Agenda

Hey Nonny

10 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A live music venue and listening room hosts a songwriting contest round where emerging songwriters showcase original work.

Sep 22 Tue, songwriting contest round

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home tours

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 23 2026 | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026; Tue Oct 6 2026; Sat Oct 24 2026; Sat Nov 7 2026 (all full as of Sep 21

History $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

A rock musician from Detroit, now based in North Carolina, performs with his band featuring bass and drums.

Wed Sep 23 2026 Rich Nelson and Friends 7-10 PM

Live music

Deerfield Park District Rock the Night

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A 1960s rock and roll cover band performing full-band arrangements.

Wed Sep 23 2026 6-8pm, Class of 68

Live music

Hey Nonny

10 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

An indie folk band from Portland blends acoustic guitar and vocals with 1970s folk-rock and country influences.

Sep 23 Horse Feathers, sold out

Live music

Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 23 2026 Terry Byrne | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026 Terry Byrne; Thu Sep 24 2026 Whiskey Devils Duo; Thu Oct 1 2026 Abby Kay Duo; Thu Oct 8 2026 My Cousins Jacket; Thu Oct 15 2026 Bill Uhler (all 6-9 pm); Oktoberfest Sep 19 through Oct 4

Live music No cover published

Jacob Collier (solo) at Ravinia Martin Theatre

Ravinia, Martin Theatre, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A multi-instrumentalist and composer performing jazz, orchestral, and global genres.

Wed Sep 23, 2026, 7:30 pm (gates 5 pm).

Live music $86-$159 reserved (VIP package $274)

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A folk rock brother duo with acoustic guitar, drumming, and synthesizer textures.

Sep 23 Knorrwood | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

Ravinia Farmers Market (Highland Park)

Jens Jensen Park, 540 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A weekly farmers market in Highland Park's Jens Jensen Park features fresh local produce and prepared foods.

Wed Sep 23 2026 per the city calendar

Food and markets Free entry One source

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr (sources disagree on venue), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 23 Reimagined Piano Classics

Live music free

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 23 Gadan | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

A craft distillery and bar hosts an open mic night where local musicians perform live.

Thu Sep 24 2026 open mic | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026 and Wed Sep 30 Rich Nelson and Friends 7-10 PM; Thu Sep 24 2026 and Thu Oct 1 open mic; Fri Sep 25 Toe Tappers 8-11 PM; Sat Sep 26 White Saddle Band 8-11 PM; weekly Wednesday and Thursday items continue t

Live music

Food Truck Thursdays and Lakeside Concerts (Lincolnshire Corporate Center)

One Overlook Point, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Thu Sep 24 2026 Louie Zagoras is the last scheduled

Live music Free admission and parking

Hey Nonny

10 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A powerhouse roots duo blends blues and bluegrass at high speed, combining harmonica, acoustic guitar, and kick drum.

Sep 24 Cousin Curtiss, sold out

Live music

Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Sep 24 2026 Whiskey Devils Duo

Live music No cover published

SeptOberfest at Independence Grove

Independence Grove Forest Preserve Beer Garden, 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

sunset yoga Thu Sep 24 6 to 7pm

Live music Free admission One source

Thursday Nights Live

Wheeling Town Center plaza, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-based classic country cover band plays old-timey country and country-rock standards with traditional arrangements.

Thu Sep 24 2026 Dry County Line, 6:00 PM (the only dated show read

Live music Free

Wauconda Farmers Market

Downtown, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A weekly farmers market in downtown Wauconda features fresh seasonal produce and local goods.

Thu Sep 24 2026 season end Oct 1, 4-7 PM, per Lake County visitors bureau

Food and markets Free entry One source

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A Pink Floyd tribute with visuals and live production.

Thu Sep 24 Brit Floyd (7:30pm

Live music

Grayslake downtown live music (Village Center calendar)

Black Lung Brewing, Emil's Tavern, The Vine, Heritage Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Thu Sep 24 2026 Midge (Emil's, 6 to 9pm

Live music Free

Local Note Jazz Club

1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

A Chicago jazz piano trio performing modern arrangements rooted in bebop tradition.

Thu Sep 24 2026 Kevin Fort Trio 8pm

Live music Ticketing via Turntable; drink minimum

Macushla Brewing Co.

1516 East Lake Ave, Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A brewery hosts a monthly open mic night on the last Thursday where local musicians perform.

Open mic last Thursday monthly ( Thu Sep 24 2026 by that rule

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A progressive bluegrass duo and classic rock band share the stage; Nefesh Mountain blends bluegrass with Jewish and American folk traditions while Head East plays hard rock.

Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East

Live music One source

Wilmette Sounds of Summer

Wallace Bowl, Village Green, Mallinckrodt Park, Hibbard Park, Wilmette · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A Taylor Swift tribute recreating the Eras Tour with costume changes, live band, and choreography.

Thu Sep 24 2026 Are You Ready For It (Taylor Swift tribute) 7pm

Live music Free

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Apple Fest

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's annual three-day fall festival celebrates the apple harvest with specialty foods, live music, handcrafted goods, and carnival rides.

Sep 25-27, 2026 (Fri-Sun). Vendor hours per official page: Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6. Main stage music Fri 12-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-6 pm.

Festivals

At the Conductor's Podium with Jim Kendros

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 2026 Mozart & Vivaldi

Live music $15 resident / $18 non-resident

Cellar 109

109 S Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 2026 Karaoke 6 pm

Live music

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 Toe Tappers 8-11 PM

Live music

Docks Bar & Grill

313 E Liberty St, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 2026 Chicago Sound Revue (pop/Motown

Live music

Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Concert Hub

180 N. Smith St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-based grunge-punk rock quartet releasing their latest EP.

Fri Sep 25 Lever EP release 7 PM

Live music

Family Fall Extravaganza (Wauconda)

Wauconda Park District, 600 N Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 2026 5-6:30pm | Full published text: Fri Sep 25 2026, 5-6:30pm

Family and kids Free One source

Hey Nonny

10 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A listening room venue hosts a special happy-hour performance from an undisclosed artist.

Sep 25 Fri, happy-hour set, sold out

Live music

Impact Fuel Room: Dueling Pianos with Rock It Man

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A dueling pianos entertainment show features two performers taking song requests and delivering highly interactive live music.

Fri 09/25/2026, 7:30 PM (21+

Live music

Kiwanis Peanut Days (Palatine)

Various locations, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 2026 7 AM-6:30 PM

Community One source

Meadows Fest

Kimball Hill Park, Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min from Long Grove

Rolling Meadows' community festival features live music, food, and entertainment in the park.

Fri Sep 25 2026 5-10 PM (Billy Elton 6pm, Infinity 8pm

Festivals

Oktoberfest in Libertyville

Mickey Finn's back lot, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Bavarian-themed festival at Mickey Finn's features live music, traditional German games, seasonal beers, and family-friendly activities.

Fri Sep 25 2026 5 to 10pm | Full published text: Fri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 10pm; Sat Sep 26 2026, 12 to 10pm (Familygarten noon to 5pm Sat

Festivals

Speakeasy at the Museum

Arlington Heights Historical Museum (park district event), Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

An evening event at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum features live music and entertainment in a themed speakeasy-style gathering.

Fri Sep 25 2026 7-9 PM

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A Pink Floyd tribute with visuals and live production.

Fri Sep 25 Brit Floyd (7:30pm

Live music

Highland Park Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton

Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

The final Downtown Concert of the season celebrates fall with live music and access to the community Scarecrow Trail.

Finale and Scarecrow Trail Fri Sep 25 2026 4-8pm

Live music Free

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A transatlantic folk group blends sea shanties, rich harmonies, and dual bass vocals with modern folk influences.

Sep 25 The Wellermen | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

Whiskey River Bar & Grill (Glenview)

1850 Waukegan Rd, Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-area country and Americana band delivers classic country hits and rock with roadhouse energy.

Fri Sep 25 2026 Rosedale Ramblin Band

Live music

Wilmette Sounds of Summer

Wallace Bowl, Village Green, Mallinckrodt Park, Hibbard Park, Wilmette · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A rock and roll surf band performing 1960s surf and psychedelic rock.

Fri Sep 25 Surfing Bird 6pm | Full published text: Thu Sep 24 2026 Are You Ready For It (Taylor Swift tribute) 7pm; Fri Sep 25 Surfing Bird 6pm; Sun Sep 27 The Petty Kings 4pm; Fri Oct 2 Scott & Sara 6pm

Live music Free

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 1:30pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Apple Fest

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's annual three-day fall festival celebrates the apple harvest with specialty foods, live music, handcrafted goods, and carnival rides.

Sep 25-27, 2026 (Fri-Sun). Vendor hours per official page: Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6. Main stage music Fri 12-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-6 pm.

Festivals

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A weekly farmers market features fresh local produce and seasonal goods from regional growers.

Sat Sep 26 | Full published text: Sat Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 2026 (final); 2027 not yet announced (usually May

Food and markets Free entry

Cellar 109

109 S Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Sep 26 2026 Brian Castillo Acoustics 7 pm

Live music

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

A Lake Zurich country and Americana band with three decades of experience blends classic country with rock, blues, and pop influences.

Sat Sep 26 White Saddle Band 8-11 PM

Live music

Docks Bar & Grill

313 E Liberty St, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Sep 26 2026 Wagon Wheel Trio (country

Live music

Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Concert Hub

180 N. Smith St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A rock band benefits Chicago Youth Centers with a performance blending 1970s and 1980s rock nostalgia with modern influences.

Sat Sep 26 The Generations Live (Chicago Youth Centers benefit) 7:30-10:30 PM

Live music

Meadows Fest

Kimball Hill Park, Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min from Long Grove

Rolling Meadows' community festival features live music, food, and entertainment in the park.

Sat Sep 26 2026 2-10 PM (Pino Farina 6pm, Hillbilly Rockstarz 8pm

Festivals

Northbrook Touch A Truck

Northbrook Park District (site not read), Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Sep 26 2026 10 AM-12 PM | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 2026, 10 AM-12 PM

Family and kids Free

Oktoberfest in Libertyville

Mickey Finn's back lot, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Bavarian-themed festival at Mickey Finn's features live music, traditional German games, seasonal beers, and family-friendly activities.

Sat Sep 26 2026 12 to 10pm (Familygarten noon to 5pm Sat

Festivals

Pint of Music: Mid Atlantic

Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

A three-piece guitar and mandolin trio sings rock, pop, and folk favorites with rich vocal harmonies.

2026-09-26 6-9 pm

Live music

Scarecrow Festival

Memorial Park, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Barrington's fall celebration features decorative scarecrows, seasonal activities, and family entertainment in Memorial Park.

Sat Sep 26 2026 11 AM-2 PM | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 2026, 11 AM-2 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Vernon Area Public Library Family Concerts

Vernon Area Library Learning Garden, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

A Chicago children's music trio with careful harmonies and diverse instrumentation creates engaging songs for kids and families.

Sat Sep 26 2026 2-2:45 PM Dreamtree Shakers

Live music One source

Antioch Fall Wine Walk

Downtown Antioch (check-in at Sequoit Creek Park, 845 Main St), Antioch · about 35-45 min from Long Grove

A wine-tasting walk through downtown Antioch invites guests to sample curated fall wines at local businesses.

Sat Sep 26 2026 noon to 4pm | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 2026, noon to 4pm

Festivals $49 per person

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A 1970s disco group continuing to tour with funk-disco tracks.

Sat Sep 26 KC and the Sunshine Band (8pm

Live music

Glenview Blocktoberfest

Downtown Glenview (Glenview Rd), Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Downtown Glenview's annual fall block party with live music, food, and community activities, headlined by Los Lobos.

Sat Sep 26 2026 | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 2026; headliner Los Lobos per official page

Festivals Free admission (Supporters Club tickets sold)

Grayslake Fall Farmers Market

Village Center, 100 Center St, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Weekly farmers market in the Village Center featuring local produce, crafts, and seasonal offerings through December.

Sat Sep 26 through Sat Dec 12 2026

Food and markets Free

Grayslake downtown live music (Village Center calendar)

Black Lung Brewing, Emil's Tavern, The Vine, Heritage Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Local live music performances at downtown Grayslake venues. Me with You performs at The Vine; Lori Lewis at Black Lung Brewing.

Sat Sep 26 2026 Me with You (The Vine, 6pm) and Lori Lewis (Black Lung, 8pm

Live music Free

Highland Park Oktoberfest

Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Annual fall celebration at Jens Jensen Park featuring Bavarian music, traditional games like stein holding and axe throwing, and German cuisine.

Sat Sep 26 2026 4-8pm | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 2026, 4-8pm

Festivals Free

Local Note Jazz Club

1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Jazz bassist and vocalist serving as Professor of Bass at Millikin University. Emma Taylor performs jazz featuring bass, vocals, and musical education.

Sat Sep 26 2026 Emma Taylor (per WDCB listing

Live music Ticketing via Turntable; drink minimum

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A youth ensemble music program with orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz, and choral programs.

Sat Sep 26 soirees | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 and Sat Oct 24 2026 soirees; Sun Oct 11 Music at the Fort 6pm; Sun Oct 25 jazz combo 5pm; Sun Nov 1 fall concerts (Pick-Staiger); Sun Dec 13 2026 holiday concerts 1 and 3pm (Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall

Live music

Whiskey River Bar & Grill (Glenview)

1850 Waukegan Rd, Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Sat Sep 26 2026 Probable Cause

Live music

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Sep 26 7:30pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Chicago Humanities Festival, Fall 2026

Athenaeum Center; First United Methodist Church; festival days in Pilsen, Evanston and Hyde Park, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

festival days Sat Sep 26 Pilsen

Arts and crafts not read (ticketed) One source

Apple Fest

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's three-day harvest festival celebrating autumn with apple-themed treats, crafts from local artisans, live music, carnival rides, and specialty food.

Sep 25-27, 2026 (Fri-Sun). Vendor hours per official page: Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6. Main stage music Fri 12-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-6 pm.

Festivals

Arlington Heights Memorial Library Sunday Musicale

Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Sep 27 2026 The Great American Songbook

Live music

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Weekly farmers market at Mike Rylko Community Park featuring fresh local produce and seasonal offerings.

Remaining 2026: Sep 27 | Full published text: Remaining 2026: Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 (Sundays); 2027 not announced

Food and markets No admission stated

Everything Wheels Cruisin' Car Show and Touch-A-Truck

Quentin Collection Shopping Center, 20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer · about 5-10 min from Long Grove

Sun Sep 27 2026 noon-4pm | Full published text: Sun Sep 27 2026, noon-4pm

Family and kids Free One source

Live at Barrington's White House

145 W. Main St, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Chicago ensemble exploring classical, folk, and sacred music traditions from the Middle East, North Africa, Balkans, Turkey, Greece, and South Asia.

Sun Sep 27 2026 3 PM Lamajamal (folk, with Old Town School of Folk Music

Live music

Make Some Noise: Art & Sound in the Square

Towne Square, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Sep 27 2026 12-6 PM | Full published text: Sun Sep 27 2026, 12-6 PM

Live music Free

Meadows Fest

Kimball Hill Park, Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min from Long Grove

Rolling Meadows community festival celebration.

Sun Sep 27 2026 12-7 PM (Taylor Experience 5pm

Festivals

Northbrook Shermerfest

Village Green Park, Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Northbrook community festival at Village Green Park.

Sun Sep 27 2026 12-4 PM | Full published text: Sun Sep 27 2026, 12-4 PM

Festivals

Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida

Nippersink Forest Preserve, 900 W Belvidere Rd, Round Lake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Round Lake cultural celebration featuring Latin food, music, and community gathering at Nippersink Forest Preserve.

Sun Sep 27 2026 2 to 6pm | Full published text: Sun Sep 27 2026, 2 to 6pm

Festivals Free One source

Grayslake downtown live music (Village Center calendar)

Black Lung Brewing, Emil's Tavern, The Vine, Heritage Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Community sing-along and music gathering at the Heritage Center in downtown Grayslake.

Sun Sep 27 2026 Song Circle at the Heritage Center (6:30pm

Live music Free

Wilmette Sounds of Summer

Wallace Bowl, Village Green, Mallinckrodt Park, Hibbard Park, Wilmette · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-based Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute with a six-piece ensemble.

Sun Sep 27 The Petty Kings 4pm

Live music Free

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mozart's Summit: Sun Sep 27 North Shore Center, Skokie

Live music

Harris Theater for Music and Dance (fall 2026)

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mon Sep 28 Music of the Baroque

Live music

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mon Sep 28 Harris) | Full published text: Mozart's Summit: Sun Sep 27 (North Shore Center, Skokie), Mon Sep 28 (Harris). Vivaldi & Beyond: Sun Oct 18 (North Shore), Mon Oct 19 (Harris). Bach B Minor: Nov 22-23. Holiday programs Dec 17-20 at Chicago churches

Live music

Broadway in Chicago (2026-27 season)

CIBC Theatre; Cadillac Palace; Nederlander; Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Operation Mincemeat Sep 29 - Oct 11 (CIBC

Arts and crafts

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Sep 29 Lambchop | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Americana musician Rich Nelson from Lake Zurich performs with collaborators.

Wed Sep 30 Rich Nelson and Friends 7-10 PM

Live music

Ravinia Farmers Market (Highland Park)

Jens Jensen Park, 540 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Weekly farmers market at Jens Jensen Park in Highland Park featuring fresh local produce and seasonal goods.

Wed Sep 30 season end conflicts:

Food and markets Free entry One source

Round Lake Area Community Concert Band

Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Community concert band performing for over 40 years welcoming all skill levels. No auditions required; open to high school age and older musicians.

Wed Sep 30 2026 Fall Concert

Live music Free

Chicago Humanities Festival, Fall 2026

Athenaeum Center; First United Methodist Church; festival days in Pilsen, Evanston and Hyde Park, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 30 Kyle MacLachlan 7:30pm

Arts and crafts not read (ticketed) One source

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr (sources disagree on venue), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Sep 30 Piano Gems of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Live music free

Copper Fiddle Distillery

532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Lake Zurich distillery hosting open mic night for local musicians and performers.

Thu Oct 1 open mic | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026 and Wed Sep 30 Rich Nelson and Friends 7-10 PM; Thu Sep 24 2026 and Thu Oct 1 open mic; Fri Sep 25 Toe Tappers 8-11 PM; Sat Sep 26 White Saddle Band 8-11 PM; weekly Wednesday and Thursday items continue t

Live music

Jack-O-Lantern World

Paulus Park, 200 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Immersive fall attraction featuring thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns by artisans and giant pumpkins displayed on scenic evening trails.

Oct 1 - Nov 1 2026

Holiday and seasonal Ticketed; price not captured One source

Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 1 2026 Abby Kay Duo | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026 Terry Byrne; Thu Sep 24 2026 Whiskey Devils Duo; Thu Oct 1 2026 Abby Kay Duo; Thu Oct 8 2026 My Cousins Jacket; Thu Oct 15 2026 Bill Uhler (all 6-9 pm); Oktoberfest Sep 19 through Oct 4

Live music No cover published

Live at Barrington's White House

145 W. Main St, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A jazz pianist and composer performing solo piano in post-bop and swing traditions.

Thu Oct 1 2026 7:30 PM Christian Sands (solo jazz piano

Live music

Wauconda Farmers Market

Downtown, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 1 2026 season end Oct 1, 4-7 PM, per Lake County visitors bureau

Food and markets Free entry One source

Highwood Nashwood and Pumpkin Fest

Downtown Highwood, Highwood · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Downtown Highwood fall celebration combining pumpkin festival activities and country music theme.

Pumpkin Fest Thu Oct 1 to Sun Oct 4 2026

Festivals One source

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

BG Singers (Buffalo Grove Park District adult chorus)

Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 2 2026 7:30 pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 2 2026 7:30 pm; Sat Oct 3 2026 3 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 3 pm (Timeless

Live music

Cellar 109

109 S Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 2 2026 Elvis tribute artist Logan Ramey 6:30 pm

Live music

Harmony Fest and Taste of Arlington Heights

Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Downtown Arlington Heights festival offering live music performances and local cuisine sampling at Harmony Park.

Fri Oct 2 2026 5-11 PM | Full published text: Fri Oct 2 2026 5-11 PM; Sat Oct 3 2026 3-11 PM; 2026 band lineup not published

Festivals Free admission

Impact Fuel Room: Bon Jovi tribute: Slippery When Wet

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Bon Jovi tribute recreating live Bon Jovi concert experiences.

Fri 10/02/2026, 9:00 PM (All ages

Live music

Oktoberfest at Buffalo Creek Brewing

Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's destination brewery hosts three-day Oktoberfest with Bavarian-themed taproom, live music, food, and craft beers in a scenic setting.

Fri-Sun Oct 2-4, 2026 (live music listed each day).

Festivals

Stein of Music: Alpine Thunder (Oktoberfest)

Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

A German folk and pop band with alphorns, accordions, and yodeling for Oktoberfest.

2026-10-02 3-6 pm (also Oct 3 3-6 pm, Oct 4 1-4 pm

Live music

Stein of Music: No Pants Polka Band (Oktoberfest)

Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

2026-10-02 7-10 pm (also Oct 3 7-10 pm

Live music

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Lake County Fairgrounds hosts three-day festival celebrating handcrafted art and regional artists.

Oct 2 2026 to Oct 4 Festival of Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts

Ravinia Farmers Market (Highland Park)

Jens Jensen Park, 540 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Oct 2 per Lake County visitors bureau

Food and markets Free entry One source

Wilmette Sounds of Summer

Wallace Bowl, Village Green, Mallinckrodt Park, Hibbard Park, Wilmette · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Local performers Scott & Sara perform as part of Wilmette's seasonal outdoor concert series.

Fri Oct 2 Scott & Sara 6pm | Full published text: Thu Sep 24 2026 Are You Ready For It (Taylor Swift tribute) 7pm; Fri Sep 25 Surfing Bird 6pm; Sun Sep 27 The Petty Kings 4pm; Fri Oct 2 Scott & Sara 6pm

Live music Free

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 2 1:30pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 2 Fruition | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Adler Arts Center Choir Collective

Adler Arts Center, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Monthly community choir gathering at Libertyville's Adler Arts Center bringing singers together for collective musical experiences.

First Saturday monthly, 2 to 4pm, starting Sat Oct 3 2026

Live music Free

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Weekly farmers market featuring local produce and seasonal offerings in Arlington Heights.

Oct 3 | Full published text: Sat Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 2026 (final); 2027 not yet announced (usually May

Food and markets Free entry

BG Singers (Buffalo Grove Park District adult chorus)

Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 3 pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 2 2026 7:30 pm; Sat Oct 3 2026 3 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 3 pm (Timeless

Live music

Bark in the Park (Rolling Meadows)

Varsity Field, 3900 Owl Dr, Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 10am | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 10am

Family and kids Not captured

Cellar 109

109 S Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 Aidan Burke 6 pm

Live music

Harmony Fest and Taste of Arlington Heights

Harmony Park, 7 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Downtown Arlington Heights festival with live music, local cuisine, and community celebration continuing through the afternoon and evening.

Sat Oct 3 2026 3-11 PM | Full published text: Fri Oct 2 2026 5-11 PM; Sat Oct 3 2026 3-11 PM; 2026 band lineup not published

Festivals Free admission

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 7 pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026 7 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 10 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 11 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 17 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 18 2026 1:30 pm

Arts and crafts

Northbrook Autumnfest

Meadowhill Park, Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 1-4 PM | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 1-4 PM

Festivals Free admission

OAKtober Native Tree and Shrub Sale

Independence Grove, North Bay Pavilion, 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 9am-noon | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 9am-noon

Outdoors Free entry; plants for sale

Octoberfest (Schaumburg Park District)

Meineke Park, 220 E Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 12-5pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 12-5pm

Festivals Free admission; $10 kids' activity bracelet

Oktoberfest at Buffalo Creek Brewing

Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's destination brewery hosts three-day Oktoberfest with Bavarian-themed taproom, live music, food, and craft beers in a scenic setting.

Fri-Sun Oct 2-4, 2026 (live music listed each day).

Festivals

Palatine Fire Department Open House

Fire Station 84, 220 W Illinois Ave, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 10:30am-1pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 10:30am-1pm

Community Free

Prairie State Half Marathon and Oktoberfest 5K

Long Grove (start location not read), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove hosts running events including a half marathon and 5K race combined with Oktoberfest celebrations.

Sat Oct 3 2026

Outdoors race entry fee required (amount not read) One source

Pumpkin Walk (Buffalo Grove)

Mike Rylko Community Park Nature Classroom, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 2026 6-9pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026, 6-9pm

Holiday and seasonal $10

Velvet Tuesday

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

2026-10-03 6-9 pm

Live music

Village Tavern: Alpine Thunder (Saturdays and Sundays in October)

The Village Tavern, downtown Long Grove, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

A German folk and pop band with alphorns, accordions, and yodeling for Oktoberfest.

Sat Oct 3 2026 and every Saturday and Sunday in October, noon-3 pm (per venue page

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A Russian tribute band of 11 musicians performing the music of Chicago with jazz-rock arrangements.

Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 3 7:30pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Autumn Harvest Fest (Schaumburg Park District)

Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S Plum Grove Rd, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 2026 12-4pm | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 2026, 12-4pm

Festivals

BG Singers (Buffalo Grove Park District adult chorus)

Scott Jacobson Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 2026 3 pm (Timeless

Live music

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Weekly farmers market at Mike Rylko Community Park featuring fresh local produce and seasonal offerings.

Oct 4 | Full published text: Remaining 2026: Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 (Sundays); 2027 not announced

Food and markets No admission stated

Hugo Elvis

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Chicago-based Elvis tribute artist performing across Elvis's diverse catalog from 1950s rock and roll to gospel, ballads, and Las Vegas-era hits.

2026-10-04 2-4 pm

Live music

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 2026 1:30 pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026 7 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 10 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 11 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 17 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 18 2026 1:30 pm

Arts and crafts

Oktoberfest at Buffalo Creek Brewing

Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's destination brewery hosts three-day Oktoberfest with Bavarian-themed taproom, live music, food, and craft beers in a scenic setting.

Fri-Sun Oct 2-4, 2026 (live music listed each day).

Festivals

Prairie Center Season (Al Larson Cultural Center)

Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 Carpenters | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 Carpenters; Oct 18 Memphis soul; Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute; Mon Nov 16 string trio; Sat Dec 19; Sun Jan 17 2027 Doo Wop Project; Sat Feb 6; Sun Feb 14; Sat Mar 20; Sun May 16 2027 Leyendas Del Mariachi

Live music One source

Grayslake Heritage Center programs (Living History Tour)

Heritage Center and Grayslake Cemetery, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Costumed performers bring Grayslake history to life with stories of early traders, businesspeople, and community figures from the town's founding era.

Sun Oct 4 2026 28th Annual Living History Tour (1:30 to 3:30pm

History Tour free with donations; lectures carry a fee

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

A saxophonist and composer, longtime member of the Maria Schneider Orchestra.

Sun Oct 4 2026 50th Anniversary Art of Jazz with Dave Pietro

Live music

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

A community orchestra on Chicago's North Shore performing symphonic works.

Sun Oct 4 | Full published text: Sun Oct 4, Sun Nov 15, Sun Dec 20 (Holly Jolly, 1:30 and 4pm) 2026; Sun Mar 14, Sun May 2 2027

Live music

CSO Classical: Makela conducts Sibelius 7 & Shostakovich 4, then Mahler 9

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 3:00pm | Full published text: Sibelius/Shostakovich: Thu Sep 24 7:30pm, Fri Sep 25 1:30pm, Sat Sep 26 7:30pm. Mahler 9: Thu Oct 1 7:30pm; Fri Oct 2 1:30pm; Sat Oct 3 7:30pm; Sun Oct 4 3:00pm

Live music

Chicago Humanities Festival, Fall 2026

Athenaeum Center; First United Methodist Church; festival days in Pilsen, Evanston and Hyde Park, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 4 Evanston) | Full published text: Sep 14 - Nov 14 2026; e.g. Wed Sep 30 Kyle MacLachlan 7:30pm; Mon Oct 5 Ira Glass and Etgar Keret 7:30pm; festival days Sat Sep 26 (Pilsen), Sun Oct 4 (Evanston), Sat Nov 7 (Hyde Park

Arts and crafts not read (ticketed) One source

Chicago Humanities Festival, Fall 2026

Athenaeum Center; First United Methodist Church; festival days in Pilsen, Evanston and Hyde Park, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mon Oct 5 Ira Glass and Etgar Keret 7:30pm

Arts and crafts not read (ticketed) One source

Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home tours

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Tue Oct 6 2026 | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026; Tue Oct 6 2026; Sat Oct 24 2026; Sat Nov 7 2026 (all full as of Sep 21

History $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Impact Fuel Room: Bad Moms of Comedy

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A stand-up comedy showcase featuring mom and female comedians performing original material.

Tue 10/06/2026, 7:00 PM (21+

Arts and crafts

Fall Bird Walks (Wright Woods)

Captain Daniel Wright Woods, 24830 St. Mary's Rd, Mettawa · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Tue Oct 6 2026 7:30-9:30am | Full published text: Tue Oct 6 2026, 7:30-9:30am; Sat Oct 17 2026, 8-10am

Outdoors Free, no registration

Round Lake Area Park District family events

Renwood Golf Course; Rolek Community Center, Round Lake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Community family event offering pumpkin decorating activities in timed slots during fall season.

Tue Oct 6 2026 Pumpkin Decorating (5:00 to 5:45pm slots

Family and kids

Lake County Forest Preserves Senior Series

Dunn Museum, Ryerson Education Center and online, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 7 2026 Bind Your Own Book (Dunn Museum, 10-11:30am

Community

SeptOberfest at Independence Grove

Independence Grove Forest Preserve Beer Garden, 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Lakeside festival featuring live acoustic music, fire pits, food and beverages in a relaxing forest preserve setting.

Wed Oct 7 6 to 7pm | Full published text: Wed and Thu through Oct 29 2026 (hours differ between sources: 4 to 9pm vs 5 to 9pm); sunset yoga Thu Sep 24 and Wed Oct 7, 6 to 7pm

Live music Free admission One source

Vernon Area Public Library adult concerts

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 7 2026 The Music of Billy Joel 1-2 pm

Live music One source

Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

A Halloween experience with 1,000+ LED-lit pumpkins, live demonstrations, and costumed entertainers.

Oct 7-11 14-18 and 21-25 2026, 6:30-10:30pm

Holiday and seasonal

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts

Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Dr (sources disagree on venue), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 7 A Musical Meal with Stravinsky, Milhaud and Larsen

Live music free

Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 8 2026 My Cousins Jacket

Live music No cover published

Live at Barrington's White House

145 W. Main St, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A chamber ensemble with clarinet, violin/viola, and piano performing classical and contemporary works.

Thu Oct 8 2026 7:30 PM Trio Caspar (chamber music

Live music

October Days: Witches Night Out

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove's autumn celebration where locals shop, socialize, and enjoy seasonal beverages and surprises at downtown merchants.

Thu Oct 8, 2026, 5-8 pm.

Holiday and seasonal Free (pre-registration for gift-card drawings)

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Stand-up comedian, author, and media personality known for her bawdy comedy style and provocative humor.

Thu Oct 8 Chelsea Handler (8pm

Live music

SPACE

1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Soul-soothing rock-and-roll musician merging country-rock, folk-pop, and Southern soul with roots in Laurel Canyon-inspired DIY scene.

Thu Oct 8 2026 Luke Tyler Shelton 7:30pm (third-party listing

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Makela, Petrushka & Belshazzar's Feast

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 8 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 8 7:30pm; Fri Oct 9 7:30pm (a separate benefit gala follows and is not a public concert

Live music

Buffalo Grove Glow and Show 5K

Willow Stream Park, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Date conflict: Fri Oct 9 2026 per the park district (5:30-7pm

Outdoors See left One source

Impact Fuel Room: Motown Night with The Moods

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-based vocal group performing Motown, R&B, blues, jazz, and oldies since 1995.

Fri 10/09/2026, 7:30 PM (21+

Live music

Wheeling Park District: Movie in the Park (Halloweentown)

Childerley Park, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 9 2026 5:30 PM | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 PM

Family and kids Free

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A ballet production with 50 international dancers, hand-sewn costumes, and Tchaikovsky's score performed live.

Fri Oct 9 World Ballet Company Swan Lake (7pm

Live music

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Chamber music series blending performance with visual art by Rendezvous Arts, a Chicago non-profit reshaping artistic expression through community culture.

Fri Oct 9 2026 Rendezvous Arts: Strings Attached

Live music

Nichols Concert Hall (Music Institute of Chicago)

1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Versatile pianist and educator with performances at major venues including National Gallery of Art and Supreme Court, frequent recital partner with notable musicians.

Fri Oct 9 2026 Matthew Hagle (piano

Live music Price not on page

CSO Classical: Makela, Petrushka & Belshazzar's Feast

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 9 7:30pm (a separate benefit gala follows and is not a public concert

Live music

City Winery Chicago

1200 W. Randolph (Fulton Market), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 9 Martin Sexton | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 Martin Sexton; Sun Oct 11 Donald Lawrence & Company; Wed Oct 14 Rakim; Sat Oct 17 Chris Botti (Oct 17-18); Tue Oct 20 MC Lyte

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Weekly market offering fresh local produce, plants, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and live music from May through October.

Oct 10 | Full published text: Sat Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 2026 (final); 2027 not yet announced (usually May

Food and markets Free entry

Autumn Harvest

North School Park, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Family-friendly fall festival featuring crafts, hayrides, live music, local food, and seasonal fun at North School Park.

Sat Oct 10 2026 11 AM-2 PM

Festivals Free

Barrington Fall Wine Walk

Downtown Barrington, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A downtown wine tasting at local merchant locations with shopping opportunities.

Sat Oct 10 2026 2-6 PM | Full published text: Sat Oct 10 2026, 2-6 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Buffalo Grove Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 10 2026 10am-3pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am-3pm

Arts and crafts

Des Plaines River Trail Races

Half Day Forest Preserve, 619 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 10 2026 7am | Full published text: Sat Oct 10 2026, 7am

Outdoors One source

Fall Fest: Wendy Violinist and Social Pariah

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

2026-10-10 6-9 pm

Live music

Impact Fuel Room: Fleetwood Mac tribute: Big Love

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fleetwood Mac tribute band covering material from early blues incarnation through the classic Rumours and Tusk albums.

Sat 10/10/2026, 8:00 PM (21+

Live music

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 10 2026 1:30 and 7 pm

Arts and crafts

Northbrook Autumn Flea Market

Location not captured, Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 10 2026 9am-noon | Full published text: Sat Oct 10 2026, 9am-noon

Community Shoppers free; vendor tables $29-$39

October Days: DIY Scarecrow Day

Fred Astaire Dance Studio location, downtown Long Grove, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Long Grove community members create and display scarecrows during fall festival, with proceeds supporting local business association.

Sat Oct 10, 2026, 12-4 pm.

Holiday and seasonal

Highland Park Stews & Brews

Port Clinton Square, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Fall festival featuring food and craft beverages at Port Clinton Square.

Sat Oct 10 2026 4-9pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 10 2026, 4-9pm

Festivals

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Outdoor market featuring 220+ antique and vintage vendors offering collectibles, furniture, vintage clothing, and decorative items.

Oct 10 2026 to Oct 11 Grayslake Antiques and Flea Market

Arts and crafts

Bank of America Chicago Marathon (spectating)

Downtown and neighborhoods along the course, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Abbott Chicago 5K Sat Oct 10

Outdoors free to spectate One source

Lyric Opera: Don Giovanni

Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Oct 10 - Nov 1 2026 (8 performances

Live music One source

Bach to Rock Arlington Heights student performance

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Modern music school offering lessons for all ages and genres, with students performing at live events.

2026-10-11 time not read

Live music

Barrington Hills Fall Festival

Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center, 361 Bateman Rd, Barrington Hills · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Community fall festival at the Park District Riding Center.

Sun Oct 11 2026 noon-4 PM

Festivals

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Seasonal farmers market offering fresh local produce and goods.

Oct 11 Sundays) | Full published text: Remaining 2026: Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 11 (Sundays); 2027 not announced

Food and markets No admission stated

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Expo

Staples Park, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Family-friendly Halloween celebration where costumed dogs parade and compete in costume categories at Staples Park.

Sun Oct 11 2026 10 AM-1 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 11 2026 1:30 pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026 7 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 10 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 11 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 17 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 18 2026 1:30 pm

Arts and crafts

Vernon Area Public Library adult concerts

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 11 2026 American Cash 1-2 pm

Live music One source

Wheeling Park District: Fall Fishing Fest

Wood Oaks Green Park, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 11 2026 10 AM-12 PM | Full published text: Sun Oct 11 2026, 10 AM-12 PM

Outdoors Free

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

45-member volunteer ensemble of community musicians, high school teachers, and students performing quality repertoire by established and contemporary composers.

Sun Oct 11 Fall Wind Ensemble

Live music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A youth ensemble music program with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and jazz programs.

Sun Oct 11 Music at the Fort 6pm

Live music

Third Coast Symphony

North Shore Center (Oct 11, Nov 29); other venues for Messiah, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Regional orchestra serving Greater Chicago area, performing diverse classical and contemporary works from baroque to film music.

Sun Oct 11 2026 Rhapsody in Blue and a world premiere

Live music

Bank of America Chicago Marathon (spectating)

Downtown and neighborhoods along the course, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

48th race on Sun Oct 11 2026 start time reported 7:20am

Outdoors free to spectate One source

City Winery Chicago

1200 W. Randolph (Fulton Market), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 11 Donald Lawrence & Company

Live music

Honor Flight Chicago talk (Vernon Area Public Library)

Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Tue Oct 13 2026 1-2pm | Full published text: Tue Oct 13 2026, 1-2pm

Community

Broadway in Chicago (2026-27 season)

CIBC Theatre; Cadillac Palace; Nederlander; Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Waitress Oct 13-18 Nederlander

Arts and crafts

AHPD Senior Art Show

Senior Center, 1801 Central Rd, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 14 2026 4-7pm | Full published text: Wed Oct 14 2026, 4-7pm

Community Free, refreshments

Monthly Senior Gathering (Hawthorn Woods)

Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Dr (November location TBD), Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 14 2026 | Full published text: Wed Oct 14 2026; Wed Nov 18 2026 (location TBD); Wed Dec 9 2026; noon-1pm

Community Free

Retirement Fair: Let the Good Times Roll (Vernon Area Public Library)

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 14 2026 4-5:30pm | Full published text: Wed Oct 14 2026, 4-5:30pm

Community

City Winery Chicago

1200 W. Randolph (Fulton Market), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 14 Rakim | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 Martin Sexton; Sun Oct 11 Donald Lawrence & Company; Wed Oct 14 Rakim; Sat Oct 17 Chris Botti (Oct 17-18); Tue Oct 20 MC Lyte

Live music

Harris Theater for Music and Dance (fall 2026)

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 14 Grand Kyiv Ballet Swan Lake

Live music

Fall Wine Walk (Wauconda)

Main Street businesses, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 15 2026 5-8pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 15 2026, 5-8pm

Festivals

Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing, on Bangs Lake, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 15 2026 Bill Uhler (all 6-9 pm

Live music No cover published

James Lumber Center fall 2026 music lineup

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Progressive bluegrass pioneer and mandolinist, four-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, blending traditional bluegrass with rock, jazz, and reggae.

Thu Oct 15 2026 Sam Bush | Full published text: Thu Oct 15 2026 Sam Bush; Fri Oct 30 2026 Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience

Live music

Halloween Hoopla Family Fun Fest (Deerfield)

Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 16 2026 5:30-7:30pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 16 2026, 5:30-7:30pm

Family and kids

Impact Fuel Room: POSTY: Post Malone tribute

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A live band tribute to Post Malone.

Fri 10/16/2026, 9:00 PM (All ages

Live music

Nicole Devine

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

A singer and musician based in Lake Geneva and Illinois.

2026-10-16 6-9 pm

Live music

Oddities Night (Arlington Heights Historical Museum)

Historical Museum, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 16 2026 7-9pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 16 2026, 7-9pm

History Reservation; price not captured

Wheeling Park District: Boonanza

Heritage Park, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 16 2026 4-7 PM | Full published text: Fri Oct 16 2026, 4-7 PM

Family and kids Free

Witches Night Out (Libertyville)

Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Libertyville's autumn celebration featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown.

Fri Oct 16 2026 4 to 11:45pm

Holiday and seasonal

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

A tribute to the Allman Brothers Band celebrating jam music with Chicago musicians.

Fri Oct 16 Peach Jam | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 2026 Rendezvous Arts: Strings Attached; Fri Oct 16 Peach Jam; Sat Oct 17 Oktoberfest 6-10pm; Fri Nov 13 Noiś Saxophone Quartet; Sat Dec 5 Sing at Gorton Holiday Classics 2pm; Thu Dec 17 Peanuts Jazz with Chris

Live music

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Final market of the season offering fresh local produce and goods.

Oct 17 2026 final) | Full published text: Sat Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 2026 (final); 2027 not yet announced (usually May

Food and markets Free entry

Boo Bash (Mundelein Park District)

300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 2026 2-5pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 17 2026, 2-5pm

Family and kids Free; children 12 and under must pre-register One source

Daniel Cortez and The Trio Band

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-area musician and multi-instrumentalist.

2026-10-17 6-9 pm

Live music

Frights and Delights (Vernon Hills Park District)

Sullivan Community Center, 635 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 2026 11am-2pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 17 2026, 11am-2pm

Family and kids One source

Impact Fuel Room: Totally 80s Mixtape with The 1985

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

An 80s tribute with rock, pop, new wave, and metal, featuring lights, videos, costumes, and choreography.

Sat 10/17/2026, 8:30 PM (All ages

Live music

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 2026 1:30 and 7 pm

Arts and crafts

Fall Bird Walks (Wright Woods)

Captain Daniel Wright Woods, 24830 St. Mary's Rd, Mettawa · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 2026 8-10am | Full published text: Tue Oct 6 2026, 7:30-9:30am; Sat Oct 17 2026, 8-10am

Outdoors Free, no registration

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Chef, food educator, and media personality known for culinary expertise, food science education, and live entertainment experiences.

Sat Oct 17 An Evening of Alton Brown (7:30pm

Live music

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Fall celebration with German-themed food and beverages.

Sat Oct 17 Oktoberfest 6-10pm

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Established touring band with decades of music history, offering acoustic and studio recordings.

Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket

Live music One source

Skokie Park District Devonshire Cultural Center events

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A classic 1950 musical comedy fable set in Damon Runyon's New York, featuring gamblers and the women who long to tame them.

Guys and Dolls Oct 17-25 | Full published text: Fri Oct 23 2026 Johnny Burgin's Blues Revue 7:30pm; Guys and Dolls Oct 17-25; Oliver Jr. Nov 14-15; Phantom Tollbooth Dec 11-13

Live music

Wicked Witches Day Out

Downtown Antioch, Antioch · about 35-45 min from Long Grove

Community celebration featuring witch hat contests, costume contests, and town-wide scavenger hunts at downtown Antioch locations.

Sat Oct 17 2026 launch party at noon

Holiday and seasonal One source

Auditorium Theatre 2026-27 (touring concerts and dance)

Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 Dance Theatre of Harlem

Live music

City Winery Chicago

1200 W. Randolph (Fulton Market), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 17 Chris Botti | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 Martin Sexton; Sun Oct 11 Donald Lawrence & Company; Wed Oct 14 Rakim; Sat Oct 17 Chris Botti (Oct 17-18); Tue Oct 20 MC Lyte

Live music

Arlington Heights Memorial Library Sunday Musicale

Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 18 2026 Ed Cid & Friends

Live music

Music On Stage: Brigadoon (Palatine Park District)

venue not stated on the pages read, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 18 2026 1:30 pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 3 2026 7 pm; Sun Oct 4 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 10 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 11 2026 1:30 pm; Sat Oct 17 2026 1:30 and 7 pm; Sun Oct 18 2026 1:30 pm

Arts and crafts

October Days: Pet Costume Parade

Check-in at Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Annual Long Grove fall celebration featuring pets in costume, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and seasonal activities.

Sun Oct 18, 2026, 12 pm.

Holiday and seasonal Free (pre-registration recommended)

Prairie Center Season (Al Larson Cultural Center)

Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

A Memphis-based family band performing blues, soul, and gospel-infused roots music.

Oct 18 Memphis soul | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 Carpenters; Oct 18 Memphis soul; Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute; Mon Nov 16 string trio; Sat Dec 19; Sun Jan 17 2027 Doo Wop Project; Sat Feb 6; Sun Feb 14; Sat Mar 20; Sun May 16 2027 Leyendas Del Mariachi

Live music One source

Sunday Stroll at Ryerson Woods

Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 18 2026 9-10:15am | Full published text: Sun Oct 18 2026, 9-10:15am

Outdoors Not captured; registration required

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concerts

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (50 Arts Circle Dr) and Evanston Township High School auditorium, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Community-based orchestra led by Music Director Lawrence Eckerling in its 80th season, celebrating Beethoven with three well-known works demonstrating his musical breadth.

Sun Oct 18 2026 2:30pm (Beethoven

Live music

Richardson Adventure Farm fall season

Richardson Adventure Farm, Spring Grove · about 35-45 min from Long Grove

A family farm with a corn maze featuring 10.4 miles of trails, slides, jumping pillows, and wagon rides.

Corn Maze 5K Sun Oct 18 | Full published text: Sep 12 to Nov 1 2026; Corn Maze 5K Sun Oct 18

Holiday and seasonal One source

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Vivaldi & Beyond: Sun Oct 18 North Shore

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: chamber and piano recitals

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 18 3pm (piano trio) | Full published text: Sun Oct 18 3pm (piano trio); Sun Nov 1 3pm (Bruce Liu); Sun Nov 22 3pm (Radulovic); Sun Dec 6 3pm (Sternath); Sun Jan 10 2027 (Buchbinder

Live music

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Mon Oct 19 Harris) | Full published text: Mozart's Summit: Sun Sep 27 (North Shore Center, Skokie), Mon Sep 28 (Harris). Vivaldi & Beyond: Sun Oct 18 (North Shore), Mon Oct 19 (Harris). Bach B Minor: Nov 22-23. Holiday programs Dec 17-20 at Chicago churches

Live music

City Winery Chicago

1200 W. Randolph (Fulton Market), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Oct 20 MC Lyte | Full published text: Fri Oct 9 Martin Sexton; Sun Oct 11 Donald Lawrence & Company; Wed Oct 14 Rakim; Sat Oct 17 Chris Botti (Oct 17-18); Tue Oct 20 MC Lyte

Live music

Barrington Area TasteFest

Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets, 22221 N Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 21 2026 5-8pm | Full published text: Wed Oct 21 2026, 5-8pm

Festivals $50 advance / $55 door

Northbrook Pet Parade and Halloween 3K

Techny Prairie Activity Center (packet pickup), Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Pet Parade Thu Oct 22 2026 5-6pm

Family and kids Parade $10; 3K $15-$45

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Ventriloquist comedian performing comedy shows touring the Artificial Intelligence tour, combining irreverent humor with ventriloquism.

Thu Oct 22 Jeff Dunham (7pm

Live music

CSO Classical: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 22 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 22 7:30pm; Sat Oct 24 7:30pm; Sun Oct 25 3:00pm

Live music

Harris Theater for Music and Dance (fall 2026)

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 22 Beyond the Aria | Full published text: Mon Sep 28 Music of the Baroque; Wed Oct 14 Grand Kyiv Ballet Swan Lake; Thu Oct 22 Beyond the Aria; Tue Oct 27 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Live music

At the Conductor's Podium with Jim Kendros

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 23 | Full published text: Fri Sep 25 2026 (Mozart & Vivaldi); Fri Oct 23; Fri Nov 20; Fri Dec 18 2026

Live music $15 resident / $18 non-resident

Fred Astaire Dance Studio live show

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Ballroom and Latin dance studio offering instruction in dances including Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, and Swing.

2026-10-23 time not read

Live music

Halloween Hikes (Ryerson Woods)

Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 23 2026 ) | Full published text: Fri Oct 23 2026 and Sat Oct 24 2026, evening slots (some full as of Sep 21

Outdoors

Hawthorn Woods Movie in the Barn

Village Barn, Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Free community outdoor movie event hosted at Village Barn with complimentary popcorn, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment.

Fri Oct 23 2026 doors 5:30 PM, movie 6:30 PM

Family and kids

Impact Fuel Room: Disco Night with The Disco Circus

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Chicago-based disco and funk tribute band featuring three lead vocalists and a full band, combining 1970s music with circus-like energy and excitement.

Fri 10/23/2026, 8:30 PM (All ages

Live music

Long Grove Ghostwalk (Historical Society)

Historic downtown Long Grove; check-in near Stempel lot, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Historical society-led guided ghost walk through historic downtown Long Grove featuring costumed guides and encounters with characters from the town's past.

Fri Oct 23, 2026, 6-9 pm. Tickets generally go on sale around Oct 1; reservations required.

History

Northbrook Pet Parade and Halloween 3K

Techny Prairie Activity Center (packet pickup), Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Halloween 3K Fri Oct 23 2026 6-7:30pm

Family and kids Parade $10; 3K $15-$45

October Days: Trick or Treating

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Community trick-or-treating event in historic downtown Long Grove featuring local merchants and seasonal Halloween activities.

Fri Oct 23, 2026, 3-5 pm.

Holiday and seasonal Free

ESO and All That Jazz (fundraiser)

AKAR Auditorium at The Church, 2715 Hurd Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Fundraiser concert by the Evanston Symphony Orchestra in its 80th season, combining symphonic performance with jazz elements.

Fri Oct 23 2026 7pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 23 2026, 7pm

Live music $50 One source

Skokie Park District Devonshire Cultural Center events

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Chicago blues guitarist and harmonica player performing traditional blues on the Chicago blues scene since the 1990s.

Fri Oct 23 2026 Johnny Burgin's Blues Revue 7:30pm

Live music

Broadway in Chicago (2026-27 season)

CIBC Theatre; Cadillac Palace; Nederlander; Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Book of Mormon Oct 23 - Nov 1 (Cadillac Palace

Arts and crafts

Lyric Opera: Omar (Lyric premiere)

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Oct 23 25 and 28 2026 (secondary sources:

Live music One source

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins farewell tour

Live music

Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home tours

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 24 2026 | Full published text: Wed Sep 23 2026; Tue Oct 6 2026; Sat Oct 24 2026; Sat Nov 7 2026 (all full as of Sep 21

History $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Halloween Hikes (Ryerson Woods)

Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 24 2026 evening slots (some full as of

Outdoors

Hawthorn Harvest Fest and Makers Market

Hawthorn Row, 750 Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 24 2026 2-5pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 24 2026, 2-5pm

Festivals Free One source

Strawdog (country)

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Modern country acoustic/electric band led by singer-songwriter James Hay, performing current country hits and original music.

2026-10-24 6-9 pm

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Four rock bands: Jefferson Starship, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, and Orleans.

Sat Oct 24 Jefferson Starship with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall and Orleans (7pm

Live music

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

College choral ensemble fall concert at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts.

Sat Oct 24 Choral Ensembles Fall Concert

Live music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A youth ensemble music program with youth orchestras and chamber ensembles performing classical music.

Sat Oct 24 2026 soirees | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 and Sat Oct 24 2026 soirees; Sun Oct 11 Music at the Fort 6pm; Sun Oct 25 jazz combo 5pm; Sun Nov 1 fall concerts (Pick-Staiger); Sun Dec 13 2026 holiday concerts 1 and 3pm (Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall

Live music

Round Lake Harvest Fest

Cedar Lake Rd, downtown Round Lake, Round Lake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Family-friendly fall festival featuring pumpkin decorating, hayrides, live music, makers market, and seasonal treats.

Sat Oct 24 2026 11am to 3pm | Full published text: Sat Oct 24 2026, 11am to 3pm

Festivals Free One source

CSO Classical: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 24 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 22 7:30pm; Sat Oct 24 7:30pm; Sun Oct 25 3:00pm

Live music

Chicago Philharmonic fall 2026 (film concerts and holiday)

Auditorium Theatre, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 24 Edward Scissorhands

Live music

Cal & Owen (Singing Sundays)

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

2026-10-25 1-4 pm

Live music

Candy-Free Trunk or Treat (Libertyville)

Adler Lodge, 1500 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 10am | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 10am

Family and kids Free; children must register One source

Deerfield PTC Community Band concerts

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St (Deerfield Park District), Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 Autumn Winds

Live music Oct 25: $10 (Dec 13 cost not read)

Halloween Hustle 5K (Riverside Foundation)

Half Day Brewing Co, 200 Village Green S, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 10am | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 10am

Outdoors Fee not captured (post-race buffet add-on $12) One source

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra

Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Rd (family concert at Christian Heritage Academy, Northfield), Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Community orchestra presenting classical music concerts since 1980, led by Music Director Mina Zikri, with five to six concerts per season.

Sun Oct 25 2026 Sumptuous Strings

Live music

Prairie Center Season (Al Larson Cultural Center)

Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

An ABBA tribute with vocals, costumes, and familiar songs.

Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 Carpenters; Oct 18 Memphis soul; Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute; Mon Nov 16 string trio; Sat Dec 19; Sun Jan 17 2027 Doo Wop Project; Sat Feb 6; Sun Feb 14; Sat Mar 20; Sun May 16 2027 Leyendas Del Mariachi

Live music One source

Shannon McNamara Memorial 5K

Starts at Rolling Meadows High School, Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 8:30am | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 8:30am

Outdoors Fee not captured

Trick or Treat on Main Street (Wauconda)

Main Street; carnival games at 600 N Main St, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 1-5pm | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 1-5pm

Family and kids Free One source

Trunk or Treat (Deerfield)

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church lot, 815 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 11:30am-2pm | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 11:30am-2pm

Family and kids

Vernon Area Public Library adult concerts

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 Ochin Pakhi, Chicago's Bengali Folk Band 1-2 pm

Live music One source

Wheeling Park District: Day of the Dead 5K

Wheeling Park District, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 2026 9 AM start | Full published text: Sun Oct 25 2026, 9 AM start

Outdoors Fee not read

Glenview Concert Band

Glenview Senior Center East Wing; Glenbrook South High School; Jackman Park, Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Community band of volunteer adult musicians founded in 1985, performing 50-60 piece concert ensemble across Chicago area venues.

Sun Oct 25 2026 3pm (Glenview Senior Center

Live music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A youth ensemble music program with jazz and chamber ensemble performances.

Sun Oct 25 jazz combo 5pm | Full published text: Sat Sep 26 and Sat Oct 24 2026 soirees; Sun Oct 11 Music at the Fort 6pm; Sun Oct 25 jazz combo 5pm; Sun Nov 1 fall concerts (Pick-Staiger); Sun Dec 13 2026 holiday concerts 1 and 3pm (Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall

Live music

CSO Classical: Sleeping Beauty & Dvorak Cello Concerto

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Oct 25 3:00pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 22 7:30pm; Sat Oct 24 7:30pm; Sun Oct 25 3:00pm

Live music

Harris Theater for Music and Dance (fall 2026)

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Oct 27 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Live music

Hoot and Howl Hike (Ryerson Woods)

Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Wed Oct 28 2026 6-7:15pm (a | Full published text: Wed Oct 28 2026, 6-7:15pm (a Nov 19 date is also listed

Outdoors $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Ravinia Farmers Market (Highland Park)

Jens Jensen Park, 540 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Oct 28 per the city calendar

Food and markets Free entry One source

The Cursed Path Haunted Walk (Wauconda)

Cook Park boardwalk, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 29 2026 5-6pm milder, 6-8pm scarier

Family and kids $5 residents / $8 non-residents One source

CSO Classical: Brahms Requiem

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Oct 29 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 29 7:30pm; Fri Oct 30 1:30pm; Sat Oct 31 7:30pm

Live music

Boo Bash and Scarecrows of the Shire (Lincolnshire)

North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Rd (Boo Bash); Village Hall (scarecrow drop-off), Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Boo Bash Fri Oct 30 2026 5-8pm

Holiday and seasonal

Impact Fuel Room: P!NK'D: P!NK concert experience

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A P!nk tribute with vocals, choreography, and aerial acrobatics.

Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM (All ages

Live music

The Cursed Path Haunted Walk (Wauconda)

Cook Park boardwalk, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 30 2026 5-6pm milder, 6-8pm scarier

Family and kids $5 residents / $8 non-residents One source

Trick or Treat on MainStreet

Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Downtown Libertyville trick-or-treating event featuring local merchants and Halloween activities on Main Street.

Fri Oct 30 2026 11am to 2pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 30 2026, 11am to 2pm

Holiday and seasonal

Family Fun Friday, Dia de los Muertos

Cultural and Civic Center, Round Lake Beach · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Community celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with family-friendly activities and cultural entertainment.

Fri Oct 30 2026 6 to 9pm | Full published text: Fri Oct 30 2026, 6 to 9pm

Holiday and seasonal Free

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A Queen tribute featuring Marc Martel performing rock songs.

Fri Oct 30 One Vision of Queen (7:30pm

Live music

James Lumber Center fall 2026 music lineup

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band recreating the full concert experience with hits and deep cuts from the classic rock catalog.

Fri Oct 30 2026 Listen to Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

A Frank Sinatra tribute starring Dave Halston performing swing music.

Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Brahms Requiem

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Oct 30 1:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 29 7:30pm; Fri Oct 30 1:30pm; Sat Oct 31 7:30pm

Live music

End of Season Party with DJ B-Rad

Brothers' Field, Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

2026-10-31 time not read

Live music

Impact Fuel Room: Halloween with Sixteen Candles

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Chicago-based 1980s tribute band since 2003.

Sat 10/31/2026, 9:00 PM (21+

Live music

CSO Classical: Brahms Requiem

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Oct 31 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Oct 29 7:30pm; Fri Oct 30 1:30pm; Sat Oct 31 7:30pm

Live music

Impact Fuel Room: The Chicago Experience tribute

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Chicago tribute band with horn section and vocalists performing rock and brass music.

Sun 11/01/2026, 7:00 PM (21+

Live music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

A youth ensemble music program with fall concerts by orchestras and chamber ensembles.

Sun Nov 1 fall concerts (Pick-Staiger

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: chamber and piano recitals

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 1 3pm (Bruce Liu) | Full published text: Sun Oct 18 3pm (piano trio); Sun Nov 1 3pm (Bruce Liu); Sun Nov 22 3pm (Radulovic); Sun Dec 6 3pm (Sternath); Sun Jan 10 2027 (Buchbinder

Live music

Marriott Theatre Mainstage Musicals

Marriott Theatre, Ten Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Disney's stage adaptation of Frozen with songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus new music written for stage.

Frozen Nov 4 2026 -Jan 3 2027

Arts and crafts

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Progressive rock band that released their eighteenth studio album in 2025, touring with hits spanning their decades-long career.

Thu Nov 5 Styx (7pm) | Full published text: Thu Sep 24 and Fri Sep 25 Brit Floyd (7:30pm); Sat Sep 26 KC and the Sunshine Band (8pm); Thu Oct 8 Chelsea Handler (8pm); Fri Oct 9 World Ballet Company Swan Lake (7pm); Sat Oct 17 An Evening of Alton Brown (7:30pm); Th

Live music

CSO Classical: Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita (Janowski)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Nov 5 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Nov 5 7:30pm; Fri Nov 6 1:30pm; Sat Nov 7 7:30pm; Sun Nov 8 3:00pm

Live music

Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Concert Hub

180 N. Smith St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Tribute concert evening celebrating the music of alternative rock bands Twenty One Pilots and Fall Out Boy.

Fri Nov 6 Twenty One Pilots and Fall Out Boy tributes 7:30 PM

Live music

Experience Diwali: A Festival of Lights

Community Arts Center, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 6 2026 5:30-7:30pm | Full published text: Fri Nov 6 2026, 5:30-7:30pm

Festivals Free

Frank Sinatra tribute and Veterans Musical Salute (Patty Turner Center)

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 6 2026 9-11 am (pancake breakfast with a musical tribute for veterans

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

A country music singer who rose to fame at age 13 with the hit 'Blue.'

Fri Nov 6 LeAnn Rimes (8pm) | Full published text: Thu Sep 24 and Fri Sep 25 Brit Floyd (7:30pm); Sat Sep 26 KC and the Sunshine Band (8pm); Thu Oct 8 Chelsea Handler (8pm); Fri Oct 9 World Ballet Company Swan Lake (7pm); Sat Oct 17 An Evening of Alton Brown (7:30pm); Th

Live music

CSO Classical: Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita (Janowski)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 6 1:30pm | Full published text: Thu Nov 5 7:30pm; Fri Nov 6 1:30pm; Sat Nov 7 7:30pm; Sun Nov 8 3:00pm

Live music

Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home tours

Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 7 2026 all full as of

History $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Palatine Farmers' Market

Train station lot, 137 W. Wood St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

winter starts Nov 7 1st Sat

Food and markets Free entry

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita (Janowski)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 7 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Nov 5 7:30pm; Fri Nov 6 1:30pm; Sat Nov 7 7:30pm; Sun Nov 8 3:00pm

Live music

Chicago Humanities Festival, Fall 2026

Athenaeum Center; First United Methodist Church; festival days in Pilsen, Evanston and Hyde Park, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 7 Hyde Park) | Full published text: Sep 14 - Nov 14 2026; e.g. Wed Sep 30 Kyle MacLachlan 7:30pm; Mon Oct 5 Ira Glass and Etgar Keret 7:30pm; festival days Sat Sep 26 (Pilsen), Sun Oct 4 (Evanston), Sat Nov 7 (Hyde Park

Arts and crafts not read (ticketed) One source

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Opens Sat Nov 7 2026 | Full published text: Opens Sat Nov 7 2026; closing date not stated on the page

Holiday and seasonal

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 7 Lucinda Williams | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Hog House to Smokehouse (Heritage Farm)

Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 8 2026 10am-2pm | Full published text: Sun Nov 8 2026, 10am-2pm

History

Palatine Concert Band

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 8 2026 3:30 PM (American Originals

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

per Ticketmaster: Sun Nov 8 Alice Cooper (7:30pm

Live music

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 8 Art of Jazz with Scott Wendholt

Live music

Northshore Concert Band

venue not stated; band office 1555 Sherman Ave, Evanston, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 8 2026 Memory & Motion

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita (Janowski)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 8 3:00pm | Full published text: Thu Nov 5 7:30pm; Fri Nov 6 1:30pm; Sat Nov 7 7:30pm; Sun Nov 8 3:00pm

Live music

Deerfield Field of Honor

Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Mon Nov 9 2026 through Fri Nov 13 2026

Community Free to view; flag dedication $35

Lake County Forest Preserves Senior Series

Dunn Museum, Ryerson Education Center and online, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Tue Nov 10 2026 Waterfowl 101 (Ryerson, 10:30am-noon

Community

Broadway in Chicago (2026-27 season)

CIBC Theatre; Cadillac Palace; Nederlander; Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Jersey Boys Nov 10-22 CIBC) | Full published text: Jekyll & Hyde Sep 8 - Nov 8 (Water Tower); Operation Mincemeat Sep 29 - Oct 11 (CIBC); Waitress Oct 13-18 (Nederlander); Book of Mormon Oct 23 - Nov 1 (Cadillac Palace); Jersey Boys Nov 10-22 (CIBC); Sound of Music Dec 2

Arts and crafts

Lake County Forest Preserves Senior Series

Dunn Museum, Ryerson Education Center and online, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 11 2026 History of Fort Sheridan (online, 1-2pm

Community

Vernon Area Public Library adult concerts

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 11 2026 Saddle Shoe Sisters Salute Veterans 12:15-2 pm

Live music One source

Veterans Day Celebration (Buffalo Grove Park District)

Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 11 2026 | Full published text: Wed Nov 11 2026; lunch 12:15-1pm, program 1-2pm

Community Free

Round Lake Area Community Concert Band

Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 11 2026 Veterans Day Concert

Live music Free

Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 11 7:30pm

Live music

Lyric Opera: Don Pasquale

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Nov 12-27 2026

Live music One source

Impact Fuel Room: Thunderstruck: AC/DC tribute

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri 11/13/2026, 8:30 PM (All ages

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 13 Shaun Cassidy holiday show (8pm

Live music

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 13 Noiś Saxophone Quartet

Live music

Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 13 2026 - Sun Jan 3 2027, select dates

Holiday and seasonal

Round Lake Area Park District family events

Renwood Golf Course; Rolek Community Center, Round Lake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 13 2026 Jigsaw Jam (5:30pm

Family and kids

Goodman Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Albert Theatre, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Nov 13 - Dec 31 2026 (49th annual). a search snippet gave a different opening date

Arts and crafts

Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band

Vernon Hills High School Auditorium (fall), Buffalo Grove · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 14 2026 7 PM | Full published text: Sat Nov 14 2026 7 PM; spring date not published

Live music

Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Concert Hub

180 N. Smith St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 14 Seconds to Serenity release party 6 PM

Live music

Impact Fuel Room: Out Cold Vol 9: 90s Ski Rave

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat 11/14/2026, 9:00 PM (21+

Live music

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 14 Patti LaBelle (7:30pm

Live music

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Nov 14 2026 to Nov 15 Antiques and Flea

Arts and crafts

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 14 Little Feat | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

North Shore Choral Society

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston; Pick-Staiger Hall, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 14 2026 Handel's Messiah for Everyone

Live music One source

Skokie Park District Devonshire Cultural Center events

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Nov 14-15 | Full published text: Fri Oct 23 2026 Johnny Burgin's Blues Revue 7:30pm; Guys and Dolls Oct 17-25; Oliver Jr. Nov 14-15; Phantom Tollbooth Dec 11-13

Live music

Lake County Forest Preserves Senior Series

Dunn Museum, Ryerson Education Center and online, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 15 2026 Cafe Lake County (Stevenson Home, 10:30-11:30am

Community

Northbrook 125th Anniversary Open House

Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Ln, Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 15 2026 2-4pm | Full published text: Sun Nov 15 2026, 2-4pm

Community One source

Wheeling Park District: Thanksgiving Community Feast

Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 15 2026 1-3 PM | Full published text: Sun Nov 15 2026, 1-3 PM

Community Free for residents

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 15 | Full published text: Sun Oct 4, Sun Nov 15, Sun Dec 20 (Holly Jolly, 1:30 and 4pm) 2026; Sun Mar 14, Sun May 2 2027

Live music

Prairie Center Season (Al Larson Cultural Center)

Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Mon Nov 16 string trio | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 Carpenters; Oct 18 Memphis soul; Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute; Mon Nov 16 string trio; Sat Dec 19; Sun Jan 17 2027 Doo Wop Project; Sat Feb 6; Sun Feb 14; Sat Mar 20; Sun May 16 2027 Leyendas Del Mariachi

Live music One source

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Mon Nov 16 Keb' Mo' | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

Monthly Senior Gathering (Hawthorn Woods)

Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Dr (November location TBD), Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 18 2026 location TBD

Community Free

Hoot and Howl Hike (Ryerson Woods)

Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · about 12-20 min from Long Grove

Nov 19 date is also listed) | Full published text: Wed Oct 28 2026, 6-7:15pm (a Nov 19 date is also listed

Outdoors $5 residents / $7 non-residents

Bliss Holiday Market and Luncheon

Avante Banquets, 1050 Northwest Hwy, Fox River Grove · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Thu Nov 19 2026 | Full published text: Thu Nov 19 2026; market 11am-3pm, luncheon 11:30am-1:30pm

Holiday and seasonal Market free; luncheon $50

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Thu Nov 19 Sara Evans (7:30pm

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Thu Nov 19 The Last Waltz tribute

Live music One source

At the Conductor's Podium with Jim Kendros

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 | Full published text: Fri Sep 25 2026 (Mozart & Vivaldi); Fri Oct 23; Fri Nov 20; Fri Dec 18 2026

Live music $15 resident / $18 non-resident

Illuminate Northbrook

Downtown / Village Green Park, Northbrook · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 2026 5:30pm | Full published text: Fri Nov 20 2026, 5:30pm

Holiday and seasonal Free (hot chocolate complimentary)

Impact Fuel Room: Yacht Rock Night with The Ron Burgundys

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri 11/20/2026, 9:00 PM (21+

Live music

Vintage Holidays (season)

Historic Downtown Long Grove (145 Old McHenry Rd), Long Grove · about 0-5 min from Long Grove

Nov 20-Dec 24, 2026 (season dates). Specific kickoff, carriage-ride and caroling dates for 2026 are NOT confirmed: the official holiday page currently shows a 2025 schedule (a 'Friday, November 21' kickoff, which is a 2025 weekday).

Holiday and seasonal Season dates confirmed; individual dates to be confirmed One source

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 Black Violin (7pm

Live music

Christkindlmarket Chicago (Daley Plaza, 30th year)

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 - Thu Dec 24 2026

Holiday and seasonal free admission; purchases extra One source

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting (113th)

Millennium Park, Michigan Ave and Washington St, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 2026 6pm | Full published text: Fri Nov 20 2026, 6pm; tree lit through Sun Jan 10 2027

Holiday and seasonal free One source

ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 20 2026 - Sun Jan 3 2027, 4:30-9pm, last entry 8pm

Holiday and seasonal

Schaumburg Holiday Market

Meineke Park, 220 E Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 21 2026 12-5pm | Full published text: Sat Nov 21 2026, 12-5pm

Holiday and seasonal Free admission

ArtWauk Waukegan

Downtown Waukegan and Belvidere Mall, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 21 2026 is the next date confirmed on the page

Arts and crafts Free One source

Highland Park Holiday Lighting and Cookie & Cocoa Crawl

Port Clinton Square; Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Holiday Lighting Sat Nov 21 2026 times conflict between city pages

Holiday and seasonal One source

Chicago Philharmonic fall 2026 (film concerts and holiday)

Auditorium Theatre, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 21 Andrea Gibson's Love Letter from the Afterlife 8pm

Live music

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (35th)

Michigan Ave, Oak St to the Chicago River, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 21 2026 : Lights Festival Lane 11am-4pm

Festivals free

Impact Fuel Room: Chicago 1971 Story concert

Impact Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun 11/22/2026, 3:30 PM (All ages

Live music

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Bach B Minor: Nov 22-23 | Full published text: Mozart's Summit: Sun Sep 27 (North Shore Center, Skokie), Mon Sep 28 (Harris). Vivaldi & Beyond: Sun Oct 18 (North Shore), Mon Oct 19 (Harris). Bach B Minor: Nov 22-23. Holiday programs Dec 17-20 at Chicago churches

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 22 Cracker 3pm and 7pm

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: chamber and piano recitals

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 22 3pm (Radulovic) | Full published text: Sun Oct 18 3pm (piano trio); Sun Nov 1 3pm (Bruce Liu); Sun Nov 22 3pm (Radulovic); Sun Dec 6 3pm (Sternath); Sun Jan 10 2027 (Buchbinder

Live music

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

111 W. Campbell St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

The Christmas Schooner Nov 24 2026 -Jan 3 2027

Arts and crafts One source

Holiday Lights on Main Street (Wauconda)

Main Street, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Wed Nov 25 2026

Holiday and seasonal Free (cocoa)

Wauconda Turkey Trot

Around Bangs Lake and Cook Memorial Park, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Nov 26 2026

Outdoors Fee not captured

Christkindlmarket Chicago (Daley Plaza, 30th year)

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thanksgiving Nov 26 11am-4pm

Holiday and seasonal free admission; purchases extra One source

Village Tree Lighting and Festive Fun

North School Park and Harmony Park, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 27 2026 4:30-6:30 PM

Holiday and seasonal Free

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Nov 27 2026 to Nov 29 Festival of Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

Wintrust Winter WonderFest

Festival Hall, Navy Pier, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Nov 27 2026 - Sun Jan 3 2027

Holiday and seasonal

Hawthorn Woods Holiday Craft Fair

Village Barn, Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 28 2026 10 AM-3 PM | Full published text: Sat Nov 28 2026, 10 AM-3 PM

Arts and crafts

Small Business Saturday and First Fridays (MainStreet Libertyville)

Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 28 2026 10am to 6:30pm

Holiday and seasonal free to attend

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 28 7:30pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: Vienna Boys Choir, Chanticleer Christmas, CSO Brass

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Nov 28 1:30pm | Full published text: Sat Nov 28 1:30pm; Tue Dec 8 7:30pm; Tue Dec 15 7:30pm

Live music

Third Coast Symphony

North Shore Center (Oct 11, Nov 29); other venues for Messiah, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 29 2026 The 007 Days of Christmas

Live music

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Nov 29 3:00pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Wed Dec 2 Stella Cole | Full published text: Sep 23 Knorrwood; Sep 24 Nefesh Mountain and Head East; Sep 25 The Wellermen; Sat Oct 3 Leonid & Friends; Sat Oct 17 Toad The Wet Sprocket; Fri Oct 30 The Sinatra Experience; Sat Nov 7 Sons of Chicago; Sat Nov 14 Little

Live music One source

Ravinia Winter Weekend: Chanukah: Songs of Light

Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Wed 12/02/2026 (Noah Aronson & The Or Collective); time not read

Live music

Frank Sinatra tribute and Veterans Musical Salute (Patty Turner Center)

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 3 2026 1-2:30 pm (Sinatra birthday tribute

Live music

Ravinia Winter Weekend: Christmas with Cantus

Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Thu 12/03/2026 (Lessons and Carols for Our Time); time not read

Live music

Round Lake Area Park District family events

Renwood Golf Course; Rolek Community Center, Round Lake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 3 2026 Great Gingerbread Build (5:30pm, includes holiday music and hot cocoa bar

Family and kids

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3 | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

Old Town School of Folk Music concerts (Maurer and Szold Halls)

4544 N. Lincoln Ave (Lincoln Square), Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 3 Over the Rhine | Full published text: Tue Sep 22 John Pizzarelli; Wed Sep 23 Gadan; Thu Sep 24 Beth Orton; Fri Sep 25 Donna Herula; Tue Sep 29 Lambchop; Thu Oct 1 Vieux Farka Toure; Fri Oct 2 Fruition; Fri Oct 9 Rufus Wainwright; Fri Oct 23 Judy Collins fare

Live music

Hawthorn Woods Hometown Holiday

location TBD, Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 4 2026 5-8 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Lincolnshire Lights

Village Green, 100 Village Green, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 4 2026 5:30-6:30pm | Full published text: Fri Dec 4 2026, 5:30-6:30pm

Holiday and seasonal

Palatine Concert Band

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 4 2026 7 PM | Full published text: Sun Nov 8 2026 3:30 PM (American Originals); Fri Dec 4 2026 7 PM; Sun Feb 28 2027 3:30 PM; Sun Apr 25 2027 3:30 PM; Wed Jun 2 2027 7:30 PM, Wed Jun 23 2027 7:30 PM and Wed Jul 14 2027 7:30 PM (Fred P. Hall Amphitheater);

Live music

Small Business Saturday and First Fridays (MainStreet Libertyville)

Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 4 2026 5 to 9pm | Full published text: Sat Nov 28 2026, 10am to 6:30pm; Fri Dec 4 2026, 5 to 9pm

Holiday and seasonal free to attend

Ravinia Winter Weekend: Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration

Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Fri 12/04/2026 (Adrian Dunn Singers); time not read

Live music

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 4 | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Run Dec 4-27 2026 | Full published text: Run Dec 4-27 2026; ticketing listings show Sat Dec 5 2pm, Fri Dec 11 7pm, Sun Dec 20 6pm, Wed Dec 23 2pm

Arts and crafts One source

Barrington Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting

Cook & Station Streets, downtown, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 2026 3-6 PM | Full published text: Sat Dec 5 2026, 3-6 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

111 W. Campbell St, Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

A Christmas Carol family series Dec 5-19

Arts and crafts One source

Miracle on Main Street

Downtown, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 2026 3-6:30 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival

Courtland Commons Park, Mundelein · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 2026 3 to 6pm (Santa's Cottage at 2pm

Holiday and seasonal

Wauconda Holly Jolly Holiday and Tree Lighting

Community Center, Wauconda · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 2026

Holiday and seasonal

Genesee Theatre concert and comedy calendar

Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan · about 30-42 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (3pm and 8pm

Live music

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 Sing at Gorton Holiday Classics 2pm

Live music

Highland Park Holiday Lighting and Cookie & Cocoa Crawl

Port Clinton Square; Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Cookie & Cocoa Crawl Sat Dec 5 2026 11:30am-1pm

Holiday and seasonal One source

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 Holiday Choral Concert

Live music

Ravinia Winter Weekend: A Merry Christmas with Brass

Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Sat 12/05/2026 (Dallas Brass); time not read

Live music

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 5 all 7:30pm | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

ticketing listings show Sat Dec 5 2pm

Arts and crafts One source

Christmas in the Valley (Heritage Farm)

Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 6 2026 11am-3pm | Full published text: Sun Dec 6 2026, 11am-3pm

Holiday and seasonal $3 per person or $12 per family

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 6 Holiday Wind Ensemble

Live music

Ravinia Winter Weekend: Jingle Bell JAM!

Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Sun 12/06/2026 (JAM Orchestra; sing-alongs); time not read

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: chamber and piano recitals

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 6 3pm (Sternath) | Full published text: Sun Oct 18 3pm (piano trio); Sun Nov 1 3pm (Bruce Liu); Sun Nov 22 3pm (Radulovic); Sun Dec 6 3pm (Sternath); Sun Jan 10 2027 (Buchbinder

Live music

Symphony Center Presents: Vienna Boys Choir, Chanticleer Christmas, CSO Brass

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Dec 8 7:30pm | Full published text: Sat Nov 28 1:30pm; Tue Dec 8 7:30pm; Tue Dec 15 7:30pm

Live music

Monthly Senior Gathering (Hawthorn Woods)

Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Dr (November location TBD), Hawthorn Woods · about 8-14 min from Long Grove

Wed Dec 9 2026 | Full published text: Wed Oct 14 2026; Wed Nov 18 2026 (location TBD); Wed Dec 9 2026; noon-1pm

Community Free

James Lumber Center jazz and college ensemble concerts

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Wed Dec 9 Concert Band Holiday Concert

Live music

Round Lake Area Community Concert Band

Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Wed Dec 9 2026 Holiday Concert (all 7:30pm

Live music Free

Third Coast Symphony

North Shore Center (Oct 11, Nov 29); other venues for Messiah, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Dec 10-11 2026 Handel's Messiah at other venues

Live music

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

Allegro Community Chorus winter concert (Palatine Park District)

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, Palatine · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 11 2026 7:30-9:00 pm

Live music

Merry and Bright Holiday Express

Breezewald Park, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 11 2026 5-8 PM

Holiday and seasonal

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 11 2026

Live music

Skokie Park District Devonshire Cultural Center events

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Phantom Tollbooth Dec 11-13 | Full published text: Fri Oct 23 2026 Johnny Burgin's Blues Revue 7:30pm; Guys and Dolls Oct 17-25; Oliver Jr. Nov 14-15; Phantom Tollbooth Dec 11-13

Live music

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 11 1:30pm | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 11 7pm | Full published text: Run Dec 4-27 2026; ticketing listings show Sat Dec 5 2pm, Fri Dec 11 7pm, Sun Dec 20 6pm, Wed Dec 23 2pm

Arts and crafts One source

Dickens of a Holiday

Downtown Libertyville, Libertyville · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 2026 10am to 3pm | Full published text: Sat Dec 12 2026, 10am to 3pm

Holiday and seasonal

Live at Barrington's White House

145 W. Main St, Barrington · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 2026 7:30 PM Vasil (holiday show

Live music

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Dec 12 2026 to Dec 13 Antiques and Flea

Arts and crafts

Lake County Symphony Orchestra Mainstage

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 2026 Sounds of the Season

Live music

Nichols Concert Hall (Music Institute of Chicago)

1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 2026 Tammy McCann Jazz Christmas

Live music Price not on page

CSO Classical: Muti conducts Dvorak 8 and Postcard from Vienna

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 7:30pm | Full published text: Dvorak 8: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, all 7:30pm. Vienna: Thu Dec 10 7:30pm; Fri Dec 11 1:30pm; Sat Dec 12 7:30pm

Live music

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 1:30pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

Chicago Philharmonic fall 2026 (film concerts and holiday)

Auditorium Theatre, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 12 1pm A Charlie Brown Christmas

Live music

Deerfield PTC Community Band concerts

Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St (Deerfield Park District), Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 13 2026 Big Band of Deerfield Winter Wonderland

Live music Oct 25: $10 (Dec 13 cost not read)

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

ETHS auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston · about 30-45 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 13 2026 3pm (sensory-friendly concert 12:30pm same day

Live music One source

Glenview Concert Band

Glenview Senior Center East Wing; Glenbrook South High School; Jackman Park, Glenview · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 13 2026 3pm (Glenbrook South HS holiday concert

Live music

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerts

MYAC Center; Pick-Staiger Hall; Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park · about 22-35 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 13 2026 holiday concerts 1 and 3pm (Ravinia Bennett Gordon Hall

Live music

CSO at the Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Elf

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 13 3:00pm | Full published text: Dragon 2: Fri Nov 27 7:30pm; Sat Nov 28 7:30pm; Sun Nov 29 3:00pm. Elf: Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm; Sun Dec 13 3:00pm

Live music

Marriott Theatre Special Concert Events

Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

A Motown Christmas with Chester Gregory Dec 14-15 2026

Live music One source

Symphony Center Presents: Vienna Boys Choir, Chanticleer Christmas, CSO Brass

Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Tue Dec 15 7:30pm | Full published text: Sat Nov 28 1:30pm; Tue Dec 8 7:30pm; Tue Dec 15 7:30pm

Live music

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 17 Peanuts Jazz with Chris White Trio

Live music

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (North Theatre)

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 17 Huey & The News tribute (2026 dates

Live music One source

CSO Classical: Handel's Messiah (Masaaki Suzuki)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Thu Dec 17 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Dec 17 7:30pm; Fri Dec 18 1:30pm; Sat Dec 19 7:30pm

Live music

Music of the Baroque 2026-27

Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph), Symphony Center, and North Shore Center in Skokie, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Holiday programs Dec 17-20 at Chicago churches

Live music

At the Conductor's Podium with Jim Kendros

Patty Turner Center, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 18 2026 | Full published text: Fri Sep 25 2026 (Mozart & Vivaldi); Fri Oct 23; Fri Nov 20; Fri Dec 18 2026

Live music $15 resident / $18 non-resident

Gorton Center Events

Gorton Center, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 18 Jo Ann Daugherty Jazz Trio

Live music

CSO Classical: Handel's Messiah (Masaaki Suzuki)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 18 1:30pm | Full published text: Thu Dec 17 7:30pm; Fri Dec 18 1:30pm; Sat Dec 19 7:30pm

Live music

Merry, Merry Chicago! (CSO members, Thomas Wilkins, Mandy Gonzalez)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Fri Dec 18 7:30pm | Full published text: Fri Dec 18 7:30pm; Sat Dec 19 1:00pm; Sun Dec 20 1:00pm

Live music

Prairie Center Season (Al Larson Cultural Center)

Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg · about 20-30 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 19 | Full published text: Sun Oct 4 Carpenters; Oct 18 Memphis soul; Sun Oct 25 ABBA tribute; Mon Nov 16 string trio; Sat Dec 19; Sun Jan 17 2027 Doo Wop Project; Sat Feb 6; Sun Feb 14; Sat Mar 20; Sun May 16 2027 Leyendas Del Mariachi

Live music One source

Lake County Fairgrounds fall and holiday shows

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Dec 19 2026 to Dec 20 Illinois Vintage Fest

Arts and crafts

Ruth Page's The Nutcracker

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 19 times not published

Arts and crafts

CSO Classical: Handel's Messiah (Masaaki Suzuki)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 19 7:30pm | Full published text: Thu Dec 17 7:30pm; Fri Dec 18 1:30pm; Sat Dec 19 7:30pm

Live music

Chicago Philharmonic fall 2026 (film concerts and holiday)

Auditorium Theatre, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 19 7pm Home Alone 2 | Full published text: Sat Oct 24 Edward Scissorhands; Sat Nov 21 Andrea Gibson's Love Letter from the Afterlife 8pm; Sat Dec 12 1pm A Charlie Brown Christmas; Sat Dec 19 7pm Home Alone 2

Live music

Merry, Merry Chicago! (CSO members, Thomas Wilkins, Mandy Gonzalez)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sat Dec 19 1:00pm | Full published text: Fri Dec 18 7:30pm; Sat Dec 19 1:00pm; Sun Dec 20 1:00pm

Live music

Lake Community Arts Holiday Choir Concert

venue not published, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 20 2026 | Full published text: Sun Dec 20 2026; fall band date not set

Live music One source

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest · about 25-38 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 20 Holly Jolly, 1:30 and 4pm) 2026

Live music

Ruth Page's The Nutcracker

James Lumber Center, Grayslake · about 25-35 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 20 2026 times not published

Arts and crafts

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

Lyric Opera House, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 20 6pm | Full published text: Run Dec 4-27 2026; ticketing listings show Sat Dec 5 2pm, Fri Dec 11 7pm, Sun Dec 20 6pm, Wed Dec 23 2pm

Arts and crafts One source

Merry, Merry Chicago! (CSO members, Thomas Wilkins, Mandy Gonzalez)

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

Sun Dec 20 1:00pm | Full published text: Fri Dec 18 7:30pm; Sat Dec 19 1:00pm; Sun Dec 20 1:00pm

Live music