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06/08/2026

🎨Winthrop Harbor's Craft Fair series is back for 2026 with six spectacular events packed with talented local artisans and one-of-a-kind handmade goods! Next up — the Happy Summer Craft and Vendor Fair on June 13. 🛍️
📸: Village of Winthrop Harbor


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Six spectacular events in 2026 packed with talented local artisans, one-of-a-kind handmade goods and the warm community spirit that makes Winthrop Harbor special. Whether you're a maker or a shopper, there's a place for you!May 2 - Bring May Flowers Craft and Vendor FairJune 13 - Happy Summer Craft...

06/06/2026

🏃‍♀️Lace up for a great cause! Lambs on the Run returns to Lambs Farmon June 7. Whether you're a seasoned runner tackling the 5K or prefer a scenic 2-mile walk through the beautiful 72-acre farm, this event is the perfect way to support Lambs Farm's mission of empowering adults with developmental disabilities.🐑
📸: Lambs Farm


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Join us for Lambs on the Run (5K run or 2 mile walk) on Sunday, June 7 from 9am to 12pm!Registration is coming soon! 

06/05/2026

☀️Summer in Lake County is here and the calendar is absolutely packed! From Ravinia Festival's star-studded lineup and the Lake County Fair at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center to Strawberry Fest in Historic Downtown Long Grove, Fourth of July fireworks and hundreds of festivals in between — the land of lakes has something for everyone all season long! 🌊
📸 : Visit Hawthorn and Lake County Forest Preserves


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The absolute best of summer has arrived in Lake County! Whether you want to wander through a paradise of tropical butterflies at the Chicago Botanic Garden, taste your way through Highwood’s Inferno Fest, hit the carnival rides at Libertyville Days, or celebrate at Lake County PrideFest, we have y...

06/04/2026

🎡 Summer has officially arrived in Lake County. Click below to find out what's on tap for this weekend!🍺
📸: Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government

1. Taste of Summer Festival in Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government
2. Bitter Jester Music Festival in City of Highland Park, Illinois - Government
3. City of Highwood's Kick-Off Summer Carnival
4. 13th Annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival in Village of Mundelein
5. Friday Night Live at Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation in Village of Fox Lake


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Lake County is kicking off summer this weekend with an exciting array of events featuring some of the best food and music in the Land of Lakes.

06/03/2026

🎣 Reel in the fun in City of Waukegan! The Waukegan Park District's 2026 Fishing Derby returns June 6 with friendly competition and prizes for the biggest catch across all age categories. 🏆 Pre-registration is required. Grab your pole and get ready to cast!
📸: Waukegan Park District


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The Waukegan Park District will host the 2026 Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Bevier Park in Waukegan. This family-friendly event features friendly competition with prizes awarded for the largest fish caught in each age category.Age categories include:4 years and younge...

06/03/2026

🍺 Lace up for the Will Run for Beer Fun Run in Village of Vernon Hills - Government on June 13. This untimed, stress-free run winds right through the Craft Beer Tasting grounds. Registration includes discounted entry into the tasting event plus exclusive Lakeview Running Crew swag! 🏃‍♂️
📸: Vernon Hills Park District


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Join the Lakeview Running Crew for a brew-tiful run through Century Park that has a beer-worthy ending. This fun-run is untimed and will run through the Craft Beer Tasting grounds in Century Park. Your run registration will provide you with a discounted entry into the Craft Beer Tasting event and so...

06/02/2026

Summer plans are made easy with Artslink North.☀️🎶 Keep it creative and memorable with live music, art, performances, festivals, and community events happening all season.

06/01/2026

🎶Summer nights don't get better than this! Live at the Lake returns to Paulus Park in Village of Lake Zurich with two spectacular evenings by the water. Kick off the season June 6 with Modern Day Romeos followed by a dazzling fireworks display! 🌟 Enjoy the magic of lakeside summer nights!
📸: Village of Lake Zurich


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Live at the Lake at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich introduces an exciting summer series featuring live entertainment, activities and memorable nights by the water.The series opens with Modern Day Romeos on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paulus Park Band Shell, followed by a fireworks displa...

05/31/2026

🎡 Summer kicks off in style in Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government! The Taste of Summer Festival takes over downtown June 4-7 with four days of live music, carnival rides, delicious food vendors and unique shopping. 🎶 Whether you're riding the Ferris wheel or hunting for a one-of-a-kind find, this is the ultimate way to welcome summer in Lake County! Free and open to all.
📸 : Antioch Chamber of Commerce


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Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival, the village’s largest annual event, will take place June 4–7, 2026. The four-day festival will feature live music, a variety of food vendors, carnival rides, unique exhibitors and shopping throughout Antioch.

05/30/2026

� May's Lake County Libations of the Month are raising the bar! Head to the Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Village of Libertyville, Illinois - Government for a stunning lakeside pint from eight local Libation Trail partners. Then uncork something extraordinary at Valentino Vineyards & Winery, where the award-winning White Port pairs perfectly with chocolate and fine cheese.
�: Lake County Forest Preserves and Valentino Vineyards & Winery
� https://www.visitlakecounty.org/libation-of-the-month


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