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5 things to do in McHenry County: Holiday parades, tribute bands to the Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughn this weekend

The Dickens Carolers sing outside the Woodstock Opera House during the Lighting of the Square Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Woodstock. The annual holiday season event featured brass music, caroling, free doughnuts and cider, food trucks, festive selfie stations and shopping.

The Dickens Carolers sing outside the Woodstock Opera House during the Lighting of the Square Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Woodstock. The annual holiday season event featured brass music, caroling, free doughnuts and cider, food trucks, festive selfie stations and shopping. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver )

By 5 Things to Do in McHenry County
  1. Woodstock Lighting of the Square (Woodstock): Woodstock’s historic Square will light up from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. The lighting ceremony begins at 7 p.m. and Santa will arrive just before it starts. Additional family-friendly events and activities will be planned throughout the evening. Click here for more information.
  2. Heartache Tonight (Crystal Lake): This Eagles tribute band will perform at Raue Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets start at $28. Visit rauecenter.org for more information.
  3. Festival of Lights Parade (Crystal Lake): This festive event will kick off the holidays in downtown Crystal Lake from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. After the parade, stick around for the lighting of the community Christmas tree in the Brink Street Market courtyard. Click here for more information.
  4. McHenry Riverwalk District Holiday Market (McHenry): Shop for your family and friends at this holiday market at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 6. Click here for more information.
  5. ZZ Top/Stevie Ray Vaughn/Kenny Chesney tribute bands (McHenry): Tribute acts Eliminator and Wall of Denial will perform at The Vixen in McHenry Friday, Nov. 28. Kenny Live – The Chesney Experience will perform Saturday, Nov. 29. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets to these shows.

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