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Community Events and Things to do in Lake Forest, IL

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Northwest Hispanic Chamber Annual Cinco De Mayo Event
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Itasca · Antonio’s Ristorante Italiano
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Northwest Hispanic Chamber Annual Cinco De Mayo Event
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Itasca · Antonio’s Ristorante Italiano
The Lake Effect
Wed, May 13, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
The Lake Effect
Wed, May 13, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
Let’s Bloom Together
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Evanston · 1017 Davis St
Let’s Bloom Together
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Evanston · 1017 Davis St
Arlene Malinowski and Julie Ganey SOLO
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Arlene Malinowski and Julie Ganey SOLO
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Justin Baer HOUSE OF FIDELITY
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Justin Baer HOUSE OF FIDELITY
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Julie Schumacher PATIENT, FEMALE
Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Julie Schumacher PATIENT, FEMALE
Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Olson's Ace | Business of the Year 2026 Weekend Celebration
Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM
Park Ridge · 700 N Northwest Hwy
Olson's Ace | Business of the Year 2026 Weekend Celebration
Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM
Park Ridge · 700 N Northwest Hwy
Ronnie Frey DOORWAYS OF CHICAGO
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Ronnie Frey DOORWAYS OF CHICAGO
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 AM
Buffalo Grove · Buffalo Grove Road & Deerfield Parkway
2026 Buffalo Grove Days Parade Participant Application
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 AM
Buffalo Grove · Buffalo Grove Road & Deerfield Parkway
Zayd Ayers Dohrn DANGEROUS, DIRTY, VIOLENT, AND YOUNG
Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Zayd Ayers Dohrn DANGEROUS, DIRTY, VIOLENT, AND YOUNG
Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
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Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · bim bom studios
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Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 2 more
Chicago · bim bom studios
Elizabeth Margulis, TRANSPORTED
Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Elizabeth Margulis, TRANSPORTED
Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
The Complicated King: A Conversation about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · One Rotary Center
The Complicated King: A Conversation about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · One Rotary Center
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McHenry Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Thursday at 1:00 PM + 343 more
McHenry · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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McHenry Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Thursday at 1:00 PM + 343 more
McHenry · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Community Day at The Insect Asylum: $10 Admission for Everyone
Wed, May 13, 3:00 PM + 16 more
chicago · The Insect Asylum
Community Day at The Insect Asylum: $10 Admission for Everyone
Wed, May 13, 3:00 PM + 16 more
chicago · The Insect Asylum
GET REAL! non-fiction book group: Wow No Thank You
Mon, May 18, 7:30 PM
Evanston · Hive Center for the Book Arts
GET REAL! non-fiction book group: Wow No Thank You
Mon, May 18, 7:30 PM
Evanston · Hive Center for the Book Arts
TWWC 30th Year Celebation Gala
Fri, May 15, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · The Elmcrest Banquets
TWWC 30th Year Celebation Gala
Fri, May 15, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · The Elmcrest Banquets
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Jane Fulton Alt STILL LIFE
Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
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Jane Fulton Alt STILL LIFE
Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Bookends & Beginnings
Murder Mystery +Candle Making Experience
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM + 15 more
Chicago · 3414 W Foster Ave
Murder Mystery +Candle Making Experience
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM + 15 more
Chicago · 3414 W Foster Ave
Chicago Queer Wedding Show
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Joinery
Chicago Queer Wedding Show
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Joinery

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

The Lake Effect

Arlene Malinowski and Julie Ganey SOLO

Justin Baer HOUSE OF FIDELITY

Julie Schumacher PATIENT, FEMALE

Which events are currently trending in Lake Forest?

The trending searches this month in Lake Forest are:

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Movement Philosophy ::::: Spring Session

Northwest Hispanic Chamber Annual Cinco De Mayo Event

McHenry Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Let’s Bloom Together