

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.
Drop by the Grayslake Area Public Library and enjoy a family-friendly musical journey through West Africa with Sean Gaskell and the enchanting sounds of the 21-string kora, a West African harp.
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!
The Grayslake Area Public Library and First Draft partner for an upcoming event - Library on Tap: Monsters of the Midway.
Celebrate NFL kickoff for an entertaining look at the wacky early days of the Chicago Bears. Relive the rowdy, formative years through audience interaction, rare archival photos, and surprising insight into local historical figures.
Click “View Event” to learn more and register.
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!
Stop by Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Farmers Market to explore the world of wine with a free tasting event hosted by Glunz Wines. You can discover new favorites and expand your wine knowledge. Stop by and find your next favorite bottle!
Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm (June 4th - September 24th).
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 for a night of live music with JiMarth at Emil’s Tavern on Center. JiMarth covers an alt-country-vibe through bands such as John Prine, Tyler Childers, Wood Brothers, and Zac Brown to name a few.
The GBBG, or Grayslake Business Breakfast Group, aims to create an environment for networking and building business relationships. This event offers an opportunity to connect with other professionals in a casual setting. Open to all!
Join the Grayslake Historical Society for their upcoming Show & Tell Program featuring a variety of community leaders, business associates and society members who will show a family heirloom, an object from a collection or a personal treasure and tell about it. The Historical Society also invites those attending to participate. They would love to hear from you.
Light refreshments will be served.