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.

Help keep our Lake County neighbors warm this winter! Noote Partners at Compass is collecting new and gently used winter clothing and cold-weather essentials, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks, to support local individuals and families in need. In partnership with United Way of Lake County, they’re team is bringing the community together to spread warmth, kindness, and comfort throughout the colder months. Join Noote Partners in making a difference, one donation at a time.

Donations can be dropped off during business hours (22 Center Street) from November 11 - December 12.

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!

Help pack a jeep (or two!) during the Community Pack the Jeep Food Drive on Sunday, November 15 led by Miss Avon Township!

This food drive will benefit the Avon Township Food Pantry this Thanksgiving, giving you the ability to help make a difference right here in your community!

Scan the QR codes to learn how you can support the drive!

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 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! Come visit the November Two-Day Book Sale on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. Please note, electric scanning devices are not allowed.

Drop by the Grayslake Area Public Library and build whatever you like using their Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you.

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and a chance to win prizes at Beer Bazaar's Loteria Bingo Night! Loteria is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of illustrated cards instead of numbers. MC Gema will be your host, guiding you through each round with energy and excitement. It's completely free to play, and Beer Bazaar will have fantastic prizes for the lucky winners. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and try your luck at Loteria Bingo!

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.

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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!