Festivals
Long Grove Chocolate Fest – Back for a Bite in 2021
The sweetest festival of them all is back! Long Grove Chocolate Fest – A Bit-Sized Celebration is back in 2021. We have the delicious details […]
Special Events
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
Nutcracker Performances in Lake County presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville
The 2020 Guide to Nutcracker Performances is presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville. Learn about their new safety procedures and classes. Music. Magic. Mystery. Mesmerizing dancers. Along with Santa, the Sugar Plum Fairy is also […]
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 […]
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 […]
Festivals
Artisan Market Opens at Hawthorn Mall
Are you missing all the art and craft fairs that have canceled this summer? Miss no more! Hawthorn Mall is hosting an Artisan Markets every weekend through October 11. Artisan & Maker Market – Hawthorn […]
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 […]
Resale
Fall Resale Events in Lake County
Anyone else remember the days as a kid of shopping for new school clothes? As a clothes horse, I loved it. As a mom, I can’t help but tally up the cost of new school […]
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 […]
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 […]