Things To Do This Weekend May 13-15, 2022
By: Nick Borowitz 05/12/2022
Spring has officially arrived in Lake County and this weekend is a prime opportunity to experience the season.
Ravinia Festival has officially commenced and now is a great time to take a peek at the lineup. We have all the details here.
Here are the top five things to do this weekend, May 13-15.
May weather comes a bonus for the craft beer aficionado, who can rejoice with Illinois Craft Beer Week (ICBW) kicking off this weekend. The week starts on May 13 and ends May 20, with a large range of options to take part in. Breweries all throughout Illinois will host events that may be in-person or as a hybrid-style that mixes in-person and online interaction. During this week of imbibe, visit Lake County Libation Trail participating ICBW brew houses like Half Day Brewing Co. in Lincolnshire, Phase Three Brewing Co. and Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich, Ravinia Brewing Co. in Highland Park, Side Lot Brewery in Wauconda and Tighthead Brewing Co. in Mundelein. Brew enthusiasts are encouraged to show their support with the #DrinkIllinois Summer Passport. The initiative emboldens visitors to obtain a Passport Frame from a participating brew house (or download your own at IllinoisBeer.org), snap a photo experiencing the Land of Lincoln beer and post on social media utilizing #ILPassportPlus for a weekly drawing of a $50 gift card to a brewery. The summer passport program runs longer than the Prairie State, suds-influenced week (ending June 9). Beer Under Glass at Chicago Union Station will be the first event of the week-long celebration on May 13. In this celebratory week running through May 20, it’s an opportunity to experience other Lake County Libation Trail partners like Black Lung Brewing Co., Bosacki’s Brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, Harbor Brewing Co. (and other flagship locations), Light the Lamp Brewery, Liquid Love Brewing CO., Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 9th Hour Brewing Co., Only Child Brewing Co., Wild Onion Brewery, Wright’s Brew & Bistro and ZümBier Brewery. Visit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild website, IllinoisBeer.org to see a full list of events, what will happen each day and how you can participate.
Friday-Sunday, May 13-15; Various locations throughout Lake County.
After nearly two years of being closed, Hickory Knoll Golf Course has opened their doors again. Most of their facilities are open in a limited capacity. Golfers can experience the nine-hole course in its entirety, as the Lake Villa course debuts a massive restoration of the links highlighted by 17 new sand traps, redesigned and refreshed greens and more. The 75-year-old course showcases wide fairways, small greens and no water hazards, perfect for all skill levels. The vintage clubhouse and lounge are currently undergoing restoration, but Hickory Knoll Golf Course hopes to have them open soon. Featured is a large bar, video gambling machines, a pro shop and more. Golfers can buy a pass for a single day, or a season pass for those that like to chip on the links every weekend. Hickory Knoll Golf Course is open every day of the week. Visitors can book a tee time by calling 847-356-8640. The course is open through the late fall.
Friday-Sunday, May 13-15; 6:45 a.m.-dusk. Admission: $18-$25 per nine holes. Hickory Knoll Golf Course, 24745 W. Monaville Rd., Lake Villa.
Just in time for National Bike Month, visitors and residents can meet local law enforcement officers, learn new bicycle skills and have a chance to be active at the Fox Lake Police Bike Rodeo. The land of lakes event also is highlighted by prizes and snacks, bicycle inspections and an opportunity to register your two-wheeler. This bike rodeo event is being hosted at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake.
Saturday, May 14; 10 a.m.-noon. Free admission. Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.
The Fire Safety Expo will return after a two-year hiatus to Gurnee Mills. The family-friendly event features the “9/11 Never Forget” mobile exhibit debut, Lake County firetrucks, police cars and other rescue vehicles and equipment on display, fire safety tips, rescue demonstrations, eats and more. The exposition will be in the mall’s Parking Lot E near Floor & Décor. Equipment from various Lake County law enforcement and firefighting agencies will be available for viewing. Debuting alongside the expo will be the 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit. There will be family-friendly activities, food, fire safety tips and rescue demonstrations.
Saturday, May 14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
For the fans of dance, drums and competition, Drill or Die 2K22 will be a raucously good time at Zion Benton Township High School. Sameia Charity’s Elite Striders Drill Team is hosting the event and it features 16 dance, color guard and drumline groups residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Florida. Each team will be judged on precision, togetherness, showmanship, presentation, uniqueness, audience reaction and “wow factor.” Teams from all over the region and country will meet to compete. Teams will break it down for prizes in a variety of different performance categories. Reality star Tyrus Sellers from the television show “Bring It,” will be hosting and judging the dance competition.
Saturday, May 14; Noon-6 p.m. Tickets: $20-$25. Zion-Benton Township High School, 3901 21st St., Zion.
For a list of the top things to do this May, click here. To see more events happening in Lake County, click here.
