Join Noote Partners x Compass Real Estate and Beer Bazaar for their 3rd Annual Mix, Mingle & Jingle Happy Hour! Come enjoy an evening of beer, wine, raffles, and hors d’oeuvres while helping them spread warmth through their Winter Weather Clothing Drive, benefitting United Way of Lake County. They’re collecting new or gently used coats, boots, scarves, gloves, and snow pants, with a special need for infant and toddler sizes. Bring a donation and receive a raffle ticket for every item you give!

An overnight adventure awaits at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum for your favorite stuffed toy!

They encourage families to drop off their favorite toy to the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum anytime between 10 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, December 9th. They will spend the night underneath the glow of our "Grayslake Giving Trees" display and tour the museum.

Toys may be picked up on Wednesday, December 10th between 12 pm - 4 pm. Check back online and see what fun adventures the toys enjoyed at their Night at the Museum. 

Trivia night 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, with a rotating first place prize.

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!

Come by the Grayslake Area Public Library to learn about the common tactics that tech scammers use so you can keep your wallet safe.

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Silent Book Club Grayslake is hosting a special holiday edition meet-up!

Join them and all Grayslake Book Clubs on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm for a book exchange and meet-up!

To participate:

• Bring a gift wrapped or unwrapped book

• Enjoy an evening of quiet reading and socializing

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!

Join Sienna Lifestyle for their monthly Read Between the Wines Book Club!

This month’s book is “In a Holidaze” by Christine Lauren.

The book club begins at 7:00 pm. Come alone or with a friend and enjoy discussing the book with others over drinks and snacks!

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!

Cancelled this month. Please check out Beer Bazaar’s Holiday Party and Book Exchange on Wednesday, December 10th!

Join Beer Bazaar’s very own 15-Page Book Club, every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm. All genres welcome, come chat with fellow readers about your current literary adventures. After a book is shared, reflect on if the first 15 pages are indicative of the rest of the book. Also, feel free to bring a book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to add to the 15-Page Book Club’s Community Library at the store!

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!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Trivium returns to Sienna Lifestyle for an exclusive 4-course holiday dinner crafted by award-winning chefs and paired with exceptional hospitality.

Every dish is created with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and designed to surprise, delight, and spark conversation. The room will be glowing with holiday decor, live music, and the warm, intimate vibe Sienna is known for.

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The holidays just got extra sweet! Join Romney Brown for Candles + Cannolis - Winter Edition, which includes a special collaboration event with their friends at Tony Cannoli!s. This sweet collaboration takes place at their shop (170 Center Street, Suite 1) and offers guests a hands-on candle-pouring experience followed by an interactive cannoli-filling demo with fresh creams and toppings.

Each $40 ticket includes all materials to create one custom candle and fill three cannolis, plus a takeaway pastry box. This is a fun and delicious way to support two local small businesses while trying something new in Lake County.

Tickets are only available through their website and are final sale. Space is limited.

Join the Chapin Jazz X-tet for an evening of holiday jazz and great food at Grayslake's great steakhouse on Friday, Dec. 12th from 6 - 9 pm. You'll hear Linus & Lucy, Skating, and other Guaraldi favorites along with jazzy versions of holiday tunes you love.

Bill Chapin on keys, Paul Nielsen on bass, Jim Richardson on drums, and Tim Barclay on sax.
Go to opentable.com or call 847-986-6872 for reservations, and ask to sit near the band. 

Come out for a night of live music by local artists at Andy’s open mic, co/hosted by The Welcome Table! Sign up to sing, play a song, read a poem or show off your other hidden talent!

Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table. Sign up is first come, first served once the event starts (no pre-registration). Guitar/bass amps will be back-lined (please don’t bing your amp!) along with a keyboard and microphones, just bring your instrument (or self) and perform, all types of performance art welcome!

All ages. BYOB.

Brewaoke will be at Black Lung Grayslake on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month!

Come grab a brew, smash a burger, and belt out your go-to karaoke jam. Whether you’re a “Bohemian Rhapsody” belter or a “Friends in Low Places” crooner, they want to hear it!

Join 129 Center Cut for a magical morning your little ones will never forget!

Bring the family out on Saturday, December 13th from 9 am –12 pm for a festive Brunch Buffet, pictures with Santa, and two adorable 6-song sing-along sessions at 9:45 am & 11 am.

Brunch Buffet Includes: Waffles, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, and Chocolate Fountain

Children: $10 | Adults: $25

Make your reservation today — this event fills up fast!
Call 847-986-6872 or book on OpenTable.

Santa is coming to The Sapling School! You’re invited to drop in any time between 10 am - 12 pm to meet the big guy in red, snap a photo, and share a littler holiday cheer!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 27th - December 13th).

Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Just two weeks until Christmas! Join Beer Bazaar for a celebratory tasting featuring 2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Known for its innovative "Two Times Oak" process, which adds complexity and a balanced sweetness, this is the perfect spirit for holiday sipping.

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Round up your friends for a fun afternoon and join SIP Parties for a pre-drawn sip and paint experience!

Get ready for a fun and creative time with Chicagoland’s highest rated creative experience at Sienna Lifestyle from 1 - 4 pm on Saturday, December 13th!

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Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for a festive holiday classic for all ages! The Home Alone movie night includes custom candle vibes, pizza, and laughs!

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Come out to The Vine Martini & Wine Bar for live music featuring The Spare Animals.

The Spare Animals ‘combine their love for Indie-Rock, Pop, Country and Folk music into our own unique sound.’

Photo and quote from https://www.spareanimals.com/. Visit their website to learn more.

Come out to Abel’s Cantina and Wreck the Halls during their Holiday Blues night with The Housewreckers! Catch music from 7:30 - 11 pm while you enjoy great food and drinks!

Come out for an evening of live music featuring Sean Shiel at Black Lung Brewing! He’ll be playing from 8:30 - 11 pm. Grab a drink and enjoy some live tunes!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to get a $1 off any size pour.

The holiday season is here! Celebrate with the Grayslake Historical Society at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during their Holiday Open House from 1 - 3 pm on December 14th. This free event will feature photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in an authentic one-horse open sleigh, crafts, refreshments, the Giving Tree exhibit, and museum tours. At 3 pm you can experience a Bell Choir Concert from members of the United Protestant Church.

Join the Lake County Folk Club for Open Stage. Sign up begins at 6 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm.

Anyone who would like to perform is encouraged to do so. Non-performing listeners are always encouraged, and will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse musical styles represented.

The first 12 performers get to do two songs (no more than ten minutes total). After the 1st 12, they will fit in as many one-song performers as time allows. Things get wrapped up at 8:30. Suggested donation is $3.

Loteria is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of illustrated cards instead of numbers. Beer Bazar will be raising money for La Mariposa Women’s Collective with MC Gema as your host, guiding you through each round with energy and excitement. $10 a Loteria card with fantastic prizes for the lucky winners.

Get your jingle bells ready! Test your knowledge on everything from classic holiday movies and festive music to historical traditions, seasonal food, and much more. This is the ultimate trivia night for Christmas enthusiasts!

FREE to play, with awesome prizes to win! Beer Bazaar is keeping spirits bright with any team that participates in all six festive rounds will receive 10% off their taproom drinks for the duration of trivia night. Gather your sleigh team, wear your ugliest sweater, and come celebrate the holiday season with a fun, competitive night!

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!

Each month, Andy’s Records will gather to listen to and dissect a selected vinyl album with a group of like-minded music lovers over snacks and drinks (BYOB). They encourage you to listen in any way you can ahead of the meeting and be prepared to participate in a casual discussion about the album. Your $10 ticket will include admission, snacks, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing we will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick the next album if they want to!).

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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”… or crushing trivia at Black Lung Grayslake!

Join Black Lung Brewing for Christmas Movie Trivia Night on Wednesday, December 17 at 7 pm. From Elf to Home Alone, test your holiday film knowledge and prove you’re the real trivia champion.

Enjoy prizes, drink specials, and bragging rights if you know your Christmas trivia the best

Come out to Beer Bazaar for a night of tabletop gaming where you can learn a new game from a local game expert or bring your own to play with friends. Sip on a drink and have fun game play!

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!

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!

Join Brittney of Laced in Harmony at Trillium Yoga Studio for a Chakra Balancing Sound Meditation.

In this session, Brittney will guide you through a meditation, clearing and balancing each chakra with specific frequencies  and breathing techniques. After the guided meditation, Brittney will transition in to blissful soundscapes to give you time to relax and drift wherever your spirit needs to go.

No experience necessary. Please dress comfortable and in layers. You may bring any crystals you would like charged during this practice.

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Join Beer Bazaar for a night of Holiday Karaoke! Nader promises to do his reprise of Maria Carry’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Drink discounts for those feeling festive with their Ugly Sweaters. Special prize for the Ugliest and the Best Dressed.

Need to finish last-minute holiday shopping? Drop your kids at St. Andrew's from 1-5 pm on Saturday, December 20th for a fun day filled with ornament making and other activities!

Join Andy’s Records once again for a visit from Rockin’ Santa and his head elf as they transform the record store into Santa’s jam space for a day of photos, drinks, games, prizes, holiday music and more! As always this is a FREE and ALL AGES show!

Full schedule coming soon!

Come out to Black Lung Brewing Grayslake for live music featuring The Orange Vega.

The Orange Vega is a cool blend of classic rock, pop, and original songs, seasoned with great musicianship and high-energy stage presence.

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to get a $1 off any size pour.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of stillness and renewal. Join Brittney Lace of Laced in Harmony for a restorative Winter Solstice Sound Bath. Surrounded by soothing vibrations and soft light, you’ll be guided into deep relaxation as we mark the turning point toward brighter days. Afterward, enjoy a warm cup of tea and take home an affirmation card to inspire your season ahead. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket for comfort.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, December 21st for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Small Potatoes.

Twenty-eight years ago, Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, the Chicago-area duo known as Small Potatoes, decided to hit the road as full-time folk singers.

Now, a million and a half miles traveled and 3,500 shows played, they are listed as a “favorite act” by many coffeehouses, clubs and house concerts across the U.S.

Concert Opener: Scott Engstrom

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Join Romney Brown Candle Company for Tinsel Tuesday on December 23rd from 6 - 7 pm.  They are teaming up with Bria from Cozy Palm, a color and hair extension specialist in Grayslake.  She will be offering silver or gold hair tinsel in 4 or 8 piece options on a first come first served basis. There will be two packages offered depending on how sparkly you want to be! 

Guests can use Romney Brown’s refill special, create a new candle, or finish last minute Christmas shopping.  They will have stocking stuffers, pre-made candles, wax melts, toppers, and drinks available.  Romney Brown guests get 10 percent off their first service with Bria when they mention Romney Brown at booking.  This is a great time to get holiday ready before Christmas and New Year events!

Trivia night 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, with a rotating first place prize.

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!

Brewaoke will be at Black Lung Grayslake on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month!

Come grab a brew, smash a burger, and belt out your go-to karaoke jam. Whether you’re a “Bohemian Rhapsody” belter or a “Friends in Low Places” crooner, they want to hear it!

Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for a fun, R-rated girls’ night out. Perfect for de-stressing post-holidays with candle-making and chaos.

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Check out live music featuring Stu the Piano Guy on piano and Scott Beardsley on drums. Two super fun musicians serving up a variety of songs!

Check out local singer / songwriter Karl Kirkpatrick at Black Lung Brewing where he sings a variety of originals and covers.

Image from: https://www.facebook.com/karl.kirkpatrick.2025/

Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both! Join Trillium Yoga instructor and Beer Bazaar beertender Kristin for our monthly ALL LEVEL flow class at Beer Bazaar! Drink before, during or after. Your choice. $20 includes 1 hour session with a $1 off any 5oz pour, $2 off any 10oz pour, and 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays. Join staff and Nick from Andy’s Records, where they will be spinning records.

Guests can bring their own vinyl to get a $1 off any size pour.

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.

Celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, dancing, and more at the Grayslake Area Public Library during their Noon Year’s Eve celebrations!

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Get ready to transport back to the glory days! Join Beer Bazaar for a '90s & 2000s Nostalgia Trivia Night'—The ultimate battle of boy bands, iconic sitcoms, classic video games, and dial-up internet fads. FREE to play, with awesome prizes to win! Any team that participates in all six rounds will receive 10% off their taproom drinks for the duration of trivia night. Gather your crew, dust off your butterfly clips, and get ready to prove you're the ultimate Y2K survivor!

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!

Mark your calendars! The Vine Martini & Wine Bar is bringing back their New Years Eve Dinner & Party!! They are excited to welcome the very talented Spare Animals to play this year! More info to come including exact times.

Join the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum in person or tune in on to Facebook for the big winner reveal of this year’s Grayslake Giving Trees.

Join the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce for their fourth annual Skate in the Park. The event kicks off at noon featuring professional figure skaters. Following that, be ready to lace up your skates (bring your own), and enjoy open skate and a shoot the puck contest. There will also be a bonfire, hot chocolate, s’mores, and more to enjoy!

This afternoon of winter family fun is located in Gelatin Park.

Gelatin Park is located just south of Central Park off of Railroad Avenue, west of the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Save the date! Join Discovering Grayslake Podcast for the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction on Friday, February 27th at First Draft Grayslake. Doors open at 7 pm.

By attending this event, you get a fun and entertaining night out, all while coming together to help a local family in need.

More details coming soon!

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration! The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce and Grayslake Village Center are teaming up again to bring you a day of outdoor family fun with a parade, music, food and more!

Mark your calendar and check out some parade images from last year!

More details will follow as the event gets closer!

Save the Date: A Beer Lover's Paradise, and a great cause!

Indulge in a vast selection of craft beers, classic ales, lagers, stouts, and more on June 20, 2026 when the Grayslake Craft Beer Fest celebrates their 12th year!

Net proceeds from this event support scholarships to Grayslake students.

Cheers Grayslake! More information to follow!

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Grayslake 5k Family Fun Run and Walk!

Kids Fun Run begins at 7:30 am
5K begins at 8:00 am

More information to follow closer to the date.

Save the Date! The 4th Annual Grayslake AuthorFest returns on Saturday, July, 18th! Join them once again as they bring together local authors, readers, and aspiring writers during this amazing, FREE event!

To be among the first to learn the latest news, including when applications for featured authors and vendors open, sign up for their newsletter.

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake Summer Nights Battle of the Bands! Check out entertainment, food and beverage, kids’ activities and more! This event has fast become a fast community favorite! Stay tuned for more details!

Save the date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Grayslake SummerFest! Live music, food trucks, drinks, BINGO, the annual parade, and more!

More information to follow closer to the date!