Our Favorite Ways to Spend Free Time in and Around Grayslake


  • Food

    Fred’s Diner

    Breakfast, cash-only | Website


    Dog’s n Suds

    Hot dog stand, drive-in (seasonal) | Website


    The Freeze

    Ice cream shop (seasonal) | Website


    Something’s Brewing

    Two Grayslake locations | Website

  • Markets

    Grayslake Farmer’s Market

    April-December | Website

  • Places

    Gift of Games

    Tabletop game store | Website


    Romney Brown Candle Company

    Make your own candles! | Website


  • Arts & Culture

    James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

    College of Lake County | Website


    Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum

    Exhibits on the village’s history | Website


    Grayslake Area Public Library

    Book clubs, events for kids, movie clubs | Calendar

  • Trails

    Rollins Savanna

    7.75 miles of trails, birdwatching | Trail Map


    Independence Grove - Libertyville

    Trails, fishing, beer garden, summer concerts | Website