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 the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, January 18th for their monthly concert featuring Joe Filisko and Eric Noden.
Blues and Roots Duo, Joe Filisko and Eric Noden are masters of harmonica and guitar styles instrumental in shaping early and prewar blues. Their jaw-dropping virtuosity enables them to create more layers of sound and feeling than most bands. The result—in their shows and recordings—is powerful and sophisticatedly subtle performances. They are also historians and teachers dedicated to sharing this rich musical tradition and passing it along to future generations.
Concert Opener: Robert Phelam
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Together with Grayslake Central High School's Key Club, the Grayslake Area Public Library will offer a variety of service activities and crafts to honor Dr. King, who lived a life dedicated to a higher purpose, using service as a means to change lives and inspire others.
Come out to 129 Center Cut on Monday, January 19th from 6 - 8 pm for a hands-on class all about freezer door cocktail batching—how to prep, batch, and serve bar-quality cocktails straight from your freezer with consistency and style.
Perfect for home hosts, cocktail lovers, and anyone who wants to drink smarter, not harder.
Details:
• Every third Monday of the month
• $50 per person
• Learn pro techniques, ratios, and real-world bar tips
Spots are limited. Contact 262-671-9597 to reserve your spot!
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.
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!
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 Victoria’s Floral at 129 Center Cut for their Wine & Design Workshop!
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn secrets to building a high-impact, "dopamine-boosting" arrangement. You will be working with the stunning Bird of Paradise as the architectural focal point, surrounded by bright roses, lush greenery, and textural flowers.
All supplies included, so grab a friend and let's beat these winter blues.
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Black Lung Brewing does Team Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:00 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!