Lake Forest, IL Event Calendar - Events in Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest Featured Events

Winter Arts and Craft Expo

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

Evanston Art Center

Evanston, IL

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Winter Arts and Craft Expo

The Magic Of The Nutcracker Pres. By Dancenter North

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 6:30pm

Genesee Theatre

Waukegan, IL

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The Magic Of The Nutcracker Pres. By Dancenter North

Where Is The Cool? W/ Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 6:30pm

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Chicago, IL

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Where Is The Cool? W/ Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Smiling Politely: A Smashing Pumpkins Tribute w/ Shady Lane

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 6:30pm

Cubby Bear

Chicago, IL

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Smiling Politely: A Smashing Pumpkins Tribute w/ Shady Lane

Pat Mccurdy on the Mezz

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 6:30pm

Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub

Palatine, IL

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Pat Mccurdy on the Mezz

Ava Brennan, Adelaide and more

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 6:30pm

Subterranean

Chicago, IL

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Ava Brennan, Adelaide and more

Music Theater Works Presents: Annie

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center

Skokie, IL

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Music Theater Works Presents: Annie

David Cook

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

Des Plaines Theatre

Des Plaines, IL

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David Cook

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

SPACE

Evanston, IL

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A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:30pm

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

Lincolnshire, IL

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Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Northlight Theatre Presents: Gaslight

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:30pm

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Skokie, IL

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Northlight Theatre Presents: Gaslight

Deck the Halls/ VIP event at Goldroom W/ Bobby Afterlife

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:30pm

The Gold Room Chicago

Stone Park, IL

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Deck the Halls/ VIP event at Goldroom W/ Bobby Afterlife

ProblemChild

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

The Burlington

Chicago, IL

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ProblemChild

Krill 2, Sam Woodring and more

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Color Club

Chicago, IL

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Krill 2, Sam Woodring and more

Deadfest Band (Grateful Dead Tribute) + Peach Jam (Allman Brothers Band Tribute)

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Joe's Live - Rosemont

Rosemont, IL

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Deadfest Band (Grateful Dead Tribute) + Peach Jam (Allman Brothers Band Tribute)

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