Celebrate 250 – Lake Bluff Style

Collage of various Lake Bluff events from the past plus this year's pond hockey in Lake Forest

The Village of Lake Bluff and its partners are planning a series of events throughout 2026 to celebrate America250, with the excitement building to the much anticipated July 4th parade and continuing well after. These events will be fun and educational—showcasing Lake Bluff’s contributions to our country’s history, and strengthening our community’s bond with the nation.

What’s New…

5/23/26 – Updates made to the House Decorating contest, which runs from now through the 4th of July!
5/26/26 – A Memorial Day Flag Raising video has been uploaded. Looking for photos, please send any to submissions@lbstyle250.org.
5/29/26 – The week 5 podcasts by Lake Bluff History Museum have been linked.
Remember to consider Green Bay Road construction when scheduling your attendance at any of the events! Green Bay Road will be closed until November-ish.
Please check our social media on Instagram and Facebook for the latest developments as well, @LBStyle250. There are direct links at the top and bottom of each web page to the social media!
Link to the podcast archives
Chautauqua Programs link

Photos courtesy of Lake Bluff History Museum and Marcus Norman.

Some images are AI-created or AI-enhanced.