Get Out: Eco-Yard Tour, Cook Mansion Open House

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.

Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

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Where/When: , Black Box; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, July 16.

Why Go?: Laugh along with tomorrow's big stars and brightest new minds in Illinois at the Improv Playhouse's Black Box. Families, kids and teens are welcome to attend.

Pricing: $5

2.

Where / When: , 32400 Harris Rd, Grayslake; 9 - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 16.

Why Go?: Take a tour of a yard in Green Oaks. Hear stories and advice from the homeowners. Learn how your property can be beautiful while contributing to surrounding ecosystems. This event is for adults only. Call 847-548-5989 for more information on the location of this tour.

Pricing: $8 for conservancy members; $13 for non-members

3.

Where/When: ; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, July 15.

Why Go?: Purchase lunch from 14 different vendors and eat at the park while listening to live music. This event is sponsored by .

Pricing: Vendors prices vary

4.

Where / When: , 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake; 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16; 2 p.m., Sunday, July 17.

Why Go?: See the smash hit, Oliver!, presented by the College of Lake County departments of theatre, music and dance, and take a quick trip to 19th Century London. The show is full of memorable Broadway songs performed by local student and adult performers in the 60 member cast.

Pricing: $16 for general public; $13 for CLC students/alumni/staff/seniors 65 and over

5.

Where/When: Cook Mansion, Cook Park; 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday, July 17.

Why Go?: Take a , sponsored by the Libertyville - Mundelein Historical Society.

Pricing: Unavailable

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