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Breakfast and Brunch with Santa in Lake Forest
Join Santa for a home-style cooked breakfast and brunch. There will be holiday melodies, cookie decorating, and story time with Santa. Pre-registration is a must!
5K Elf Yourself Run, Walk, or Skip in Lake Forest
Join the Chamber of Lake Forest for a fundraiser 5K that is fun for the whole family- including your four-legged bff! Vendors, obstacle course, pet costume contest, live DJ, food, photo booth and more!
SnowFest in Lake Forest
Grab the kids, the camera, and your friends and come play in the snow at this special event.
Fourth of July Firework Show – City of Lake Forest
SUNDAY, JULY 4: The show will feature a 20-minute firework show, live performances, food vendors, and other festivities. Event begins at 6:30pm and fireworks at 9pm.
Holiday Tree Lighting in Lake Forest
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3: Free rides, entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors selling food, and more. Event begins at 4pm, tree lighting at sunset.
National Night Out in Lake Forest
AUGUST 6: Enjoy interactive public safety displays, emergency response vehicles, crime prevention and safety information, crafts, inflatable slides, face painting, and complimentary food and treats (while supplies last).
Elf Yourself 5K in Lake Forest
NOVEMBER 23: This is a fun family event for all, strollers and pets are welcome. Games & crafts for kids, photos with Santa, bounce houses, a hot chocolate station, and more!
Tree Lighting Celebration at the Civic Center in Lake Forest
DECEMBER 14, 2024: The City of Lake Forest Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will have kids activities, shopping, food, and special guest appearance!
Snowfest in Lake Forest
January 25, 2025: Slide into the new year with Snowfest. Enjoy the snow, games, and a sled ride down Mount Pittsford. The event starts at 10:30am and offers 3 sessions for families.
Bunny Blast Eggstravaganza in Lake Forest
April 12: Game booths, rides, and the first 1000 young friends can participate in egg stations. Wristbands sold the day of the event for rides, games, and attractions.
4th of July Parade in Lake Forest
July 4: American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year's "Lake Forest Thrives in 2025โ 32nd Annual Fourth of July Parade!
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