Christmas
Dine with Santa in Lake County
Santa works hard, he needs to eat lots to fuel his journey around the world. Whether you would like to tell him how good you were this year over breakfast, lunch, dinner, or something like […]
Barrington
Special Needs
October Special Needs Calendar
Families with special needs don’t need to miss out on local family fun! We’ve rounded up this month’s events for families and children with special needs. Unless otherwise stated, all events require preregistration. See the […]
Special Needs
August Lake County Special Needs Calendar
Children with special needs and their families don’t have to miss out on childhood fun. Many of our local facilities offer special events, nights, hours and more in a way that makes them easier for […]
Concerts
Summer Outdoor Concerts in Lake County
Attending concerts can be really expensive (can you say G-note?) but thankfully in the summertime, it is much more affordable to listen to music outside the comfort of your own home. In Lake County alone, […]
Holidays
Memorial Day Parades and Services in Lake County
I don’t know about you, but our summer kickoff isn’t complete without honoring those who have served in the armed forces by attending a local Memorial Day parade or ceremony. Growing up, we never missed […]
Holidays
Mother’s Day Brunch in Lake County
Mother’s Day is coming up and for many families that means brunch on the town. We’ve assembled a smattering of delicious locations that are hosting Mother’s Day Brunches. We definitely recommend you call ahead and […]
Festivals
Kite Festivals in Lake County
I’ve never been good at flying kites. I never could get them up in the sky. However, last year my son ended up getting a kite in his Easter basket. We took it to the […]
Holidays
Earth Day Events and Activities for Lake County Families
Established in 1970 Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 as a day to demonstrate and support environmental protection and preservation. Whether you’re living a sustainable lifestyle or are just looking to take steps to […]
Spring
Native Plant Sales in Lake County
Spring plant sales offer a wide selection of beautiful and cost-effective planting options for your garden and landscape, and most offer native plants that are naturally perfect for our local weather and soil conditions. Another […]
Easter
Easter Brunch in Lake County
The eggs have been dyed, hidden, and rolled or gathered. The Easter baskets have been stocked, hidden, found and dismantled. Everyone is (finally) in their Easter finery. Photos have been taken. The family is together…and everyone’s hungry. If the […]