Is there anything more refreshing than a cold craft beer after experiencing the beauty of nature? McHenry County is home to many great things but these two complement each other. Whether you are a local looking to experience your community and the beauty that surrounds it, or a visitor looking for the best kept-secrets of McHenry County, this is a list to get you started. |
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Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area offers visitors activities like hiking, fishing, picnicking, sand volleyball, and disk golf.
After your scenic adventures through Fel-Pro RRR make your way to downtown Cary and grab a beer and burger from Cary Ale House & Brewing Company. Cary Ale House is a gastropub focusing on serving high-quality chef-created pub food and craft beer in a fun pub environment.
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Veteran Acres is one of the crown jewels of the Crystal Lake Park District. This park boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities like picnic shelters, a playground, a splash pad, and multiple miles of hiking trails varying in difficulty. Just a 15-minute walk from Veteran Acres is a local favorite, Crystal Lake Brewing, known for creating beer that is easy to drink and hard to put down.
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Whether it’s a morning trek, a family weekend ride, or part of your weekly fitness regime, hike, pedal, or roll along over 45 miles of trails offered throughout McHenry County on the Prairie Trail. Not far from the Algonquin access point is Scorched Earth Brewing. Using local ingredients, old-world brewing techniques, and a whimsical sense for exploration, Scorched Earth Brewing hopes to challenge your notion of what beer is and inspire you to share their passion with others.
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While you're taking all of your Instagram worthy photos throughout McHenry County make sure to use #visitmchenrycounty for a chance to be featured on our social channels like the photos below! |
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April 17 - May 9 (Tentative Dates)
Richardson Adventure Farm
Tulip Festival Yes, that’s right! Tulips – the flower of Passion! 5 acres of them! 300,000 bulbs - 30 different varieties 230,000 are in colorful blocks with a central design for pictures 70,000 are mixed colors in a pick-your-own area 1 free tulip with each ticket purchased. The weather determines the dates of when the tulips bloom, but they expect them to be in full bloom or nearly full bloom from mid-April through mid-May.
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Mixin Mingle
April 2 @ 7:00 PM
Join Mixin Mingle for an 80's flashback - Dragology Style. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7 PM. All ages are welcome, and viewer discretion is advised. Tickets are $5 per person and only available online. Seating is first-come, first served and social distancing and masks are required for all attendees.
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Lake in the Hills Village Hall
April 3 @ 10:00 AM
Hippity hoppity! Follow the bunny tracks down the path around Village Hall and enjoy fun riddles, jokes, and photo ops on your way. At the end of the trail, you’ll find a bunny who’s ready to take photos with your family. Bring baskets so your little ones can collect eggs that will be passed out along the path. Pre-registration is required. Register today at https://bit.ly/LITHBunnyTrail
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McHenry County Fairgrounds
April 3 @ 9:00 AM
Some vendors are only there on select dates. Some will have virtual purchasing and pre-order/pay options (more information available on the Woodstock Farmers Market website)
A list of our updated COVID-19 guidelines is available on their website also!
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Woodstock Opera House
April 8 @ 7:00 PM
When Cindy (Elaine Bromka) and her husband, Bob (Garrett M. Brown), have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to babysit for their three kids: Bob's lazy, carefree brother, Buck (John Candy). While he immediately gets along with the two younger children (Gaby Hoffman, Macaulay Culkin), Buck must change his bachelor lifestyle if he wants to be a responsible caregiver for the angst-filled teenager, Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly).
PG | 1H 40MIN | COMEDY
TICKETS: $7.00 EACH
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Huntley Legion
April 10 @ 9:00 AM
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month (thru May) and support these local family farms and businesses: Big Little Brittle * Cookie Queen * Crystal Lake Mushrooms * Desserts by Corinna * Fox Valley Garlic * HomemadeMama * Linda's Fresh Fruit Jams & More * Mentoring Gardens * Sharpening by Dave * South Street Coffee * Traci's Soups * Trogg's Hollow Farm * Wayne's Local Honey Sharpening by Dave will be on-site to sharpen your knives, scissors & tools! Free Hourly Drawings! Kids come to pick up your Free Craft-to-Go!
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Prairieview Education Center
April 17 @ 12:00 PM
Join in celebrating Earth Day in McHenry County!
Exhibitors, habitat restoration project, guided hikes, activities, and crafts ongoing throughout the day.
New! Rotary Club Recycling Rubbish Sculpture Contest and Exhibit, sponsored by the McHenry County Coalition of Rotary Clubs, the Rotary Environmental Committee, and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.
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Tips are always better when you can rely on a friend telling you all about a destination's must-sees. Here in McHenry County, we want you to feel like you're one of our old friends. And since we are old friends, we want you to know everything we know about our little slice of Chicagoland.
Click HERE to request a paper copy!
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