What free kids events are in Grayslake, IL?

Grayslake has 46 free upcoming kids and family events, including education and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Grayslake?

Grayslake offers 19 education events, 13 arts events, 7 community events, 3 stem events, 2 nature events, 2 holiday events. Events are sourced from Grayslake Area Public Library District, Gurnee Park District.

Where can I find kids events in Grayslake this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Grayslake from Grayslake Area Public Library District, Gurnee Park District. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/grayslake for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Grayslake, IL

Kids & Family Events in Grayslake, IL

46 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Grayslake has 46 upcoming kids and family events — 46 free — from 2 local sources: Grayslake Area Public Library District, Gurnee Park District.

Browse education, arts, community, stem, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

Education (19)Arts (13)Community (7)STEM (3)Nature (2)Holiday (2)

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Mini Music Makers — 2026-10-18 · 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Past & Present: Conversations with Veterans — 2026-10-18 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Paint a Ghost with Mr. Nash — 2026-10-19 · 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Beginner Sewing - Fall Table Topper — 2026-10-20 · 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Dice Rollers: Campaign — 2026-10-21 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Ofrenda: Together We Remember — 2026-10-22 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Community Ofrenda - Mexican/Latin American Cultural event — 2026-10-22 · 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Death Cafe at Beer Bazaar — 2026-10-22 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Off Site · Free

Sensory Shenanigans — 2026-10-24 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Gothic Blooms with Victoria's Floral — 2026-10-26 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Off Site · Free

Cook the Book Club: 6 Spices, 60 Dishes — 2026-10-27 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Pages of History: The Great Gatsby — 2026-10-27 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Off Site · Free

Dice Rollers: One-Shot — 2026-10-28 · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Halloween Parade — 2026-10-28 · 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Halloween Parade — 2026-10-29 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Sugar Skulls & Stories — 2026-10-29 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Toys For Tots Collection Begins — 2026-11-02 — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Booksgiving: Kids — 2026-11-02 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Booksgiving: Adults — 2026-11-02 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Elections — 2026-11-03 — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Solar-Powered Night Hike with Lake County Forest Preserves — 2026-11-03 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Off Site · Free

Manga Day Celebration — 2026-11-03 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Off Site · Free

StoryQuest — 2026-11-04 · 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Dice Rollers: Campaign — 2026-11-04 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

BabyTales — 2026-11-05 · 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Swedish-American Culture & History — 2026-11-05 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Virtual · Free

Day of Service: Avon Food Pantry — 2026-11-06 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Off Site · Free

Pokémon Club — 2026-11-06 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Pumpkin Composting — 2026-11-07 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Repair Clinic — 2026-11-07 · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Mini Music Makers — 2026-11-08 · 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Intro to Medicare with Tom Perrucci — 2026-11-09 · 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Youth Chess Club — 2026-11-09 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Chess Club — 2026-11-10 · 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Books and Brews — 2026-11-12 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

BabyTales — 2026-11-12 · 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Reel Vibes: Movie Club — 2026-11-12 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Houseplant Propagation Basics — 2026-11-12 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Friends of the Library: Fall Book Sale — 2026-11-14 · 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Lego Robotics — 2026-11-14 · 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Friends of the Library: Fall Book Sale — 2026-11-15 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Lego Club Sundays — 2026-11-15 · 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Perler & Beads: Irons & Friendship — 2026-11-16 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Beginner Sewing - Casserole Hot Pad — 2026-11-17 · 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

Global Gourmet: Africa — 2026-11-17 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Grayslake Area Public Library District · Free

GO Gurnee Walking Club — 2026-10-24 · 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM — Prairie Crossing Subdivision · Free

Event sources for Grayslake:

Grayslake Area Public Library District
Gurnee Park District

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.