Top Things to Do in GLMV


ADLER CENTER
1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
(847) 367-0707
www.adlercenter.org

David Adler Music and Arts Center promotes music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Activities include concerts, festivals and a Chef Fest, fostering participation, entertainment and achievement in music and the arts.

DAVE & BUSTER’S
424 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
(847) 549-2118
www.daveandbusters.com

Eat. Drink. Play. Watch sports. The 40,000-square-foot Dave & Buster’s features a game arcade, sports bar and sports lounge inside Hawthorn Mall.

GENESEE THEATRE
203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
(847) 406-3146
www.geneseetheatre.com

Genesee Theater is a historic and elegant musical hall and movie palace that hosts shows, concerts and events with seats for 2,433 people.

GLACIER ICE ARENA
670 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills
(847) 362-1222
www.glacierskate.com

The arena offers ice hockey and figure skating programs, travel hockey, house hockey, tot hockey, special events, parties, public skate and a pro shop.

GLMV Chamber of Commerce
1123 S Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
(847) 680-0750
www.glmvchamber.org

The GLMV Chamber offers numerous activities and programs for business professionals, including WOW Women’s Network Group, MOB Men of Business, Ribbon Cuttings/ Grand Openings, the Extreme Block Party Consumer EXPO and Taste of the Towns, Golf Outing, Holiday Events, Lunch Break Library Programs and more.

HAWTHORN MALL
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
(847) 362-2600
www.shophawthornmall.com

A lively and trusted destination for fashion, dining and entertainment, Hawthorn Mall is a super-regional indoor shopping center located in Vernon Hills, with more than 120 stores.

IMPROV PLAYHOUSE THEATER
735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
116 Lake St., Libertyville
(847) 968-4529
www.improvplayhouse.com

This comprehensive performing arts and comedy training center also offers theater for young audiences, summer camps, team building, event and party entertainment.

KIRK PLAYERS
(847) 521-6192
www.kirkplayers.org

The Kirk Players is a nonprofit corporation of volunteers organized as a community theater and formed to be a service to the community.

LAKE COUNTY FAIR
1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake
(847) 680-7200
www.lcfair.com

Held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in July, the Lake County Fair reflects a rich history dating back 150 years with traditions and community involvement.

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
(847) 367-6640
www.LCFPD.org

Fish, swim, canoe, bike, skate or take a hike through the scenic Lake County Forest Preserves, including Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville with 115-acre lake, beach, fishing and trails; The Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home; Old School Forest Preserve; MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve; Ray Lake Forest Preserve; Half Day Forest Preserve; and two canoe launches.

LAKESIDE RECREATION CENTER
900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
(847) 949-5700
www.lakesidereccenter.com

The center offers fun activities for the entire family, such as bowling, bumper lanes for children, arcade, laser tag, lounge, video slot machines, Dockside Diner, weekly food and drink specials. Host your next big event with Lakeside.

LAMBS FARM
14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville
(847) 362-4636
www.lambsfarm.org 

Lambs Farm helps people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives. To residents, Lambs Farm is home, which they are proud to share with visitors. Lambs Farm is also a place to visit with garden and pet center, farmyard, thrift shop, café and bakery, visitors center and store and special events.

LIBERTYVILLE CIVIC CENTER
135 W. Church St., Libertyville
(847) 918-8881
www.libciviccenter.org

The Libertyville Civic Center, originally built in 1935 as a post office, is now a diverse two-story village community event building located in the heart of downtown Libertyville. The Libertyville Civic Center Foundation sponsors the Libertyville Days Festival each summer.

MAINSTREET LIBERTYVILLE
158 E. Cook Ave., Libertyville
(847) 680-0336
www.mainstreetlibertyville.org 

Enjoy the historic charm of downtown Libertyville with an urban blend of small shops, restaurants, services, festivals and other entertainment.

Marytown Franciscan Retreat & Conference Center
1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville
(847) 367-7800
www.marytown.com

Home of National Shrine of Saint Maximillian Kolbe, historic Eucharistic Chapel, overnight retreat and conference center, gift shop and book store, on site.

MELLODY FARM
Milwaukee Avenue & E Townline Road, Vernon Hills
https://mellodyfarm.com

Located in Vernon Hills, the new Mellody Farm offers a convenient, upscale, open-air, shopping and dining destination.

MUNDELEIN ART FAIR
100 N. Seymour, Mundelein
(847) 388-5450
www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org/art-festival

Visit talented artists, get inspired, see and shop beautiful artwork at the annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, a two-day event each September at Kracklauer Park.

POST TIME SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
13860 Rockland Rd., Green Oaks
(847) 367-7170
www.posttimesportsbar.com

Off-track betting and dining are housed in a modern, open floor plan interior. The VIP room is perfect for a corporate gathering, private party or other special occasion.

SKY ZONE
701 N Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills
(847) 894-3434
www.skyzone.com

Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. They are the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. Greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes.

Visit Lake County
5465 W Grand Ave., #100, Gurnee
(847) 662-2700
www.visitlakecounty.org

Visit Lake County serves as the official destination marketing organization for Lake County and provides free travel information and services to visitors and event planners.

WHIRLYBALL
285 Center Dr., Vernon Hills
(847) 918-0800
www.whirlyball.com/locations/vernonhills.php

WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball and souped-up bumper cars in a game of skill and chance. Also offers a climbing wall, laser tag, sports bar, video games, foosball and pool. Ideal for events.