Annual Events
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are home to many popular annual community events. This list includes just a few of the celebrations that members of the community look forward to each year. For a current list of events and links to more information, click here.
Memorial Day – Commemorative Ceremonies (LB & LF)
Summer Friday Mornings – Lake Bluff Farmer’s Market
Summer Thursday Evenings – Music on the Square (LF)
July 4 – Parade (LB) & Festival and Fireworks (LF)
Summer Sunday Evenings – Bluffinia Concerts (LB)
Third Week in July – LF/LB Chamber Lake Forest Sidewalk Sale & West Fest
Fourth Saturday in July – Lake Bluff Criterium Bike Race & Block Party
First Wednesday in August – Lake Forest Day
Labor Day Weekend – Art Fair on the Square (LF)
Mid-September – LF/LB Chamber Lake Forest Uncorked Wine Tasting
Early October – LF/LB Chamber Lake Bluff Sip & Stroll
October – Halloween Festivities & Pumpkin Chase Race (LB)
Friday after Thanksgiving – Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (LF)
First Saturday in December – It’s a Wonderful Life in Lake Bluff
Also, check with both towns, libraries, parks and recreation departments, Open Lands groups, Gorton Center and community organizations for more fun events throughout the year.