2020, Lake Bluff’s “official” 125th anniversary year, was celebrated with a number of successful socially-distanced events and many more are planned for 2021! These will be hosted by the Lake Bluff 125 Committee and other community organizations, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the Lake Bluff 125 events, contact the Lake Bluff 125 Sponsorship Sub-Committee at sponsors@lakebluff125.org.
Lake Bluff Walking Tours
Download the Lake Bluff Walking Tours App from the Apple App store or Google Play and start walking! The app launched May 15, 2020 with two tours: Uptown and Camp Meeting Grounds. Six additional tours were added in 2020. Early Settlers and West Lake Bluff launched this spring and Lake Bluff Then & Now will be added later this year.
Calendar
Upcoming events will be added to this calendar and will be highlighted through social media as schedules and details are confirmed. Thank you for your interest in the Lake Bluff 125 Celebration!
June 2021
June-October: Picture It: Art Lake Bluff
Beginning in June, some new art work will be POPPING UP around town. On the walls of buildings, no less! Learn more
July-September 2021
July 4: The Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade
Say “hello!” as the Lake Bluff 125 Committee marches in the 4th of July Parade!
August 11: CROYA Beach Clean Up and Bonfire
Details to come.
August 28: 3:3 Basketball and 3-point contest
Details to come.
August 29: Concert on the Green
Details to come.
September 11: Let Nature Be Your Teacher 12-4 pm
“Come forth into the light of things; let nature be your teacher.” – William Wordsworth
As part of Lake Bluff’s 125th Anniversary celebration in 2021, the Union Church of Lake Bluff honors the spirit of Lake Bluff’s Camp Meetings of the late 1800s by hosting a modern Chautauqua from 12-4 pm. The event, Let Nature Be Your Teacher, starts with a 9-11 memorial and features environmental speakers, musical interludes by local musicians, learning activities for children and adults plus Village Historian Kathy O’Hara speaking on the history of the Lake Bluff Camp Meetings and their impact on the Village.
September 18: Community Photo with a Birthday Cake
Details to come.
September 18: 125 Anniversary Quilt Dedication
Details to come.
September 25: Anniversary Bash with Fireworks at Blair Park – LB125 Committee
October-December 2021
October 22: Dog Parade and Costume Party
Details to come.
October 22-24: Ghost Walk – Lake Bluff History Museum
Details to come.
