Lake Forest Day Carnival | www.lakeforestday.com
Lake Forest Day Carnival | www.lakeforestday.com
Wednesday, Aug. 2
The Lake Forest Day 5K and Fun Run will be held at 7 a.m. at South Park. Start your day with a scenic run through the beautiful neighborhoods of Lake Forest. All registered participants will be greeted with refreshments and a raffle at the finish line. Everyone aged 7 and up is invited, including individuals and entire families. You can run or walk. All participants will receive a free souvenir T-shirt on race day. Awards will be given to the top male and female athlete finishers in each age division. Raffle prizes were provided by local businesses. Register in advance to help coordinators plan for the event. South Park is located at 150 S. Maywood Road in Lake Forest.
Lake Forest Day 5K and Fun Run
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The Lake Forest Day Carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at West Park. The event, now in its 115th year, is presented by American Legion Post 264. All proceeds and contributions to ALP 264 will go toward local community members in need. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy rides, music, face painting, kid-friendly games, popcorn, elephant ears, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbeque, buttered corn, chilled beverages, and more. West Park is located at 850 Summit Ave. in Lake Forest.
Tuesday, Aug. 1
Specialist Days – Edible Prairie
WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $75-$85
Summer Sale Celebration
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, 207 E. Westminster, Lower Level, Lake Forest
Lake Bluff Architectural Board of Review (ABR) meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Live Music on the Patio
WHEN: 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Deerpath Golf Course, 500 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Lake Forest Day Flag Raising
WHEN: 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: American Legion McKinlock Post 264, 801 N. Mckinley Road, Lake Forest
Lake Forest Day Parade
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Downtown Lake Forest and West Park, 850 Summit Ave., Lake Forest
Thursday, Aug. 3
Biz and Brews
WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Puck's Pub, 207 Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff
Lake Forest Building Review Board Meeting
WHEN: 6:30-11 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
Friday, Aug. 4
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
Book Bike at the Farmers Market
WHEN: 8:45-9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Gazebo on the Village Green, Lake Bluff
Saturday, Aug. 5
The Justice Center Open
WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Christ Church Lake Forest, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Sunday, Aug. 6
Bluffinia
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
Monday, Aug. 7
Lake Forest City Council Meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
Lake Bluff Committee of the Whole Meeting
WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Concert in the Park – Wild Daisy
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Townline Community Park, 1555 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
WHERE: 10-11 a.m.
WHEN: Lake Forest Library, Kasian Room, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Mother's Trust Foundation Service Committee meeting
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Lions Club meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Club, 554 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest
Lake Bluff Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
Lake Forest Planning Commission Meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
Thursday, Aug. 10
Lake Forest Administrative Hearing
WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Lake Forest City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
Friday, Aug. 11
Conservation Cocktails – Connecting to the Land
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $15-$20
Campus Walking Tour
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $25-$35
Movie Night with Gorton – "Encanto"
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
WHERE: John and Nancy Hughes Theater, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Saturday, Aug. 12
Public Tour
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Ragdale Foundation, 1260 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $10
Block Party/Fundraiser
WHEN: 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bluff Brewing Company, 16 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
Monday, Aug. 14
Lake Bluff Village Board Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
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