Lake County Calendar of Events June 27 – July 5

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, will host “Light up the Night with Fireflies!” at 8 p.m. June 29.

June 28

Together for Childhood
6-7:30 p.m.
Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Free

Families with kids ages 3-12 can get together to enjoy crafts, games, a raffle and snacks in the library’s Youth Program Room. For more information, call 847-566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

Treasure Hunters
6-7:30 p.m.
Rosewood Beach, 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
$10

In this Park District of Highland Park event, children (ages 6 and up) accompanied by a paid, registered adult can dig in and search for “treasures” on the beach. A naturalist will be on hand to identify the types of fossils and minerals excavated during the hunt — and participants can take the items home. To register, and for more information, call 847-831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

June 29

Senior Cardio Drumming
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake
$5

Seniors can take part in this session of an ongoing workout program (held every Friday) that combines drumsticks and large exercise balls. Pay at the door. For more information, call 224-225-1405 or visit www.foxlake.org.

Light up the Night with Fireflies!
8 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Join a naturalist for an evening hike to search for fireflies as they light up the night. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Community Campfire Friday Nights
7-9 p.m.
Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
Free

Bring family and friends to roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy nature at night in this Lake County Forest Preserves Nature Network event. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Adult supervision is required. For more information, call 847-367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

June 30

Arbor Walk
9:30-11 a.m.
Century Park Pavilion, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills
Free

Families can enjoy a guided walk with a certified arborist in the Vernon Hills Park District’s newly accredited Century Park Arboretum. No registration is necessary. For more information, call 847-996-6330 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

Moon Money
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sport Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See cover band Moon Money (‘90s, rock, pop, alternative, grunge and more) perform in concert at this popular area tavern and live music venue. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

July 1

Endless Summer Outdoor Concert Series
2:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See hard rock cover band LAVA Rock perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Outdoor Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

Summer Sampler Concert Series
5-6:30 p.m.
Mitchell Park, 951 Wilmot Road, Deerfield
Free

Bring a picnic dinner, chairs and blankets to the park and enjoy a performance by Rock Therapy, a cover band that plays rock ‘n’ roll from the 1970s through today’s hits. For more information, call 847-945-7760 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.

Judy Night Quintet
6:30 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
Free

See the Judy Night Quintet, featuring bandleader Judy Night on keyboards and and T. C. Furlong from the Jump ‘N The Saddle Band on pedal steel guitar. For reservations, and more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

July 3

Star Wars Crafts
2 p.m.
River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

“Star Wars” fans (ages 10 and up) can work on a project related to the long-running series of iconic science fiction films in this session of a recurring program. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org.

July 5

Theater Thursdays
5-7:30 p.m.
Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling
Free

Middle school students (grades 6-8) can drop in to enjoy a screening of the blockbuster science fiction film, “Independence Day” (rated PG-13). Registration is not required. For more information, call 847-459-4100, ext. 316 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events June 27 – July 5–