Special Events

1. Voyageur Rendezvous

   Peek into the lives of those who would have lived or traded along the waterways of the Midwest more than 250 years ago when the marshes were a source of valuable furs desired by merchant traders to take back to Europe.

2. Veterans Memorial Services

   Check out the events designed to honor veterans that take place in Lake County.

3. Observatory Events

   The Calumet Astronomical Society offers many opportunities to explore the skies at Thomas Conway Observatory, just south of Buckley Homestead County Park.

4. Legend of Sleepy Hollow

   For four magical nights, Buckley Homestead is transformed into Tarrytown, New York, a quiet, dreamy little village known to many as Sleepy Hollow.

5. Fall Festival

   Browse the events of the Fall Festival held at Buckley Homestead.

6. Maple Syrup Time

   Aren’t we lucky to be in a part of the world where climate and conditions allow us to make pure maple syrup? Come witness this special time of the year.

7. Ice Skating Events

   Lake County holds ice skating events during the winter months. Learn more about the activity.

8. Race the Park Challenge

   Join the Challenge! Race the Park Challenge is a new type of event created by the Lake County Parks Department with help from the Legacy Foundation. Designed especially for Middle School kids, this event will take teams of players around a park to do fun, silly, team- and confidence-building activities!