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Festivals

Summer Festivals and Fairs in McHenry County

June 6, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Summer is our reward for surviving another winter and what better way to celebrate than at a festival! Whether you want a carnival, art, culture, music, or more there is a festival in McHenry County […]

Performances

Crystal Lake Summer Concerts on the Beach

June 4, 2019 Shelby Younge 0
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Originally published on little Lake County in 2017, updated to reflect current information. Watching your kids building sandcastles on the beach, checking out the boats swaying on the water, running into neighbors and friends, sharing laughter, […]

Summer

Outdoor Movies in McHenry County

June 4, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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One of the “new to me” experiences I had when moving to the suburbs was outdoor movies. I’m not talking drive-ins, those are pretty spectacular too. I’m talking about neighbors gathering in a yard and […]

Summer

Summer Must-Visit: The McHenry Outdoor Theater

June 4, 2019 Shelby Younge 0
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This story originally published on Little Lake County in 2015, it has been updated to reflect current information. Nostalgia at its best: the sound of crickets in the peacefulness of summertime, feeling the warm breeze under a […]

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Lake Julian: A Family Fishing Adventure

April 13, 2018 Shelby Younge 2
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Fishing is one of those hobbies that can become a special bonding time between parent and child, relaxing in the sunshine, sharing stories, and feeling the gentle breeze. Or it can be a total disaster […]

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Amusment Parks

Woodstock Golf & Games: Go-Karts and More

August 25, 2017 Shelby Younge 0
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 This is a personal review from 2017, your experience may vary. Originally published on Little Lake County. Are you looking for an entertaining afternoon to spend some one-on-one time with your tween? Or a new […]

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Wonder Lake Water Ski Show: A Truly Wonderful Night!

August 12, 2016 Shelby Younge 0
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McHenry County is well-known for being home to numerous lakes as well as the Fox River, which provide a plethora of watersport opportunities to residents; therefore, it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that we […]

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Festivals

Williams Street Festival~ A Must-Do this Summer

May 27, 2016 Shelby Younge 0
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Calling all former city dwellers who miss summer street festivals! Here is your chance to avoid a drive into the city, bring your kiddos out, and show them the awesome combination of listening to live […]

Festivals

Lakeside Festival: “The Granddaddy of all Festivals in McHenry County”

July 26, 2015 Shelby Younge 0
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  [spacer height=”20px”] Nothing screams summertime in the Chicagoland area more loudly than outdoor festivals!  There are literally hundreds from which to choose; however, there is no need to drive hours or fight traffic into […]

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