Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

Enjoy Craft Club at Yhana Boba Cafe the last Sunday of the month at 5 pm. This all-ages event will feature a movie, and the opportunity to bring your own crafts to work on or purchase one of their grab-n-go craft bags. It’s just $5 per person to attend and offers a great way to get creative with friends or meet new ones!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

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The college admission landscape continues to evolve and is more complex than ever. Shifting ACT/SAT testing requirements, new ACT/SAT testing formats, OBBB creating federal loan limits, and increased selectivity across schools and majors make it hard for families to identify the right-fit schools and apply successfully. Join the Grayslake Area Public Library to learn how these changes may impact your family and leverage new strategies to give your student the best opportunity for admission and to maximize scholarships and financial aid.

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Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Discovering Grayslake Podcast at First Draft on September 29th from 6 - 9 pm as they celebrate 200 episodes of sharing the people, businesses, and stories that make our town special.

They’ll record a special live episode from 7:30–8 pm and bring together past guests, friends, and members of the community who have been part of this journey.

200 episodes. Countless stories. One amazing community.

Stop in with your spiciest gossip (chisme) or text Yhana Boba Cafe anonymously; the winner gets a cash prize! Free Event!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Author and Economics Professor Louis P. Cain speaks about the destruction and resurrection of this iconic American city.

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Your to-do list called… it wants a beer. Stop letting your life admin pile up. Join Beer Bazaar for Adult Admin Club — a laid-back, productive hang where getting things done finally feels… doable.

This isn’t a workshop or seminar. It’s a body-doubling session, where the taproom becomes your favorite third space to tackle real-life to-dos. Emails, appointments, taxes/bills, forms you’ve been avoiding — bring it all. You bring your laptop + to-do list; they’ll bring the high-speed Wi-Fi, chill beats, and the perfect craft pour.

Bonus: Sam will be there with all the materials you need to start (or keep going with) your 2026 planner/journal.

This is a meetup for a happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded friends. Guests can grab a drink and get cozy, with opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading time.

Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for an open and thoughtful discussion exploring Jewish/Israeli history and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Through diverse perspectives and an emphasis on empathy, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict. The presenter is Eduardo Frajman, a graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem who holds a PhD in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He teaches politics, philosophy, and humanities at Oakton College, the College of Lake County, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Jump into the holiday season and create your own decorative holiday charcuterie board at Yhana Boba Cafe. While painting your board, graze their charcuterie table.

Click “View Event” to sign up!

Black Lung Brewing has their Open Mic every week on Thursday evening! Finish dinner, but don’t forget your fancy fender! Jump up on stage and give them your best version of your favorite song! Or just kick back and listen to the local masters singing their favorite tunes! Poets and stand-up comedians are also welcome to perform. This Open Mic offers something for everyone!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

A new featured artist has joined the Grayslake Arts Alliance (GAA) crew! You will find her art at Black Lung Brewing Company throughout October and November 2026. Join the GAA for her Meet & Greet as you enjoy the delicious food & beverages!

Join This Old Book and the Grayslake Area Public Library for an exciting evening of spooky storytelling. Enjoy a chilling classic short story read aloud by the Grayslake Library, followed by a reading and book signing by local authors E. Black and S. Black, authors of The Chimera Snare series.

Stop in This Old Book, enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, have a spooky snack, terrifying drink, pick up some library swag, and discover your next great read.

Come dressed up and receive a special gift!

Buy 2 Books and Get 1 Free on all regular priced books!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library (GAPL) are accepting new and gently used Books, DVDs, CDs, Games and Puzzles at their Fall Book Drive on Saturday, October 3rd. Volunteers will assist with accepting donations; just pull up to the front of the library for assistance.

Your donations help the Friends of the GAPL raise funds to support library programs.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Get ready for the 7th Annual Trunk Sale and Merchant Market brought to you by Closet Traders!

Celebrate a day filled with vintage treasures, handmade finds, delicious food, live music, and community.

Bring your friends, shop sustainably, and uncover something uniquely you at this fun fall event in the Grayslake Village Center.

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Have a quick question about a personal device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer? Bring it to the Grayslake Area Public Library and one of their tech-savvy team members will help!

Get into the spooky season and unleash your inner diva!

Bedazzle your pumpkin and glam it up for the spooky season at Yhana Boba Cafe!

Click “View Event” for a sign up link. A pumpkin is included with the fee.

Celebrate spooky season with a 14 oz themed custom candle, special label and topper, pizza, a themed sweet treat, and a showing of Hocus Pocus.

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Join Brittney of Laced in Harmony at Trillium Yoga Studio for a Chakra Balancing Sound Meditation.

In this session, Brittney will guide you through a meditation, clearing and balancing each chakra with specific frequencies  and breathing techniques. After the guided meditation, Brittney will transition in to blissful soundscapes to give you time to relax and drift wherever your spirit needs to go.

No experience necessary. Please dress comfortable and in layers. You may bring any crystals you would like charged during this practice.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

The 28th Annual Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery located on South Lake Street near Route 120 will be Sunday, October 4th.

There will be two performances. The first one is at 1:30 pm and the second is at 2:30 pm.

This event is free, but donations are graciously accepted.

This event is brought to you by the Grayslake Historical Society.

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Want your everyday bag to get into the spooky season? Stop into YHANA and create a spooky accessory for any bag, purse, or backpack! 

Click “View Event” to register!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Spooky season is here! A city as famous and infamous as Chicago has its fair share of ghosts: from hitchhiking phantoms to drowned picnickers to gangsters shot down with only a dog left to bear witness. Join Laura Enright as she discusses the history of some of the area’s most notable hauntings and why they may linger so spiritedly in our psyche.

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Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Each month, Andy’s Records will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). They encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing they will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick the next album if they want to!).

Click “View Event” to learn more and reserve your spot.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Put your brain to the test and join the team at Yhana Boba Cafe for an Adult Spelling Bee Contest. Prize to be determined. Free to participate and attend!

Sign up on their Facebook page!

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Come out to Sienna Lifestyle to learn how to make an amazing charcuterie board with MyCharcuterie. They will provide guided instruction with an assortment of premium meats and cheeses, crackers, fruit, vegetables and more.

Click “View Event” to learn more and sign up.

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Enjoy a magical evening creating a 14 oz themed custom candle with a special label and topper, plus pizza, a themed sweet treat, and Practical Magic.

Click “View Event” to register!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Celebrate at The Sapling School! Enjoy classroom activities, face painting, snacks and more! All are invited for this free, family friendly event!

Tired of cleaning up all the pumpkin mess year after year? Stop into YHANA and paint yours completely free! All you need to do is bring your own pumpkin and they’ll have all the supplies! FREE event!

Welcome to the immersive Diwali celebration! Wear traditional attire (optional) such as sarees, lehengas, kurtas, decorate diyas and paper lanterns, create rangoli, apply henna, enjoy photo booths, and savor special snacks.

Experience the joy and warmth of Diwali through these interactive activities and celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Grayslake Area Public Library in all its splendor.

Meet Grayslake Arts Alliance featured artist, Scott Glass at Beer Bazaar on Saturday, October 10.

Do you sing? Do you write poetry?

Participate in an open mic experience. And don't forget to enjoy great refreshments to be had at Beer Bazaar!

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

The Grayslake Area Public Library invites teens ages 12 - 18 for some Thrift Store Painting. Personalize your own thrift store painting by adding in your very own elements. Attendees will be supplied with a painting, but feel free to bring your own. Other supplies provided.

Click “View Event” to register.

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

Come out for the upcoming Grayslake Historical Society program, What is Prairie Crossing Anyway? at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm. Learn the history of Prairie Crossing, a unique community located off of Route 83 and Route 45.

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum welcomes Kevin Wood who portrays President Abraham Lincoln.

Wood will cover the entire period from Independence through the Civil War and Mr. Lincoln’s inspiring personal story.

Free event. No registration required.

Candles and cannolis come together for a cozy, hands-on workshop at Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake. Guests will create a custom candle using their Wall of Scents, blending fragrances to design something completely their own.

After candle pouring, the experience continues with a guided cannoli workshop where guests will fill and decorate three cannolis with a mix of classic and creative flavors.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Join Yhana Boba Cafe for a fun night of Bingo! Round up some friends, have some fun, and play for the chance to win boba, gift cards, or merchandise! Free event!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Stop by Yhana Boba Cafe and check out some small vendors during their Mini Spooky Market! They will also have raffles going! Stop by, shop, and enter to win!

Join This Old Book for a book signing of a personal memoir that recounts a journey of healing from a manipulative lover. With honesty, the author turns a painful experience into an inspiring story of resilience.

Meet the author, get a signed copy, and sip as you wander. 

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Pop, fizz, cheers! The Third Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk returns Saturday, October 17, from 1 - 4 pm for an afternoon of bubbly, sweet and savory treats, shopping, and fun throughout the Village Center. Your registration includes 20 drink tickets to use for pours at participating locations (including several new stops this year!), plus a commemorative glass, goodie bag and $5-off Village Center coupon. This year, we’re also adding more fun with a scavenger hunt with raffle prizes, a photo booth, and other excitement along the way! Grab your friends and get ready to sip, stroll, and celebrate during this fun, fall event!

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Have you ever thought about writing a short story or maybe even a novel, but didn’t know where to start? Join internationally published author JB Corso at the FREE Newbie Fiction Writers’ Bootcamp for a crash course in the basics to kickstart your writing process!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

JLB Fine Art Gallery will feature a Meet the Artists event on October 17 from 1 - 4 pm. Check out the variety of artwork in the studio while you meet the artists. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

And if you’re participating in the Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine Walk, you’ll have even more a reason to stop in. JLB Fine Art Gallery will also be a sparkling wine stop!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

Meet local veterans and hear their inspiring stories of service, courage, and life beyond the uniform. It’s a great opportunity for young people to connect, ask questions, and learn from those who have served our country. Bring questions, friends, and yourself to hear stories of the conflicts these veterans experienced. Veterans from different conflicts will be present.

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, October 18th for their monthly concert featuring Mark Dvorak.

Mark Dvorak is a modern-day troubadour who has never stopped performing, writing and recording. He has been called a “folk singer’s folk singer” with an “encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs. His original material has been called “wondrous” and “profound.”

Mark sings in a clear, signature voice and is a very engaging performer. He likes to joke around with the folks who attend his shows and has a refreshing, down-to-earth presence.

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Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

In conjunction to the Grayslake Fire & Rescue exhibit at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, they invite you to their upcoming program, “The Cadillac of Fire Trucks”. Bob Lichter of the Kenosha Historical Society will present a history of Pirsch Fire Trucks.

Free event. No registration required.

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for a festive afternoon of hands-on crafts as they prepare decorations for their community altar. Create colorful papel picado, decorate sugar skull magnets, make vibrant marigold flowers, and enjoy face painting as they honor and remember loved ones. While crafting, enjoy traditional music, tasty treats, and the spirit of togetherness as they create a beautiful display for the celebration.

Join us for an open, facilitated community conversation at Beer Bazaar for a Death Cafe—a safe, comfortable environment to talk about a topic we all face, but rarely discuss. This gathering has no set agenda and offers a completely non-judgmental space for open discussion. Connect with fellow Grayslake community members Marc Willhite (Owner of Strang Funeral Home), Rev. Jason Okrzynski (United Protestant Church of Grayslake), and others.

Whether you wish to share, listen, or just satisfy your curiosity, all are welcome. End-of-life resources and information on local services will also be available.

Click “View Event” to register.

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Create a 14 oz Ghostbusters-themed custom candle with a special label and topper while enjoying pizza, a themed sweet treat, and the movie.

Click “View Event” to register!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Wondering what to do with those puzzles you’ve completed? SWAP THEM!

Bring your puzzles to This Old Book and exchange with others for FREE! Trade the Old, go home with something new to you. All puzzles, sizes, and ages welcome!

Puzzles should be complete, in the original box, and in very good condition.

Save the Date for the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Trick or Treat on the streets of Historic Downtown Grayslake! Local businesses will be passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Wear your costumes and enjoy FREE family fun!

Join the Grayslake Park District for a full afternoon and evening of fall fun in Central Park on Saturday, October 24th from 1 - 9 pm!

This first-ever event will feature food trucks, carnival rides, live music, and all the things you loved about Pumpkin Fest!

This event will directly follow the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Trick-or-Treat (11 am - 1 pm in downtown Grayslake).

Mark you calendar and get ready for the ultimate autumn day in Grayslake!

Join Andy’s Records for the 3rd Annual Deadman’s Party! Come dressed up as your favorite performer and sing SCARY-oke in character!

Food, drinks, prizes and more!!!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Join Beer Bazaar for Vinyl Sundays. Their staff will be spinning records for your enjoyment. Come hang with some friends while drinking a cold one. When you bring a vinyl to listen to, you’ll get a $1 off any size pour!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!

Test you knowledge during Trivia Night at Emil’s Tavern on Center! Taking place on Monday nights, round up your crew, enjoy some food and drink, and see how many answers you know!

Enjoy Craft Club at Yhana Boba Cafe. This all-ages event will feature a movie, and the opportunity to bring your own crafts to work on or purchase one of their grab-n-go craft bags. It’s just $5 per person to attend and offers a great way to get creative with friends or meet new ones!

Join Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!

The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back with more USA 250 themes. This year's books are chosen in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Grayslake History teachers Adrijiana Bisevac & Pat Green, go beyond the text and into the history and culture behind the 1925 classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Registration is NOT required to attend but encouraged as books will be available for pick up at the library upon registration.

Click “View Event” to learn more and for optional registration information.

Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!

They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Looking for some weeknight fun? Come out to Emil's Tavern on Center for BINGO on Tuesday nights beginning at 8 pm! Enjoy food, drinks and BINGO games!

It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!

Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.

Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!

Make your own book from scratch at Yhana Boba Cafe during their upcoming Bookbinding 101 Workshop! In collaboration with Laura Castanos, learn the do's and don'ts of bookbinding. Registration information coming soon.

Come out for a night of Karaoke at Charlie’s! Bring your energy, favorite song, and your crew for a night of music and fun!

It takes place every Thursday from 9 pm - 12:30 am!

*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.

Come out to The Sapling School for their Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 30th. Bring your kids in costume for some Halloween fun (and candy of course!).

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join The Vine Martini & Wine Bar for their Halloween Party! Featuring live music from Me With You, there will be ghoulish fun, plenty of your favorite songs, and delicious food and drink specials!

Join Charlies for a night of spooky fun, numerous drink specials, live DJ, a costume contest, tricks, treats, and more!

The Halloween fun begins at 9 pm!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Spend the evening making a 14 oz themed custom candle with a special label and topper while enjoying pizza, a themed sweet treat, and Coneheads.

Click “View Event” to register!

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

The Grayslake Central High School (GCHS) Booster Club will host its Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 15th beginning at 9 am. The race will start and finish on the GCHS track and wind through the area neighborhoods.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, November 15th for their monthly concert featuring Lisa P. Medina and Adela Skowronski.

Lisa Medina is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a flavorful hint of Latin rhythm and spice.

Adela Skowronski fuses elements of classical, folk and pop music to create a unique, multi-dimensional sound.

After a chance meeting at an open mic in 2024, Lisa and Adela have performed regularly as a duo, leveling up one another’s original songs with simple acoustic arrangements and warm vocal harmonies.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Save the Date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving! See the lights and experience a variety of event offerings!

More information to follow closer to the date!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, December 20th for their monthly concert featuring Naomi Ashley with Jon Williams.

​Navigating seamlessly through Americana, classic country, folk, blues, and rock, Chicago based singer-songwriter Naomi Ashley lyrically layers compositions charm with humor and a poignant understanding of the human experience.

Her captivating stage presence and the soulful resonance of her voice have left an indelible mark on those who have had the privilege of experiencing her live performances. She will be joined by Jon Williams, a noted multi-instrumentalist.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.

Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.

Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.

Click “View Event” for more details!