Festivals & Events In McHenry County Illinois



	November 2008 Cut your own Christmas Tree! Hang a freshly made wreath! www.oneystreefarm.com www.pioneertreefarm.com www.richardsonfarm.com November 28 Lighting of the Square, Historic Woodstock Square. With a flip of the switch Woodstock ushers in the Holiday season with thousands of lights illuminating the Victorian architecture and trees of the square. www.awaketowoodstock.com Festival of Lights Parade - Downtown Crystal Lake. Celebrate Santa's arrival from the North Pole as he follows the illuminated parade throughout downtown. Watch Santa as he lights the Christmas tree and visit him afterwards in Santa's House. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org November 28-30 Christmas of Yesteryear, Historic Downtown Richmond, Celebrate the Season amid the quaint shops and restaurants in Richmond's antique district. Visit with Santa, strolling carolers, food and entertainment. 815-678-4040 www.richmond-il.com November 30 Woostock Christmas Parade, Historic Woodstock Square. The 2pm parade officially welcomes Santa to Woodstock. Visit Santa's cottage and the Christmas Tree Walk at the historic Woodstock Opera House. www.awaketowoodstock.com December 2008 Cut your own Christmas Tree! Hang a freshly made wreath! www.oneystreefarm.com www.pioneertreefarm.com www.richardsonfarm.com December 4 Ladies Night Out on the Woodstock Square, Woodstock. Ladies enjoy a night of shopping and dining on the Square. Limousine transportation to restaurants and shops. Participating businesses will offer dinner and drink specials, entetainment, open houses and appetizers. www.awaketowoodstock.com December 6,7 13,14 Illinois Railway Museum, Christmas on the Railroad, Union. Meet Santa at the Illinois Railway Museum. 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.org December 13 Breakfast with Santa, Downtown Crystal Lake, 9am. Children enjoy breakfast with Santa at Old Town Hall, music, games, gifts and photo for each child. For information and reservations: 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org. Event Listings January - February March - April May - June July - August September - October November - December Return to Events page		History & Culture Things To Do Festivals & Events Shopping Restaurants Accommodations Special Packages Meeting Sites Group Tours Sport Venues Outdoor Fun Location & Maps Information Request Membership Board of Directors About MCC&VB Tourism Partners Contact Us Municipalities Home



	Where Are We Located?
	Click for larger image	McHenry County, Illinois is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90. The Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. The county is traversed by routes 20, 31, 47, 120, 173 and 176 making it a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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