Lake County Gazette

Rock 'n' Kids Boo-Riffic

Get ready for a morning of music, laughter, and movement at the Rock ’N’ Kids Boo-Riffic Dance Party! Happening Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:15 a.m. at the Lake Forest Recreation Center (400 Hastings), this energetic event invites children ages 1–5 and their caregivers to sing, dance, and play with rhythm instruments in a joyful, interactive atmosphere. Little ones can come dressed in their favorite costumes—or simply bring their brightest smiles and energy! This fun-filled celebration encourages creativity, coordination, and family bonding through the power of music. Hosted by Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, it’s the perfect way to kick off Halloween week with movement and melody. Register now at [loom.ly/h1wLq5I]. #LakeForestParksAndRec #FamilyFun #RocknKids

Rock 'n' Kids Boo-Riffic | Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Facebook

Burling & Whitehouse's 941 East Westminster Fundraiser

Join the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation for the Burling & Whitehouse’s 941 East Westminster Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the historic home of Ingrid and Brian Bryzinski, located at 941 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. This exclusive event offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the 1889–1890 home designed by Burling & Whitehouse, later renovated by David Adler, with landscapes by O.C. Simonds and Craig Bergmann. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a special presentation by architects Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker, renowned for their restoration work. Tickets are $150, limited to 50 guests. Proceeds benefit the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s 2026 project initiatives. Register via Eventbrite.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Tuesday on the Trail

WHEN: Noon-1 p.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

Parenting the Neurodivergent Child Worksop

WHEN: 6-7 p.m.

WHERE: 1025 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $375

Cinema on Paper

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $10

Wednesday, Oct. 29

COC Business After Hours: Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart,760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest

Demo Cooking Class: A Rustic French Autumn

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest

PRICE: $121

Revelation Lakelight Class Kick-off

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Christ Church Lake Forest, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

Thursday, Oct. 30

Yoga & Meditation with Jennifer

WHEN: 9-10 a.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $22

Friday, Oct. 31

SALSArobics

WHEN: 9:15-10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $15

Pumpkin Party for Ages 0–5

WHEN: 10-10:45 a.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

Official Trick-or-Treat Hours

WHEN: 4-7 p.m.

WHERE: Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff

Trick-or-Treat Hours 2025

WHEN: 4-8 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

Saturday, Nov. 1

Out Together @ LFOLA

WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing & Bookmark Design Contest Begins

WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

A Walk Through the Historic Triangle Park Neighborhood

WHEN: 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Triangle Park, Lake Forest

PRICE: $25-35

SVN Wrestling: Grind House

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Asylum Skatepark, 29850 N. Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff

Bruce Springsteen - a Rock Tribute by Sons of Chicago

WHEN: 7-10 p.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $13

Sunday, Nov. 2

Influencers: A Legacy of Creative Spirit

WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff History Museum, 127 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

A Conversation with William Kent Krueger

WHEN: 2-3 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

Monday, Nov. 3

William Kent Krueger Presents An Author Journey

WHEN: 10-11 a.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

Red Cross Blood Drive

WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

Thanksgiving Sides & Dessert with Chef Gale Gand

WHEN: 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest

PRICE: $90

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Beginner Color Pencil Art

WHEN: 1-3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $150

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Cooking Class: Smoke & Spice: A Fall Cooking Experience with Chef Mickey Knutson

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest

PRICE: $121

Breaking Barriers with Becky Calder

WHEN: 7-8 p.m.

WHERE: Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $20

Thursday, Nov. 6

After Capone: The Mob in the Modern Era

WHEN: 6-7 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff

Friday, Nov. 7

Fall Visit Day

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest

School's Out: Turkey Tales on the Trail

WHEN: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $50-60

Digging, Dividing & Storing Dahlias

WHEN: 10-11:15 a.m.

WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest

PRICE: $37

Safe Sitter

WHEN: 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Everett Annex, Lake Forest

Family Campfires

WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest

PRICE: $45-55