Events and Things to Do in Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL

Friday, October 16

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Art in the Garage Show

OCT

16

4:00 PM

1494 Leeward Ct, Grayslake, IL

7th Annual "Art in the Garage " Show and Sale. Featuring 60+ renderings by professional color pencil artist Philip Schorn. His...

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Sunday, October 18

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Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

OCT

18

1:00 PM

North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and...

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FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

OCT

18

3:00 PM

Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String...

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Tuesday, October 20

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

OCT

20

5:30 PM

Vernon Hills, IL

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Tuesday, October 20th! Note that pizzas will...

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Thursday, October 22

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Faith@Work with Jill Woolworth

OCT

22

7:00 PM

Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL

Let us know you're coming HERE. (it's free and open to the public!) Grief and Loss Thursday, October 22, 7–8:30 PM The Church...

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Friday, October 23

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Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday.

OCT

23

2:30 PM

Evanston, IL

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, October 23rd--and this time, we're delivering...

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Tuesday, November 10

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Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

NOV

10

6:30 PM

Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL

The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a...

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Thursday, October 15

• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course 6:00 pm

  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• LFHS Presents: The Outsiders 7:00 pm

  Lake Forest High School, 1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Friday, October 16

• Art in the Garage Show 4:00 pm

  1494 Leeward Ct, Grayslake

  
  
• Trunk or Treat 6:00 pm

  Lake Bluff Park District Recreation Center, 355 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff

  
  
• LFHS Presents: The Outsiders 7:00 pm

  Lake Forest High School, 1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Peach Jam 7:30 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Outdoor Movie Night - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 7:30 pm

  Blair Park, Lake Bluff

  
  

Saturday, October 17

• Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium 9:15 am

  Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks 1:00 pm

  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest

  
  
• Fall Family Happy Hour 5:00 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Oktoberfest. 2026 6:00 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• LFHS Presents: The Outsiders 7:00 pm

  Lake Forest High School, 1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Sunday, October 18

• Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade 1:00 pm

  North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka

  
  
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert 3:00 pm

  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park

  
  
• Woodlands Academy to host fall 2026 open house 12:00 pm

  Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E Westleigh Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Ghoulish Film Series: Ghostbusters 3:00 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Monday, October 19

• K9 Reading Buddies (Fall 2026) 4:00 pm

  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff

  
  

Tuesday, October 20

• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. 5:30 pm
  
  
• Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer (Illinois Libraries Present - Online Program) 7:00 pm

  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff

  
  

Wednesday, October 21

• LFA Fall Play – Rumors 7:00 pm

  Lake Forest Academy, 1500 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest