Grayslake Historical Society

Grayslake Bike Hike
2023-10-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join an 11-mile history bike ride around Grayslake. RSVPs required.

Park District Pumpkin Fest
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Grayslake Central Park
Grayslake Historical Society and Grayslake Heritage Center will tell stories.

Downtown Trick or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Grayslake Historical Society will pass out candy.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

The Fish Family Story
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Refreshments. Public invited. Free. Tim Fish will share family stories as he tells about family occupations, houses and events full of Grayslake history.

Giving Tree Exhibit opens
2023-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Trees decorated by local organizations will be on display. Viewers may vote for their favorite. Kids can make and add a paper loop to the chain of their special tree.

Leslie Goddard Holiday Presentation
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Holiday presentation by Leslie Goddard. Program is available online.

Holiday Open House
2023-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Refreshments, Crafts, Music, Free. Santa will be available for pictures in the Society’s vintage sleigh.

Grayslake's Lenzen Family Program
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake’s Lenzen Family will be presented by Society member Larry Lenzen. Society elections will be held.

Shop ‘n Swirl Wine Walk
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Tickets available starting March 1 at http://shopnswirl.eventbrite.com

Mali-icious Crimes: True Crimes of Lake County Program
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Featuring the Rondout Train Robbery and more.

Pages of History Book Club
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen. Learn the history behind the story.

Exhibit Spotlight on Facebook
2024-04-26 13:00 - 13:30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
We will be going live on our Facebook page for a deeper look into our newest exhibit. This is a virtual event.

Special Hours
2024-04-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
You’ll be able to stop in after you enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Grayslake Lions Club at the downtown Grayslake Fire Station.

May Fest
2024-05-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts a spring art show with live music and activities

Grayslake Historical Society program: Do You Remember When…
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Come hear stories from lifelong Grayslake residents, retired teachers and community leaders

Movies Off Center: The Goonies
2024-05-21 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake
The 70s and 80s called and they want you to visit these classic Gen X films! Bring a chair to Centennial Plaza and enjoy your favorite food from Grayslake restaurants as you relive (or discover) the Gen X experience for FREE. Start time is an approximate as the feature films begin at dusk

Mail-icious Crimes: Serial Killer Belle Gunness
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Guness lured her many victims by mail

Exhibit Spotlight
2024-05-31 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
A museum artifact is featured each month on Facebook

Biking Through the Years exhibit closes
2024-06-15 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Movies Off Center: Back to the Future
2024-06-18 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Grayslake AuthorFest
2024-06-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Festival of books, authors, and bookish activities

Movies Off Center: Grease
2024-07-16 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Summer Concert Series: A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes
2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
RESCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS CONCERT DATE! Listen to a Frank Sinatra tribute band on July 30 at 7 PM at Centennial Plaza. Grab a lawn chair, some dinner from downtown, and settle in for some classic pop and swing music. Thank you to Nano Engdahl of Baird & Warner for sponsoring this concert!
