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The Lake County, Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official tourism bureau for Lake County, Illinois. No matter which route you take, all roads lead to fun. Discover great dining, plentiful shopping, relaxing hotels and exciting attractions along your journey. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, fun-filled day trip or family vacation, there is so much to experience in Lake County beyond the expected. So jump in the car, grab your bike, hop on the train. No matter how you choose to get here, you're sure to enjoy fun and adventure along the way in Lake County.

🎃 Fall officially arrives in Lake County on Sept. 19 with a lineup that's nothing short of spectacular! 🎨 The land of la...
09/17/2026

🎃 Fall officially arrives in Lake County on Sept. 19 with a lineup that's nothing short of spectacular! 🎨 The land of lakes is bursting with fall fun and flavor! 🍺
📸: Village of Deerfield

1. Deerfield Harvest Festival
2. Small Town Smokeout in Village of Antioch, Illinois - Government
3. Fright Fest opens at Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor in Village of Gurnee
4. 15th Annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival
5. Oktoberfest at Phase Three Brewing Company in Village of Lake Zurich


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Fall has officially arrived in Lake County for the weekend of September 19-20! Whether you are looking for spooky thrills at the 35th anniversary of Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America, a traditional Oktoberfest endurance challenge at Phase Three Brewing, juried artwork in Mundelein, country musi...

🎃 The frights are back in Village of Gurnee! Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor's Fright Fest returns Sept. 19-Nov...
09/16/2026

🎃 The frights are back in Village of Gurnee! Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor's Fright Fest returns Sept. 19-Nov. 1 for its 35th year of screams! Five haunted mazes including the all-new Blair Witch and Nightmares, seven scare zones, thrilling coasters and Kids Boo Fest for the little ones. Halloween has never been this epic! 👻
📸: Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor


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Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® has returned. Crypts, ghouls, zombies and everything else Halloween takes over the Gurnee amusement park on select days from Sept. 19-Nov. 3.

🎬The third annual Woman, Life, Freedom Film Festival comes to Wayfarer Theaters in City of Highland Park, Illinois - Gov...
09/15/2026

🎬The third annual Woman, Life, Freedom Film Festival comes to Wayfarer Theaters in City of Highland Park, Illinois - Government, showcasing independent films that amplify women's voices, promote freedom of expression and celebrate gender equality across borders. 🌟 A must-attend cultural event for film lovers and advocates!
📸: Wayfarer Theaters


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The Association of Iranian Film and Theatre Artists Abroad (AIFTAA) will hold the third edition of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” Film Festival from September 17 to September 20, 2026.The festival aims to showcase creative works that highlight the struggles and achievements of women, promote freedo...

🍸Celebrate September in Lake County with two exceptional local craft drinks. Sip on the world-acclaimed Gin No. 6 at Nor...
09/14/2026

🍸Celebrate September in Lake County with two exceptional local craft drinks. Sip on the world-acclaimed Gin No. 6 at North Shore Distillery in Village of Mundelein for a silky, floral twist on the classic martini. Then head over to Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets to conquer the Hop Slayer, a bold Double IPA bursting with citrus and pine notes. 🍺
📸: North Shore Distillery and Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets


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Take a stroll on the Lake County, Illinois Libation Trail and discover some of the unique and new offerings.

🎶 LAGO by Fabio Viviani is bringing the late-night party scene to Village of Lake Zurich every Saturday through Sept. 26...
09/13/2026

🎶 LAGO by Fabio Viviani is bringing the late-night party scene to Village of Lake Zurich every Saturday through Sept. 26 starting at 9 p.m.! ✨ Live DJs, elevated craft cocktails and chef-curated dishes in an upscale lakeside atmosphere. Experience Saturday nights done right in Lake County!
📸: Lago Lake Zurich


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Step into the suburban late-night scene at LAGO by Fabio Viviani, where Saturdays come alive at 9 p.m. with Party Hit-themed DJ nights! Experience live DJs, elevated cocktails and chef-curated dishes in an upscale atmosphere.Going out is not just for the city! Learn more and book your reservation he...

🎶 ¡Celebremos! The College of Lake County kicks off Latinx Heritage Month in style on Sept. 15! Join the community for l...
09/12/2026

🎶 ¡Celebremos! The College of Lake County kicks off Latinx Heritage Month in style on Sept. 15! Join the community for live music, vibrant cultural performances and delicious food as CLC celebrates the rich traditions, history and contributions of the Latinx community. A free, welcoming event open to all!
📸: College of Lake County


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Latinx Heritage Month Kick-Off. Enjoy Music, performance and food to celebrate the opening of the Latinx Heritage Month.

Pumpkin season officially begins this weekend! Click the link to see where you can grab your plump orange fruit 🎃.📸: Ric...
09/11/2026

Pumpkin season officially begins this weekend! Click the link to see where you can grab your plump orange fruit 🎃.
📸: Richardson "World's Largest" Corn Maze in Spring Grove, Illinois
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Here are some events, festivals and locations to view some fresh carve work and/or pick up your family pumpkin in Lake County. Pumpkin pick in the land of lakes!

🎶 Lake County's Sept. 11-12 weekend is absolutely stacked! Rock downtown, sample 80+ whiskeys, celebrate unity and more....
09/10/2026

🎶 Lake County's Sept. 11-12 weekend is absolutely stacked! Rock downtown, sample 80+ whiskeys, celebrate unity and more. Cheers to the weekend! 🍺
📸: Village of Lake Zurich

1. Rock the Block in Village of Lake Zurich
2. Bourbon and Beer Fest in Village of Grayslake, IL
3. We Are One Music Festival in City of North Chicago, Illinois - Government
4. Viva La Independencia in City of Waukegan
5. Mayor's Fish Fry in Village of Fox Lake


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Labor Day weekend marks the official kickoff to autumn in Lake County, bringing an incredible slate of festivals and local events. Stroll downtown Libertyville for First Friday, experience country music takeover at Nashwood in Highwood, celebrate Celtic culture at Long Grove Irish Days, or sip craft...

🌺 ¡Viva la fiesta! The 6th Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera lights up downtown City of Waukegan on Sept. 19. with Mexican stre...
09/09/2026

🌺 ¡Viva la fiesta! The 6th Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera lights up downtown City of Waukegan on Sept. 19. with Mexican street food, live music, folklórico performances, face painting, chinelos and more! 🎶 This vibrant celebration of Latin culture and heritage is a free, all-day community fiesta!
📸: City of Waukegan


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The 6th Annual Fiesta Sin Frontera will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Waukegan. The celebration will feature Mexican street food, live music, folklórico performances from different countries, face painting, chinelos and more. 

Autumn is taking over Village of Deerfield this Saturday, Sept. 19, for the annual Harvest Fest! 🍂 Enjoy an action-packe...
09/08/2026

Autumn is taking over Village of Deerfield this Saturday, Sept. 19, for the annual Harvest Fest! 🍂 Enjoy an action-packed evening featuring a car show, live music, food trucks and kids' activities. 🚜 Wrap up the night under the stars with a spectacular fireworks display. 🎆
📸: Village of Deerfield


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Deerfield will celebrate community, food and fall traditions Saturday, Sept. 19, with a day-long lineup of events spanning downtown Park Avenue and Shepard Park. Highlights include:Farmers Market and Touch-a-Truck in downtown DeerfieldHarvest Fest Car Show, presented with the Village of Deerfield a...

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