Special Events
Free Comic Book Day Events in Lake County
If your kids are into reading comic books, then there is no better day than Free Comic Book Day. This day is held every year on the first Saturday in May when many local businesses […]
Special Events
Theater
Highland Park Players present Pinkalicious the Musical
Modern musicals have been adapted from everything such as single songs to a cartoon about a sponge. In my opinion, one of the best is Pinkalicious the Musical based on the books by Victoria Kahn […]
Performances
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents The Princess and the Pea
“Hear ye, hear ye…Prince Wellington is seeking a bride.” The classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen comes to life in a new musical The Princess and the Pea at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences. […]
Special Events
Join us at a Leap Day Celebration!
Did you know that 2020 is a leap year? It has an extra day, Leap Day, or an intercalary day. And while many of us (myself included) think that this is something that happens every […]
Performances
Ballet Theatre of Illinois presents Peter & The Wolf and Le Jardin Anime
Ballet Theatre of Illinois is a company in residence at Dance Academy of Libertyville, a Little Lake County paid advertising partner. Spring is coming early, no matter what the groundhog says. Ballet Theatre of Illinois is staging it’s next performance February 29 – March […]
Christmas
Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}
I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]
Christmas
The Train Lover’s Holiday Guide
I’m not sure how or when trains became associated with holiday celebrations. Is it because model trains are a popular children’s gift? Because family members used to ride trains home to see family? Or do […]
Christmas
Nutcracker Performances in Lake County presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville
The 2019 Guide to Nutcracker Performances is presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville. See DAL dancers perform the Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts December 6-15! Music. Magic. Mystery. Mesmerizing dancers. Along with […]
Cultural events
Dia de Muertos in Lake County
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, Contrary to popular belief it is not Mexican Halloween. The multi-day holiday is a gathering of family […]
Fall
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Lake County
You don’t need a passport to enjoy the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest. Traditionally a beer festival, it is also known for celebrating German culture, food, and entertainment. But what if you want the children to be […]