Join Beer Bazaar for their monthly Vinyl Night with Nick from Andy's Records on Sunday, April 6th between 3-6pm. They’ll be sampling out whiskeys from Lynyrd Skynyrd (Hell House) and Whiskey Myers (Uncle Chicken), while spinning a selection of country rock classics and more.

Come hang out, bring a friend, play a game, share some snacks and drink a cold one. Don't forget to bring a vinyl for us to spin to get a $1 off any sized pour. 

Join 129 Center Cut for a fun-filled evening of creativity & imagination! Each child will get to design/craft their very own Easter basket! All supplies will be provided!! Each entry includes a children’s meal and beverage.

Call 847-986-6872 to secure your spot!

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.

Join Host Nader for BINGO Night on Mondays at Beer Bazaar. Free to play, lots of fun prizes, and new friends likely.

Join Julie Strauss at 129 Center Cut for an engaging presentation on the legendary rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Explore their contrasting ideas and the lasting impact they’ve had on American history. Stick around after the talk for an interactive Q&A session. Grab a drink, bring your questions, and enjoy an evening of thought-provoking discussion!

Click “View Event” for registration information.

Enjoy lunch or dinner from Emil's Tavern on Center in downtown Grayslake and Emil's will generously give back $5 for every XL thin crust pizza ordered for pickup or delivery all day long.
Don’t forget to mention “School Night Out”.

Teens and adults are invited to play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun at the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Open to anyone 7th grade and up. Register here.

The Grayslake Area Public Library’s popular book-inspired lecture series returns! Presenters will take participants beyond the book to discuss the history of when each book was written and the contemporary topics within the stories. Partnering with the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum and the Grayslake Historical Society.

April’s book is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Learn more and register here.

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 the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce and event organizers on Wednesday, April 9th for the 11th Annual Ticket Release Party for the ‘Sips for Scholarships’ Beer Festival taking place Saturday, June 14, 2025.

The party takes place at First Draft and will feature music, raffles, giveaways, beer sampling AND discounted tickets for one night only!

Learn more!

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

Join the Grayslake Historical Society for their upcoming program focused on Newspapering in Grayslake. Get the scoop from Chris Brenner and Jane Trump on the editors, locations and machinery that defined almost a century of Grayslake newspapers. 

This event is also free and open to the public. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

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!

Join Chapin Jazz X-tet at 129 Center Cut for Jazz Night on Friday, April 11th from 6 pm - 9 pm. "Spring" will be their theme, with tunes like Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most, Joy Spring, and Up Jumped Spring--along with their regular mix of Latin, swing, blues and contemporary jazz tunes. 

Bill Chapin on keys, Brian Jacobi on trombone, Paul Nielsen on bass, and Jim Richardson on drums.

For reservations, call 847-986-6872 or visit Open Table.

The Friends of the Grayslake Area Public Library are holding their spring Book Drive from 10 am - 3 pm. If you have any gently used books, DVDs, CDs, games, and/or puzzles, the Friends would love your donations. Curbside drop-off is even available.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar Saturday April 12th for a free tasting during the Grayslake Farmers Market from 11 am - 2 pm with Brandon from Pilot Project Brewing in Chicago, IL.

The Grayslake Park District is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12th starting at 1 pm sharp in Central Park! This fun-filled spring-time event is perfect for children ages 1 to 10.

Get more information and register today by visiting https://www.glpd.com/easter-egg-hunt/.

Save the date for Grayslake’s Shop’n’Swirl Wine Walk! Taste a lil’ wine while exploring your favorite (and soon-to-be favorite) Grayslake small businesses! Join the fun on Saturday, April 12 from 2 pm - 5 pm!

More details to come soon!

Ready for some Blues? Head over to Abel’s Cantina on April 12th for their Blues Night featuring King Robinson and the Housewreckers. This Grayslake-based electric blues band is fronted by legendary harmonica player and singer, King Robinson, with the band known for playing blues with style and power!

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!

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays with their staff 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, April 13th for their monthly acoustic concert featuring Ashley & Simpson. 

Comprised of Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson, Ashley & Simpson are quickly becoming folk scene favorites. This folk duo blends traditional songs and instrumentation along with beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of famous duos such as Ian & Silvia and The Everly Brothers. 

Concert Opener: CT THIEME

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Join Host Nader for BINGO Night on Mondays at Beer Bazaar. Free to play, lots of fun prizes, and new friends likely.

Pick up or dine in at Twisted Burger in the downtown Grayslake Village Center on Tuesday, April 15th 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!

Each month, Andy’s Records gathers 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.

Admission is $10. Click “View Event” for more details and to register.

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. 

Calling all cannabis connoisseurs and trivia lovers! Join Beer Bazaar for a pot culture-themed trivia night where we’ll test your knowledge on everything from history and science to pop culture and legendary stoners.

Trivia at Beer Bazaar is always free to play. Teams that complete all six rounds get 10% off their bar tab! Grand prize is a 5oz penny pour of the 9th Hour x Beer Bazaar collab Golden Pineapple Express DDH Hazy with terpenes, dropping fresh on 4/19 and a chocolate brownie from Something’s Brewing! So, gather your buds, spark up some friendly competition, and get ready to elevate your trivia game! 

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 Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Join Beer Bazaar for their Silent Book Club!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm (if you're up for people-ing).

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!

Attention all future scientists! Join the Grayslake Area Public Library for a fun morning exploring the amazing human body! They’ll have crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt that will get you moving. Skip on over to the youth program room at 11:30 for an entertaining read-aloud session.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Join Andy’s Records for their Open Mic Night co-hosted by The Welcome Table! Cover charge is any canned or shelf stable food donation for The Welcome Table.

Sign up to sing, play a song or show off your other hidden talent! Sign up is on first come, first served once the event starts (no pre-registration). Guitar/bass amps will be backlined along with a keyboard and microphones; just bring your instrument (or self) and perform! All types of performance art welcome! All ages. BYOB.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Get ready for a unique 4/20 Eve celebration! Join Beer Bazaar Saturday, April 19th, for their Terpin' Beers party! They're tapping a special remix of our Golden Pineapple beer with Pineapple Express Terpenes (no THC!), plus Herbasaurus and Terpasaurus from Phase Three Brewing. Expect more terpene-infused beers to be announced! Come celebrate the holiday with live music by Mid Atlantic at 7:30 pm.

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays with their staff 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 Host Nader for BINGO Night on Mondays at Beer Bazaar. Free to play, lots of fun prizes, and new friends likely.

The Grayslake Area Public Library is giving you the opportunity to learn about Warli Art, a tribal art form that originated in India's western region. Create a beginner Warli art project. Learn the rich heritage, and enjoy traditional tea, regional treats, and music. All materials are provided for a fun socializing experience.

What better way for Sam (one of Beer Bazaar’s owners) to celebrate her birthday than to host trivia night about all of the things she loves?!

The theme is Sam - the topics are all things she loves: pandas, Michigan, music, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, final girl horror movies, and more!  Trivia at Beer Bazaar is always free to play, with prizes to win - teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their bar tab, grand prize TBD.

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 Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

It’s Sam’s Birthday Karaoke Night! Come hang with Emcee Sean & Birthday Diva Sam for an evening full of Disney sing-a-longs, 90s alternative, classic rock, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to belt out a tune in the shower, grace the Beer Bazaar family with your best renditions.

Come by 129 Center Cut for Trivia Nights on Thursdays in their bar area! Get in on trivia that's free to play, with prizes to win. While you're there, enjoy delicious food and drink specials!

Erika Holst, Illinois State Museum curator, will take a closer look at toys, technology, and cultural touchstones of Generation X. This will be hybrid program offered in-person at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum or virtual.

The “Growing Up X” exhibition is organized by the Illinois State Museum and sponsored, in part, by the Illinois State Museum Society.

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!

Come out for a night of live piano music by Stu “The Piano Guy”! He is known for playing hundreds of covers, making for a fun and memorable night where it’s easy to sing along!

Come out to securely shred files, documents, and bills at the Shred Event hosted by Community Trust Credit Union and Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce.

The On-Site Truck will be located at the Village Hall parking lot on the southwest corner of Center Street and Seymour Avenue.

Grayslake Area Public Library, in partnership with SWALCO, will host a drive-through collection event for clothing and textiles. Please bring only the items listed on the accepted list on the event page.

Your donations of new and gently used clothing and textiles will be reused and are tax-deductible. As much of the worn, torn, and stained materials as possible will be recycled. Thank you for helping divert these materials responsibly!

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar Saturday, April 26th for a free tasting during the Grayslake Farmers Market from 11 am - 2 pm with Werk Force Brewing Co. from Plainfield, IL.

Looking for a meaningful and personal Mother’s Day gift? Join Romney Brown Candle Co. for the Candles for Mom Workshop, where you can create a handmade, custom candle to show your appreciation. Whether you’re making a candle for mom, with mom, or in honor of someone special, this hands-on experience is a wonderful way to celebrate.

Click “View Event” to learn more!

Join the Grayslake Lions Club for their Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Grayslake Fire Station from 7:30 am to noon on Sunday, April 27th!

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!

The Grayslake Park District is hosting their spring Go Grayslake Rock the Park community event on Sunday, April 27th. All ages are welcome to join in on the fun of painting rocks beginning at 10:30 and then participate in the walk and distribution of the rocks around the park at 11 am. Free event, open to all.

Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays with their staff 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 Andy’s Records in the store once a month as they break out the ones and twos for some coffee, beats and vibes. They will spin some of their favorite hip-hop albums over coffee and pastries with the occasional pop-in performance from local DJs or MCs. Free, all ages.

Celebrate the beauty of spring by joining us for Drafts & Crafts: DIY Pressed Flower Suncatcher. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create a beautiful-pressed flower suncatcher to adorn your window or gift to someone special. Beer Bazaar will provide an array of vibrant flowers from Victoria's Floral in Grayslake to personalize your creation.​

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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.

Join Host Nader for BINGO Night on Mondays at Beer Bazaar. Free to play, lots of fun prizes, and new friends likely.

Leading up to International Harry Potter Day on May 2nd, join Beer Bazaar for Harry Potter Trivia Night! Gather your fellow wizards and witches for a spellbinding journey through the halls of Hogwarts, while enjoying a (hogs)mead or (butter)beer. Questions will cover the books and movies…and very likely some steamy fanfics. All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia, with a chance to win a grand prize! As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play.

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 Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

The Grayslake Area Public Library invites you to explore the many early intervention and learning programs available to your family at the Early Childhood Resource Fair!

At the Early Childhood Resource Fair, you will be able to connect and meet other caregivers and parents with children birth to five years old and learn about various early childhood resources and programs available in the community for children and families!

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Offered in partnership with the State Representative, Laura Faver Dias.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar Saturday, May 3rd for a free tasting during the Grayslake Farmers Market from 11 am - 3 pm. Allan is back in the house repping Lincolnshire’s Half Day Brewing!

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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.

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. 

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.

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

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!

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

Join Beer Bazaar for their Silent Book Club!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm (if you're up for people-ing).

The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9 am - 12 pm in the parking lot next to Grayslake Village Hall (southwest corner of Center Street and Seymour Avenue).

At this sale, you’ll find homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetables, and tropical plants from their members’ gardens and gently used garden items.

Cash, check and credit cards accepted.

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

SAVE THE DATE for Sunay, May 18th and support the Jeeps4Vets Foundation for the fourth annual “Remember the 22” fundraising event the begins in Libertyville and ends in the downtown Grayslake Village Center at noon.

Come out and see hundreds of jeeps decked out and lined up and down Center Street. There will also be vendors, music and raffles!

More information to follow closer to the event date.

Learn more here.

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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 Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center 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 $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!

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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.

Grayslake will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26th. The parade will step-off at 9:30 am near the Grayslake Central High School parking lot on Lake Street and travel south on Lake Street to Junior Avenue and east to Memorial Park. The service will be held immediately following the parade.

Join Beer Bazaar every Wednesday for a night of tabletop games! Stop by anytime between 5 pm - 9 pm and learn how to play a new game from a local game expert. Feel free to also bring a game, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend. Enjoy a fresh tasty drink on tap or choose anything on the retail side to drink while playing (including non-alcoholic drinks and craft sodas).

Visit the Grayslake Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm (April 12th - May 31st).

This outdoor shopping experience on Whitney Street in the historic downtown Grayslake Village Center offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities.

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!

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program offered in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events.

If your child wants to try out a race and not sign up for all five, one-race signs up are available too on the day of each race! Just come by prior to the race start time (3:45 pm) and sign up for $20!

Click View Event for more details!

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. 

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.

Save the date for the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Arts Festival & Wine Tasting! Enjoy artwork by numerous artists in a variety of mediums and try different wines.

More details to follow.

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!

Save the date for the annual Grayslake Craft Beer Festival! It is an afternoon for lovers of craft beer - whether you're an aficionado or an amateur, there is something for everyone!

21+ event.

More info to follow.

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 for their Silent Book Club!

What is Silent Book Club you ask? It’s a meetup happy hour of quiet reading with book-minded pals sandwiched between opportunities to chat with others about what you’re reading/listening to, all while supporting a local business.

When you arrive, you’ll pick a spot in the store, grab a drink/snack, and get cozy. There will be opportunities to chat with others before and after the quiet reading happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm (if you're up for people-ing).

Save the Date for the 3rd Annual AuthorFest on Saturday, June 21st!

This event welcomes authors, free attractions such as author panels, workshops, poetry, art activities, story time, and more!

Save the date for The Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks, presented by the Grayslake Park District! The event offers a day and evening of family fun! Enjoy kids’ rides and activities, local food vendors, live music, and a firework display at dusk!

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!

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. 

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.

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!

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 details to follow!

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 the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake Summer Nights Battle of the Bands! Check out entertainment, food and beverage, kids’ activities and more!

More information to follow!

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!

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!

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. 

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.

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!

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake Summer Days! Live music, food trucks, drinks, BINGO and more!

More information to come closer to the event date.

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for Grayslake Summer Days! Live music, food trucks, drinks, BINGO, annual parade, and more!

More information to come closer to the event date.

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. 

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!

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. 

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.

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!

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. 

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!

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.

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’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!

Join the Grayslake Village Center & Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Sips & Sweets Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Walk! Make this year’s Sweetest Day so much sweeter!

Stroll through historic downtown Grayslake and visit participating businesses. At each stop, be met with delicious sparkling wines and sweet treats. Gather your friends, or a date, and make a fun afternoon of it!

Stay tuned for more details closer to the event!

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. 

Share a portion of your work-in-progress with other writers. All levels of experience are welcome. Come visit and see what we're all about.

Join the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce for their annual Business Trick or Treat on the streets of Historic Downtown Grayslake! Local businesses will be passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Wear your costumes and enjoy FREE family fun!

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!

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. 

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.

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!

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. 

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!

Join the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving! See the lights and experience all the great event offerings!

More information to follow!

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.

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!

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!