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Weekend guide to craft fairs

Daily Herald report
Sep 24, 2026 12:37 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Sale Sept. 18-19

Submitted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Sep 10, 2026 12:04 am - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will have native plants, shrubs and trees available during its in-person fall native plant sale. The sale takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road in Woodstock.
Community Connections Summit to explore meaningful conversations Sept. 11 at MCC

Submitted by Community Connections Summit
Sep 04, 2026 11:41 pm - The Community Connections Summit, themed “Building Community Through Conversations That Matter,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 11.
Renowned storyteller heading to Woodstock Opera House Sept. 20

Submitted by Cynthia Wolf
Aug 27, 2026 4:06 pm - On Sept. 20, veteran storyteller Susan O'Halloran, 76, will perform personal narratives about race and social justice at Woodstock Opera House, sharing eye-opening stories from her youth in 1960s Chicago including “The Garbage Story” about systemic inequality in city services.
Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16

Submitted by Friends of Hackmatack NWR
Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
Ten McHenry County College students receive Education to Empowerment scholarships

By Katie Van Dyne, McHenry County College
Aug 11, 2026 11:17 am - Ten McHenry County College students received the Education to Empowerment (E2E) scholarship, which provides $10,000 in funding and mentoring support to help them achieve economic independence through education.
Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway Museum

Submitted by Illinois Railway Museum
Aug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
Woodstock Water Works extends 2026 season through Aug. 30

By Colleen Rogalski, City of Woodstock
Aug 05, 2026 8:59 pm - Woodstock Water Works extends its 2026 season through Aug. 30 due to staff availability, after weather closures and maintenance issues reduced operating days earlier in the summer.
Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo Contest

Submitted by State Rep. Tom Weber
Jun 29, 2026 2:43 pm - To celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is inviting constituents of the 64th House District to show off their patriotic spirit by participating in his America 250 Photo Contest. The contest is open to adults and students.
‘We are so proud’: MCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins multiple awards

Submitted by McHenry County College
Jun 25, 2026 5:07 pm - McHenry County College’s Chi Upsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has earned recognition for its achievements in 2025, receiving both the Outstanding College Project Award and the Outstanding Honors in Action Project Award at the regional level.

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