Lake County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Bring the family to enjoy the 7th Annual Mundelein Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. The event is hosted by Mundelein Community Connection and the Mundelein Park District.

September 7

 

Thursday Night at the Movies

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch

Free

Adults can enjoy a screening of the 2016 Academy Award-winning film, “La La Land” (rated PG-13) in the library’s Eide Room. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

 

September 8

 

Naturally 7

8 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$38-$55

See internationally renowned a cappella group Naturally 7 in concert with special guest Blue Jupiter, a pop/jazz/beatbox a cappella group. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-7788 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

 

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

8 p.m.

Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park

$90 (terrace), $38 (lawn)

See legendary American singer Frankie Valli perform in concert with iconic band the Four Seasons, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call the box office at (847) 266-5100 or visit www.ravinia.org.

 

September 9

 

Music for Life

11 a.m. to noon

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Free

In this special program, hosted by the Music Institute of Chicago, kids (ages 4-8 with an adult) can learn about classical music through games, activities and a live performance that explores the people, places and culture of music history. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1486 or visit www.vapld.info.

 

Rock the Block

5-11 p.m.

Downtown Lake Zurich, Main Street, Lake Zurich

Free

Enjoy live bands (7th Heaven, Boy Band Review and Rockstar Rodeo), kids activities, a variety of food vendors, a wide selection of beer and wine, and more in this community event. For more information, call (847) 438-5141 or visit www.lakezurich.org.

 

September 9-10

 

7th Annual Mundelein Arts Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (each day)

Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

Free

Bring the family to enjoy this juried art festival, hosted by Mundelein Community Connection and the Mundelein Park District. The event will feature artwork by 45 professional artists and works by select students from Mundelein High School, as well as live music, food and beverages. For more information, call (847) 970-9235 or visit www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org.

 

September 10

 

Beekeeping

1-2:30 p.m.

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park

$9

In this Park District of Highland Park program, participants (ages 6 to adult) can put on a protective bee suit to a get a safe, up-close look inside Heller’s beehives — and a taste of special honey as well. All participants must wear closed shoes and long socks to visit the hives. Children must be accompanied by a paid, registered adult. To register, and for more information, call (847) 433-6901 or visit www.pdhp.org.

 

September 12

 

Physician Focus: Knee and Joint Care

Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

In this adult program, Dr. Zachary Domont from Cornell Medical Center will cover essential information to prevent and treat common knee injuries, and provide tips on how to keep knees and joints healthy. To register, and for more information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.

 

September 13

 

Little Sprouts: All About Apples

10-11 a.m.

Bonner Heritage Farm, 201 Country Place, Lindenhurst

$3 (residents), $5 (non-residents)

Kids (ages 2-5 with an adult) can learn about different types of apples, how they grow, and the best time to pick and eat them in this Lake County Forest Preserves program. To register, and for more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

 

September 14

 

Adult Coloring & Craft Club

6:30-7:45 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Relax and “de-stress” with friends in this session of the Adult Coloring & Craft Club, which meets on the second and fourth Friday of every month. Materials will be provided or bring your own books and colors. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

 

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