Summer Art Series

Join the Village of Fox Lake for a summer filled with music and art! 

For questions, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (224) 225-1404.

Friday Night Concerts

Concerts take place on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. from June to August at the Village’s Community Garden Green located at 17 E School Ct. Fox Lake, IL.  Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and blankets to watch a live music performance by a wide variety of musicians. 

Enjoy Dinner and Concert!.  Local Fox Lake restaurants are offering discounts for concert attendees.

  • Antioch Pizza - 10% off with Promo Code "Concerts" - delivery and carry out available. (Delivery during concert not guaranteed)
  • Sauce N Toss - 10% off - curbside pickup
  • Whistle Stop - 15% off Dine In or carry out from 4-9 p.m.
Date  Musician Genre
June 2, 2023 Michael Lescher Classic Rock
June 9, 2023 Sweet Heet 70s and 80s cover
June 16, 2023 Logan Ramey Elvis
June 23, 2023 Big Fish Swing/Bluegrass/Folk
July 7, 2023 Fruteland Jackson (sponsored by Fox Lake District Library) Blues
July 14, 2023 Shape Shifters  Popular hits
July 21, 2023 School of Rock Youth rock band
July 28, 2023 Bridgeport Ramblers Irish Pub music
August 4, 2023 Chicago OGD (sponsored by Fox Lake District Library) Motown
August 11, 2023 NO CONCERT - Mayor's Fish Fry 4-8pm  
August 18, 2023 Joe Powers Country
August 25, 2023 Heather Braoudakis (sponsored by Fox Lake District Library) Broadway Classics 

Outdoor Art Exhibit

This year's art exhibit was completed by Grant Community High School's National Art Honors Society. The exhibit will be on display all year long, located at 17 E School Ct, Fox Lake, IL.  For questions, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (224) 225-1404.


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Murals

Mural #1 - 10 S. US-12
This mural was created by Fernando Chamarelli. He has done murals all over the world including Brazil, South Korea, Dubai, and Azerbaijan. It is located on the side of Dogs on the Chain on Route 12.


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Mural #2 - 16 E. Grand Ave.
The artist of this mural is Elaine Poulos Sinclair a resident of McHenry, and features the American White Pelican. It was funded by the Village of Fox Lake through the Lake County Development Block Grant. This mural is located on the side of Lakes Reality Group in Downtown Fox Lake.

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Mural #3 - 68 E. Grand Ave.
This mural was funded by Promote Fox Lake - a local non-profit organization. This mural is located on the side of Asis Flair Hair & Nails and was done by artist Jennifer Cronin.

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Mural #4 - 71 E. Grand Ave.
Located on the side of the Dollar General building, this mural was funded by the Village of Fox Lake through the Lake County Development Block Grant, which is a program through Lake County that works to enhance economy in communities. The mural features a nod to historic Fox Lake and was completed by artist Kate Lewis.

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