Six Flags Great America hosts Star-Spangled Nights, a Fourth of July celebr...
Explore Events @ Six Flags Great America

Jul. 3 - Jul. 4

America 250 Beachfest in Round Lake Beach

7/3/26 - 7/4/26
Festivities kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, featuring live ...
Explore Events @ Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach

Jul. 4

Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

7/4/26
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of festivities in Vernon Hills...
Explore Events @ Deerpath Drive and Atrium Drive

Jul. 4

Independence Day Parade in Highland Park

7/4/26
Highland Parkers will spotlight their American stories in this year's I...
Explore Events @ Downtown Highland Park

Jul. 4

Star-Spangled Pool Party at Hidden Creek Aqua Park

7/4/26
Community members will keep the fun going with a special pool party at Hidd...
Explore Events @ Hidden Creek Aqua Park

Jul. 4

Antioch's 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

7/4/26
Everyone is invited to join the fun, as Antioch celebrates America’s ...
Explore Events @ Antioch Community High School

Jul. 4

Fourth of July Parade Breakfast at Station 51

7/4/26
Start your Fourth of July celebration at Station 51 with breakfast, mimosas...
Explore Events @ Station 51 Truck Company Bar & Grill

Jul. 4

Independence Day Celebration in Zion

7/4/26
The Zion Park District will host its Independence Day Celebration on Saturd...
Explore Events @ Zion Park District Band Shell

Jul. 3 - Jul. 5

America the Beautiful: USA Weekend at Brothers' Field

7/3/26 - 7/5/26
Join the fun at Brothers' Field to celebrate America's birthday, wi...
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Jul. 6 - Jul. 10

Lake County Then and Now at Dunn Museum

7/6/26 - 7/10/26
Journey through Lake County's unique history by exploring the Dunn Muse...
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Jul. 18

Wauconda America 250 Celebration

7/18/26
Wauconda America 250 Celebration will start at Cook House (711 N. Main...
Explore Events @ Village of Wauconda

Jul. 18

Cardboard Boat Regatta in Grayslake

7/18/26
Get ready to build, paddle and possibly sink in the most fun race of the su...
Explore Events @ Jones Island Park Beach

Jul. 21

Sing at Gorton: Americana with Mr. V

7/21/26
Come sing with us at this all-ages Americana community sing led by Bill Vaa...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jul. 25 - Jul. 26

Grayslake Summer Nights Battle of the Bands and Drone Show

7/25/26 - 7/26/26
The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Grayslake Summer Nights Battle...
Explore Events @ Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center

Jul. 26

Stars, Stripes and Symphony Sing-Along at Gorton Center

7/26/26
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an afternoon of patriotic ...
Explore Events @ Gorton Center

Jul. 29 - Aug. 2

97th Annual Lake County Fair

7/29/26 - 8/2/26
Celebrating its 97th year, the Lake County Fair is bursting with fun!From s...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

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