

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.
Wild Raspberry Resale, in partnership with District 46’s Community Engagement Committee are hosting a Coat Drive.
You can drop off gently used coats, jackets, gloves, and scarves at Wild Raspberry (11 am - 6 pm) September 29th - October 4th.
Pick up for these items will be October 5th (1 pm - 5 pm) and October 6th (11 am - 6 pm) or while supplies last.
Donate and help make a difference for members of the community.
EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED FOR MORE WORKSHOPS!
Taught by Getting Loopy with Dawn, this workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced knitters. You’ll learn to knit a blanket (45x42 or larger) with your own hands using just your fingers! No prior knitting experience or needles are required.
The event includes all materials, such as soft chenille yarn. Everyone leaves with a cozy new blanket in a blanket bag and a new skill. After the workshop you also get emailed instructions and yarn buying tips for future projects.
Note, only one spot is left! Click here to learn more and register!
This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is General Topics. Questions range from music, sports, movies, riddles, 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!
Come out for free BINGO Tuesdays at Black Lung Brewing Company beginning at 7:30 pm! Prizes to win and 15% off food for all service industry workers.
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!
Celebrate National Coffee Day by visiting YHANA Boba Cafe! They are offering Buy One Get One Iced Coffees during their business hours on Wednesday, October 1st!
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.
Join Beer Bazaar for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins who brings humor, song, and dance to the game. Expect an energetic and entertaining event with a chance to win prizes. $5 donation for a card and all proceeds go towards the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.
Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm! Come in for some tasty beer, amazing smash burgers and throwdown with your pals to see who is the smartest person in the room! It’s Team Trivia so gather your crew and come on out!