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Drum Circle Jam facilitated by Helen Bond & Fode Camara

Heritage Center Courtyard

Join us for this Free Community Event where we will create music together. Bring your drum, shaker or rattle to join in. Some instruments will be available. We will be playing outside in front of the building should weather allow. No experience necessary! The core rhythm jam will be held by Helen’s students on the […]

Reminisce: Gray’s Lake

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Visit the museum and share your stories of Gray’s Lake, the body of water that inspired our community’s name, or come to listen and learn. Refreshments served.

American Tall Tales Performance

Grayslake Summer Days Tent Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, United States

Visit the Summer Days tent for a performance of American Tall Tales by actor and professional storyteller Terry Lynch. From Paul Bunyan to Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill and more, these stories will keep audiences of all ages spellbound.

Lake County Folk Club Concert

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club featuring artist Briar Road with opener Jerry Thiel. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

Civil War Baseball

Grayslake Central Park

A Civil War rules baseball game will take place at the north end of Central Park. Learn to cheer and jeer as your Grayslake Athletics take on the McHenry County Independants. This event is the kick off for the Color Aloft Balloon Festival.

Toy and Model Car Show

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Stop at the museum to see toy and model cars on display by collectors Philip Bruno and Harold Flood. This event will coincide with the Oasis Car Show in downtown Grayslake.

Brother Sun Benefit Concert

Grayslake Village Hall 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, United States

The Lake County Folk Club hosts Brother Sun at Grayslake Village Hall.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to flood recovery efforts at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum.  Tickets:  General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Search and Share Genealogy Group

Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, United States

Join the Grayslake Historical Society and local genealogists for a lively discussions on researching family history. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.