Events in Lake Forest — October 2026 (103 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois brings 103 live events across the city, led by workshop (32), art (24), family (19). 21 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Lake Forest in October 2026?

There are 103 events in Lake Forest, Illinois in October 2026, including EV Junior Fashion Workshops at Gorton Center, Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands at Gorton Center, Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session at Gorton Center, Young Washington at Gorton Center (7:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Lake Forest in October 2026?

Yes — 21 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Lake Forest. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Lake Forest for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Lake Forest, Illinois with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Lake Forest — October 2026

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Events in Lake Forest — October 2026

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EV Junior Fashion Workshops

Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands

Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session

Young Washington

Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop

Comics Lab

Morning Family Storytime

Trees of the Midwest Walk at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve

Palette & Pours: Inspired by Hopper

Line It Up Line Dancing

Visitor Day

Youth Reg 'n' Go Craft Bags for Grades 3–5

Playtime

Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands

Mutts Gone Nuts

Tai Chi for Beginners

L'Atelier d'Automne

Collective Serendipity Art Show

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra-Inspired By Dance

Beginner Color Pencil with Phil Schorn

Kickboxing

Afternoon Family Storytime

Sound Bath Meditation (LAKE FOREST, IL) OCT 5th

Beginner Color Pencil – Black Paper with Phil Schorn

Creative Writing

Chip Leighton: Dad Can You Not?

Sparkle & Scribe: Longevity + Journaling Experience

Yoga with Areta

Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Coloring Club

After School Art Club with Lezlie

Teen Draw & Paint with Joalida Smit

Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Great Books Discussion Group

Increase Your iPhone & iPad Expertise

Woodlands Academy Fall Exploration Through Music & Arts

Tiny Tots Ballet

Frances Perkins & the Social Safety Net of the 1930s-40s

The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause

Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop

Morning Family Storytime

Tech Talk Café

Mystery Book Group: "Mother-Daughter Murder Night"

Autumn on the Mediterranean: Coastal Wine Tasting

Rendezvous Arts: Strings Attached

Flute Lessons with Colleen Matheu Johnson

Playtime

3D Print a Jack-O'-Lantern for Grades 5–8 with a Caregiver

Autumn-Inspired Candle Making with Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Good Grief Pet Loss

Tai Chi for Beginners

Salsarobics

Solve a Breakout EDU Escape Box

Mini Art & Craft Camp with Vee

Time Travelers

“Mr. V.'s Day Off” – Columbus Day

Let's Wish Winnie the Pooh a Happy 100th Birthday!

Mario Kart Tournament

Afternoon Family Storytime

Make & Take for Ages 0–14: Spooky Sublimation Creations

EV Junior Fashion Workshops

EV Junior Fashion Workshops

Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands

Choose Paint Colors Like a Designer with Susan Sands

Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session

Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session

Young Washington

Young Washington

Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop

Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop

Comics Lab

Comics Lab

Morning Family Storytime