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10/26/2026

💐 Día de Mu***os is a beautiful celebration of life, love and remembrance and Lake County is honoring the tradition! Join the community for the Day of the Dead 5K and celebration at the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center and the Day of the Dead Community Celebration in City of Waukegan and more! 🌺
📸: Waukegan Park District


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Visit Lake County, Illinois, make plans for a night out with dinner and then head to a show at the Genesee Theatre. The kids will love looking at classic cars and movie cars at Volo Auto Museum or enjoy the weather at the Lake County Forest Preserve.

10/25/2026

🍻 Fenton Brewing Company is now serving up handcrafted craft b**rs alongside a delicious menu of made-to-order pub favorites. 🍕 Stop in for a casual meal or night out and enjoy great brews in a warm, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
📸: Fenton Brewing Company


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Fenton Brewing Company is a locally owned craft brewery in Mundelein, Illinois, serving up handcrafted b**r alongside a menu of delicious, made-to-order food. Pair your pint with satisfying pub favorites, shareable bites and hearty dishes perfect for a casual lunch, dinner or night out. With great f...

10/24/2026

🍂 Explore Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29 in City of North Chicago, Illinois - Government. Bring the whole family out for a free evening of pizza, face painting, costume contests and festive trunk-or-treating fun! 🍕
📸: City of North Chicago, Illinois - Government


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YouthBuild Lake County and Great Lakes Credit Union are teaming up to host North Chicago's annual Fall Fest. This free community event takes place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Great Lakes Credit Union, 2527 Green Bay Road.Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food and fall festivit...

10/23/2026

🎃 Halloween weekend in Lake County is stacked! Scream it up at Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America and Realm of Terror, chase peak fall colors at Lake County Forest Preserves, trick-or-treat throughout Lake County, sip along the Libation Trail for a chance to win and play among the pumpkins at Jack O’Lantern World or Richardson Adventure Farm. 🧡 Watch our top five!

📹: Chicago Botanic Garden Richardson "World's Largest" Corn Maze Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor The Realm of Terror Haunted House Lake County Forest Preserves Gurnee Park District Happy Times Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms Lambs Farm MainStreet Libertyville Vernon Hills Park District Feather Glass W**e Bar & Eatery Buffalo Creek Brewing Mickey Finn's Brewery Timothy O'Toole's Pub Gurnee Jack O'Lantern World Great Wolf Lodge


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10/22/2026

🎃 Fall is in full swing across Lake County! Pumpkins, spooky stories and seasonal fun are everywhere this weekend. Find your favorite below! 👻
📸: Grayslake Park District

1. Village of Grayslake, IL Fall Fest
2. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden
3. “Dracula” at Improv Playhouse in Village of Libertyville, Illinois - Government
4. Trick or Treat on Main Street in Wauconda, IL
5. Hawthorn Mall Harvest Fest and Maker’s Market in Village of Vernon Hills - Government


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Halloween magic and autumn festivals take center stage across Lake County from October 23-25! Whether you are heading to the inaugural Grayslake Fall Fest for food trucks and stories by the fire, wandering through 1,000 artist-carved pumpkins at the Chicago Botanic Garden, catching a live

10/21/2026

⛳ Where craft b**r meets a love of golf in City of Highwood! Broken Tee Brewing Company on Green Bay Road is a locally owned nano-brewery serving a rotating lineup of house-brewed b**rs — from crisp la**rs and pilsners to IPAs, sours and seasonal creations! 🍺 A laid-back Lake County gem you won’t want to miss!
📸: Broken Tee Brewing Company


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Tee up a good time at Broken Tee Brewing Company in Highwood, a locally owned nano-brewery where a love of craft b**r meets a playful passion for golf. Sip your way through a rotating lineup of approachable, house-brewed b**rs, from crisp la**rs and pilsners to IPAs, sours and seasonal creations—a...

10/20/2026

🧚 Brothers' Field hosts its annual Costume Party, transforming Historic Downtown Long Grove into the ultimate Halloween playground! Come show off your best Halloween costume, sip cold drinks from the Tiki Bar and savor delicious food from local vendors. It’s the perfect night out before the season fades! 👻
📸: Brothers' Field


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On Saturday, October 31, Brothers' Field will host its Season End Halloween Costume Party. This final night of the year will be filled with food, drinks, music and a strong sense of gratitude for the community.The 2026 season will conclude in the best way possible—with friends, great food, and fun...

10/19/2026

🎃 Village of Fox Lake’s favorite Halloween tradition, Halloween Howl returns! Meet K9 Hank, explore the Fox Lake Police station, take jail cell tours, enjoy hayrides, trick-or-treating and more. 🐾
📸: Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation


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The Village of Fox Lake Police Department, Public Works Department and Fire District will host the Halloween Howl to celebrate Halloween. The free event will include touch-a-truck activities, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and more, with costumes encouraged for both children and parents.

10/19/2026

🏌️‍♀️Huge congratulations to the Stevenson High School Girls Golf team on winning the IHSA Class 2A State Championship! We are proud to celebrate these incredible athletes, coaches and the entire Stevenson community. Your hard work, dedication and historic achievement represent the very best of Lake County! 🏆