McHenry County Entertainment
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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Conjuring nightmares: Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest unveils new thrills, haunted mazesAug 12, 2025 4:14 pm - Roller coaster buffs will have to hurry to ride Raging Bull before it temporarily closes for a full repaint, but there are plenty of other big events, including new Fright Fest haunts, planned for visitors to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
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6 suburban water parks to visit before kids go back to schoolAug 07, 2025 7:38 am - August is here, and we’re officially in the waning days of summer. If the community pool routine is getting stale, take the kids to one of these six suburban water parks for some fun in the sun.
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Harper College says goodbye to storied J TheatreAug 06, 2025 12:55 pm - From Jay Leno and Buddy Guy performances to student love stories, Harper College’s J Theatre leaves behind a rich legacy as it makes way for a new chapter on campus.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.
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Drink under the stars at these 6 rooftop barsAug 05, 2025 4:25 pm - Whether you’re craving a casual after-work drink with friends or an upscale romantic evening under the stars, these suburban rooftops cater to every mood.
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A powerful finish to the McHenry County FairAug 03, 2025 2:40 pm - The McHenry County Fair was dragged across the finish line Sunday, as a tractor and truck pull highlighted the final day of the annual celebration of the region’s agricultural past and present.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families on Aug. 10Jul 30, 2025 11:37 pm - Enjoy butterfly exhibits, kids' activities, vendor booths, and live music at the beach during the 10th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake
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Goodly Creatures returns this summer with Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’Jul 30, 2025 12:45 pm - This summer, Goodly Creatures brings Shakespeare’s hilarious romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” to Geneva, Elgin, Schaumburg and Algonquin.
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.