October 2008
Farmers Markets
Downtown Crystal Lake, Saturdays June - October 8am-1pm. A bounty of the area's freshest produce, flowers, baked goods and more. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org.
Woodstock Farmers Market, on the Historic Woodstock Square. Every Tuesday and Saturday features the finest in local produce, flowers, organics, baked goods and other treats. Market hours: 8am - 1:30pm. Saturday market includes live entertainment. For a list of vendors, entertainment and special features: www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org.
Huntley's Farmers Market, on the town square, Coral St. between Church St. and Woodstock St.. Saturdays June 7th - September 27th, 8am-12pm www.huntley.il.us
Weekends through October 31 Shades of Autumn, Fall festival for the entire family
The Dark, Haunted House features 3D effects, spinning vortex and more, fee charged Stade Dairy Farm, McHenry
www.stadedairyfarm.com
815-675-6396
October 3-5 Dames At Sea- Woodstock Opera House, Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. Hometown girl tries to make it big in New York City. Tickets and information available at Opera House box office: 815-388-5300. www.woodstockoperahouse.com
October 4-5
Illinois Railway Museum, Pumpkins Days , Union. A great time to experience autumn in the country. Admission includes free pumpkin (one per family). 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.org
Antique Tractor, Truck and Construction Equipment Show, 9-5pm,Petersen Park, McHenry. Hay rides, petting zoo, live music, food, live auction. Event proceeds to benefit FISH of McHenry.
October 5 31st. Annual Cider Festival, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, Union. 10-4pm: apple baked goods, used book and while elephant sale, antique tractor display, food, entertainment and free museum admission. 815-923-2267 www.mchsonline.org
October 10 Parsons Dance at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake, Internationally renowned contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of choreographer David Parson. Tickets available at box office, 26 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake or by calling 815-356-9212. www.rauecenter.org
October 10-12 Dames At Sea- Woodstock Opera House, Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. Hometown girl tries to make it big in New York City. Tickets and information available at Opera House box office: 815-388-5300. www.woodstockoperahouse.com
October 10,11 17,18 24,25 31 & Nov.1 Illinois Railway Museum, Terror on the Railroad, Union. Experience a haunted Halloween Train Experience, if you dare!. Visitors must be 13yrs or older and in good health. 800-BIG-RAIL www.irm.org
October 15 Historic Haunted Seance, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, Union. 7pm and 8pm. Coroner's jury investigates "Death Fight in Love City". Refreshments following. Admission fee for non-members of the historical society. 815-923-2267 www.mchsonline.org
October 16 Magic Tree House: The Musical at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake, Based on Mary Pope Osborne's beloved series of children's books. Tickets available at box office, 26 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake or by calling 815-356-9212. www.rauecenter.org
October 17-19
Autumn Drive , Garden Valley Rd., rural McHenry County near Woodstock. Antiques, Arts & Crafts, Pumpkins, 9am-6pm, 815-923-2415
Dames At Sea- Woodstock Opera House, Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. Hometown girl tries to make it big in New York City. Tickets and information available at Opera House box office: 815-388-5300. www.woodstockoperahouse.com
October 18-19
Trail of History, McHenry County Conservation District, Glacial Park, Ringwood. Living history reenactment of the Northwest Territory from 1670-1850. Interpreters from across the country portray settler life and demonstrate the interrelationship between nature, man and cultural development. Family activities, demonstrations, food, entertainment. Admission charged, 815-338-6223, www.mccdistrict.org
Arlo Guthrie at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake, America's quintessential folk singer and songwriter with a social conscience. Tickets available at box office, 26 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake or by calling 815-356-9212. www.rauecenter.org
October 21 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Community HealthBeat Lecture Series: When a Sleep Disorder is More than a Bad Night's Sleep (3G24). 6:30-8pm, Prairie Room @ Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Space is limited and registration is required 1-800-3-ADVOCATE. www.advocatehealth.com/goodshep
October 24 & 25 Dames At Sea- Woodstock Opera House, Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. Hometown girl tries to make it big in New York City. Tickets and information available at Opera House box office: 815-388-5300. www.woodstockoperahouse.com
October 25 The Neverly Brothers at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake, Not just a Rockabilly revival... It's a Rock n' Roll Evolution! Tickets available at box office, 26 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake or by calling 815-356-9212. www.rauecenter.org
October 29 Annual Quilt Drawing and Program, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, Union. 1:30pm. Maureen Mikyska will show family quilts and relate stories of the woman who made them. Admission for non-members of the historical society. 815-923-2267 www.mchsonline.org
October 31
Halloween Handout - Downtown Crystal Lake. 3pm-5pm. Participating merchants throughout downtown open their doors and invite costumed children 12 and under to receive a treat. 815-479-0835 www.downtowncl.org
500 Clown Frankenstein at the Raue Center, Crystal Lake, Three clowns embark on a madcap journey to create Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory. Tickets available at box office, 26 N. Williams St, Crystal Lake or by calling 815-356-9212. www.rauecenter.org |