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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events in the Village Center

Event Calendar
Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum’s Exhibits
Jan 1
Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum’s Exhibits

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.

Loteria Night Fundraiser with Mariposa Women’s Collective
Oct 20
Loteria Night Fundraiser with Mariposa Women’s Collective

Join Beer Bazaar for a night of fun, playing Loteria (Mexican Bingo) with La Mariposa Women’s Collective.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Writers’ Group
Oct 21
Grayslake Arts Alliance Writers’ Group

Find your writing community. Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

Tuesday Trivia @ Beer Bazaar
Oct 21
Tuesday Trivia @ Beer Bazaar

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!

BINGO Tuesdays
Oct 21
BINGO Tuesdays

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.

BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center
Oct 21
BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center

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!

Team Trivia Wednesdays
Oct 22
Team Trivia Wednesdays

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!

Pumpkin Fest
Oct 23
Pumpkin Fest

The Grayslake Park District will host their annual Pumpkin Fest on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Central Park! This family event offers festive fall fun with food trucks, Halloween games, hay rides, a costume contest and more!

Learn more and reserve your spot today! 

Thursday Trivia @ 129 Center Cut
Oct 23
Thursday Trivia @ 129 Center Cut

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!

Open Mic Thursdays
Oct 23
Open Mic Thursdays

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!

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