Lake Forest Day 5K & Fun Run
Kick off Lake Forest Day 2025 on Wednesday, August 6 at 7 a.m. with the Lake Forest Day 5K & Fun Run at Deerpath Community Park, Lake Forest where runners and walkers ages 7 and up can enjoy a scenic course through beautiful Lake Forest neighborhoods, receive a souvenir T-shirt, and be eligible for age-division awards and fantastic raffle prizes donated by local businesses—whether you’re participating solo or with your whole family, pre-register now to help organizers plan and ensure you don’t miss one of Lake Forest’s most cherished traditions, complete with post-race refreshments and fun for the entire community!
Summer Kickball Classic
Get ready to kick it old school at the Summer Kickball Classic on Saturday, August 16, from Noon-4 p.m. at Deerpath Community Park, Lake Forest where co-ed teams of players ages 16 and up—residents and non-residents alike—can compete in a fun, fast-paced tournament featuring three guaranteed Round Robin games, a chance to advance to the championship, and cash prizes of $300 for first place and $150 for second, all for a team entry fee of $300; don’t miss this energetic community showdown—register your team today and contact Brett Tibbitts at tibbittsb@cityoflakeforest.com with any questions!
Monday, Aug. 4
Out of Office>On the Trail
WHEN: 8:30-10 a.m.
WHERE: Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve‘s George Beach Trail, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $349-899
Summer Camp: Tykes on the Trail
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $295-370
Baking Class: Berries, Brioche & More
WHEN: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $126
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Lifeline Screening
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Lake Forest Day
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: West Park, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Live Music on the Patio
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Deerpath Golf Course, 500 Deerpath, Lake Forest
Cooking Class: One Last Grill
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Thursday, Aug. 7
Meet the Engineers: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Streetscape Construction
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Illinois City Hall, 640 Forest Ave., Lake Forest
Concert in the Square: The Flat Cats (Vintage Swing)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Market Square, Lake Forest
Friday, Aug. 8
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
WHEN: 7 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Village Green, Lake Bluff
Summer Visit Day
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Conservation Cocktails
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $20-25
Concert Opera of Greater Chicago Presents: La Favorita
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $32.50
Saturday, Aug. 9
100th Anniversary Beach Bash
WHEN: Noon-3 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
Brewing Company Downtown Block Party
WHEN: 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Lake Bluff
Sunday, Aug. 10
Bluffinia: Serendipity
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Golf Club, Lake Bluff
Monday, Aug. 11
Out of Office>On the Trail
WHEN: 8:30-10 a.m.
WHERE: Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve‘s George Beach Trail, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $349-899
Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Sunset Yoga
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Aug. 13
First Connection Pre-Orientation Program
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Lake Forest Lake Bluff Lions Club Meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff, 509 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Thursday, Aug. 14
Concert in the Park: The Throwbacks (Rock and Roll classics with a modern twist)
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Townline Park, 1555 Kennedy Road, Lake Forest
Summer Family Movie Weekend: WHAT ABOUT BOB?
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $5-10
Friday, Aug. 15
Flower Social
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $79
Summer Family Movie Weekend: INSIDE OUT 2
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $5-10
Saturday, Aug. 16
2025 New Student Orientation
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Summer Family Movie Weekend: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $5-10
Sunday, Aug. 17
Summer @ St. James
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: St. James Lutheran Church, 1380 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Stanley Anderson 100th Anniversary Walk/Home & Garden Stroll
WHEN: 2-5 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $65-75
Bluffinia: Kaleidoscope Eyes
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Golf Club, Lake Bluff
