As part of Grayslake's October First Friday celebration, join the Grayslake Area Public Library at This Old Book for an evening of spooky storytelling. Enjoy a chilling classic short story read aloud, followed by a reading from a local author.Stop in, enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, pick up some library swag, and discover your next great read.

Local Event: First Friday with This Old Book

Lake County

Grayslake

Illinois

First Friday with This Old Book

As part of Grayslake's October First Friday celebration, join the Grayslake Area Public Library at This Old Book for an evening...

Grayslake Area Public Library

Drive up and drop off! &nbsp;We accept the following (gently used or new):
<ul><li>Books</li><li>CDs</li><li>DVDs</li><li>Games and puzzles</li></ul>
&nbsp;Then come back on Saturday, November 14 or Sunday, November 15 for our semi-annual Book Sale. It's a bargain hunter's dream and full of good finds for the holidays.

Local Event: Friends of the Library Book Drive

Friends of the Library Book Drive

Drive up and drop off!  We accept the following (gently used or new):
BooksCDsDVDsGames and puzzles
 Then come back on...

North Whitney Street & Center Street

Fall Outdoor Farmers Market featuring veggies, fruits, meat, poultry, sausages, cheese, lotions, honey, artisan bakers, crafters and more. Eat it at the Market prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids' entertainment and pet friendly.

Local Event: Fall 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market

Fall 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market

Fall Outdoor  Farmers Market featuring veggies, fruits, meat,  poultry, sausages, cheese, lotions, honey, artisan bakers,...

Have a quick question about a personal device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer? Bring it in and one of our tech-savvy team members will help!

Local Event: Device Advice

Device Advice

Have a quick question about a personal device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer? Bring it in and one of our...

Join us for a Day of Service at the Forest Preserve! All are welcome to help care for our local natural spaces through collecting native seeds. These seeds will be used to help restore other preserves in Lake County. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people, and make a positive impact in our community. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to lend a hand!All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
<h4></h4>

Local Event: Day of Service: Forest Preserve

Day of Service: Forest Preserve

Join us for a Day of Service at the Forest Preserve! All are welcome to help care for our local natural spaces through...

Renwood Golf Course - Round Lake Area Park District

Kick off the Halloween Season by decorating pumpkins! This fun event is a great opportunity for families to express their creativity together.&nbsp; Sign up early; this event fills up quickly. Pre-registration required.
Register at rlapd.org.

Local Event: Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin Decorating

 Kick off the Halloween Season by decorating pumpkins! This fun event is a great opportunity for families to express their...

Frunchroom Collective

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in LibertyvilleJoin Julia Mazur of Simply She Stamps for a fun evening of creativity, connection, and making a difference! You’ll choose a surprise cardmaking kit when you arrive. Most kits require little or no stamping, making this a fun and easy project for beginners and experienced crafters alike!No crafting experience necessary! Just come ready to create, have FUN, and support a great cause. $30 per person100% of profits will be donated to Julia’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Lake County team, Wednesdays We Wear Pink Walkers, supporting breast cancer research.Come when you can. Leave when you must. Grab a drink, chat, and get crafty for a cause! Register via the link in this event post.

Local Event: Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in...

Lake County Extension Office 100 S US Hwy 45 Grayslake, IL 60030

Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join Extension Educators and Master Naturalists to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “superhero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look through a “bug's eye”, take a bug challenge, make a bug craft, meet some live bugs, and see some special collections! Even go on an insect safari!

Local Event: Bug Bytes

Bug Bytes

Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join Extension Educators and Master Naturalists to discover amazing facts about our smallest...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Libertyville on Wednesday, October 14th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:30pm at Sunset Foods Libertyville. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Wednesday. But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because these events sell out!
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4rCKb3B" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4rCKb3B</a>

Local Event: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

Libertyville

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Libertyville on Wednesday, October 14th! Note that pizzas will...

The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only, October 17th &amp; 18th for the largest home improvement show in the entire Chicago Area!
Come on down to discover for yourself that improving your Home CAN be Easy, Fun AND AFFORDABLE! 
Our goal over the past few decades has always been to provide you, your family, friends and neighbors the smoothest and most enjoyable way to improve your life by improving your home and property. And…GREAT NEWS! This year’s show is a PERFECT example of this! You’re gonna LOVE it!
It’s big. How big? It’s over 40,000 square feet BIG and ALL indoors with hundreds of businesses offering an incredible array of exciting exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying your home!
You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!
At the same time, with one EASY and FREE visit, you’ll meet and speak with friendly experts who are eager to help with all your home improvement projects and questions. Whether you have a specific project in mind or if you’re just shopping for ideas, this is the place to be!
You will find it ALL, from all types and styles of windows, siding and roofing to custom kitchens and baths! Go big with full design-build and architect services for additions, basements, and all larger custom build projects!
Make immediate, impactful and vibrant changes with new flooring, interior and exterior painting, window treatments and other décor options!
Transform your outdoor space to be the envy of the neighborhood with stunning landscaping, a new deck, patio, gazebo or pergola! Cast cooling shade with custom cantilever umbrellas and retractable awnings and keep the bugs away with retractable screens for your porch, garage and other outdoor spaces!
Make your home safe for ALL with the best in-home accessibility products like walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts &amp; easy access showers!
See energy efficient with the latest in heating &amp; air conditioning, including the awesome ductless, mini-split systems and heat pumps!
Power your life with the sun and SAVE BIG on energy costs with the latest tech in solar power and battery systems, with ALL the top brands!
Savor the flavors of gourmet spices, herbs, oils, dips, hot sauces, artisan coffee cakes and MORE!!! There is also a full-service food concession in the show that everyone’s been raving about!
There’s truly something new, fun and cool around every corner at this year’s show, including YOUR chance to WIN a FREE vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
And be sure to get there early so you don’t miss the great music, good times and great giveaways from Lake County's very own "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast from 10am to Noon as well as The DRIVE road crew’s contests and giveaways!
Best of all, this amazing show is coming to you with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The Lake County Home Show is open October 24th &amp; 25th from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.Hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd. in Grayslake, IL. West of Route 45 and east of Route 83 on Peterson Road.
So come on down . . . and be sure to share this with your Family, friends and neighbors so they don’t miss it!
For more info, visit <a href="https://www.lakecountyhomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LakeCountyHomeShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us at 630-953-2500

Local Event: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!

The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only,...

Trick or Treat for goodies along our trail outside the Community Center! Once you've filled your bag, take a hayride, find your way through the pumpkin maze, snap photos with special characters, and enjoy Zombie Zumba and spooky dancing with a DJ in the Kids Zone.

Local Event: Trick or Treat Trail

Trick or Treat Trail

Trick or Treat for goodies along our trail outside the Community Center! Once you've filled your bag, take a hayride, find your...

If you know the sound of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown — the wandering piano of the Graveyard Theme, the swagger of The Red Baron, the wistful Great Pumpkin Waltz — you know Vince Guaraldi's music, even if you've never heard his name. This October, pianist Connor Cowart leads a jazz combo — with LCSO principal Lauren Moldenhauer on flute, LCSO principal Karl EH Seigfried on bass, Octavio Escamilla on guitar, and Calvin Simmers on drums — through brand-new arrangements of that score, written by Cowart himself and performed live for the first time on October 17. Serna's Grill will be on-site serving throughout the evening, along with curated signature cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited; advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Event Format / Schedule
<ul><li>Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Concert Begins: 5:30 p.m.</li><li>Intermission Included</li><li>Food provided by Serna's Grill</li><li>Signature cocktails, beer, wine, seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase</li></ul>
🎟 Tickets: $40 General Admission&nbsp;· $20 Youth (17 and under)&nbsp;· $0 Child (5 and under) Seating is limited. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. Reserve your spot: https://lcso.short.gy/charlie-brown-jazz

Local Event: LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in Hawthorn Woods

LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in...

If you know the sound of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown — the wandering piano of the Graveyard Theme, the swagger of The...

LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in Hawthorn Woods

Lake County Extension Office 100 S US Hwy 45 Grayslake, IL 

Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we want to talk about a few animals that get a bad rap for being scarier than they truly are. You'll learn your "creepy crawly" neighbors aren't so creepy- just misunderstood! We will have LIVE snake ambassadors as well as other examples of native wildlife

Local Event: Misunderstood Creatures 

Misunderstood Creatures 

Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we...

Robert W. Rolek Community Center - Round Lake Area Park District

The Children’s Neighborhood Museum is celebrating 25 years of play! Join us for an extra-special Adult Tot Birthday Bash filled with games, crafts, museum play, a character meet-and-greet, a sweet birthday treat, and a goodie bag to take home.Register today at rlapd.org!

Local Event: Children's Neighborhood Museum Birthday Bash

Children's Neighborhood Museum Birthday Bash

The Children’s Neighborhood Museum is celebrating 25 years of play! Join us for an extra-special Adult Tot Birthday Bash filled...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Events and Things to Do in Grayslake, IL

Wednesday, October 7

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

OCT

7

5:30 PM

Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

Also around town...

Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending

Friday, October 2

Saturday, October 3

Sunday, October 4

Tuesday, October 6

Wednesday, October 7

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, November 11

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit