McHenry County Events

Chronicle Media Staff
Take the Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission trolley tour to visit neighborhoods in the area of the city’s original settlement in the 19th Century from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12.

Take the Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission trolley tour to visit neighborhoods in the area of the city’s original settlement in the 19th Century from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12.

JUNE 10

After Hours Family Movie Night

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin

Free

Bring the whole family for a showing of the G-rated animated film, “Rio,” about a flightless macaw who embarks on a magical adventure to Rio de Janeiro with Jewel, the bird of his dreams. Pizza will be served. To register, and for more information, call (847) 658-4343 or visit www.aapld.org.

 

JUNE 10 and 11

All That Dance Year End Revue

7 p.m. June 10; 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 11

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$16.50

See dancers from All That Dance perform their Year End Revue, showcasing the talents of the Crystal Lake dance studio’s students, from age 2 to adult. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

 

JUNE 11

Etalage Showcase

7 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$23 (adults), $18 (students)

This Judith Svalander Dance Theatre showcase will feature repertory classics, audience favorites, contemporary pieces and new premieres. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

JUNE 12

Artist Reception

2-4 p.m.

Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6313 Harts Road, Ringwood

Free

View stunning photographs of northeastern Illinois birds and chat with Marty Hackl, the exhibit’s photographer. Light refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome; children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult family member. No registration is required. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

Taste of Summer

1-4:30 p.m.

Downtown McHenry, North Green Street, McHenry

$1-$3 per taste

Bring family and friends to enjoy a taste of food and beverages from a variety of downtown establishments, and take advantage of specials and discounts at downtown shops and businesses. For more information, call (815) 385-4372, send an email to contact@mchenrydowntown.biz or visit www.mcehenrydowntown.biz.

 

Heritage Trolley Tour: ‘Back To Our Roots’

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crystal Lake Gazebo, 70 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake

$12 (advance), $15 (day of event)

Take this Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission trolley tour to visit neighborhoods in the area of the city’s original settlement in the 19th Century. The tour will highlight historic details of buildings, as well as personal stories about the owners, builders and the community during that era. Ticket holders will receive a keepsake tour book. For more information, call (815) 479-0835 or visit www.crystallake.org.

 

Paws in the Park Walk & Pet Fest

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Emricson Park, 900 W. South St., Woodstock

$35, $10 (each additional dog)

Bring your dog to this Helping Paws Animal Shelter fundraising event, which includes a 1-mile walk, canine demonstrations, a pet blessing, doggy pools, adoptable dogs, contests and games, raffles, a photo booth, vendors and more. Admission fee includes a T-shirt, a goody bag and a dog bandana. For more information, call (815) 338-4400 or visit www.helpingpaws.net.

 

JUNE 13

Kids’ Summer Movie

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library District, 3000 N. Johnsburg Ave., Johnsburg

Free

With school out, kids and family members can enjoy a showing of the PG-rated, animated Disney film, “Zootopia,” on the library’s large screen. Free treats will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

 

JUNE 14

Concert in the Park

7-8:30 p.m.

Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley

Free

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks, and sit back and enjoy a performance by DJ Don, “The Dancing, Singing DJ,” in this Huntley Park District event. For more information, call (847) 669-3180 or visit www.huntleyparks.org.

 

Build-A-Robot Clinic

1:30-4:30 p.m.

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 8901 Cary Algonquin Road, Cary

Free

In this Cary Area Public library program, kids (entering grades 7-12) can build one of the LEGO EV3 robot models that come with the EV3 educational kit or create a robot of their own, and then write a program or download the model program to activate the robot. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.