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Grayslake Farmers Market
Come support the Grayslake community! Local vendors of produce, food, goods and services, and much more gather in downtown Grayslake for the Summer Farmers Market.
Farmers Market
Stop by our bright yellow booth for a fun hands-on activity at the Grayslake Famers Market, then visit our newest exhibit, "Sounds, Smells, and a Smokestack: Remembering Grayslake Gelatin" at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum.
West African Drum Circle
Join us for a West African Drum Circle in Centennial Park on Friday, August 23 at 7 PM. Back by popular demand! Medusa’s Musical Mysteries will perform, leaving empty chairs (and drums!) in the circle for anyone who wants to add their own beat. No musical talent required, all ages welcome.
Vintage Baseball Game
Support your Grayslake Athletics as they take on the McHenry Independants (sic) in a gentlemanly game of 19th century baseball on Saturday, August 24 at 3:00 PM on the north side of Central Park. The game takes place before the Color Aloft Balloon Festival. Huzzah! Do you like baseball? Our vintage baseball team is looking for players for Saturday, August 24! This is a gentleman’s game: pitches are underhand, players call themselves out, and there are no gloves. Contact Ben…
Annual Color Aloft Balloon Festival
Central Park - enter off of Lake Street for easy access to the festival. Parking is available at Grayslake Central High School, Grayslake Middle School, Grayslake Aquatic Center, and Grayslake Library. Handicap parking is available off of Briar Gate Lane. Musical entertainment, Civil War Era baseball game, children's activities, storytelling, business booths. There are NO Food Vendors. BRING A PICNIC AND SET UP IN THE PARK! All times are approximate and weather dependent!
Lake County Folk Club Song Circle
Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. It’s a casual 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. We keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night. A suggested donation of $3 is encouraged. Stop by for a…
Grayslake Farmers Market
Come support the Grayslake community! Local vendors of produce, food, goods and services, and much more gather in downtown Grayslake for the Summer Farmers Market.
Just Sew You Know
Become certified on the Janome sewing machines so you can reserve them for your own use in The Hub. No prior experience required. Be sure to register for the event!
Search and Share Genealogy
Stop by the Museum for an afternoon of genealogy! Join local genealogists the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.
Grayslake Farmers Market
Come support the Grayslake community! Local vendors of produce, food, goods and services, and much more gather in downtown Grayslake for the Summer Farmers Market.
Lions Club Steer Roast
For the 56th year, the Grayslake Lions Club will prepare a slow-roasted beef dinner at Grayslake Middle School, 440 North Barron Blvd. (Route 83), with meal service beginning at noon and concluding at 5 p.m. The meal, including beef roasted 18 hours, corn on the cob, baked potato, fresh tomatoes, onions, dinner roll and butter is all-you-can-eat. Milk, coffee and desserts of pies, brownies and other baked goods is included. Soft drinks can be purchased separately. Tickets available through the…
Lake County Folk Club Open Stage
Stop by the Heritage Center for Lake County Folk Club Open Stage. Open stage nights are a fertile “training ground” for musicians and songwriters looking to hone their performance chops. You’ll never find a more supportive audience than at the LCFC. Each performer is allowed up to two songs spanning about 10 minutes. If time permits artists can perform an additional song near evening’s end. A suggested donation of $3 is encouraged.
