Event Calendar

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Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum’s Exhibits
Jan
1
to Dec 30

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum’s Exhibits

  • Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum features multiple exhibition galleries, a community room, archives and collections storage. It also incorporates the original Village Hall, a former one-room school house moved to the site and expanded in 1895.

Visit the Heritage Center Wednesdays - Saturdays. For the specific hours and current exhibit information, click “View Event” below.

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Karaoke Night - MayFest After Party
May
3

Karaoke Night - MayFest After Party

After Beer Bazaar’s karaoke hour during Grayslake Arts Alliance’s Mayfest (12 pm - 4 pm) at the Heritage Center & Museum, they’ll be hosting a Mayfest afterparty Karaoke Night. Come hangout with local artists and friends, while you sing any and all songs - from Disney sing-a-longs, musical hits, 90s alternative, classic rock, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to belt out a tune in the shower, all are welcome to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions!

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Healthy Kids Running Series Race
May
4

Healthy Kids Running Series Race

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

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Lake County Folk Club Open Stage
May
4

Lake County Folk Club Open Stage

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.

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Adult Kite Flying
May
5

Adult Kite Flying

Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for a fun and relaxing afternoon of kite flying at Gelatin Park in Grayslake, hosted by the library! This event is perfect for adults looking to enjoy the outdoors, unwind, and try something new. Kites will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!

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Ultimate Girls Night Out IL: Spring Sip n Shop
May
6

Ultimate Girls Night Out IL: Spring Sip n Shop

The Ultimate Girls Night Out IL welcomes you to their Sip N Shop vendor and craft event at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar Tuesday, May 6th.

Stop in and join them for a Girls Night Out of shopping with all of your favorite vendors and crafters under one roof. Cash and carry items available.

They will also have 25 swag bags for the first 25 ladies that arrive!

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Search & Share Genealogy
May
7

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

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Game Night @ Beer Bazaar
May
7

Game Night @ Beer Bazaar

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

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15-Page Book Club
May
8

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Spring Farmers Market
May
10

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Traditional Chinese Dance with Yin He
May
10

Traditional Chinese Dance with Yin He

Come and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Chinese dance with Yin He Dance at the library! Join them for an engaging discussion about the three unique styles of Chinese dance, complemented by captivating performances that showcase each one. You'll not only watch these talented dancers but also have the exciting opportunity to try out the dance moves yourself afterward.

Reserve your spot!

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DIY Scented Foaming Sugar Scrub
May
10

DIY Scented Foaming Sugar Scrub

Create your own scented foaming sugar scrub at A little bit of me with all-natural ingredients and unleash your inner scientist. Customize your scrub by choosing from six delightful scents, with the option to add color for a personal touch. This nourishing scrub leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, perfect for enjoying and showing off your new exfoliated skin for the nice weather ahead! Each person will leave with a custom 8oz jar. All supplies/ingredients are included.

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Murder Mystery: Totally Whacked
May
10

Murder Mystery: Totally Whacked

The Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation welcomes you back to help solve a gnarly murder, Gen X style.

Picture it: College in the 80s. A time of MTV, cassette tapes, and wood paneling. You're at a party in the popular girl's house and witness the untimely demise of yuppie student body presidential nominee, Jeremy Fly. Will you be able to help Martha Sloane with her investigation? Will you discover which of the six suspects totally whacked the victim before the clock runs out and another one bites the dust?

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Pages of History: “The Bonds of War”
May
13

Pages of History: “The Bonds of War”

Lake County historian Diana Dretske will present on her book “The Bonds of War: A Story of Immigrants and Esprit de Corps in Company C, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry” which follows five Lake County Civil Way soldiers and tells their story for the first time ever. Check out a copy from the Grayslake Area Public Library or purchase a copy from the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum Gift Shop.

Register here.

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Grayslake Historical Society Program: 75th Anniversary of the United Protestant Church of Grayslake
May
14

Grayslake Historical Society Program: 75th Anniversary of the United Protestant Church of Grayslake

Join the Grayslake Historical Society for their upcoming program focused on the 75th Anniversary of the United Protestant Church of Grayslake. Jason Okrznski, pastor of the United Protestant Church will present.

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

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Astrology 101 with Jez Lyman
May
15

Astrology 101 with Jez Lyman

Join Jez Lyman for Astrology 101. During this session, learn about the sun, moon, rising signs, and planets. In addition, learn how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self.

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Silent Book Club - Grayslake
May
15

Silent Book Club - Grayslake

Join Beer Bazaar for their Silent Book Club!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm (if you're up for people-ing).

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Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
May
17

Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

  • Parking Lot Next to Village Hall (SW corner of Center and Seymour) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9 am - 12 pm in the parking lot next to Grayslake Village Hall (southwest corner of Center Street and Seymour Avenue).

At this sale, you’ll find homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetables, and tropical plants from their members’ gardens and gently used garden items.

Cash, check and credit cards accepted.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale
May
17

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library Book Sale is back again! This sale takes place bi-annually and features a huge selection of books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles! The Friends also received a donation of 78 vintage books that will be a part of this sale. Check it out at the library on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th!

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Spring Farmers Market
May
17

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Save the Date: Remember the 22 - A Jeeps4Vets Foundation Event
May
18

Save the Date: Remember the 22 - A Jeeps4Vets Foundation Event

SAVE THE DATE for Sunday, May 18th and support the Jeeps4Vets Foundation for the fourth annual “Remember the 22” fundraising event that begins in Libertyville and ends in the downtown Grayslake Village Center at noon.

Come out and see hundreds of jeeps decked out and lined up and down Center Street. There will also be vendors, music and raffles!

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Drafts & Crafts: Bleeding Tissue Flower Art & GAA Featured Artist Meet & Greet
May
18

Drafts & Crafts: Bleeding Tissue Flower Art & GAA Featured Artist Meet & Greet

Create beautiful spring flower art by bleeding colored tissue paper and painting over it with Grayslake Arts Alliance Artist Sharon Hurst. Make your own masterpiece or gift to someone special. This fun and creative craft is suitable for kiddos 10 and older. Each art piece costs $10, which includes all necessary materials.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale
May
18

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library Book Sale is back again! This sale takes place bi-annually and features a huge selection of books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles! The Friends also received a donation of 78 vintage books that will be a part of this sale. Check it out at the library on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th!

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Healthy Kids Running Series Race
May
18

Healthy Kids Running Series Race

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

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Rupert Wates in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club
May
18

Rupert Wates in Concert at The Lake County Folk Club

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, May 18th for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Rupert Wates.  

Rupert Wateswas born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full-time songwriter since the late 1990s when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited.  In London he worked with some of the best performers in the city.  Moving in 2001 to Paris, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado.  Since coming to the US, he has won more than 50 songwriting and performing awards.
Audiences everywhere respond to Wates' brand of melodic art/folk—haunting songs that ring true.

Concert Opener: Randy Anderson

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Trivia Night - Gen X 90s Trivia
May
20

Trivia Night - Gen X 90s Trivia

Run, Forrest, run – to the Heritage Center & Museum’s final Gen X themed trivia night! The spotlight is on the 90s so pull on those acid washed jeans and meet us at Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom in downtown Grayslake for all things 90s! Booyah!

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Game Night @ Beer Bazaar
May
21

Game Night @ Beer Bazaar

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

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LCCC Presents Work Life Balance
May
21

LCCC Presents Work Life Balance

What is work/life "balance," really? In this workshop, you will explore myths surrounding the idea of "balance," what living a balanced life day-to-day looks like, and the roles self-management and community play in mastering the skills that cultivate balance. You'll walk away with the tools and actionable steps to start making balance in your life a reality. ZOOM.

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Springfest
May
22

Springfest

Springfest is Back – and Everyone's Invited! Get ready for an evening of fun, food, music and community at this year’s Springfest, hosted by the Frederick/GMS PTO on Thursday, May 22nd from 5 pm - 8 pm in the Grayslake Middle School parking lot (440 Barron Boulevard).

Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music, games and entertainment - fun for the whole family! Be sure to bring your own chairs or blankets for seating.

Music provided by Doppler Audio & the GMS Band.

Food trucks in attendance includes Toasty Cheese, Hello Boba, Kiki’s Cotton Candy, Stix & Noodles, and El Zorro Tacos.

Whether you're coming for dinner, dessert, or just to listen to the music, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss this fun-filled celebration wrapping up the school year!

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Nader’s Birthday Karaoke
May
22

Nader’s Birthday Karaoke

Join Beer Bazaar May 22nd for Nader's Birthday Karaoke Party! They’ll have special tappings, karaoke and birthday cake. Come hang with Emcee Sean, Birthday Barbarian Nader & Co-Emcee Best Wife Ever Sam for an evening full of classic favorites from Sinatra and Cash as well his renditions of Eddie Murphy’s Boogie in Your Butt and Darude Sandstorm.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to belt out a tune in the shower, grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions.

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Spring Farmers Market
May
24

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Bend & Brew Yoga
May
25

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Hip-Hop Sundays
May
25

Hip-Hop Sundays

Join Andy’s Records in the store once a month as they break out the ones and twos for some coffee, beats and vibes. They will spin some of their favorite hip-hop albums over coffee and pastries with the occasional pop-in performance from local DJs or MCs. Free, all ages.

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Healthy Kids Running Series Race
May
25

Healthy Kids Running Series Race

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

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Song Circle at The Lake County Folk Club
May
25

Song Circle at The Lake County Folk Club

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.

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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
May
26

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Grayslake will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26th. The parade will step-off at 9:30 am near the Grayslake Central High School parking lot on Lake Street and travel south on Lake Street to Junior Avenue and east to Memorial Park. The service will be held immediately following the parade.

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Tuesday Triva @ Beer Bazaar: Nader’s Favorite Things
May
27

Tuesday Triva @ Beer Bazaar: Nader’s Favorite Things

Join Beer Bazaar for a special version of General Trivia for owner, Nader’s birthday. Topics will cover things Nader loves: Fantasy, Astronomy, Beer, Giant Robots and more! Free to play, prizes to win! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play.

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Game Night @ Beer Bazaar
May
28

Game Night @ Beer Bazaar

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

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Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club
May
28

Andy’s Records Vinyl Listening Club

Each month, Andy’s Records gathers 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.

Admission is $10. Click “View Event” for more details on this month’s album and to register.

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Brains, Brush, & Bloom Workshop
May
29

Brains, Brush, & Bloom Workshop

Co-hosted by Victoria’s Floral and Beer Bazaar. Get ready for a fun and creative evening, join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll paint your own terracotta pot, pick out a beautiful pre-potted plant to take home, and put your knowledge to the test with a lively game of plant trivia.

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Movies Off Center: “Ghostbusters”
May
30

Movies Off Center: “Ghostbusters”

Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Come get your picture with the Windy City Ghostbusters, sponsored by Doppler Audio. Bring a chair to set up at Centennial Plaza, corner of Center & Whitney, grab some dinner from your favorite Grayslake restaurants, and enjoy this classic Gen X movie under the stars. Movie begins at dusk.

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Spring Farmers Market
May
31

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Movie Night at Romney Brown Candle Co.
May
31

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Movie Night at Romney Brown Candle Co.

Sing along and pour your own candle while enjoying Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again at Romney Brown Candle Co.

This event includes a custom candle-making experience, where guests will create a candle inspired by the film, complete with a unique topper and label. After crafting their candle, attendees can enjoy pizza and drinks while watching the movie.

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Healthy Kids Running Series Race
Jun
1

Healthy Kids Running Series Race

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Jun
4

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

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Save the Date: Grayslake Arts Fest & Wine Tasting
Jun
7

Save the Date: Grayslake Arts Fest & Wine Tasting

  • Whitney Street in Historic Downtown Grayslake (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Arts Festival & Wine Tasting! Enjoy artwork by numerous artists in a variety of mediums, listen to live music, and enjoy trying different wines.

Event is FREE
Wine tasting in advance: $25 and includes a souvenir glass along with 6 tastings.
Wine tasting at the door: $30 and includes a souvenir glass along with 6 tastings.

Ticket information to come.

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5th annual Grayslake Pride Parade
Jun
8

5th annual Grayslake Pride Parade

Join the community and celebrate love and inclusion at the fifth annual Grayslake Pride Parade hosted by the Better Together Project. This is a family-friendly parade that kicks off at Hawley St and Slusser St continues onto Center St and Seymour Ave and comes to an end back at Slusser.

There’s great viewing spots all around the route! Enjoy music from a local DJ, celebrate the community, and cheer on the participants!

Want to participate?
Join here: https://tbtp.org/join/

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15-Page Book Club
Jun
12

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Silent Book Club - Grayslake
Jun
18

Silent Book Club - Grayslake

Join Beer Bazaar for their Silent Book Club!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm (if you're up for people-ing).

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Lights, Camera, Candles- "Sex and The City" Candle-Making and Movie Night!
Jun
21

Lights, Camera, Candles- "Sex and The City" Candle-Making and Movie Night!

Join Romney Brown Candle Co. in downtown Grayslake for a night of creativity, pizza, and the ultimate friendship flick!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM, guests will pour their own custom-scented candles, enjoy Wayne’s Pizza, and watch Sex and the City: The Movie — all in a cozy, welcoming space.

This DIY candle-making experience is the perfect addition to your list of things to do in Lake County or a fun day trip from Chicago.

Tickets are limited and non-refundable/non-transferable. Grab your best friends and reserve your seats!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Jun
29

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Jul
2

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

View Event →
15-Page Book Club
Jul
10

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Jul
27

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Aug
6

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

View Event →
15-Page Book Club
Aug
14

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Aug
31

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Sep
3

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

View Event →
15-Page Book Club
Sep
11

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Sep
28

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Oct
1

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

View Event →
15-Page Book Club
Oct
9

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Save the Date: Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Walk
Oct
18

Save the Date: Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Walk

Join the Grayslake Village Center & Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Walk! Make this year’s Sweetest Day so much sweeter!

Stroll through historic downtown Grayslake and visit participating businesses. At each stop, be met with delicious sparkling wines and sweet treats. Gather your friends, or a date, and make a fun afternoon of it!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Oct
26

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Nov
5

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

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15-Page Book Club
Nov
13

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Nov
23

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Search & Share Genealogy
Dec
3

Search & Share Genealogy

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.

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15-Page Book Club
Dec
11

15-Page Book Club

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!

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Dec
28

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Paint and Pass
May
3

Paint and Pass

Paint and Pass offers a fun and creative twist on traditional painting! Start with a blank canvas, paint anything you'd like (for 5 minutes), and then pass it to the next person to add their unique touch. Your original artwork travels full circle, evolving with each contribution until it returns to you as a collaborative masterpiece. It's a perfect activity for groups, encouraging creativity and connection!

 All supplies are included. BYOB and snacks (if you'd like).

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Bad Moms Movie Night at Romney Brown Candle Co.
May
3

Bad Moms Movie Night at Romney Brown Candle Co.

Enjoy a fun girls’ night out with Romney Brown Candle Co’s Lights, Camera, Candles movie night featuring Bad Moms!

This event includes a custom candle-making experience, where guests will create a candle inspired by the film, complete with a unique topper and label. After crafting their candle, attendees can enjoy pizza and drinks while watching the movie.

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Grayslake Arts Alliance MayFest 2025
May
3

Grayslake Arts Alliance MayFest 2025

Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance for MayFest 2025 on Saturday, May 3rd at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum!

MayFest will feature fine art, books, and more for sale from Grayslake Arts Alliance members, author readings, music, karaoke, and more indoors and outdoors at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum.

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Spring Farmers Market
May
3

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Free Comic Book Day
May
3

Free Comic Book Day

Pow!! Bang!!! Kaboom!! Get free comics at the library!!! The Grayslake Area Public Library participates in Free Comic Book Day. There will be a selection of comics rated for kids and teens that you can pick from to take home and keep.

Stop in the teen room or the youth department to grab some free comics (please take 1 - 2 each) while supplies last.

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Mom's Night Out @ Blush
May
2

Mom's Night Out @ Blush

Join Blush Boutique & Spa for their Annual Mother’s Day Celebration! This year, they're hosting a special Mom’s Night Out! 🌙🥂

Come enjoy a well-deserved evening of pampering, relaxation, and fun. You take care of everyone else — now it’s time to take care of you.

Tickets for this event are only $199 & include your choice of three services, champagne, appetizers, goodie bags & more!

Call 847-752-8522 to purchase your ticket!

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Early Childhood Resource Fair
Apr
30

Early Childhood Resource Fair

The Grayslake Area Public Library invites you to explore the many early intervention and learning programs available to your family at the Early Childhood Resource Fair!

At the Early Childhood Resource Fair, you will be able to connect and meet other caregivers and parents with children birth to five years old and learn about various early childhood resources and programs available in the community for children and families!

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Offered in partnership with the State Representative, Laura Faver Dias.

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Game Night @ Beer Bazaar
Apr
30

Game Night @ Beer Bazaar

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

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Tuesday Trivia @ Beer Bazaar: Harry Potter Day
Apr
29

Tuesday Trivia @ Beer Bazaar: Harry Potter Day

Leading up to International Harry Potter Day on May 2nd, join Beer Bazaar for Harry Potter Trivia Night! Gather your fellow wizards and witches for a spellbinding journey through the halls of Hogwarts, while enjoying a (hogs)mead or (butter)beer. Questions will cover the books and movies…and very likely some steamy fanfics. All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia, with a chance to win a grand prize! As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play.

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Song Circle at The Lake County Folk Club
Apr
27

Song Circle at The Lake County Folk Club

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.

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Healthy Kids Running Series Race
Apr
27

Healthy Kids Running Series Race

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

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Drafts & Crafts: Pressed Flower Suncatchers
Apr
27

Drafts & Crafts: Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Celebrate the beauty of spring by joining us for Drafts & Crafts: DIY Pressed Flower Suncatcher. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create a beautiful-pressed flower suncatcher to adorn your window or gift to someone special. Beer Bazaar will provide an array of vibrant flowers from Victoria's Floral in Grayslake to personalize your creation.​

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Hip-Hop Sundays
Apr
27

Hip-Hop Sundays

Join Andy’s Records in the store once a month as they break out the ones and twos for some coffee, beats and vibes. They will spin some of their favorite hip-hop albums over coffee and pastries with the occasional pop-in performance from local DJs or MCs. Free, all ages.

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Go Grayslake Rock the Park
Apr
27

Go Grayslake Rock the Park

The Grayslake Park District is hosting their spring Go Grayslake Rock the Park community event on Sunday, April 27th. All ages are welcome to join in on the fun of painting rocks beginning at 10:30 and then participate in the walk and distribution of the rocks around the park at 11 am. Free event, open to all.

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Bend & Brew Yoga
Apr
27

Bend & Brew Yoga

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 $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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Candles for Mom Workshop at Romney Brown Candle Co.
Apr
26

Candles for Mom Workshop at Romney Brown Candle Co.

Looking for a meaningful and personal Mother’s Day gift? Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for the Candles for Mom Workshop, where you can create a handmade, custom candle to show your appreciation. Whether you’re making a candle for mom, with mom, or in honor of someone special, this hands-on experience is a wonderful way to celebrate.

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Spring Farmers Market
Apr
26

Spring Farmers Market

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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Clothing & Textile Drive
Apr
26

Clothing & Textile Drive

Grayslake Area Public Library, in partnership with SWALCO, will host a drive-through collection event for clothing and textiles. Please bring only the items listed on the accepted list on the event page.

Your donations of new and gently used clothing and textiles will be reused and are tax-deductible. As much of the worn, torn, and stained materials as possible will be recycled. Thank you for helping divert these materials responsibly!

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Shred Event
Apr
26

Shred Event

Come out to securely shred files, documents, and bills at the Shred Event hosted by Community Trust Credit Union and Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce.

The On-Site Truck will be located at the Village Hall parking lot on the southwest corner of Center Street and Seymour Avenue.

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