Bring the family to enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, crafts and more at the Cary Park District Fall Family Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary.

September 7

Algonquin Summer Concerts

7:30-9 p.m.

Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin

Free

Enjoy a performance by the Soul 2 The Bone Band in the final edition of the 2017 Algonquin Summer Concerts series. Food will be available for purchase from the Your Sister’s Tomato food truck. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org.

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

Free

See rockin’ acoustic blues act Kevin Purcell & the Root Doctors in this session of the ongoing Summer Concert Series. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Pixie Dawgs, MJ’s and Chain O’Lakes Brewery. For more information, call (815) 363-2100 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

September 8

Flying Squirrel Night Hike

7-8:30 p.m.

Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

Participants in this McHenry County Conservation District Just for Kids (ages 6-12) program will learn about flying squirrels and explore the outdoors at night in search of the elusive creature. No flashlights, please. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

SLC Open Mic Night

7 p.m. to midnight

Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

Free

Off Square Music hosts this open microphone event on the second and fourth Friday of every month, with performers playing 15-minute slots. A featured performer will play from 8:30-9 p.m. To sign up for a time slot, call Keith Johnson at (815) 338-5164. For more information, visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

September 9

Fall Family Fest

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary

$9 (ages 3 and up), $5 (ages 1-2), free (under age 1 and adults)

Bring the family to enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, crafts and more in this Cary Park District special event. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

September 11

Matinee Mondays

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Enjoy a screening of the 2017 mystery/romance film, “My Cousin Rachel” (rated PG-13), based upon the 1951 novel of the same name. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

September 13

Family Movies

5:45-7:55 p.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

Bring the family to enjoy a screening of the 2017 Disney film, “Beauty and the Beast” (rated PG), a live-action adaptation of the timeless fairy tale starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast. No snacks, please. To register, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

Qi Gong

7:45 p.m.

Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake

$10 (residents), $12 (non-residents)

Participants in this Crystal Lake Park District class will learn Qi Gong, an ancient form of exercise that incorporates healing techniques and gentle moving/standing poses to connect body and mind energy as one. The class will be held outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors (if necessary). To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

September 14

Adult Coloring & Craft Club

6:30-7:45 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Relax and “de-stress” with friends in this session of the Adult Coloring & Craft Club, which meets on the second and fourth Friday of every month. Materials will be provided or bring your own books and colors. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Dueling Pianos

8 p.m.

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$10 (in advance), $15 (at the door)

Prepare to sing, laugh and dance with high-energy dueling piano act Felix Fingers in this all-ages, all-request sing-along show, sponsored by the National Piano Conference. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events–