Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

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!

An exhibit 50 years in the making is preparing to close its doors. Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate five decades of preserving local history with the Grayslake Historical Society! Drop in during museum hours for one final tour and light refreshments. Then, join them for a special closing ceremony at 3:45 PM as they celebrate this remarkable milestone!

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for Pour, Play & Win: Candle Making + Bingo Night!

This is candle making with a little friendly competition mixed in.

Your $35 ticket includes a fully customizable candle-making experience, with Bingo included while you create. You’ll make your own candle from start to finish while you play rounds of Bingo throughout the evening — and yes, there are candle prizes involved.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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.

Join Andy’s Records for Grayslake’s newest tradition of First Fridays, where Andy’s (and other businesses in town) stay open late and offer exclusive entertainment, refreshment and shopping!

Friday, November 6th Andy’s Records will welcome new featured artist Roger Coulter! Join them for a meet and greet with Roger as they celebrate his art going up on their walls for the months of November and December! Meet the artist, make/buy some art and hang out.

Come out to Yhana Boba Cafe for Kahoot Night on Friday, November 6th! They are bringing Trivia into the 21st century with topics including Grey's Anatomy and Twilight!! The winner of both rounds wins gift cards! FREE EVENT!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

Bring your pumpkins to the library parking lot to be composted. Pumpkins with paint will be accepted; decorations/candles must be removed.

In partnership with the Grayslake Central High School’s Environmental Science Students.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

Help the environment and your community by repairing it instead of tossing it! At the Repair Clinic, skilled volunteers will do their best to help you repair an item, free of charge.

Spend the evening making a 14 oz themed custom candle with a special label and topper while enjoying pizza, a themed sweet treat, and Coneheads.

Click “View Event” to register!

Get crafty with your friends and join Yhana Boba Cafe for a paint-and-sip for your own decorative board! All materials will be provided.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register.

Come out for a night of live music at Black Lung Brewing Company featuring The Desperate Bastards (DB’s)! They’ll be performing as an acoustic duo playing blues, bluegrass and American roots music! 8 - 10:30 pm!

Join Sienna Lifestyle for their Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up Market held on select dates this holiday season! Check out a variety of vendors, giving you the opportunity to find that perfect gift for those on your list, and support small and local!

Click “View Event” to see the list of participating vendors.

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

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.

Turning 65 soon or helping a loved one navigate Medicare? Join Medicare specialist Tom Perrucci for an informative overview of Medicare basics. Learn about the different parts of Medicare, enrollment timelines, coverage options, and common mistakes to avoid. Bring your questions and leave with a better understanding of how Medicare works so you can make informed healthcare decisions.

Click “View Event” to register.

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!

Pick up or dine in at Twisted Burger in the downtown Grayslake Village Center on Tuesday, November 10 between 4 pm - 8 pm and they will generously donate a portion of the proceeds to Grayslake Middle School. Be sure to mention "School Night Out" when ordering!

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!

Dr. Leslie Goddard returns on the eve of Route 66’s 100th birthday. In this nostalgia-packed lecture, Goddard will explore the history of Route 66, why its lore is intertwined into Americana, and feature some of the iconic images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and the adventures of the open road.

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 HOPE Ornaments on Wednesday, November 11 for their Bingo Night fundraiser at Black Lung Brewing Company. Play some BINGO, receive a bonus bingo card when you donate to HOPE Ornaments, and purchase raffle tickets to win prizes!

Click “View Event” to learn more about HOPE Ornaments and the impact they make in Lake County and the Chicagoland area.

Come out to the Grayslake Heritage Center on Veteran’s Day - November 11 at 7 pm for the Grayslake Historical Society’s program, Legacy of Grayslake Veterans, featuring Jason Creek and Mike Magnetta who will share the history and traditions of American Legion Post 659 and VFW Post 2245.

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 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!

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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.

Candles and cannolis come together for a cozy, hands-on workshop at Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake. Guests will create a custom candle using their Wall of Scents, blending fragrances to design something completely their own.

After candle pouring, the experience continues with a guided cannoli workshop where guests will fill and decorate three cannolis with a mix of classic and creative flavors.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library Book Sale is back again! This sale takes place bi-annually and features a huge selection of books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles! Come visit the November Two-Day Book Sale on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. Please note, electric scanning devices are not allowed.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

The Grayslake Central High School (GCHS) Booster Club will host its Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 15th beginning at 9 am. The race will start and finish on the GCHS track and wind through the area neighborhoods.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Help pack a jeep (or two!) during the Community Pack the Jeep Food Drive on Sunday, November 15 led by Miss Avon Township!

This food drive will benefit the Avon Township Food Pantry this Thanksgiving, giving you the ability to help make a difference right here in your community!

Scan the QR codes to learn how you can support the drive!

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!

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library Book Sale is back again! This sale takes place bi-annually and features a huge selection of books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles! Come visit the November Two-Day Book Sale on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. Please note, electric scanning devices are not allowed.

Drop by the Grayslake Area Public Library and build whatever you like using their Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you.

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join the Lake County Folk Club on Sunday, November 15th for their monthly concert featuring Lisa P. Medina and Adela Skowronski.

Lisa Medina is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a flavorful hint of Latin rhythm and spice.

Adela Skowronski fuses elements of classical, folk and pop music to create a unique, multi-dimensional sound.

After a chance meeting at an open mic in 2024, Lisa and Adela have performed regularly as a duo, leveling up one another’s original songs with simple acoustic arrangements and warm vocal harmonies.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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!

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey to Africa without leaving the cozy confines of the library! You’ll have a blast discovering this vibrant continent’s diverse cuisines, fascinating traditions, and amazing facts. Plus, you'll get to try your hand at making a tasty African recipe. Dive into the adventure of African cuisine together!

Click “View Event” to register!

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 they will do that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick the next album if they want to!).

Click “View Event” to learn more and reserve your spot.

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!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

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!

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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.

Have any spicy gossip? Come spill it at Cafecito y Chisme night; the best gossip of the night will take home a cash prize!

Free Event!

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

The Flat Rats are coming back to Black Lung Brewing on November 20th! This group’s sound features a mix of blues, jazz, and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

Wondering what to do with those puzzles you’ve completed? SWAP THEM!

Bring your puzzles to This Old Book and exchange with others for FREE! Trade the Old, go home with something new to you. All puzzles, sizes, and ages welcome!

Puzzles should be complete, in the original box, and in very good condition.

Have a quick question about a personal device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer? Bring it to the Grayslake Area Public Library and one of their tech-savvy team members will help!

Click “View Event” to register.

Holiday movie season is officially here, and Romney Brown Candle Company is kicking it off with a Candle Making & Movie Night — a cozy evening of candle making, pizza, a sweet treat, and a viewing of The Holiday.

Click “View Event” to register!

Create your own unique holiday card at Yhana Boba Cafe’s workshop! All materials will be provided and free for all to attend!

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!

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.

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!

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 Yhana Boba Cafe for a fun night of Bingo! Round up some friends, have some fun, and play for the chance to win boba, gift cards, or merchandise! Free event!

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!

Kick off your holiday shopping with Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday. Andy’s Records will have exclusive RSD releases, sales and more!

See the full RSD Black Friday list here.

PLUS join Andy’s for Grayslake’s Festival of Lights & Holiday Market! Save the Date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual event! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving! See the lights and experience a variety of event offerings!

The Grayslake Giving Trees exhibit returns, lighting up the room with an exhibit of trees decorated by local organizations at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum. Local nonprofits will decorate trees to showcase their mission or the chosen theme, “Around the World” for 2026.

Grayslake Giving Trees opens on Friday, November 27 (12 pm - 7 pm) and remains open through the end of the calendar year.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market returns Friday, November 27th! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving each year! See the lights and experience a variety of event offerings!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Stop into YHANA Boba Cafe before or after the Festival of Lights & Holiday Market! The first 20 families get one free professional holiday photo!

The Grayslake Arts Alliance will host their annual Holiday Art Show & Sale. Join them on the second floor of the Grayslake Village Hall for art, books, and gifts for sale from their member artists and authors, live music and performances from their musician members, holiday tales from their writers, a community craft, and more!

Join Good American Barber Co. for a FREE Photos with The Grinch during the Festival of Lights & Holiday Market on Friday, November 27th from 4 - 7 pm. Stop by and warm up with fun photos, hot cocoa, and cookies!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

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 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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!

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.

Click “View Event” for more details!

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!

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!

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!

Find your writing community with members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance.

Share your work in progress with a supportive group of local writers. All genres and levels of experience are welcome to attend. 

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 artist Sinèad Carus will discuss the cultural phenomenon Brooklyn by Colm Tóibin and her own unique perspective as a first-generation Irish American. Registration is NOT required to attend but encouraged as books will be available for pick up at the library upon registration.

Click “View Event” for (optional) registration.

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!

Search and Share Genealogy takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Share your genealogy triumphs and stumbling blocks with the Grayslake Historical Society. This discussion group is for all levels of experience in doing family history research. The research can be on a local or international level.

Free and open to all levels of family history seekers.

Come out for a fun and lively spin on traditional bingo, hosted by Cherry Poppins, featuring humor, song, and dance. Expect a lively event with a chance to win prizes. $10 cover charge, includes a drink (n/a options available); $5/card donation to the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County.

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!

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for First Fridays Karaoke Night! Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

During First Fridays from 6 - 9pm, spend $10 or more and get a penny pour redeemable during your next Beer Bazaar visit (limit one per person). 

St. Gilbert School hosts their 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Market on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. Come out and enjoy a winter wonderland of gently used Christmas decorations, crafts, sweet treats, and Christmas Cheer!

Have gently used decorations to donate? Drop them by St. Gilbert Parish Chapel Hall (side door entrance by the east parking lot) on Thursday, December 3 (12 - 3 pm) or Friday, December 4 (8 am - 6 pm).

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

Ho ho ho! It’s time for one of The Vine’s longest running traditions - Lunch with Santa! Come out for a delicious lunch with plenty of options for adults and on the kid's’ menu alike! Take pictures with Santa during this fun and festive event! Reservations are recommended. Call 847-543-0900.

Your heart might just grow three sizes at this one.

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for Movie Night: The Grinch — a festive evening filled with custom candle making, pizza, something sweet, and a viewing of The Grinch.

Come cozy, come festive, and get ready to make a candle that is completely your own while enjoying a holiday favorite.

Click “View Event” to register!

St. Gilbert School hosts their 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Market on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. Come out and enjoy a winter wonderland of gently used Christmas decorations, crafts, sweet treats, and Christmas Cheer!

Have gently used decorations to donate? Drop them by St. Gilbert Parish Chapel Hall (side door entrance by the east parking lot) on Thursday, December 3 (12 - 3 pm) or Friday, December 4 (8 am - 6 pm).

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 Sienna Lifestyle for their Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up Market held on select dates this holiday season! Check out a variety of vendors, giving you the opportunity to find that perfect gift for those on your list, and support small and local!

Click “View Event” to see the list of participating vendors.

Come out to The Vine for Mike’s Annual Holiday Bourbon Tasting. This private, ticketed event gives attendees the opportunity to try an array of different bourbons and whiskeys, take part in raffles, and enjoy a special themed food menu. Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend the event.

Click “View Event” to purchase your tickets.

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!

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!

Pop in to the Grayslake Area Public Library’s Storytime and Sing Along at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museums' Grayslake Giving Trees exhibit! Make a craft and enjoy the community's creativity to celebrate the holiday season.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

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 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!

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!

Click “View Event” to learn more!

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.

Candles and cannolis come together for a cozy, hands-on workshop at Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake. Guests will create a custom candle using their Wall of Scents, blending fragrances to design something completely their own.

After candle pouring, the experience continues with a guided cannoli workshop where guests will fill and decorate three cannolis with a mix of classic and creative flavors.

Click “View Event” to learn more and register!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (September 26th - December 12th).

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.

If your holiday season could use a little more laughter and a lot more candle making, this night is for you.

Join Romney Brown Candle Company on December 12 for Movie Night: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in downtown Grayslake.

They’re bringing together custom candle making, pizza, a sweet treat, and one of those Christmas movies that somehow gets funnier every year.

Click “View Event” to register!

Mark your calendars! The Vine is hosting their Annual Toys for Tots Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Saturday, December 12 from 7 - 10 pm.

Attend and enjoy live music from The Complex, raffles, and plenty of holiday fun! Bring a new unwrapped toy to help make a child’s holiday bright!

Join Sienna Lifestyle for their Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up Market held on select dates this holiday season! Check out a variety of vendors, giving you the opportunity to find that perfect gift for those on your list, and support small and local!

Click “View Event” to see the list of participating vendors.

Step through the shadows and into the past. Once a month, the lights dim, the whispers rise, and Beer Bazaar slips back into the decadent, secretive world of the 1920s.

This Sunday, the doors won’t open for just anyone… access is granted only to those who know the secret password:

“We live in a twilight world and there are no friends at dusk.”

Say it clean. Say it with confidence. Say it like you belong.

Now click “View Event” to learn more.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes! Join Beer Bazaar for Karaoke Night every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned performer, the stage is yours! Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of laughs, cheers, and some seriously good (and not-so-good) singing. They welcome all to grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions! No judgment, just good vibes and great company!

The best way to spread Christmas cheer might be singing loud for all to hear…but making candles and eating pizza has to be pretty high on the list.

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for Movie Night: Elf.

They’re wrapping up the holiday Movie Nights with custom candle making, pizza, a sweet treat, and a viewing of one of the most quotable Christmas movies ever!

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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, December 20th for their monthly concert featuring Naomi Ashley with Jon Williams.

​Navigating seamlessly through Americana, classic country, folk, blues, and rock, Chicago based singer-songwriter Naomi Ashley lyrically layers compositions charm with humor and a poignant understanding of the human experience.

Her captivating stage presence and the soulful resonance of her voice have left an indelible mark on those who have had the privilege of experiencing her live performances. She will be joined by Jon Williams, a noted multi-instrumentalist.

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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!

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!

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 5oz pour 10% OFF ALL bottles and cans to go! Bring your mat and get ready for a good time!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Candles and cannolis come together for a cozy, hands-on workshop at Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake. Guests will create a custom candle using their Wall of Scents, blending fragrances to design something completely their own.

After candle pouring, the experience continues with a guided cannoli workshop where guests will fill and decorate three cannolis with a mix of classic and creative flavors.

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