http://www.littlelakecounty.com/
This is a fantastic organization that compiles free and inexpensive family activities in Lake county.
You can sign up for their email distributions and receive emails about fun local events/activities.
Or you can simply go to their calendar and there is information on several events going on a particular day. Our family has attended a number of very cool events that we never would have heard about without this great website.
http://www.littlelakecounty.com/calendar/
*Outdoor Summer Concerts*
Independence Grove Concerts
Location - Independence Grove, Libertyville
Time - 7:30 PM 2015 Tuesday Nights - June 16, 23, 30, July 7,14,21,28, August 4
Price - Free* if you arrive prior to 5 pm. $6/car if you arrive after 5:00. *(You must be a lake county resident. If not, you have to pay a small fee to drive into the park.)
Music - varies. See Calendar for details
http://www.lcfpd.org/ig/concerts/
Libertyville Village Band Summer Concerts in Cook Park
Location - Cook Park, Libertyville
Dates & Time - 7:30 pm 2015
Thursday-June 25
Thursday-July 9
Thursday-July 16
Thursday-July 23
Thursday, July 30
http://www.libertyville.com/DocumentCenter/View/1072
Arbortheater Concerts - Vernon Hills
Most Thursday nights, June 25 - August 6th 2015
https://il-vernonhills.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=98
Ravinia
Location - Ravinia Park in Highland Park
Time - Select days in June, July, August, & September
Music - Classical and popular performers ranging from Carrie Underwood to CSO
Prices - Lawn seats range from $10 - $38, depending on the performer(s)
http://www.ravinia.org/
*Out to Lunch - Libertyville Picnic*
Bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs and have a picnic with your friends and neighbors.
Multiple local food vendors and live music
Fridays June 26 - August 21 2015 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Cook Park, Downtown Libertyville
http://www.mainstreetlibertyville.org/attractions?id=202
*Fourth of July Parade in Lake Bluff*
10:00 am on July 4th in Downtown Lake Bluff
http://lb4july.org/
*Libertyville Days Carnival & Parade*
Information at http://www.libciviccenter.org/#!festival2015/c1v0e
June 18 - 21 in Downtown Libertyville
Includes carnival rides for young children, regular carnival rides and games, Taste of Libertyville, Beauty pageant, Parade, etc.
Thursday June 18 6 - 11 pm
Friday, June 19 - Saturday June 20 12 - 11 pm
Sunday June 21 1 - 6 pm
HIGHLIGHTS for Families
http://www.libciviccenter.org/#!activities--special-events/cs4j
*Pick-Your-Own Strawberries*
Stades in McHenry
3709 W Miller Road in McHenry
Timing - mid to late June. The date varies each year, but the website is kept updated with the dates each year.
http://stadedairyfarm.com/home.php
*Chicago Botanic Gardens*
The beautiful grounds of the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Highland Park are well worth a visit. They also have different programs for adults and families.
Website
*Lake Bluff Beach*
http://www.lakebluffparks.org/beach.html
