

Sitting at the heart of Grayslake, the Village Center is a place where community members and visitors can gather, play and get centered.
It’s a place where there is always something going on, and where old school charm meets modern attitudes. Meander from the historic downtown to parks, trails, civic institutions and so much more for an experience that’s unmistakably local and uniquely Grayslake.
THE VILLAGE CENTER AT A GLANCE
Summer Bucket List
Check out our curated "Summer Bucket List" with a range of activities to enjoy before the season ends. Make the most of your summer by immersing yourself in exciting opportunities and creating cherished memories.
Upcoming Events in the Village Center
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.
Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for their Rooted in Reading Summer Reading Challenge!
Read for 30 days this summer and explore themes of gardening, healthy living, sustainability, and growth. From June to August, track your reading, try fun activities, attend programs, and earn prizes like a free t-shirt for signing up and a free book when you complete the challenge. Log your reading and you’ll be entered into a weekly gift card drawing! Sign up on the Beanstack app or visit the library for a paper reading log.
Learn more!
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 by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!
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!
Join Healy’s Winery for an exclusive tasting event at Beer Bazaar and discover a world of truly unique wines! Forget artificial flavors; at Healy’s, Mother Nature guides their winemaking process, resulting in a delightfully different and unparalleled flavor. Explore their handcrafted novel and unique wines made with mangos from Junagadh, Gujarat, as well as ginger and American concord grapes. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the adventurous side of winemaking!
Romney Brown Candle Company is teaming up with Tony’s Cannolis for another Candles & Cannolis! This sweet collaboration takes place at their shop (170 Center Street, Suite 1) and offers guests a hands-on candle-pouring experience followed by an interactive cannoli-filling demo with fresh creams and toppings.
Each $40 ticket includes all materials to create one custom candle and fill three cannolis, plus a takeaway pastry box. This is a fun and delicious way to support two local small businesses while trying something new in Lake County.
Tickets are only available through their website at romneybrown.com and are final sale. Space is limited.
Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Grayslake 5k Family Fun Run and Walk!
Kids Fun Run begins at 7:30 am
5K begins at 8:00 am
Sign up is now available! Click “View Event” to learn more!
Shred personal documents safely at our free event, sponsored by JPV Financial. No box limit, staples allowed, and on-site shredding. Drive or walk up—rain or shine.
Join the Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library (GAPL) for their Summer Bag Sale!
Enjoy scooping up books, CDs and DVDs at the great sale price of $5 for the entire bag! Fill each bag to its fullest and only pay $5 for the entire bag! Great bargains to be found at this sale! Funds raised will help support GAPL activities and events.
Learn more about The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library .