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Things To Do This Weekend In Lake County

Top 5 Weekend Activities for February 1st-3rd In Lake County.

  1. The Great American Boat Show. Friday, Feb. 01 to Sunday, Feb. 10. Come out for free family fun activities during the first two weekends of February while experiencing great deals all week long. Seminars about boating and fishing, as well as gift card drawings are included during the weekend activities. From 1 - 3 p.m., kids can participate in casting games and crafts. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 6112 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
  2. Valentine Holiday “Make Your Own Heart.” From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 - Sunday, Feb. 3. & Friday, Feb. 8 – Sunday, Feb. 10. Ages 10 and above can participate in the unique experience of blowing glass in the shape of a heart for that special someone. Peter Patterson Glassworks, 888 Tower Road Suite E, Mundelein.
  3. Nature Discovery Day. From 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Feb. 2. Bring the family to the Nature Discovery Day to visit the nature classroom, complete a craft, explore the science of nature, go sledding if the weather permits, view live animals and roast marshmallows over a campfire. Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
  4. All Aboard: A History of Railroads in Grayslake Exhibit. From noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday. Running through Feb. 23, this exhibit explores the historical role of the iron horse in the creation of Grayslake and its importance to local businesses and residents dating as far back as 1885.  Grayslake Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake.
  5. Cars and Quinceaneras at the Clockwise Theatre. At 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays through Sunday, Feb. 17. Cars and Quinceaneras is a live performance about a Mexican-American family who find out that their teenage son is going to be a father. Tickets are $20 and are only available online or by phone at (847) 775-1500. Clockwise Theatre, 21 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

 

A weekend full of family fun adventure can be found on VisitLakeCounty.org.

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