Friday, October 12, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend in or near Lake Zurich?
House of Mayhem Opens Oct. 12-Oct. 27, 7-11 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods House of MAYHEM (formerly Haunted House) at St. Matthew in Hawthorn Woods, IL. The House changes completely every year. Tickets are $12. Kiddie House available from 1-4 PM on October 13, 14, 20, 21, and 27. Oktoberfest Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14, Long Grove Long Grove invites everyone to celebrate the historic village’s German roots at OktoberFest on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14. Start your day at 10:00 am Saturday with an old fashioned parade through the center of town. Enjoy live entertainment, including folk dancing and a variety of German bands. Experience the old-fashioned fun of a family hayride, pumpkin decorating and …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some area picks.
Young Republican BBQ Saturday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Paulus Park, Lake Zurich Young Republicans will host a gathering at Paulus Park that includes free food, live music, games and attendees can meet Republican candidates and elected officials. Fun on the Farm at Bonner Country Fair Sunday, Oct. 7, 12 to 4 p.m., Bonner Heritage Farm, Lindenhurst Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon at an old-fashioned country fair. The annual Bonner Farm Country Fair features a petting zoo, wagon and pony rides, crafts, face painting, and live entertainment. Play old-fashioned games and guess the weight of the giant pumpkin. Paint a pumpkin or gourd in the craft area and help construct a scarecrow at the scarecrow making station. Explore the site’s hands…
Friday, September 28, 2012
Dickens exhibit opens at Lake County Discovery Museum.
Long Grove Apple Fest Friday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 30, Village of Long Grove Visitors are invited to explore the many delicious ways to enjoy fall’s favorite fruit–from live music and entertainment to apple pies, apple cider donuts, caramel apple lattes, apple martinis, and more. Local restaurants and specialty shops will carry a wide range of apple-inspired treats, while local farmers will have baskets full of a variety of tree-ripened apples. Musical acts including folk, bluegrass, country, rock, and jazz, will entertain crowds at stages centered around Fountain Square, The Covered Bridge and Towner Green through the three-day weekend in downtown Long Grove. Admission is $5 for adults, Children 12 and under are free. …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Plenty of fall, fun events nearby this weekend.
Farm Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda Check out over 200 antique tractors, cars and steam engines, and other farm machinery at the 20th Annual Farm Heritage Festival. This two-day event celebrates farm life from the turn of the century to the present. The event features a daily tractor parade starting at 1:30 p.m., and a petting zoo, open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other activities include sheep herding demonstrations, live music, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and other children’s activities. Daily admission is $8 for adults, and $4 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and youth (ages four through 17). A two-day weekend pass is also available for…
Friday, August 24, 2012
Farm art exhibit opens at Lake County museum.
Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon Hills Friday, Aug. 24 and Saturday, Aug. 25, Century Park The second annual event will feature six rib vendors, performance by Los Lonely Boys and The Voice contestant Jamie Lono. Taste of the Towns Sunday, Aug. 26, Paulus Park Taste of the Towns features local restaurants, wineries, and breweries who will be serving samples of their menus. Tickets are two for $50 through Aug. 25, and $35 each on site. North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar and Food Festival Saturday, Aug. 25, Brainerd Grounds, Libertyville This fabulous outdoor festival will feature fine wines, craft beers, cigars, delicious food, live music and more. Live music from of the area's finest musicians will provide entertainment throughout the …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Fridays in the Park, Friday, Aug. 3, Community Park, Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m.; Park in the Park car show at 3 p.m.; Concert with Peaches Beach Party at 7 p.m. Lake Zurich Farmer's Market Saturday, Aug. 4, 7:30 am Lions Park The Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market kicks off for the season with organic vegetables, plants, flowers and local items. A Night of Storytelling Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 p.m., Improv Playhouse, Libertyville Come out and enjoy an adult only (18 and older) night of storytelling with a veteran cast of Chicago Storytelling All-Stars. The All-Start include Shannon Cason, Scott Whitehair, Earl McLaurin, Jeremy Schaefer and Paul Whitehouse. The performance will recount real first-person stories ranging …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
McGonigal's Pub is hosting the summer festival kicking off on July 27.
Area residents looking for some summer fun don’t have to go far this weekend. Sponsored by McGonigal’s Pub, the first Barrington Summerfest is taking place Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28, 2012. The event will take place on the 200 block of Park Avenue and will feature live music, food and drinks from a variety of local vendors, and plenty of family fun. “The idea was to basically do something in the village kind of along the lines that neighboring towns do with summer festivals,” Bryan McGongial of McGonigal’s Pub said. “Barrington had the 4th of July festivals with the brat tent already, so I asked the village, 'what if we had something like Celtic Fest?' and they said it was a great idea.” McGonigal’s Celtic Fest, a St. Patrick’s …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty going on.
Alpine Fest Friday through Sunday Lake Zurich’s annual event includes carnival rides, musical entertainment, food, water fights and a big parade. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2 p.m. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County in Grayslake Dino and Mario Mazzetti -- a pair of brothers from Lake Zurich—have leads in Stephen Sondheim’s chilling musical, “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Lake Zurich Community-Supported Blood Challenge 9a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 21, at American Legion Lake Zurich Last year and once again this year, the Lake Zurich Fire Department will partner with local civic …
Friday, July 13, 2012
Hawthorn Woods and Long Grove offer concerts; kids can explore wetlands, adults can meet bestselling authors.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Lake Zurich Patch has got you covered. Hawthorn Woods Car Show, Farmers Market and Concert July 13, 3-9 p.m., Community Park Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market runs from 3 to 7 p.m., the Park in the Park car show starts at 3 p.m. and the weekly concert is with Saturday June Band, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet Bestselling Authors in Lake Zurich Friday, July 13, 7 p.m. Lake Zurich Middle School South Ela Area Public Library will host authors Jennifer Weiner, Jen Lancaster, Sarah Pekkanen and Stacey Ballis at Lake Zurich Middle School South. Register for the event online at the Ela Area Public Library. Free Ballroom Dance Practice Party—Tiki Party Theme Friday, July 13, 8 p.m., 21540 W Field Pkwy Ste 620…
ggmarie
11:53 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
Huge disappointment. Hardly any street vendors so you are paying $5 to go to all the stores you can go to for free any other day. You would think apple pies would be everywhere, only the long grove confectioner had pies and they sell them every day. more ›