# Things to do with kids in Lake Forest, IL

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Lake Forest, IL (Lake County, IL), in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Elf Jr. — Lambs Farm participants at Lake Forest High School](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/elf-jr-lambs-farm-participants-at-lake-forest-high-school--listing-9fb929c6b6c1e22a8fbe7f88) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM · Lake Forest High School · checked Oct 27. Participants of Lambs Farm in Libertyville present the holiday musical Elf Jr. on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, at Lake Forest High School. The show follows…
- [Beaver Moon Full Moon Hike at Middlefork Savanna](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/beaver-moon-full-moon-hike-at-middlefork-savanna--listing-d300edfaeff7cf753e676a25) — Tue, Nov 24 · 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM · Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, Lake Forest · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 30. A twilight hike of about 1.2 miles on gravel, boardwalk and grass trails under the Beaver Moon, listening for signs of wildlife. Meet at the parking lot off Middlefork Drive…
- [Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration (42nd Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/lake-forest-tree-lighting-holiday-celebration-42nd-annual--listing-675f86fb4d926f0dfd5476d3) — Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM · Market Square, Lake Forest · All ages · checked Oct 30. Market Square fills the day after Thanksgiving with kids' activities from 3 pm, visits with Santa 3:15–6 pm, carolers, brass and orchestra music and a dance performance before…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Lake County, IL](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/counties/lake-county-il) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/counties/lake-county-il.md)
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