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 Beer Bazaar every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for the area’s premier trivia night! Test your knowledge across a wide range of categories—including music, history, sports, movies, science, and pop culture—for a chance to win rotating weekly prizes. This fun and entertaining General Topics Trivia event is free to play and open to all skill levels. To make the night even better, they offer an exclusive trivia drink special: any team that plays all six rounds receives 10% off their drinks during the game. Whether you're a local craft drink lover or a trivia fanatic, Beer Bazaar is the place to be every Tuesday for great brews, brain-teasers, and wallet-friendly entertainment. Learn more!
Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.
Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend.
Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Tuesday nights!
They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!
Click “View Event” to learn more!
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!
Join Beer Bazaar for an afternoon with Glunz Wines, a family name synonymous with Illinois wine history. Established in 1888, they are a Fourth Generation family-owned and operated importer and distributor of fine wines and spirits in the Chicagoland area. Explore the diverse portfolio of Glunz Wines. Whether you’re looking for a crisp white to finish the summer or a bold red to start the fall, their expert will guide you through a curated selection of seasonal favorites.
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 3rd - September 23rd).
Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music, children’s activities and more!
Come out to The Vine for some live music and delicious eats after your visit to the Grayslake Farmers Market. Enjoy sounds from Acouticatz, who play a mix of country, pop and classic rock with a relaxed, feel-good vibe.
Come out for a night of live music on the patio at Emil’s Tavern on Center featuring The Whiskey Devils Band!
Whiskey Devils deliver a high-energy mix of country and rock hits, powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies, and nonstop crowd-pleasing tunes. Every show is a guaranteed good time filled with singing, dancing, and great music.
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!
It’s time for some Bingo at Black Lung Brewing! Free to play and fun prizes every round!
Get 1 extra card for every 14 oz beer purchased.
Enjoy some food, drinks, and plenty of Bingo fun!
Join this intro to skateboarding with Asylums Skatepark's ISCPD/SKATZ-certified instructors, who provide structured training to help skaters build confidence, learn tricks, and stay safe while skating. This program teaches the FUNdamentals of skateboarding while reinforcing safety and skill.
Please bring your own board, pads, and helmet.
Click “View Event” to register.
Your to-do list called… it wants a beer. Stop letting your life admin pile up. Join Beer Bazaar for Adult Admin Club — a laid-back, productive hang where getting things done finally feels… doable.
This isn’t a workshop or seminar. It’s a body-doubling session, where the taproom becomes your favorite third space to tackle real-life to-dos. Emails, appointments, taxes/bills, forms you’ve been avoiding — bring it all. You bring your laptop + to-do list; they’ll bring the high-speed Wi-Fi, chill beats, and the perfect craft pour.
Bonus: Sam will be there with all the materials you need to start (or keep going with) your 2026 planner/journal.
Stop by Yhana Boba Cafe or an hour of fun where you can play Bingo and win prizes like gift cards, merch, and even a YHANA shirt! Free event.
Black Lung Brewing has their Open Mic every week on Thursday evening! Finish dinner, but don’t forget your fancy fender! Jump up on stage and give them your best version of your favorite song! Or just kick back and listen to the local masters singing their favorite tunes! Poets and stand-up comedians are also welcome to perform. This Open Mic offers something for everyone!