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July 4th Fireworks, Parades, & Festivals in McHenry County for 2026
There are Independence Days, and then there is this Independence Day. Welcome to the historic 250th anniversary of the United…
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Ultimate Christmas Events in McHenry County Guide
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year in McHenry County! The holiday season transforms our vibrant communities—from Algonquin…
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Christmas Parades in McHenry County Guide 2025
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and McHenry County is getting ready to glow! What better…
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Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Light Displays Around McHenry County 2025
Embrace the crisp chill and twinkling magic as McHenry County lights up for the holiday season! It’s the perfect time…
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Pictures with Santa in McHenry County Guide 2025
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and guess who’s making his way to McHenry County? That’s…
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30th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival
In Crystal Lake, it isn’t cool crisp weather or the change of color in the leaves, but the annual Johnny…
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Magical Time at Witches and Wizards of Woodstock
Some powerful magical incantations must have been uttered to have conjured up the most amazing fall weather for the return…
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Photos & Fun From Johnny Appleseed Festival 2022
Now that Crystal Lake’s annual Johnny Appleseed Festival has once again come and gone, fall can officially begin! This year’s…
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Art On the Fox…Or At Least a Couple Blocks Off the Fox
You couldn’t have asked for nicer weather for Art on the Fox…assuming you ignore the rains than unfortunately came on…
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A Sunless Summer Sunset Festival
The sun may have been hiding for much of Labor Day weekend, but that didn’t seem to stop people from…
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McHenry ShamRocks the Fox Parade and River Dyeing
A festively frosty fun time for anyone who was willing to brave the cold. Which was certainly a fair number,…
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Soaking Up…and In…The Merry Cary Holiday Parade
As they say, the show must go on. That’s true, even when the show is a holiday parade and the…
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28th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival, Farmers & Craft Markets
What a way to welcome in fall! Glorious weather and lots of people out and about. We truly hope that…
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Gavers…Survivor’s Journey
Steve Gavers is a cancer survivor. More than that, he is a cancer warrior. As if undergoing one’s own battle…
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Johnny Appleseed Festival
Johnny Appleseed in Crystal Lake, IL This weekend’s Johnny Appleseed Festival in Crystal Lake was a big hit, with cheerful…
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