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September 5, 2025
Family Fishing Derby
Fall 2025 Recreation Registration Open NOW
Oktoberfest in Libertyville 
Lakeside Cemetery Walk 
Tasty Thursdays- September 18th 
2025 Community Bike Ride
Fire Department Open House
Upcoming Meetings

fishing derby

Family Fishing Derby

Join the Libertyville Recreation Department for a fun-filled day on the water at a Fishing Derby at Butler Lake! Cast your line and try your luck catching crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisher, this is a great event for all ages to enjoy the outdoors and friendly competition. Bring your gear, your friends, and your best fishing stories—we’ll see you at the lake!

Price: $5 per person for pre-registration, $10 per person for walk-ups
All ages welcome!
Please note: Anyone 16 years and older is required to have a valid Illinois fishing license.
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Fall 2025 Recreation Registration Open NOW 

The Fall 2025 Programs and Events Brochure is online to view here. Registration is also open. Check out our new events and programs!

oktoberfest

Oktoberfest in Libertyville

Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest in Libertyville on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th! From 5 pm to 10 pm in Mickey Finn's back lot, enjoy live music, a curated selection of seasonal brews, and traditional Bavarian bier sports like Hammerschlager and Masskrugstemmen. Bring the whole crew for family hour from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday!

For details and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Lakeside Cemetery Walk

The 4th annual Lakeside Cemetery Walk will be held on Saturday, September 6th. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue at 2:20 p.m., 2:40 pm. and 3:00 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for non-members.  Join the 60-minute tour to ’meet’ James Hutchinson, Isaac Heath, R.H. French, Edwin Parkhurst, J.S. Messer, and Elmer Dusenberry and learn about the 1860 Wide Awakes. Reserve your spot here. 

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Tasty Thursday- September 18th 

Don't miss the final Tasty Thursday of the year! Balloons, food, and tunes. Mark your calendars for September 18, from 4:30-7:30 pm, Riverside Park (700 Riverside Drive) is throwing a party and everyone's invited! Free entry, memorable photo ops, food trucks (for purchase) and live music. To learn more click here. 

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fire open house

Upcoming Meetings
Please note all agendas for all meetings can be found here: 
Agendas & Minutes • Libertyville • CivicEngage 

September 8th
Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELED

September 9th
Board of Trustees Village Board Meeting- 7:00 p.m.

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