How To Compost Your Jack-O'-Lantern In Lake Forest

Don't let your pumpkins rot on your porch or in your dumpster; you can compost them in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Trick-Or-Treating Hours 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and trick-or-treat hours in Lake Forest and nearby span the afternoon and early evening.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Lake Forest This Fall — And How To Carve Them

Check out Patch's list of pumpkin patches near Lake Forest to find the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Lake Forest For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Lake Forest.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Lake Forest

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Releases Independence Day Weekend Events Schedule

From food festival to fireworks, Lake Forest residents have many options for celebrating the country's 250th anniversary.

5 Earth Day Events To Take Care Of The Planet In Lake Forest

Earth Day 2026 is April 22. Here's how you can give back to the planet in Lake Forest.

2026 Easter Egg Hunts In Lake Forest

Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Lake Forest, happening on April 4.

MLK Day 2026: What’s Open And Closed In Lake Forest

Here's what will be closed and where you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026.

How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Lake Forest

Here’s everything you need to know to recycle your Christmas tree in Lake Forest.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Where To See Him

Here's where you can meet Santa Claus near Lake Forest and Lake Bluff this holiday season.

Thanksgiving 2025 Grocery Store Hours For Lake Forest

Some grocery stores in Lake Forest will be open on Thanksgiving for those who need to get some last-minute items.

Lincolnshire Resident Grateful For Nature, Spending Time Outdoors

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight the thankful moments that bring communities together.

These Lake Forest Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.

Toys For Tots: How To Help In Lake Forest

Spread holiday cheer to children in your community this year by donating to Toys for Tots in Lake County.

2025 Trick-Or-Treating Hours For Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Residents can alert trick-or-treaters if their household is participating with a sign to display on the front door.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Lake Forest Fall 2025

Check out Patch's list of pumpkin patches near Lake Forest to find the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Labor Day In Lake Forest And Lake Bluff, What's Closed?

Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.

Fireworks Near Me: Lake Forest July 4th 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lake Forest.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Lake Forest

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lake Forest.

Mother’s Day In Lake Forest: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now

Check out these restaurant options in Lake Forest that are perfect for Mother's Day.

The Hunt Is On: Lake Forest Easter Egg Hunt is April 19

Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Lake Forest, happening on April 19.

Top 10 Stories Of 2024 On Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch

From controversial city projects to high-profile legal cases, these are the Lake Forest area stories that readers followed most this year.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 Around Lake Forest

From family-friendly festivities, to adults-only open bars, here are some of this year's New Year's Eve happenings on Chicago's North Shore.

Lake Forest Space Pioneer Jim Lovell Celebrated With Statewide Honor

Dec. 21 is James A. Lovell Day in honor of NASA's oldest living astronaut, the Apollo 13 commander who said, "Houston, we've had a problem."

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff?

Nominate your neighborhood's top holiday decorations to spotlight holiday cheer in the Lake Forest community.

Where To See Santa In Lake Forest Area This Christmas Season

Discover Santa events and festive family fun on the North Shore this holiday season.

5 Lake Forest Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

This Giving Tuesday, support Lake Forest and Lake Bluff nonprofits preserving nature, fostering literacy and empowering young people.

These Lake Forest Area Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving — discover which restaurants in and around Lake Forest are open on Nov. 28.

IL Attorney General Recommends Families Check Sex Offender Registry

Attorney General Kwame Raoul suggested families check the registry to confirm safe trick-or-treating routes.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Official 2024 Trick-Or-Treating Hours

Residents can alert trick-or-treaters if their household is participating with a sign to display on the front door.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Lake Forest, Lake Bluff This Fall

Patch has rounded up some of the best area pumpkin patches during this Halloween and fall season.

116th Annual Lake Forest Day 'Salutes Our Welcoming Community'

Since 1908, if it's the first Wednesday in August: it's Lake Forest Day.

Fireworks Near Me: Lake Forest July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lake Forest.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Here is your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Ways To Observe Around Lake Forest

Local ceremonies and parades honor fallen members of the military for Memorial Day 2024 in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Lake Forest, When To See It

Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in the Lake Forest area, where we'll experience 92 percent partiality.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff?

Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in the Lake Forest area, where we'll experience 92 percent partiality.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 Around Lake Forest

Check out the following events happening Dec. 31 to ring in the start of 2024 along Chicago's North Shore.

High Spirits Higher Stilts: Lake Forest's Historic Hanukah Celebration

A Night of Joyful Traditions: Lake Forest Embraces Inclusivity and Celebration at First Public Menorah Lighting

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.