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Events in Gurnee for free
Wed30
Today
At 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Music & Movement
Warren-Newport Public Library
At 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Project of the Week — Fabric Key Fob Wristlet
Warren-Newport Public Library
At 10:45 AMFree
📖Story time
Dual Language: English & Spanish — Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Warren-Newport Public Library
At 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Caramel Apple Bar
Warren-Newport Public Library
At 4 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Dungeons and Dragons: Grades 9-12
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu1
Tomorrow
Fri2
Friday 2 October
Sat3
Saturday 3 October
Mon5
Monday 5 October
Tue6
Tuesday 6 October
Later
Tue 6 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema
After Hours at Freddy's
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 6 · 6 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop7–11 yrs
Lego WeDo 2.0
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 7 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Mobile Diaper Pantry
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 7 · 4 PMFree
🎯Board games
Dungeons and Dragons: Grades 6-8
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 7 · 5 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time5–9 yrs
Passport Pals
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Stitch & Share
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 8 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Aging and Disabilities Resource Network
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 8 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Aging & Disability
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 8 · 4 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Teen Mother Choices®
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
🧘Wellness
Sound Bath
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 10 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Sewing Basics
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 12 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Project of the Week — Paper Lanterns
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 12 · 1:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Nonfiction Book Discussion — Plunder by Brendan Ballou
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 12 · 6 PMFree
📖Manga & Comics🎯Board games
Manga & Ramen Night
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 12 · 6:30 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
La Bella Catrina
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 13Free
✂️Workshop🍽️Food
Spice Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 13 · 11 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Chair Yoga
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 13 · 1:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Painting Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 13 · 5:30 PMFree
🗣️Language café
International Taste Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 13Free
🧘Wellness🧾Drop-in services
NAMI Family Support Group
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 14 · 12 PMFree
🗣️Talk🍽️Food
Lunch & Learn: Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Flirty Fiction
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 15 · 5 PMFree
🎯Board games5–11 yrs
Lego Time!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 15 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
No Pressure Book Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFreeES
📚Literature
Desayuno con un libro
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early
Hunt Club Road & Grand Avenue
Mon 19 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 10:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 11 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 11:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 1:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 2 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 2:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 3:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
🎯Board games
Café Spanglish
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 19 · 7:30 PMFree
🐣Animals🔬Scienceup to 15 yrs
Moon over Gurnee
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 20 · 3:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Cryptid Crafts
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 20 · 6 PMFree
🐣Animals0–15 yrs
Nocturnal Night!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 20 · 7 PMFree
🏷️Other
October Regular Board Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 21 · 3:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Book Nook
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 10:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 11 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 11:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 1 PMFree
🏷️Other
Friends of WNPL Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 1:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 2 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 2:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 3:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Medicare Savings 1:1 Sessions
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Silent Book Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 22 · 6:30 PMFree
🎪Street party0–8 yrs
Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience - Gurnee
The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Fri 23 · 10 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Gurnee Mills Mall
Sat 24 · 11 AMFree
🧸Kids5–9 yrs
Kids in the Kitchen - Halloween Treats
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 26 · 10 AMFree
Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 26 · 5:30 PMFree
Murder Mystery Night!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 26 · 7 PMFree
A Court of Thorns and Roses Release Party
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 27Free
Ofrenda Comunitaria
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 27 · 11 AMFree
🧘Yoga🤾Sports & fitness
Mat Yoga
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 27 · 11 AMFree
Morning Fiction
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 27 · 6 PMFree
Crime and Apple Cider
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 28 · 6 PMFree
Marcos de Amor: Honrando a Nuestros Seres Queridos
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 29 Oct · 10:30 AMFree
Costume Dance Party
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 29 Oct · 4 PMFree
Paper Crafting Club / Club de Manualidades con Papel
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 31 OctFree
Trick-or-Treat!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 2 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Super Babies
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 2 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
Terrific 2s
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 3 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Super Babies
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 3 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Family Storytime - 9:30AM
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 3 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
Family Storytime - 10:30AM
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 3 Nov · 6 PMFree
Fall Décor
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 4 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Music & Movement
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 4 Nov · 10:45 AMFree
Dual Language: English & Spanish
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 4 Nov · 7 PMFree
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Fun 1s - Session I
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
The Workshop's 2nd Anniversary
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
Wigglers & Wobblers
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
Fun 1s - Session II
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 11 AMFree
Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunties
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 5 PMFree
Festival of Lights
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 5 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
Pajama Jam
Warren-Newport Public Library
Fri 6 Nov · 3:30 PMFree
Fall Fizz and Frost
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
Saturday Book Sale
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
Fall Quill Wreath
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 7 Nov · 11 AMFree
Fiction Book Discussion
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 9 NovFree
Thank You Cards for Veterans
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 9 Nov · 10 AMFree
Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 9 Nov · 1:30 PMFree
Nonfiction Book Discussion
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 9 Nov · 6 PMFree
Autumn Art & Apple Cider
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 10 NovFree
Spice Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 10 Nov · 1 PMFree
Painting Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 10 Nov · 4 PMFree
K-pop Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 11 Nov · 12 PMFree
Lunch & Learn
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 12 Nov · 6 PMFree
Flirty Fiction
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 16 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Project of the Week — Macrame Coaster
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Cricut Paper Bouquet
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 17 Nov · 7 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Regular Board Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 18 Nov · 7 PMFree
Fall Quill Wreath
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 21 Nov · 10 AMFreeES
📚Literature
Desayuno con un libro
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 21 Nov · 11 AMFree
📖Story time
Kids in the Kitchen
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 23 NovFree
🎯Board games🌳Outdoors
Turkey Scavenger Hunt
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 24 Nov · 9 AMFree
🌳Outdoors
Cup of Gratitude
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 24 Nov · 9 AMFreeES
🧾Drop-in services🤝Volunteering
Día de Apoyo Comunitario de Mano A Mano en WNPL
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 6 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Stephen King's Constant Readers
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 11 AMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Morning Fiction
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 6 PMFree
🎪Kids' show📖Story time0–99 yrs
Jolly Jammies
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 7 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Meet the Gurnee Police CARE Team
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time🎨Creative workshop3–5 yrs
Craft a Story
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 3:45 PMFree
🧸Kids5–8 yrs
Amazing Artists
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 5 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time5–9 yrs
Passport Pals
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 2 DecFree
✂️Workshop
Stitch & Share
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 3 Dec · 6 PMFree
🗣️Language café
Silent Book Club
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Sewing Basics
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 5 Dec · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Sewing Basics
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 6:30 PMFreeES
🔢Bingo
Winter Loteria
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 11 AMFree
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Chair Yoga
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Crime and Cocoa
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time💛Inclusivity3–5 yrs
Dual Language: English & Spanish
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Happy Little Accidents
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time0–1 yrs
Footprint Art
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Flirty Fiction
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
UV Resin Ornament
Warren-Newport Public Library
Fri 11 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Make a Snowy Sensory Bin
Warren-Newport Public Library
Fri 11 Dec · 12 PMFree
Lunch & Learn
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 4 PMFree
Finals Café
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6 PMFree
Islamic Glass Painting Workshop
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 11 AMFree
Mat Yoga
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 6 PMFree
Let It Slime!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 7 PMFree
Regular Board Meeting
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Preschool Explorers
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 3:45 PMFree
STEAM Ahead
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 5 PMFree
Lego Time!
Warren-Newport Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 7 PMFree
Winter Lights Book-Fold Candle
Warren-Newport Public Library
Sat 19 Dec · 11 AMFree
Kids in the Kitchen - Holiday Cookies
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 21 DecFree
Candy Cane Hunt/Búsqueda de Bastones de Menta
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 21 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Spanglish Café
Warren-Newport Public Library
Wed 30 Dec · 11:30 AMFree
Happy Noon Year! Celebration
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 JanFree
Winter Estimation Jar
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 Jan · 9:30 AMFree
Super Babies
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 Jan · 10 AMFree
Community Stitching
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Terrific 2s
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 Jan · 6 PMFree
Splish, Splash, Rubber Ducky Crafts
Warren-Newport Public Library
Mon 4 Jan · 6 PMFree
2027 Vision Boards - New Year, New You!
Warren-Newport Public Library
See also in Gurnee for free
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Chances Bar & Video Gaming
Chances Bar & Video Gaming, Lindenhurst
Tue 6 · 6:30 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Lucky Penny's
Lucky Penny's, Lindenhurst
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at 129 Center Cut
129 Center Cut, Grayslake
Fri 2 · 7:30 PM$49–113
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Cracker
James Lumber Center, Grayslake
Fri 2 · 9 PM$23.10–46.01
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Bon Jovi Tribute: Slippery When Wet
Impact Fuel Room, Libertyville
Sat 3 · 3 PMFree
🎪Street party🎤Karaoke
CHAMBERFEST!
Jack & Lydia's Resort, Lake Villa
Tue 13 · 11:30 AM
🎉Parties
Monthly Mixer (55+) – Quick Change of Season
Hunt Club Park, Gurnee
Fri 2$15–25
💿DJ set🔊Techno
Two Day Riddim Takeover: Spellthief, Bourban Gang, Bad, Bar Crew, Devoyd, Sorcerers Crew, Missionriez, Arzah, Duckbeat, V-1X
Lakehurst Center, Waukegan
Tue 6 · 7:30 PM
🏋️Fitness🧘Yoga
Wildcat Football Yoga Night at Zen
1753 Northwind Blvd, Libertyville
Fri 9 · 8 PM$23
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Luci - Hot & Psychotic Tour
Bass Station, Waukegan
Sat 10 · 2 PM$44.52–65.87
💿DJ set
Ruby’s Moo Moo & Pajamas Sip & Paint Day Party
Ruby's Banquet Hall, Antioch
Sat 17 · 7 PM$12.51–17.85
🎪Street party🎊Socials
DANDIYA LIVE & DIWALI EXPO 2026
Canlan Sports Center, Libertyville
Sun 4 · 10 AM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
2026 Ingleside Fall Fest
Grant Township Center, Ingleside
Fri 9 · 7:30 PM$47
🎪Circus
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Gurnee Mills Mall
Sun 18 · 3 PM$25
🎭Theatre🕺Musical
Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center, Grayslake
Fri 9 · 8 PM
🎤Stand-up
Carlos Mencia
The Lighthouse at American Place Casino, Waukegan
Fri 9 · 8 PM$33.47–44.13
🎤Stand-up
Carlos Mencia at American Place Casino
American Place Casino, Waukegan
Tue 6 · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up
Bad Moms of Comedy
Impact Fuel Room, Libertyville
Sun 18 · 5 PM$79
🍽️Food
10/18 - Gurnee, IL- Dinner After Dark
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Gurnee
Wed 7 · 6 PM$12.51
🖼️Art & Culture
Vinyl Listening Club (October)
Andy’s Records, Grayslake
Fri 2$5
🖼️Exhibition🌳Outdoors
2026 Grayslake Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts Show
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake
Tue 1Free
📚Literature
Youth Book of the Month
Fremont Public Library, Mundelein
Fri 9 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
English Language Learners Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 2
🖼️Exhibition
Women of Libertyville Exhibition
Adler Arts Center, Libertyville
Sat 3 · 1 PM
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors
Outdoor Movie and Pumpkin Painting
North Chicago Public Library
Sun 4Free
🖼️Art & Culture
Book in a Jar Contest
Waukegan Public Library
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