Waukegan Festivals

Festivals in Waukegan

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Waukegan. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Waukegan, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Waukegan listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

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Festivals in Waukegan

Festivals in Waukegan

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival 2026

Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street

198+ Interested
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Scoop Waukegan 2026

Downtown Waukegan

204+ Interested
Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Waukegan's Jingle on Genesee 2026

Jack Benny Plaza

15+ Interested

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Sat, 24 Jan • 02:30 PM

2026 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (January 24) AE

King's

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USD 20
Sat, 14 Feb • 02:30 PM

2026 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 14) AE

Kings Dining & Entertainment

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USD 20
Sat, 28 Feb • 07:00 PM

2026 Chicago Beer Fest

The Field Museum

USD 75
Thu, 22 Jan • 06:00 PM

First Bites Bash 2026

Field Museum

USD 130
Wed, 31 Dec • 04:30 PM

New Year's Eve Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Wednesday, December 31st

Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below)

10+ Interested

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USD 27
Wed, 31 Dec • 09:45 PM

All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below)

29+ Interested

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USD 113
Sat, 31 Jan • 01:00 PM

BPSO XXVII: The 27th Annual Brewpub Shootout

Half Acre Beer Co

USD 93
Fri, 13 Feb • 07:15 PM

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre

234+ Interested
Sat, 21 Feb • 06:30 PM

The Effigies / The Bollweevils / The Evictions

Cobra Lounge

162+ Interested

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What are the upcoming Festivals in Waukegan?

Here are the upcoming Festivals in Waukegan:

Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival 2026 is happening on Sat 20 Jun 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards at Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street
Scoop Waukegan 2026 is happening on Fri 10 Jul 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Downtown Waukegan
Waukegan's Jingle on Genesee 2026 is happening on Sat 28 Nov 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Jack Benny Plaza, Waukegan

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