Sweetheart Dance (3-12 yrs with adult) FRIDAY, February 6 REGISTER NOW!

Register now for the annual fan favorite SWEETHEART DANCE ( 3-12 years with adult).   It’s our favorite time of year to bring the favorite man in your life (Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Family Friend, or Brother) for an evening of fun! Participants will enjoy an evening of di......More

Register now for the annual fan favorite SWEETHEART DANCE ( 3-12 years with adult).   It’s our favorite time of year to bring the favorite man in your life (Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Family Friend, or Brother) for an evening of fun! Participants will enjoy an evening of dinner, dessert, dancing to a live D.J., contests, and prizes. Professional photographs will be taken and available for purchase. (check in begins at 5:45pm). This is a fan favorite event, register now! Location: Community Center R/NR Fee: $59/$74 per couple, ($30 per additional child) Friday, February 6 | 6:00-7:45pm (check-in begins at 5:45 pm) Code: 1961 Register in person at our Community Center or online via link... http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11043

Business Before Hours

Business Before Hours is a monthly networking group that meets at area restaurants to discuss business topics.  Check each month for the subject matter.  We alternate area restaurants, so please check each invite for specific details

Honeybella's Pancakes & Cafe 405 W. Liberty Street

Bingo Night

Join us for bingo night! Every Thursday at 7 pm.! It’s FREE. Lots of prizes!

Herman's Rest A While, Port Barrington, IL.

Cookbook Lovers Bookclub

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of this quarter's selected Cookbook before selecting a recipe to try making at home. Then we will com......More

A special book club for food lovers! Join us as we talk food & cooking and how it brings us all together.  Flip through the wonderful stories and beautiful photography of this quarter's selected Cookbook before selecting a recipe to try making at home. Then we will come together for a discussion about our results. Light snacks will be provided. This quarter we will all be reading and trying recipes from Feed These People by Jen Hatmaker A copy of the cookbook will be reserved for each registered participant and can be checked out at the Adult Help Desk starting 1/6/26 REGISTER HERE

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Movie Matinee- Turtles All The Way Down (Rated-PG-13)

Enjoy the movie Turtles All the Way Down on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description Tells the story of 16-year-old Aza Holmes, who suffers from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. REGISTER ......More

Enjoy the movie Turtles All the Way Down on the Library's big screen. Popcorn, Pretzels, and water bottles will be provided. Movie Description Tells the story of 16-year-old Aza Holmes, who suffers from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. REGISTER HERE

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race - Ages 14 and up

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time! Each registered team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible. Prizes will be awa......More

Gather a team of 2 to 4 people (ages 14 and up) and put your jigsaw puzzle skills to the test for a puzzling good time! Each registered team receives the same 500-piece puzzle and will have up to 2 hours to complete as much of the puzzle as possible. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Spectators are welcome to come and watch the puzzles come together too! Only one person from each team should .  Please list the names and ages of up to 3 additional team members in the question box. This is a team event, single players may be placed with a team if space allows. Please email [email protected] or call the library to inquire about registering as an individual player. 

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Wauconda Area Chamber Board Meeting

118 S. Main Street Lower Level Wauconda, IL

Queen of Hearts and Meat Raffle every Monday at Wauconda Moose

Every Monday at 7pm   ticket sales end at 6:30pm and you must be a member in good standing to play.  Followed by the Meat Raffle!

Bingo at the Moose Lodge - Cash Prizes!

Come play Bingo at the Wauconda Moose Lodge 200 S. Maple St. Cash Prizes Play 9 games for $10, and one special game for $5 Open to the Public

Bingo at the Moose- Cash Prizes!

Bingo at the Moose Cash Prizes! 200 Maple

Cork Heart

Craft a simple heart for the holiday. REGISTER HERE

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Women In Business Luncheon

Cork Heart

Craft a simple heart for the holiday. REGISTER HERE

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Hat Bar Patch Party

Grab a friend and come check out our hat bar. We're hosting a patch party. We will have some snacks and water available. Feel free to BYOB something a little stronger if you'd like. The cost is $25 per person, this includes a hat OR crossbody bag and two patches. Sp......More

Grab a friend and come check out our hat bar. We're hosting a patch party. We will have some snacks and water available. Feel free to BYOB something a little stronger if you'd like. The cost is $25 per person, this includes a hat OR crossbody bag and two patches. Space is limited so get your tickets soon. Choose your patches and accessories. Hang out with friends and hopefully meet some new ones. We will press the hats and bags while your having fun! Addt'l patches.............................. $0.50 to $5 ea. Pins....................................................$3 ea. Hat chains.......................................$8 ea.  See less

Bungalow Printing 423 W Liberty St Wauconda, IL 60084

Extreme Bar Bingo Every Weds 7pm!

Xtreme Bar Bingo is back at Docks every Wednesday at 7pm through the fall and winter. Come try your luck with lots of great prizes and your chance at the big cash jackpot!

Docks Bar and Grill 313 E Liberty St Wauconda 60084

Novel Thoughts Book Club: The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Join us as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach REGISTER HERE About the book:  A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding......More

Join us as we discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach REGISTER HERE About the book:  A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew. It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can’t stop confiding in each other.

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Valentine's Day Heart Attack (all ages)

Share the love with family, friends, or significant others by gifting them a “heart attack.” We will fill their yard with hearts on sticks that look like candy conversation hearts. The recipient will also receive a goody bag, and a note posted on their door. “Heart att......More

Share the love with family, friends, or significant others by gifting them a “heart attack.” We will fill their yard with hearts on sticks that look like candy conversation hearts. The recipient will also receive a goody bag, and a note posted on their door. “Heart attacks” will be delivered February 12 &13 between the hours of 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Pre-registration by February 2 is required. Location: the Wauconda yard of your choice (home with 60084 zip code) Fee: $30 per house Max: 14 (7 per day) Register in person at our Community Center or online via link.... Code: 1962   Thursday 2/12 between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11044 Code: 1963    Friday 2/13 between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11045

Bingo Night

Join us for bingo night! Every Thursday at 7 pm.! It’s FREE. Lots of prizes!

Herman's Rest A While, Port Barrington, IL.

Valentine's Day Heart Attack (all ages)

Share the love with family, friends, or significant others by gifting them a “heart attack.” We will fill their yard with hearts on sticks that look like candy conversation hearts. The recipient will also receive a goody bag, and a note posted on their door. “Heart att......More

Share the love with family, friends, or significant others by gifting them a “heart attack.” We will fill their yard with hearts on sticks that look like candy conversation hearts. The recipient will also receive a goody bag, and a note posted on their door. “Heart attacks” will be delivered February 12 &13 between the hours of 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Pre-registration by February 2 is required. Location: the Wauconda yard of your choice (home with 60084 zip code) Fee: $30 per house Max: 14 (7 per day) Register in person at our Community Center or online via link.... Code: 1962   Thursday 2/12 between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11044 Code: 1963    Friday 2/13 between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11045

Mystery Book Club: Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson

Join us at the library as we discuss  Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson REGISTER HERE Fresh off his career-changing standalone co-written with Icel......More

Join us at the library as we discuss  Death at the Sanatorium by Ragnar Jonasson REGISTER HERE Fresh off his career-changing standalone co-written with Icelandic PM, Reykjavík, #1 Icelandic bestseller Jonasson presents a riveting new thriller spinoff from The Darkness, soon to be a TV series. 1983 At a former sanatorium in the north of Iceland, now a hospital ward, an old nurse, Yrsa, is found murdered. Detective Hulda Hermannsdottir and her boss, Sverrir, are sent to investigate her death. There, they discover five the chief physician, two junior nurses, a young doctor, and the caretaker, who is arrested following false testimony from one of the nurses, but subsequently released. Less than a week after the murder, the chief physician, is also found dead, having apparently fallen from a balcony. Sverrir, rules his death as suicide and assumes that he was guilty of the murder as well. The case is closed. 2012 Almost thirty years later, Helgi Reykdal, a young police officer, has been studying criminology in the UK, but decides to return to Iceland when he is offered a job at the Reykjavik police department—the job which detective Hulda Hermannsdottir is about to retire from. He is also a collector of golden age detective stories, and is writing his thesis on the 1983 murders in the north. As Helgi delves deeper into the past, and starts his new job, he decides to try to meet with the original suspects. But soon he finds silence and suspicion at every turn, as he tries to finally solve the mystery from years before.

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084

Neil Diamond & Friends — Dinner & A Show | A Night to Remember | Reserve Your Tickets

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary music of Neil Diamond, brought to life with heart, soul, and stunning musicianship featuring National touring singer, pianist and Storyteller, Thomas Linsk. “Neil Diamond & Friends” is more than a tribute—it’......More

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary music of Neil Diamond, brought to life with heart, soul, and stunning musicianship featuring National touring singer, pianist and Storyteller, Thomas Linsk. “Neil Diamond & Friends” is more than a tribute—it’s a shared night of storytelling, sing-along favorites, and timeless songs that span generations, all set against the cozy, waterfront charm of Lindy’s Landing.  From iconic hits to beloved deep cuts—including favorites from the hit movie “Song Sung Blue”—this special performance pairs the music you love with an exceptional chef-curated dinner, perfect for couples, friends, and fans of classic songwriting.  Featuring: Thomas Linsk  Singer • Pianist • Storyteller Thomas Linsk is a dynamic vocalist and accomplished pianist known for his rich tone, emotional delivery, and engaging stage presence. With years of experience performing classic pop and rock favorites, Linsk brings authenticity and warmth to every performance—capturing the spirit of Neil Diamond while making each song uniquely his own. Please visit Thomaslinsk.com for more information on the artist. February 13, 2025 | $65 per person DINNER MENU Starters September Morn” Bourbon-scented French onion soup Parmesan, Swiss & provolone - or - “Love on the Rocks” Red wine-braised short rib Sweet potato purée Choice of Entrée “Forever in Blue Jeans” Filet Blue cheese crust, fondant potatoes, creamed greens - or - “Cracklin’ Rosie” ½ Herb-Roasted Chicken White bean ragù, English peas Desserts “Sweet Caroline” Warm apple cobbler Vanilla ice cream - or - “Beautiful Noise” Double chocolate cake Chocolate glaze, cereal crumble Great music. Exceptional food. A night to remember. Seats are limited—reserve early for this special Valentine-season evening at Lindy’s Landing | https://lindyslanding.com/neil-diamond-and-friends

Lindy's Landing | Wauconda, IL | 115 Park Street

Valentine's Day Comedy Night at Hermann's Laugh-A-While

ANNOUNCING  A VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL COMEDY SHOWCASE! Featuring Cody Heck, Eli Wilz, Simba Soto, and Owen Joyner! This is a Free Show, with a suggested donation of $15. Date night is looking sweet! Love Potion Specials await!

300 Center Street, Port Barrington, IL