Mistletoe Magic

"KISS" your favorite local businesses and KEEP THE CHEER HERE! Find the mistletoe in your favorite participating business, click on the QR code and enter your info to be entered in our drawing for $150 in Wauconda Area Chamber gift certificates.

Lindy’s Holiday Gift Card Promotion

Lindy’s Holiday Gift Card Promotion is Back! Give the gift of Lindy’s this holiday season — a thoughtful and versatile present for coworkers, teachers, friends, family, neighbors, and more. Buy $100 in Lindy’s Gift Cards and Receive $40 Back. Share Lindy’s with th......More

Lindy’s Holiday Gift Card Promotion is Back! Give the gift of Lindy’s this holiday season — a thoughtful and versatile present for coworkers, teachers, friends, family, neighbors, and more. Buy $100 in Lindy’s Gift Cards and Receive $40 Back. Share Lindy’s with the people you appreciate, and enjoy a bonus for yourself — it’s truly the gift that gives twice. How It Works: • Gift cards may be purchased in any combination of $5, $10, $20, $50, or $100 amounts. • For every $100 spent on gift cards, you will receive $40 in Lindy’s coupons (two $20 coupons). • Coupons are valid starting January 1, 2026. Gift cards can be purchased at the Lindy’s front host stand. Promotion ends December 31. Spread holiday cheer, support a local business, and enjoy a little something extra in return.

Lindy's Landing

Cookie Storytime (Age 2-5)

Come for a sweet treat storytime and decorate a nut free, gluten free, blue fox cookie.  Older siblings may attend, but they must be registered for the 11:00 am Cookie Decorating class to ensure enough cookies for all. REGISTER ......More

Come for a sweet treat storytime and decorate a nut free, gluten free, blue fox cookie.  Older siblings may attend, but they must be registered for the 11:00 am Cookie Decorating class to ensure enough cookies for all. REGISTER HERE

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

Cookie Decorating

Decorate a gluten-free, nut-free Blue Fox cookie. YUM! REGISTER HERE

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

Embroidered with Love / Bordado con Amor

Baking will be better after embellishing an apron with embroidery. Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes Bilingüe Transforma un delantal sencillo en una pieza única con tu propio bordado a mano. Una experiencia creativa que llenará tu cocina de un toque especial.......More

Baking will be better after embellishing an apron with embroidery. Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes Bilingüe Transforma un delantal sencillo en una pieza única con tu propio bordado a mano. Una experiencia creativa que llenará tu cocina de un toque especial. REGISTER HERE

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

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!

Paw Patrol New Year's Dance Party

Get "fired up" with Chase and Marshall and ring in the New Year!  REGISTER HERE

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

Embroidered with Love / Bordado con Amor

Baking will be better after embellishing an apron with embroidery. Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes Bilingüe Transforma un delantal sencillo en una pieza única con tu propio bordado a mano. Una experiencia creativa que llenará tu cocina de un toque especial.......More

Baking will be better after embellishing an apron with embroidery. Evento para Adultos y Adolescentes Bilingüe Transforma un delantal sencillo en una pieza única con tu propio bordado a mano. Una experiencia creativa que llenará tu cocina de un toque especial. REGISTER HERE

Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main 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

Hermann's NYE PJ Karaoke Party

Hermann's Rest-A-While – PJ Karaoke Party on New Year's Eve will be cozy and fun with all the bubbles—ring in the New Year like a rock star in PJs.  9 PM - 1 AM  Wear your fanciest or Grinchiest pajamas  Bring your voice and your duet partners  We will have snack......More

Hermann's Rest-A-While – PJ Karaoke Party on New Year's Eve will be cozy and fun with all the bubbles—ring in the New Year like a rock star in PJs.  9 PM - 1 AM  Wear your fanciest or Grinchiest pajamas  Bring your voice and your duet partners  We will have snacks and a champagne toast at midnight 300 Center Street, Port Barrington

Hermann's, 300 Center Street, Port Barrington, IL

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.

Grab & Go: Solve a Cold Case

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective! Due to the nature of the program and the case file true crime images......More

Do you like true crime and solving puzzles? Sign up for this fun program that will let you solve your own case. All of the faux cold case information will be provided. Get ready to become a detective! Due to the nature of the program and the case file true crime images, this program is recommended for adults 18+ only. Please REGISTER to reserve your case files packet. Packet pickup begins on January 2nd. Please wait for the Library to contact you to let you know your project is ready to be picked up. When you think you know who committed the crime, be sure to email to Cabrina at [email protected]. All guesses must be submitted by January 31st to be entered to win a prize!

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

Cookies & Coloring

Unwind after the holidays, with a relaxing afternoon of cookies and coloring. REGISTER HERE

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

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!