Wauconda Area Chamber Board Meeting

118 S. Main Street Lower Level Wauconda, IL

Queen of Hearts and Meat Raffle

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!

Calm for the Holidays: Managing Stress in a Busy Season

REGISTER While the winter holidays are often associated with joy and togetherness, they can also bring stress, pressure, and emotional challenges. Join local therapist and founder of Wauconda’s......More

REGISTER While the winter holidays are often associated with joy and togetherness, they can also bring stress, pressure, and emotional challenges. Join local therapist and founder of Wauconda’s Rising Sunlight Counseling, Cara Stronsky, to learn practical strategies for managing stress during the busy holiday season. This workshop will explore ways to cope with overwhelm, set healthy boundaries, and stay grounded so you can move through the season calmly and confidently.

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

Coffee, Cards and More! (55+ years)

Coffee, Cards and More Tuesday, November 10 9:45am-12:30pm Fee: $3 per person Calling all Seniors (55+ years) Come on out to Wauconda Park District's Community Center and enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy your favorite card games at your leisure. Please pre-r......More

Coffee, Cards and More Tuesday, November 10 9:45am-12:30pm Fee: $3 per person Calling all Seniors (55+ years) Come on out to Wauconda Park District's Community Center and enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy your favorite card games at your leisure. Please pre-register for these events! Contact Stephanie Marconi for details, 847-526-3610. Register in person at our Community Center or online via link... http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11941  

600 N. Main Street, Wauconda IL 60084

Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake

Our Core & Flexibility course is designed for beginners. We focus on bodyweight training and proper form, prioritizing safe technique as we build the foundational skills needed to help you get stronger over time. Follow us on Social Media for more updates and pop up ......More

Our Core & Flexibility course is designed for beginners. We focus on bodyweight training and proper form, prioritizing safe technique as we build the foundational skills needed to help you get stronger over time. Follow us on Social Media for more updates and pop up classes! 

Snap Fitness Island Lake

Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake

Our Strength & Resistance class focuses on weighted strength training to enhance balance, mobility and endurance.  Follow us on social media for more updates and pop-up classes!

Snap Fitness Island Lake 452 E State Rd. Island Lake, IL

Women In Business Luncheon

Please Register and Click Below to "Sign Up Genius" to let us know what you are bringing. Click on the Link! Women In Business Council: Bountiful Harvest Luncheon ......More

Please Register and Click Below to "Sign Up Genius" to let us know what you are bringing. Click on the Link! Women In Business Council: Bountiful Harvest Luncheon

Volunteens

REGISTER Earn volunteer hours while helping us out at the Library. Snacks provided.

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

Novel Thoughts Book Club: Good Dirt

REGISTER Join us as we discuss Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she sa......More

REGISTER Join us as we discuss Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson Books are available at the Adult Help Desk.  When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well. The crime was never solved—and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England—the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby's high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that's exactly what they get. In this sweeping, evocative novel, Charmaine Wilkerson brings to life a multi-generational epic that examines how the past informs our present.

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

Xtreme Bar Bingo

Extreme Bar Bingo at Docks Bar and Grill every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9 PM. Lots of great prizes and giveaways every game as well as our burger special and drink specials and your chance at the cash jackpot! Come have some fun and try your luck every Wednesday at Docks ......More

Extreme Bar Bingo at Docks Bar and Grill every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9 PM. Lots of great prizes and giveaways every game as well as our burger special and drink specials and your chance at the cash jackpot! Come have some fun and try your luck every Wednesday at Docks Bar and Grill!

Docks Bar and Grill 313 E Liberty St Wauconda IL 60084 847-526-3625

Recipes Online

REGISTER This class is designed to help participants discover the endless possibilities of holiday cooking by exploring a variety of online recipe sources perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cookie excha......More

REGISTER This class is designed to help participants discover the endless possibilities of holiday cooking by exploring a variety of online recipe sources perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cookie exchanges, and festive winter meals. Attendees will learn how to find and navigate popular cooking websites, apps, and social media platforms to uncover recipes for holiday favorites, seasonal side dishes, comforting soups, desserts, and crowd-pleasing appetizers for any skill level or dietary need. The class will cover how to use filters, read reviews, and adapt recipes to personal preferences or holiday traditions, along with tips for organizing holiday meal planning, creating shopping lists, and saving favorite recipes for future celebrations. Participants will also explore ways to discover make-ahead dishes, budget-friendly holiday ideas, and creative seasonal recipes using winter produce and pantry staples. By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident using online resources to find, save, and try new recipes that make holiday cooking easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. Perfect for beginner cooks, busy families, and seasoned home chefs looking to add fresh inspiration to their Thanksgiving and winter holiday menus!

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

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for The Market House

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.

Recipes Online

REGISTER This class is designed to help participants discover the endless possibilities of holiday cooking by exploring a variety of online recipe sources perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cookie excha......More

REGISTER This class is designed to help participants discover the endless possibilities of holiday cooking by exploring a variety of online recipe sources perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cookie exchanges, and festive winter meals. Attendees will learn how to find and navigate popular cooking websites, apps, and social media platforms to uncover recipes for holiday favorites, seasonal side dishes, comforting soups, desserts, and crowd-pleasing appetizers for any skill level or dietary need. The class will cover how to use filters, read reviews, and adapt recipes to personal preferences or holiday traditions, along with tips for organizing holiday meal planning, creating shopping lists, and saving favorite recipes for future celebrations. Participants will also explore ways to discover make-ahead dishes, budget-friendly holiday ideas, and creative seasonal recipes using winter produce and pantry staples. By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident using online resources to find, save, and try new recipes that make holiday cooking easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. Perfect for beginner cooks, busy families, and seasoned home chefs looking to add fresh inspiration to their Thanksgiving and winter holiday menus!

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

Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake

Our Strength & Resistance class focuses on weighted strength training to enhance balance, mobility and endurance.  Follow us on social media for more updates and pop-up classes!

Snap Fitness Island Lake 452 E State Rd. Island Lake, IL

Mystery Book Club: The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley

REGISTER Join us at the library as we discuss The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A dark,......More

REGISTER Join us at the library as we discuss The Undoing of Violet Claybourne by Emily Critchley Books are available at the Adult Help Desk A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal . . . TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. 1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can't believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall. At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family's faded grandeur, and above all by Violet's beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house's grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren't quite what she thought they were. And if she's to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . .

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

Stars For A Cause

Stars with a Cause is an elegant evening of fun, friendship, and giving back hosted by the Wauconda Woman’s Club on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Concord Banquet Hall in Kildeer. Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, raffle baskets, and our exciting Calcutta Reverse Raffl......More

Stars with a Cause is an elegant evening of fun, friendship, and giving back hosted by the Wauconda Woman’s Club on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Concord Banquet Hall in Kildeer. Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, raffle baskets, and our exciting Calcutta Reverse Raffle—where the last ticket drawn wins! Prizes are awarded every tenth ticket, with top prizes of $700, $500, and $250. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the raffle begins at 7:30 p.m. A dinner and game ticket is $100, with additional game tickets available for $50. Proceeds support the club’s scholarships and community service projects. Join us as we shine our light—one project at a time!  

Citizenship Classes

Preparing for your U.S. citizenship exam? This class covers the 100 civics questions, N-400 application, and English skills needed for the citizenship interview. Participants must be legal residents. Presented in partnership with Mano a Mano. Presented in English. ......More

Preparing for your U.S. citizenship exam? This class covers the 100 civics questions, N-400 application, and English skills needed for the citizenship interview. Participants must be legal residents. Presented in partnership with Mano a Mano. Presented in English. REGISTER ¿Se está preparando para su examen de ciudadanía estadounidense? En esta clase repasaremos las 100 preguntas de educación cívica, la solicitud de naturalización (Formulario N-400) y las habilidades de inglés necesarias para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Los participantes deben ser residentes legales. Presentado en colaboración con Mano a Mano. Presentado en Inglés.

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

Mommy and Me Hot Chocolate Party (3-10 yrs) REGISTER BY 11/8!

Join us for a cozy Holiday Hot Chocolate Social! Dress in your matching pj’s with mom, grandma, aunt or special friend as we enjoy a sweet afternoon of fun! Raffles ~ Photo Op Spot ~ Games ~ Crafts ~ Hot Cocoa Bar   Pre-register by November 8 Loca......More

Join us for a cozy Holiday Hot Chocolate Social! Dress in your matching pj’s with mom, grandma, aunt or special friend as we enjoy a sweet afternoon of fun! Raffles ~ Photo Op Spot ~ Games ~ Crafts ~ Hot Cocoa Bar   Pre-register by November 8 Location: Community Center Min/Max: 25 couples R/NR Fee: $25/$31 per couple ($16 per additional sibling) Code: 3973 Register in person at our Community Center or online via link... http://apm.activecommunities.com/waucondaparkdistrict/Activity_Search/11812

Waucconda Park District Community Center

Great Decisions

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration for this program, but ......More

Great Decisions is the United States' largest discussion program on world affairs. Each month, professor Gary Midkiff leads a non-partisan conversation about the most important foreign policy issues facing Americans today. There is no registration for this program, but to sign up and receive updates, please contact Jill at [email protected].

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

Queen of Hearts and Meat Raffle

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!

Beyond Fiction Book Club - Data Baby by Susannah Breslin

REGISTER   Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Data Baby: My Life in a Psychological Experiment by Susannah Breslin. Books will be available to check out at the ......More

REGISTER   Join us to discuss this month's Beyond Fiction Book Club selection, Data Baby: My Life in a Psychological Experiment by Susannah Breslin. Books will be available to check out at the Adult Help Desk beginning Oct. 26.  If you need help acquiring a book, please reach out to Jill Morino at [email protected].   We look forward to reading and discussing with you!   Lab Girl meets Brain on Fire in this provocative and poignant memoir delving into a woman's formative experiences as a veritable "lab rat" in a lifelong psychological study, and her pursuit to reclaim autonomy and her identity as a adult. What if your parents turn you into a human lab rat when you’re a child? Will that change the story of your life? Will that change who you are? When Susannah Breslin is a toddler, her parents enroll her in an exclusive laboratory preschool at the University of California, Berkeley, where she becomes one of over a hundred children who are research subjects in an unprecedented 30-year study of personality development that predicts who she and her cohort will grow up to be. Decades later, trapped in what she feels is an abusive marriage and battling breast cancer, she starts to wonder how growing up under a microscope shaped her identity and life choices. Already a successful journalist, she makes her own curious history the subject of her next investigation. From experiment rooms with one-way mirrors, to children’s puzzles with no solutions, to condemned basement laboratories, her life-changing journey uncovers the long-buried secrets hidden behind the renowned study. The question at the gnarled heart of her quest: Did the study know her better than she knew herself? At once bravely honest and sharply witty, Data Baby is a compelling and provocative account of a woman’s quest to find her true self, and an unblinking exploration of why we turn out as we do. Few people in all of history have been studied from such a young age and for as long as Susannah Breslin, but the message of her book is universal. In an era when so many of us are looking to technology to tell us who to be, it’s up to us to discover who we actually are.

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

Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake

Our Core & Flexibility course is designed for beginners. We focus on bodyweight training and proper form, prioritizing safe technique as we build the foundational skills needed to help you get stronger over time. Follow us on Social Media for more updates and pop up ......More

Our Core & Flexibility course is designed for beginners. We focus on bodyweight training and proper form, prioritizing safe technique as we build the foundational skills needed to help you get stronger over time. Follow us on Social Media for more updates and pop up classes! 

Snap Fitness Island Lake

Rustic Fall Mason Jar Craft

REGISTER Make a rustic autumn mason jar craft perfect for fall decorating or gifting.

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

Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake

Our Strength & Resistance class focuses on weighted strength training to enhance balance, mobility and endurance.  Follow us on social media for more updates and pop-up classes!

Snap Fitness Island Lake 452 E State Rd. Island Lake, IL

Rustic Fall Mason Jar Craft

REGISTER Make a rustic autumn mason jar craft perfect for fall decorating or gifting.

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

Business After Hours

Sweet Melissa's Lakemoor, IL

Xtreme Bar Bingo

Extreme Bar Bingo at Docks Bar and Grill every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9 PM. Lots of great prizes and giveaways every game as well as our burger special and drink specials and your chance at the cash jackpot! Come have some fun and try your luck every Wednesday at Docks ......More

Extreme Bar Bingo at Docks Bar and Grill every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9 PM. Lots of great prizes and giveaways every game as well as our burger special and drink specials and your chance at the cash jackpot! Come have some fun and try your luck every Wednesday at Docks Bar and Grill!

Docks Bar and Grill 313 E Liberty St Wauconda IL 60084 847-526-3625

A Yoga Pop-Up with Christi | Snap Fitness Island Lake

Take a little time for yourself before the holiday rush. Join Christi at Snap Fitness Island Lake for a relaxing, beginner-friendly 30-minute yoga class. Slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. No yoga experie......More

Take a little time for yourself before the holiday rush. Join Christi at Snap Fitness Island Lake for a relaxing, beginner-friendly 30-minute yoga class. Slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. No yoga experience necessary! Class fee: $5 per person.

Snap Fitness Island Lake 452 W State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042