Go out in Waukegan .

Sara Evans - We Got the Beat

Genesee Theatre · 7:30 PM

Ray Bradbury Story Hour

Waukegan Public Library · 5:30 PM

Flu Vaccine Clinic

Waukegan Public Library · 10:00 AM

Toddler Storytime

Waukegan Public Library · 10:30 AM

Rosalind Franklin University Mobile Clinic

Waukegan Public Library · 1:30 PM

Community Works Info Session

Waukegan Public Library · 1:30 PM

Engineering Squad

Waukegan Public Library · 5:00 PM

Sara Evans - We Got the Beat

Genesee Theatre · 7:30 PM

Family Storytime

Waukegan Public Library · 10:30 AM

Help at Home Tabling

Waukegan Public Library · 10:30 AM

Senior Social Club

Waukegan Public Library · 11:30 AM

Lake County Health Department Tabling

Waukegan Public Library · 12:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 22

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Waukegan Public Library · 1:00 PM

Family Karaoke Night

Belvidere Recreation Center · 6:00 PM

From $6

Black Violin - The Be Free Tour

Genesee Theatre · 7:00 PM

Tiny Hands Art Studio

Jane Addams Center · 10:30 AM

From $12

Carriage Rides in Historic Downtown Long Grove

Waukegan · Through Dec 20

Bilingual Storytime

Waukegan Public Library · 10:30 AM

Santa Mail in Grayslake

Waukegan · Through Dec 11

Kohl Children's Museum Mobile Learning Lab

Waukegan Public Library · 10:30 AM

Murder Mystery Game

Waukegan Public Library · 6:00 PM

PADS Lake County Drop-in Session

Study Room 4 · 1:00 PM

WPL Thanksgiving Parade

Waukegan Public Library · 2:00 PM

FitsGiving

Field House Sports · 7:05 PM

From $5

1 more date through Dec 12

Dickens Holiday Village in Antioch

Waukegan · Through Jan 1

Kris Kringle Artist and Artisan Market

Waukegan Public Library · 5:00 PM

Santa in the Village in Historic Downtown Long Grove

Waukegan · Through Dec 20

Brunch with Santa at Lindy's Landing

Waukegan · Through Dec 20

Shiloh House Christmas in Zion

Waukegan · Through Dec 21

Santa Paws at Hawthorn

Waukegan · Through Dec 14

Youth Baking Club (FULL)

Adaptive Recreation Center · 6:00 PM

From $10

One Night Holiday Dance

Jack Benny Center for the Arts · 6:30 PM

From $10

Take Home Craft Kits

Waukegan Public Library · 7:00 PM

Quilting Club

Waukegan Public Library · 5:30 PM

Santa at the Sawmill in Antioch

Hiram Buttrick Sawmill · Through Dec 19

Natural Christmas Wreaths

Bevier Park · 6:00 PM

From $6

Elawa Farm's Holiday Market

Waukegan · Through Dec 20

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Genesee Theatre · 3:00 PM

Abuelitas Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories at Dunn Museum

Waukegan · Through Feb 28

2026 Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do It Yourself Messiah & Carol Sing-Along

Trapp Auditorium · 4:00 PM

From $20

Comedy

Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium: An Evening of Hope and Healing

Genesee Theatre · 7:00 PM

Did The Grinch Steal Christmas Trail Walk in Antioch

Waukegan · Through Dec 31

Lightscape Jingle Jam Family Nights at Chicago Botanic Garden

Waukegan · Through Dec 16

Holiday Performances at Gurnee Mills

Waukegan · Through Dec 22

Improv Playhouse: It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play

Waukegan · Through Dec 20

Winter Celebration and Winter Market in Deerfield

Waukegan · Through Dec 12

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Christmas Cookie Decorating in Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center · 7:00 PM

Chicago Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market at Gurnee Mills

Waukegan · Through Dec 13

It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play in Gurnee

Waukegan · Through Dec 13

Candles and Cannolis: Holiday Edition

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

You've Been Grinched: Pizza Delivery from the Grinch in Wauconda

Waukegan · Through Dec 12

From $152 more dates through Dec 13

Bowen Park Youth Theatre Presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

Jack Benny Center for the Arts · 7:00 PM

Cookies and Milk with Santa at Grandwood Park District

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Gavin DeGraw

Genesee Theatre · 8:00 PM

Photos with Santa

Jane Addams Center · 10:00 AM

Free

Family Swim Night: Splashing in a Winter Wonderland

Field House Sports · 3:00 PM

From $10

The Vine's Annual Toys for Tots Ugly Sweater Party

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Grayslake Antique Vintage Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds

Waukegan · Through Dec 13

Lake County Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of the Season

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Santa Parade in Libertyville

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Beef Wellington Class at The Joyful Gourmet

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Antioch Merry Market: Tails, Treasures and Treats

Thrive Pet Supply · 7:00 PM

Arctic Express in Grayslake

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Songs You Remember: Eve 6, Fastball, Blessid Union of Souls and The Click Five

Genesee Theatre · 7:00 PM

Santa's Workshop and Kris Kringle Market in Fox Lake

Lakefront Park · 7:00 PM

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation: Candle Making Movie Night

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Grayslake Historical Society's Holiday Open House

Waukegan · 1:00 PM

Winterhaus: Breakfast With Santa at Phase Three Brewing Company

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Ten Hotel Gurnee

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Bazaar Noir Speakeasy Pop-Up

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Dinner with Santa at O'Toole's Libertyville

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

A Motown Christmas with Chester Gregory at Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre · Through Dec 15

Gingerbread House Workshop in Grayslake

YHANA Boba Cafe · 7:00 PM

Christmas with Denny Diamond at Dover Straits

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Candle Making: Winter Inspired at Gorton Center

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Chat with Santa at Gurnee Park District

Waukegan · 7:00 PM

Bonnie Brook Golf Course: Ludy and His Lady Holiday Dinner and Show

Bonnie Brook Golf Course · 5:00 PM

Merry Fitmas

Field House Sports · 6:00 PM

From $5

1 more date through Dec 18

Dancenter North presents: The Magic of the Nutcracker

Genesee Theatre · 6:30 PM

GO WAUKEGAN: Santa Shuffle Walk

Field House Sports · 10:00 AM

Free

Holiday Open House

Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie · 11:00 AM

Free

28th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

Waukegan Municipal Beach · 10:00 AM

From $25

The Temptations - Farewell Tour

Genesee Theatre · 7:00 PM

The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh

Genesee Theatre · 7:30 PM

Rob Thomas - A Special Intimate Performance Benefitting Sidewalk Angels Foundation

Genesee Theatre · 8:00 PM

Waukegan Concert Chorus Presents Swing, Soul and Standards

Jack Benny Center for the Arts · 4:00 PM

From $20

From $201 more date through May 16

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and America

Trapp Auditorium · 4:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17 · Lake Forest

Waukegan Concert Chorus Presents Journeys: A Musical Voyage Around the World

Jack Benny Center for the Arts · 4:00 PM

From $20

Coming up at Waukegan

Sat, Nov 21

Holiday Performances at Gurnee Mills

Close by, in Lake Forest, Gurnee

Read with Ragdale

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Tue, Nov 17 · Lake Forest

Sing at Gorton - Upbeat Country Sing-Along

Tue, Nov 17 · Lake Forest

West African Drumming Ensemble Concert

Lake Forest College events

Wed, Nov 18 · Lake Forest

Squishy Lab

Wed, Nov 18 · Lake Forest

Cooking at Froggy's: Soup

Viking Park Community Center

Wed, Nov 18 · Gurnee

Sound Healing and Meditation (55+)

Wed, Nov 18 · Lake Forest

Lake Forest College Chamber Ensemble Concert

Lake Forest College events

Thu, Nov 19 · Lake Forest

Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life

Thu, Nov 19 · Lake Forest

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