Name: Crystal Lake Cardbboard Regatta
Start: 2026-07-18T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Crystal Lake Main Beach

Crystal Lake Main Beach

Race your cardboard boat on July 18! Will your boat sink… or cross the finish line?  Grab your crew and join us for a family-fun day at the beach!

Local Event: Crystal Lake Cardbboard Regatta

McHenry County

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

Illinois

Crystal Lake Cardbboard Regatta

Race your cardboard boat on July 18! Will your boat sink… or cross the finish line?  Grab your crew and join us for a...

Cary-Grove Park

Stars ‘N Stripes Celebration 
Saturday, June 27 | 4–10 p.m. 
Cary Grove Park
The Cary Park District invites the community to celebrate summer at its annual Stars ‘N Stripes event, part of the nationwide America250 commemoration. Admission is free, with parking available for $20 per vehicle. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and gather for an evening of live music, food, and family activities.
Enjoy live music from Hello Weekend, who will perform throughout the evening, along with a variety of local food trucks. Beer, wine, and hard seltzer will be available for guests 21 and older. New this year, Cary Ale House is featuring a festival-exclusive craft beer, Spacious Skies, an American Pale Ale brewed with Centennial and Cashmere hops, available on draft at the beer tent.
Family-friendly activities include bounce houses, an obstacle course, open green space, a professional face painter (additional fee), and Glow Zone light-up toys and novelties for the fireworks show.
The Firecracker 5K takes place Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, with check-in from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Registration includes a swag bag, race T-shirt, and free entry to a post-race after party from 8 to 10 p.m. Packet pick-up begins June 22, with entry fees set at $45 for residents and $68 for non-residents.
The weekend begins with the 5K on Friday, followed by the Stars ‘N Stripes celebration on Saturday at Cary Grove Park.

Local Event: Stars ‘N Stripes Celebration in Cary 

Stars ‘N Stripes Celebration in Cary 

Stars ‘N Stripes Celebration 
Saturday, June 27 | 4–10 p.m. 
Cary Grove Park
The Cary Park District invites the community to...

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Step into the wild, hilarious world of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll in this high-energy musical comedy packed with romance, chaos, and nonstop fun. Featuring iconic hits like “We Built This City,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” this crowd-pleasing smash delivers powerhouse vocals, outrageous characters, huge laughs, and the kind of feel-good energy that turns the theatre into a full-on rock concert.
Content Advisory: This production contains mature language, sexual innuendo, depictions of alcohol and recreational drug use, suggestive choreography, loud music, strobe lighting, and theatrical haze. Parental discretion is advised.

Local Event: Theatre 121's Rock of Ages

Theatre 121's Rock of Ages

Step into the wild, hilarious world of 1980s rock ‘n’ roll in this high-energy musical comedy packed with romance, chaos, and...

Pizza Hut

Support a great cause simply by ordering dinner for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. Use promo code "hutgives" when ordering online, in-store, or over the phone, and our group will earn 20% of the net sales from your transaction.We will also be there onsite from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, selling adorable handcrafted cat themed items, as well as sharing information about great volunteer opportunities.

Local Event: Purrfect Cat Rescue - Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night

Purrfect Cat Rescue - Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night

Support a great cause simply by ordering dinner for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. Use promo code "hutgives" when ordering...

Artisans On Main

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend. This all-ages creative workshop invites you to the Artisans On Main annex to design and paint your very own clay patriotic star.&nbsp; Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5- each day from 11:00am-3:00pm, at the Annex in the Aritsans on Main, 220 Main Street, Woodstock, IL 60098..&nbsp;

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Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend....

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Local Event: Fourth of July Fireworks, Ski Show In Wonder Lake 

Fourth of July Fireworks, Ski Show In Wonder Lake 

Fourth of July fireworks will be held at dusk on July 5 in Wonder Lake. The Fourth of July festival will include the following...

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HUNTLEY — The Village will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display at Deicke Park on Thursday, July 4, with the show expected to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Local Event: July 4 Fireworks in Huntley at Deicke Park 

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July 4 Fireworks in Huntley at Deicke Park 

HUNTLEY — The Village will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display at Deicke Park on Thursday, July 4, with the...

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Fireworks for The Fest at The Dole will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as the closing event of the weekend-long Lakeside Festival. The fireworks are scheduled for dusk following the day’s entertainment lineup. The display will be launched from the grounds at The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Festival activities on Sunday run throughout the day, including live music, carnival rides, and food and drink vendors leading up to the show. Guests are encouraged to arrive earlier in the day to secure viewing spots around the festival grounds and lakeside areas. The fireworks are expected to begin at dusk, weather permitting, and conclude the Lakeside Festival celebration.

Local Event: Fireworks at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake

Fireworks at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake

Fireworks for The Fest at The Dole will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as the closing event of the weekend-long Lakeside...

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Crystal Lake Christian Church

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace and we love one another through bearing one another’s burdens in prayer and fellowship. We praise the Lord with a mixture of contemporary and traditional music without the circus; it’s not a concert; it’s worship of the living God. We emphasize the fact that it is not the quality of our singing but instead the quality of our heart condition before God that matters most; He is worthy of our praise. We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. We do so in remembrance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved at Calvary for a fallen world in need of salvation and a Savior; in need of atonement. We baptize by immersion upon request and view this as the first step of obedience by an individual who has already made a faith commitment and cried out to God for salvation. The words spoken from God’s pulpit are anchored exclusively in the scriptures and, while occasionally topical, we do not view the gospel as a self-improvement program. The gospel message communicates the truth about God’s love, righteousness, holiness and judgement while emphasizing our need to repent of our transgressions before Him.

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace...

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District 30 Toastmasters

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District 30 Toastmasters is a dynamic professional development community serving individuals and organizations across northern Illinois through a network of local clubs that meet both in person and online. As part of the global Toastmasters International organization, District 30 empowers people to build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Members don’t just study communication and leadership concepts—they actively practice them through structured meetings, real-time feedback, and leadership opportunities that mirror real-world challenges. From first-time speakers finding their voice to experienced professionals refining their executive presence, District 30 provides a space where growth is both intentional and measurable. Beyond individual development, District 30 fosters strong community connections. Its clubs create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and relationship-building across communities, industries, and backgrounds. District-wide events, including training sessions, speech contests, and the annual conference, bring members together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and expand their impact. District 30 also strengthens the broader community by equipping individuals with skills that translate directly into the workplace and civic life. Members become more effective leaders, clearer communicators, and more engaged contributors within their organizations and communities. At its core, District 30 Toastmasters is about transformation—helping individuals move from hesitation to confidence, from ideas to action, and from potential to purposeful leadership. Membership is open to adults 18 and older. Youth Leadership programs are periodically offered for those under 18.

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Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

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