Beer Bazaar is hosting their weekly Vinyl Sundays with their staff spinning records for your enjoyment. This Sunday, Nick from Andy’s Records will be co-hosting with Beer Bazaar. 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!

Come as you are to the Grayslake Heritage Center! Join the Lake County Folk Club for a casual opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

It’s a casual no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others.

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

Explore your roots in just 30 minutes! Join the Grayslake Area Public Library to learn how to get started in Ancestry Library Edition. They’ll explore techniques to find relevant records, highlight collections available for you to search, and show where to find more help when you need it.

Learn more and register here.

This week’s trivia at Beer Bazaar is dedicated to Beertender Kristin. Her birthday is the same night of trivia, so come  by and wish her a happy birthday while testing your knowledge of Kristin’s favorite things - Phish, yoga, beer, and more! All teams who play all six rounds get 10% off their draft pours during trivia. As always, trivia at Beer Bazaar is free to play, prizes to win!

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 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!

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Join Beer Bazaar during the Grayslake Festival of Lights & Holiday Market for the 2024 Goose Island Bourbon County Release Party at Beer Bazaar on November 29th beginning at 4 pm. They will have special Bourbon County tappings of the 2024 Original, Vanilla Rye, Macaroon, and Proprietor’s. All 6 Bottles will be available to purchase in-store (while supplies last and limit one bottle of each variant per person) - sets of all 6 bottles will be available on their website.

More details to follow!

During the Village of Grayslake’s Festival of Lights and Holiday Market, stop by Village Hall to get a start on your TinkerBread house with supplies provided. Craft a seasonal/holiday building using these required materials: pasta and bottle caps. Turn in your Tinkerbread House by December 14 at the Adult or Youth Desk at the Grayslake Area Public Library.

Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance on Friday, November 29th at the Grayslake Village Hall (10 Seymour Ave, second floor) from 5 pm - 8 pm for their 2024 Holiday Fine Arts Show & Sale! Enjoy a festive winteresque evening browsing the art for sale by their artist members accompanied by the beautiful music of the Bill Chapin Jazz Studio. In addition, their Education Committee will be teaming up with the Grayslake Area Public Library to help kick-off their annual TinkerBread House contest! Art supplies will be provided, and all ages are encouraged to get creative! 

The Holiday Art Show & Sale is part of the Festival of Lights and Holiday Market hosted by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Join A little bit of me for an Angel Tarot Reading in an intimate group setting.

With over 15 years of experience, Trinie, the owner of A little bit of me will use a technique which allows your card to fall out when shuffling, rather than pulling your card out. This allows for a more accurate reading specifically for you. Each guest will get at least one message from her angel deck however, more messages can come to her at any time during the group’s readings. 

Sign up by visiting https://www.alittlebitofme.me/ and scroll to bottom of the page for event section.

Join Romney Brown Candle Company for an action-packed Lights, Camera, Candles Movie Night featuring Deadpool! 🎥✨ Enjoy a night of humor, candle-making, and delicious pizza. Each ticket includes a custom candle, pizza, and a screening of Deadpool—the perfect way to wrap up the holiday season!

Reserve your spot here!

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Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (September 28th - December 14th).

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.

Stop by Beer Bazaar for a free tasting during the Grayslake Farmers Market from 12 pm - 3 pm. Allan is back in the house repping Lincolnshire’s Half Day Brewing!

129 Center Cut will feature acoustic singer songwriter Jon Babin on November 30th from 6 pm - 9 pm. Babin covers a variety of artists including The Beatles, Radiohead, The Verve, Nirvana, and so many more!

Want something to do with the family while relatives are in town for the holidays or just a fun night out with friends? BYOB because you’re about to get cozy and make some awesome crafts to kick off the Holidays! Come make an adorable ornament, or a cute seashell trinket dish! Space is limited so get your tickets while they last!

Reserve your spot today by clicking here!

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!

Come out to A little bit of me for a Story Time with new author, Danielle Bielawski. She’ll be reading her book, “Getting Ready for Santa”. A fun activity and free cookies will follow!

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

Sienna Lifestyle is excited to announce their upcoming Trivium Dinner on Tuesday, December 3rd.

Discover the exquisite culinary journey by Trivium, where 3 roads meet the art of fine dining and unparalleled hospitality.

Join Chef Q Ibraheem, a 2021 CNN Hero and a visionary in the world of underground dining, along with Executive Pastry Chef Melissa Tantillo and renowned hospitality expert Marc Tantillo. Together, they create unique dining occasions that tantalize the senses.

Learn more about this dining experience including ticket information by clicking “View Event”.

Award-winning middle grade author, Michele Weber Hurwitz will discuss Judy Blume’s classic coming-of-age novel, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. Check out a copy of Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret. from the Grayslake Area Public Library or purchase a Gen X inspired Book Bundle at This Old Book and join us at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum for discussion.

Reserve your spot 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!

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.

The Grayslake Village Center invites you to enjoy a Holiday Shopping Night Out on Wednesday, December 4th from 5 pm - 8 pm. Many of the Village Center shops are staying open late and offering exclusive discounts, exciting raffles, delicious treats and more!

Stroll through your favorite shops, discover special gifts and enjoy a night out with friends!

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Learn the art of charcuterie with My CharCUTErie!

Join Sienna Lifestyle for a fun and interactive class where you'll learn how to create your own delicious charcuterie board.

Reserve your spot here!

The Rising Sun Masonic Lodge #115 is hosting their pancake breakfast fundraiser. Come out for a hot breakfast between 8 am - 12 pm and take a free photo with Santa while you’re there!

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (September 28th - December 14th).

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 best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! 🎄✨ Join Romney Brown Candle Company for a festive Lights, Camera, Candles Movie Night featuring Elf! Create a custom candle, enjoy delicious pizza, and laugh along with Buddy the Elf’s hilarious adventures. Each ticket includes a custom candle, pizza, and a screening of Elf.

Reserve your spot here!

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Join The Vine Martini & Wine Bar for their annual Toys for Tots Ugly Sweater Party! Bring an unwrapped toy in its original packaging to donate to Toys for Tots and wear your ugliest Christmas sweater! Live music by Piano Stu! This event is Sponsored in part by Rudolph's Furniture.

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!

Sienna Lifestyle is partnering with Club Pilates Gurnee for Pilates & Prosecco! This event features an hour-long Pilates class, followed by prosecco and brunch bites, AND a gift bag!

Learn more and purchase your tickets here!

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 Grayslake Historical Society for their Vintage Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8th. Take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Society’s vintage sleigh, do a craft to take home, tour the Grayslake Giving Trees Display, enjoy refreshments and fellowship, and listen to holiday music performed by a local bell choir.

Come by Andy’s Records for their upcoming "Live from Andy's Records In-Store Performance" featuring Meg and The Wheelers.

Meg and The Wheelers are a country western band from Chicago, Illinois, formed by songwriter Meg Sampson in 2018. Saluki alums Meg Sampson and Amy Myers bring action packed harmony to country classics and give you new works that have a perfect throwback blend with a fresh twist.

FREE. ALL AGES. BYOB.

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.

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!

Every second Thursday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm, bring a book to Beer Bazaar you’ve enjoyed and are willing to part with. Share what your book is about with others. Everyone is then encouraged to read the first 15-pages of someone else’s book. Choose a book and take it home to enjoy!

 The Grayslake Arts Alliance and the Grayslake Senior Center are partnering together for the first of many art collaborations; please save the date for their upcoming Senior Art Show!

Join members of the Grayslake Senior Center and the Grayslake Arts Alliance at the Grayslake Senior Center (50 Library Lane) and view their art on display, enjoy light refreshments, music, friendship and community on Friday, December 13th from 12 pm - 4 pm and on Saturday, December 14th from 12 pm - 2 pm.

The Frederick School Choir will also be performing at 3 pm on Friday! Both organizations are so excited about their new community partnership and can't wait to see you there.

ALL are welcome to attend, and admission is FREE!

Join Chapin Jazz X-tet at 129 Center Cut on Friday, December 13th for an evening of holiday jazz and great food. 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 Chris Wren on tenor sax.

Get reservations and ask to sit near the band!

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

It’s time to deck the halls with a little holiday chaos! 🎄✨ Join Romney Brown Candle Company for a festive Lights, Camera, Candles Movie Night featuring National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Laugh along with the Griswold family, make a custom candle, and enjoy delicious pizza.

Reserve your spot here!

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Come out for a night of live music featuring Bunny at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar! Music goes 7 pm - 10 pm.

Sienna Lifestyle is hosting another Comedy Night! All their past comedy nights have sold out, so be sure to get your tickets ASAP!

This show will feature Ariel Julie, Tito, Ryan Kimble & Grayslake’s very own Ryan Webb.

Come hungry because they’ll be partnering with 129 Center Cut for appetizers and wood fire pizzas!

Purchase your tickets here!

Prepare for the jolliest brunch you've ever been to! 129 Center Cut will have Santa there preparing all of your favorite Holiday singalongs for the kiddos!

The Brunch Buffet will be filled with waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and toast!

Brunch starts 9:30 AM
Santa arrives at 10 AM

Adults - $15 pp, Children - $10 pp

To make a reservation visit Open Table.

Visit the Grayslake Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (September 28th - December 14th).

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.

Join The Vine on December 14th from 11 am to 2 pm as they host their 18th Annual Lunch with Santa! Come capture the perfect photo with Santa and celebrate the joy of the Holidays!

Reserve your spot by calling the restaurant. 847-543-0900 / 847-543-0901

 The Grayslake Arts Alliance and the Grayslake Senior Center are partnering together for the first of many art collaborations; please save the date for their upcoming Senior Art Show!

Join members of the Grayslake Senior Center and the Grayslake Arts Alliance at the Grayslake Senior Center (50 Library Lane) and view their art on display, enjoy light refreshments, music, friendship and community on Friday, December 13th from 12 pm - 4 pm and on Saturday, December 14th from 12 pm - 2 pm.

Both organizations are so excited about their new community partnership and can't wait to see you there.

ALL are welcome to attend, and admission is FREE!

It’s time to get in the Holiday spirit for 129 Center Cut’s ROCKIN' BLUEGRASS CHRISTMAS PARTY!

This will be a night of amazing music provided by their friends out of Richmond, KY - 65 NORTH PICKERS! They are a progressive jamgrass band playing everything from Grateful Dead to Billy Strings, with some originals in between!

This night will feature cozy winter food specials, all new seasonal cocktails, and a fabulous s'mores and sweets bar!

MUSIC STARTS AT 6 PM!

It’s going to be a night of great friends, good holiday vibes, and the perfect atmosphere.

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 for their December concert featuring John Primer, Donna Herula, and Friends in Concert.

John is a Blues Hall of Fame, legendary artist! He has 3 Grammy nominations as well as played guitar on Pinetop Perkins Grammy award winning CD, Joined at the Hip. He won a Blues Music Award in 2023, 2021 and 2016 for Traditional Blues Male Artist and one for Traditional Blues Album in 2012 with The Chicago Blues, A Living History Band. He has 3 Lifetime Achievement Awards and in 2018 John was given the “Muddy Award” for being a Traditional Blues Icon by the Jus’ Blues Foundation in MS. John is one of the very last traditional blues artists with original Mississippi roots.

John will be joined by LCFC favorites, Donna Herula and Marc Edelstein. 

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.

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.

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.

Your $10 ticket includes admission, snacks, swag, exclusive shopping and a raffle ticket for a drawing done that evening (the raffle winner also gets to pick our next album if they want to)!

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 Andy’s Records for a visit from Rockin’ Santa and Mrs. Clause 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!

Keep the change, ya filthy animals! 🧣🎄 Join Romney Brown Candle Company for a holiday classic at our Lights, Camera, Candles Movie Night featuring Home Alone! Create a custom candle, enjoy delicious pizza, and relive the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Kevin McCallister.

Reserve your spot here!

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129 Center Cut will feature acoustic singer songwriter Jon Babin on December 21st rom 6 pm - 9 pm. Babin covers a variety of artists including The Beatles, Radiohead, The Verve, Nirvana, and so many more!

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!

Come as you are to the Grayslake Heritage Center! Join the Lake County Folk Club for a casual opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others. Come out to play or just listen. Members and non-members are always welcome. One of their friendly hosts will keep the ball rolling. 

It’s a casual no pressure opportunity to kick back, play some music and meet others.

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

Yippee ki-yay, it’s time for a holiday classic! 🎄💥 Join Romney Brown Candle Company for Die Hard! Yes, Romney Brown does think it's a Christmas movie, and they’re celebrating with candle-making, pizza, and a thrilling movie night. Each ticket includes a custom candle, pizza, and a screening of Die Hard—the perfect way to wrap up the holiday season!

Reserve your spot here!

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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 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.

Join the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce for their third annual Skate in the Park. The event kicks off at noon featuring the exhibition figure skaters from Glacier Ice Arena. 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 bonfires, hot chocolate, a food truck and more to enjoy!

Enjoy an afternoon of winter family fun!

Join Discovering Grayslake Podcast for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Bachelor Auction. Limited tickets are available. Join the Grayslake community in an entertaining night to help a local family in need.

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase yours here.

More exciting details to follow!

On February 22nd, Grayslake is gonna party like it's 1979, 89, AND 99! Dust off your prom dress, dig that powder blue tux out of the attic, tease your hair, and get ready to dance the night away to your favorite songs. It's all of the fun of prom... plus all of the perks of being a grownup! No need to spike the punch, retro cocktails and snacks will be served.

Retro Prom is hosted by the Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation. The Foundation raises money to support the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, which is hosting a vintage-themed traveling exhibit called "Growing Up X" through June 2025.

Save the Date for the 2025 Pouring Over Pages.

Enjoy an evening of books, art, wine, and community spirit.

More details from the Grayslake Library Foundation coming soon.

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.

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.