Concerts in the Plaza

All vehicle entrance fees support Every Acre Strong: The Community Campaign for Lake County Forest Preserves. Led by the Preservation Foundation, donations to the campaign are creating a dependable funding source to care for preserves such as Independence Grove. Forever.

CONCERT DETAILS

• For concert updates, view status map or call 847-968-3499. No rain dates.
• Concerts are open to all ages and are held at the preserve's outdoor amphitheater, Millennia Plaza, overlooking a 129-acre lake.
• Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Pop up canopies and umbrellas are not permitted in the plaza or lawn. Arrive early to secure your spot. 
• Smoking is prohibited in the concert area and at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove. 
• Pack a picnic, or purchase a light dinner, snack or beverage from the preserve's walk-up café or food tent.
• Before the concert, enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, biking, or in-line skating on nearly seven miles of trails. Stop by the Visitors Center to find preserve information and rental space details.
• Pets not permitted: With the exception of qualified service animals, dogs, horses and other pets are not allowed in the preserve or preserve facilities.
• Safety: For the safety of all guests, all items brought into the Forest Preserve (including, without limitation, coolers, picnic baskets, bags, backpacks and purses) are subject to search upon entry or reentry into the park and may also be inspected again upon entering Millennia Plaza.