LAKE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES, IL — Here is a look at events happening in and around Lake and McHenry counties this weekend:
Celebrate Mom the best way we know how—great vibes, great food, and a whole lot of local love 💐 Join us for the Niko’s Mother’s Day Market, an outdoor event kicking off patio season and honoring all the amazing moms out there! Enjoy a lively day filled with food, drinks, live music, and shopping from around 20 unique local vendors. Stroll the market, sip something refreshing, grab a bite, and find the perfect gift (or treat yourself—because moms deserve it). Whether you're celebrating your mom, being a mom, or just love a good outdoor event, this is the perfect way to spend the day.
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Buffalo Creek’s annual Maifest will return May 8–9, celebrating the arrival of spring with a traditional German-inspired festival featuring seasonal lagers, live music in the beer garden and festive food offerings. Guests can experience an authentic atmosphere of Gemütlichkeit as friends, families and beer enthusiasts gather for one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. Attendees can expect dancing, entertainment and a variety of special activities throughout the weekend, with additional details on scheduled events, special beer tappings and surprises to be announced.
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The Fox Lake Garden Party will run from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Fox Lake Community Garden, 17 E School Ct, Fox Lake. According to Patch.com,the event will include:
Ten years of roots, growth and community are worth celebrating. The Fox Lake Community Garden will mark its 10th anniversary with a Garden Party, doubling as the official grand opening celebration for the season. The free event invites the community to gather, connect and revel in a decade of homegrown creativity at one of Fox Lake's most beloved green spaces. Bring your love of the outdoors and your green thumb.
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Our Mother's Day Spring Market is getting an update in this one-day lively music and market event. Come enjoy fun for all ages!
Mom Fest celebrates moms with a lively mix of music, market vendors, yoga, and fun for all ages! Enjoy themed decor, specialty cocktails and mocktails like "Mom"osas, live music on our stage, fire pits with seating, open play for volleyball and cornhole, interactive activities, photo opportunities, a flower for the first 50 moms, and local market vendors offering unique finds.EventBrite
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Plant Palooza, a five-day hands-on spring celebration, will be held at Lambs Farm Greenhouse May 5 through May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can select annual flowers, choose a pot or bring their own, and create custom planters at the potting station with guidance from Greenhouse experts. At-home plant care tips will be provided to help keep plants healthy throughout the season.
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Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, tv/movie memorabilia, mid century modern, furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, vintage home, vintage experts, decorative arts, vintage lighting, decorating, design, country furniture, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins and more.
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