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10/18/2026

🎃 Downtown is pulling out all the stops for Halloween! Trick or Treat on Main Street returns to Village of Wauconda with free family fun including trick-or-treating at local shops and restaurants, a pet costume parade, balloon artist, pumpkin carving contest and more! 🍬 Dress up your little ghosts and ghouls and bring a camera for a day of spooky fun.
📸: Village of Wauconda


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Come on out to this free, fun, family event on Main Street! Stop in the shops and restaurants downtown Wauconda for treats, games and specials. Other activities include pet costume parade, balloon artist, pumpkin carving contest and spooky tales. Stop at Wauconda Park District's kid-friendly carn...

10/17/2026

🚴‍♂️ Lake County is a trail lover’s paradise! From the stunning 31-mile Des Plaines River Trail and the windswept shores of Illinois Beach State Park to the Chain O’Lakes, Robert McClory Bike Path and dozens of forest preserves, your next run, hike or bike ride is waiting right here in the land of lakes! 🌿
📷: Brushwood Center


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Very few things are as beautiful as a run, bike or hike through one of our forest preserves. No matter the time of year, Lake County, Illinois enjoys a kaleidoscope of colors and natural beauty our trails have to offer.

10/15/2026

👻 Lake County’s weekend is absolutely electric! Groove to the Monster Mash, carve a pumpkin, trick-or-treat, cast spells and rise from the dead in the Land of Lakes this weekend.
📸: Deerfield Park District

1. Halloween Hoopla in Village of Deerfield
2. Pumpkin Jubilee at Lakefront Park in Village of Fox Lake
3. Boo Bash in Village of Mundelein
4. Witches Day Out in Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government
5. ZombieWAUK in downtown City of Waukegan


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The weekend of October 16-17 is packed with spooktacular Halloween celebrations all across Lake County! Whether you're dancing at the

10/15/2026

With just 10 days left in the season, Miller's Dog n Suds Drive In - Ingleside is inviting regulars to grab one last taste of its classics: crispy pork tenderloin, hand-pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, hot dogs and corn dogs, and more. 🍔 The clock is ticking, and once the final order is wrapped, those favorites will be gone until next season. Stop by before the stand closes Sunday, Oct. 25!
🎥: Miller's Dog n Suds Drive In - Ingleside


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10/14/2026

🏃‍♂️ Experience the Riverside Foundation's Halloween Hustle 5K on Oct. 25, sending costumed runners and walkers through the beautiful streets of Village of Lincolnshire - Government. 🎃 Celebrate at the post-race party at Half Day Brewing Company with live music, raffle opportunities and more. All proceeds benefit the Riverside Foundation.
📸: Riverside Foundation


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Don your spookiest costume and join in on the Halloween Hustle 5K run/walk through the beautiful streets of Lincolnshire, Illinois.Runners and walkers can celebrate afterward at the post-race party at Half Day Brewing Co., featuring Todd Donnelly Music live and raffle opportunities. The buffet is av...

10/13/2026

🧛‍♂️ Improv Playhouse presents “Dracula: A Live Radio Show,” a gripping staged radio drama based on Orson Welles’ legendary adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Only five performances with limited seating — don’t miss the Halloween Eve Closing Night on Oct. 30! 🎭
📸: Improv Playhouse


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The Count has returned—but darkness will not have the final word.Improv Playhouse presents Bram Stoker’s Dracula in a gripping staged radio drama based on the original Orson Welles radio adaptation, with additional material drawn from Stoker’s classic novel.As an ancient evil reaches from the ...

10/12/2026

🎨 Art lovers, this one’s for you! The 2026 Recycled Art Sale at The Art Center Highland Park showcases thousands of unique donated pieces: paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and more. 🖼️ Every purchase directly supports educational programs and community outreach initiatives at The Art Center Highland Park.
📸: The Art Center Highland Park


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This vibrant event will showcase thousands of unique art pieces generously donated by private collectors, galleries and institutions. Attendees will have the chance to discover an eclectic array of high-quality items, including stunning paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry and more all at affor...

10/12/2026

🌿Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day from Visit Lake County! Today we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and enduring contributions of Native American peoples. Including the Potawatomi, whose deep connection to the land we call home continues to inspire us. 🍂
📸: Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow


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10/11/2026

🔥 Village of Gurnee’s Bonfire and Brews: A Taste of Gurnee is happening at Bittersweet Golf Course on Oct. 16. Experience an adults-only night of live music from Rosie & The Rivets, axe throwing, yard games, bonfires and incredible food and beverages from local vendors including Harbor Brewing Co. and more!
📸: Village of Gurnee


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The Gurnee Park District will host its fourth annual Bonfire and Brews: A Taste of Gurnee at Bittersweet Golf Course. The event is for guests 21 and older. Attendees can unwind by the fire while enjoying live music, event-exclusive beverages, food from local vendors and conversation with friends. Gu...