Name: Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Start: 2026-04-25T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Hero Park

Hero Park

Celebrate Arbor Day with us as we plant Oak trees near Hero Park! Learn proper planting techniques, then assist in planting additional Oak trees. These trees are creating a healthy woodland savannah ecosystem. A volunteer waiver will be available on site.

Local Event: Arbor Day Tree Planting Event

Lake County

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Grayslake

Illinois

Arbor Day Tree Planting Event

Celebrate Arbor Day with us as we plant Oak trees near Hero Park! Learn proper planting techniques, then assist in planting...

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Get ready for joyful tunes the whole family will love! Little Miss Ann is an award-winning Chicago kids’ musician who brings energy, heart, and cultural connections to every performance. With her mix of folk, rock, and playful originals—plus songs that celebrate her Filipina-American heritage—she’ll have kids singing, dancing, and smiling from start to finish.

Local Event: Indoor Winter Family Series - Little Miss Ann

Indoor Winter Family Series - Little Miss Ann

Get ready for joyful tunes the whole family will love! Little Miss Ann is an award-winning Chicago kids’ musician who brings...

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From Greg "Mad Dog" Maddux authenticated 300-win displays to rare NFL rookie autos and massive binders of Hall of Fame legends like Favre, Smith, and Marino, the variety is unmatched. Don't miss your chance to add these PSA and SGC graded treasures to your collection!

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Spring Book Drive! Support your local library by donating new and gently used books, DVDs, CDs, games, and puzzles. Volunteers will be on-site to assist with your contributions, and convenient curbside drop-off is available for all donors. Donations accepted from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

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Spring into grill season at GLPF's Meat Raffle fundraiser!Enjoy an afternoon of fun, prizes, and local connection to support the parks and programs that make Grayslake a wonderful place to live. Every raffle ticket purchased helps make a difference. All net proceeds will go toward Grayslake Community Park District camp scholarships and park and facility improvements.Bring your family and friends to support a great cause. You may head home with delicious meat and other fantastic prizes from community partners.

Local Event: Grayslake Park Foundation Meat Raffle Fundraiser

Grayslake Park Foundation Meat Raffle Fundraiser

Spring into grill season at GLPF's Meat Raffle fundraiser!Enjoy an afternoon of fun, prizes, and local connection to support...

This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our state today—and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow. This session explores how climate change is already shaping daily life in Illinois communities. Participants will learn practical steps that individuals, organizations, and local leaders can take to strengthen resilience across the state.&nbsp; What the program covers: &nbsp;• How Illinoisans think about climate change—and why it matters &nbsp; We’ll look at recent public opinion research to understand how people across the state view climate change, what they’re worried about, and how those perceptions influence everything from neighborhood-level engagement to statewide policy decisions.&nbsp;
&nbsp;• Key insights from the Illinois Climate Vulnerability Assessment &nbsp; Participants will get a clear, accessible overview of the major climate pressures facing Illinois, including rising temperatures, more frequent extreme rainfall, increased flooding, and shifts in ecosystems and agriculture. We’ll break down what these trends mean in practical terms for communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.
&nbsp;• Localized climate risks for Northern Illinois and Lake County &nbsp; We’ll explore the specific challenges facing Northern Illinois—such as stormwater management, public health impacts from heat, stress on water systems, and threats to natural resources.&nbsp;
&nbsp;• Stories of Illinois communities taking action &nbsp; Across the state, communities are already experimenting with creative, community-driven approaches to resilience. We’ll highlight examples—from neighborhood cooling strategies to green infrastructure projects to cross-sector partnerships—that show what’s possible when residents, local governments, and organizations work together.
&nbsp;• Practical strategies for building resilience where we live, work, and play &nbsp; The workshop closes with actionable ideas for individuals, workplaces, community groups, and local leaders. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of what resilience looks like at different scales—from backyard choices to organizational planning—and how collective action can reduce future risks while strengthening community well‑being.

Local Event: From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building...

This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD,...

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

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The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Free Parking for One Weekend Only, April 25th &amp; 26th for the largest home improvement show in the entire Chicago Area!
Come on down to discover for yourself that improving your Home CAN be Easy, Fun AND AFFORDABLE! 
Our goal over the past few decades has always been to provide you, your family, friends and neighbors the smoothest and most enjoyable way to improve your life by improving your home and property. And…GREAT NEWS! This year’s show is a PERFECT example of this! You’re gonna LOVE it!
It’s big. How big? CRAZY BIG! At over 50,000 square feet, the show is even larger for 2026, covering as much space as an NFL Football field… but ALL indoors! Over 180 businesses will be on-site, offering an incredible array of exciting exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying your home!
You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!
At the same time, with one EASY and FREE visit, you’ll meet and speak with friendly experts who are eager to help with all your home improvement projects and questions. Whether you have a specific project in mind or if you’re just shopping for ideas, this is the place to be!
You will find it ALL, from all-types of windows, siding and roofing to custom kitchens and baths! Go big with full design, build and architect services for basements, additions and all larger custom build projects!
Make immediate, impactful and vibrant changes with new flooring, interior and exterior painting, window treatments and other décor options!
Transform your outdoor space to be the envy of the neighborhood with stunning landscaping, a new deck, patio, gazebo or pergola! Cast cooling shade with custom cantilever umbrellas and retractable awnings and keep the bugs away with retractable screens for your porch, garage and other outdoor spaces!
Make your home safe for ALL with the best in-home accessibility products like walk-in tubs, ramps, chair lifts &amp; easy access showers!
See energy efficient with the latest in heating &amp; air conditioning, including the awesome ductless, mini-split systems and heat pumps!
Power your life with the sun and SAVE BIG on energy costs with the latest tech in solar power and battery systems, with Tesla, Panasonic and many more!
Savor the flavors of gourmet spices, herbs, oils, dips, hot sauces, artisan coffee cakes and MORE!!! There is also a full service food concession in the show that everyone’s been raving about!
Gardeners rejoice! Rake in FREE expert advice from the greenest thumbs in all the land! The University of Illinois Master Gardeners! And take home some outdoor décor, lawn art, trellises and more!
There’s truly something new, fun and cool around every corner at this year’s show, including YOUR chance to WIN a one-week vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
And be sure to get there early each day so you don’t miss the great music, good times and great giveaways from Lake County's very own "FREE Country" Radio crew for a Live Broadcast from 10am to Noon As well as The DRIVE road crew’s contests and giveaways on Sunday from !0am to Noon!
Best of all, this amazing show is coming to you with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The Lake County Home Show is open April 25th &amp; 26th from 10am to 5pm each day. Hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Rd. in Grayslake, IL. West of Route 45 and east of Route 83 on Peterson Road.
So come on down . . . and be sure to share this with your Family, friends and neighbors so they don’t miss it!
For more info, visit <a href="https://www.lakecountyhomeshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.LakeCountyHomeShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us at 630-953-2500

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