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 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!
Join Beer Bazaar for the first Beer Bazaar Film Club, where every 4th Sunday they'll screen independent films. Their first screening will be Seeds for Liberation, Gold Winner of the 47th Annual Telly Awards for General-Documentary, on Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. Seating starts at 6:30 pm.
Click “View Event” to learn more.
The Lake County Folk Club will host their monthly Song Circle beginning at 6:30 pm.
Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling.
This is a casual, no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. The participants form a circle, and each one in turn can choose to play a song or politely pass. It’s a chance to lead songs or to join in with others. They keep moving around the circle until it’s time to call it a night.
Looking for a new Monday night hang? Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of cards, join Beer Bazaar for a night of boards, brews, and community.
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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!
Enjoy Craft Club at Yhana Boba Cafe. This all-ages event will feature a movie, and the opportunity to bring your own crafts to work on or purchase one of their grab-n-go craft bags. It’s just $5 per person to attend and offers a great way to get creative with friends or meet new ones!
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!
The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back with more USA 250 themes. This year's books are chosen in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Grayslake History teachers Adrijiana Bisevac & Pat Green, go beyond the text and into the history and culture behind the 1925 classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Registration is NOT required to attend but encouraged as books will be available for pick up at the library upon registration.
Click “View Event” to learn more and for optional registration information.
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!
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 the Silent Book Club (SBC) - Grayslake for a special Halloween Costume Party edition! Grab a drink, dress up in your festive costume, and enjoy a happy hour of quiet reading and socializing with book-minded friends. Beer Bazaar will have a special alcohol-infused boba drink in collaboration with Grayslake’s own YHANA Boba Cafe.
Make your own book from scratch at Yhana Boba Cafe during their upcoming Bookbinding 101 Workshop! In collaboration with Laura Castanos, learn the do's and don'ts of bookbinding. Registration information coming soon.
Black Lung now offers Themed Team Trivia on Thursday nights!
They have a variety of great themes planned out for the year, exciting details, and fun prizes!
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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!
*Charlies is a cash-only establishment.