Events

Festivals

ArtWauk

Downtown Waukegan 3rd Saturday monthly

ArtWauk, held the third Saturday of every month, turns downtown into an open-air gallery with pop-up exhibits, live music, and global cuisine.

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Polar Bear Plunge (27th Annual)

Waukegan Municipal Beach Annual, January 1 Read More

Festivals May 30, 2026

Waukegan Pride Parade & Festival

On The Rocks / Waukegan Harbor annual

Celebrate pride at Waukegan’s Pride Parade starting at 2pm on Sheridan Road.

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Festivals June 20, 2026

Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival

Downtown Waukegan (Genesee St / Washington St) annual

Downtown Waukegan’s Juneteenth parade and festival celebrates freedom, resilience and Black excellence with live music, food and local vendors.

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Concerts July 1, 2026

On The Rocks Concert Series

On The Rocks multiple nights per week, varies by lineup; confirmed dates found through 2026-07-31 only, no August/September entries found in range checked

Come on out to On The Rocks! Located right on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan, with a full-service cash bar, fire pits, and tables.

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July 18, 2026 – September 26, 2026

Waterfront Market (On The Rocks)

On The Rocks Select Saturdays, July 18–September 26, 2026 Read More

July 22, 2026

31st Annual Partners in Parks Golf Outing

Bonnie Brook Golf Course Annual Read More

July 26, 2026

Unity in the Community Celebration

The People's Choice Family Fun Center Appears to be part of a recurring multi-location series (cadence unconfirmed) Read More

July 28, 2026

Waukegan Lakefront History & Nature Walking Tour

Waukegan Municipal Beach Recurring through the season Read More

Community November 28, 2026

Jingle on Genesee

DOWNTOWN WAUKEGAN

Join us in downtown Waukegan for Jingle on Genesee on Saturday, November 28.

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