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

Friday, July 3

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Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America

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9:00 PM

Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL

Star Spangled Nights will be held at Six Flags Great American in Gurnee, with fireworks planned at night. More via the Six...

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Saturday, July 4

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4th of July donuts are here! Specialty sprinkles, Lemon Blueberry, and more classics! Order by 2pm.

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6:30 AM

Evanston, IL

Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, July 4th! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual...

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Fireworks at Butler Lake Park on July 4, 2026

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7:30 PM

Butler Lake Park, 835 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

The Village’s July 4 special concert will take place at Butler Lake Park, with fireworks immediately following the performance...

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Six Flags Great America Star Spangled Nights, Fireworks

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9:00 PM

Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL

Star Spangled Nights will be held at Six Flags Great American in Gurnee, with fireworks planned at night. More via the Six...

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Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills

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9:00 PM

Century Park Arboretum, 1002 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL

Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 Join the community in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

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Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Mundelein

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9:30 PM

Courtland Commons Park, 400 E Courtland St, Mundelein, IL

Fourth of July Fireworks Display Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 9:30–10 p.m. Courtland Commons Park, 444 E. Courtland...

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Thursday, July 9

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Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.

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5:30 PM

Vernon Hills, IL

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Vernon Hills on Thursday, July 9th! Note that pizzas will be...

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Thursday, July 2

• America 250: Bites on Bank and Concert in the Square 6:30 pm

  Market Square, Market Sq, Lake Forest

  
  

Friday, July 3

• Six Flags Star Spangled Nights at Six Flags Great America 9:00 pm

  Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee

  
  

Saturday, July 4

• 4th of July donuts are here! Specialty sprinkles, Lemon Blueberry, and more classics! Order by 2pm. 6:30 am
  
  
• Fireworks at Butler Lake Park on July 4, 2026 7:30 pm

  Butler Lake Park, 835 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville

  
  
• Six Flags Great America Star Spangled Nights, Fireworks 9:00 pm

  Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee

  
  
• Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills 9:00 pm

  Century Park Arboretum, 1002 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills

  
  
• Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Mundelein 9:30 pm

  Courtland Commons Park, 400 E Courtland St, Mundelein

  
  
• Annual Kiwanis Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am

  Lake Bluff Village Green, Lake Bluff

  
  
• March with Us in the Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade! 8:00 am

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

  
  
• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks 1:00 pm

  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest

  
  
• 2026 Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks 5:00 pm

  400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

  
  

Monday, July 6

• Summer Reading Club: Sea Quest #5 10:00 am

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

  
  

Wednesday, July 8

• Paint & Sip night at the History Center 6:30 pm

  509 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Thursday, July 9

• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. 5:30 pm
  
  
• Evening Book Club 6:00 pm

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

  
  
• Concert in the Square 6:30 pm

  Market Square, Market Sq, Lake Forest

  
  

Friday, July 10

• Summer Music Series - The Hogmires 5:00 pm

  509 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest

  
  
• Stop Making Sense 7:00 pm

  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest

  
  

Saturday, July 11

• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks 1:00 pm

  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest

  
  

Sunday, July 12

• American Music Festivals "At the Movies" - New Frontiers 4:00 pm

  Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park