Woofstock 2026: Peace, Love & Pets

A Tail-Wagging Festival for a Pawsome Cause! Get ready for a day of music, food, adoptable pets, and family fun—all in support of animal rescue! Woofstock is more than just a festival—it’s a chance to come together, make memories, and change lives. Whether you'r......More

A Tail-Wagging Festival for a Pawsome Cause! Get ready for a day of music, food, adoptable pets, and family fun—all in support of animal rescue! Woofstock is more than just a festival—it’s a chance to come together, make memories, and change lives. Whether you're here to enjoy live entertainment, explore local vendors, or meet your new best (furry) friend, every moment helps animals in need find their forever homes.   ?? Adoptable Pets – Meet and greet dogs and cats looking for their forever homes. ?? Live Music – Enjoy live music throughout the day. ?? Raffles & 50/50 Drawing – Win great prizes while supporting rescue animals. ?? Kids’ Craft Tent – Fun activities to keep little ones entertained. ?? Local Vendors & Sponsor Booths - Meet local businesses that support our mission. ?? Food & Drinks – Enjoy lunch at the local restaurants. ?? Don’t miss the most exciting event of the summer—bring your family and enjoy a pawsome day!

The Depot | 319 N. River Street, East Dundee, IL

Design the Life You Cant Wait to Live - a Vision Board Workshop

What if one evening could help you get clearer on the life you actually want? You have dreams. Ideas. Goals. Maybe even a vision for your future that keeps tugging at you — but life gets busy, distractions pile up, and clarity can feel just out of reach. Design th......More

What if one evening could help you get clearer on the life you actually want? You have dreams. Ideas. Goals. Maybe even a vision for your future that keeps tugging at you — but life gets busy, distractions pile up, and clarity can feel just out of reach. Design the Life You Can’t Wait to Live is an intimate, hands-on Vision Board Workshop created to help you pause, dream bigger, and turn your ideas into something you can actually see, feel, and move toward. Join Christine Kaufman, Strategist and Coach, for a guided evening of clarity, creativity, and intentional vision-building. This is not just cutting out pretty pictures and gluing them to a board. This is about getting focused. This is about reconnecting with what matters. This is about creating a visual reminder of the life you are ready to build. During this workshop, you’ll have space to: Clarify what you truly want in this next season of life Visualize your goals in a meaningful and inspiring way Create a beautiful vision board to take home Connect with other growth-minded women in a supportive setting Leave feeling more focused, encouraged, and confident

Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce One Union Special Plaza Huntley, IL 60142

Design the Life You Can't Wait to Live - a Vision Board Workshop

What if one evening could help you get clearer about the life you want and how to get there quicker? You have dreams. Ideas. Goals. Maybe even a vision for your future that keeps tugging at you — but life gets busy, distractions pile up, progess can slip away from yo......More

What if one evening could help you get clearer about the life you want and how to get there quicker? You have dreams. Ideas. Goals. Maybe even a vision for your future that keeps tugging at you — but life gets busy, distractions pile up, progess can slip away from you, and clarity can feel just out of reach. Design the Life You Can’t Wait to Live is an intimate, hands-on Vision Board Workshop created to help you pause, dream bigger, and turn your ideas into something you can actually see, feel, and move toward. Join Christine Kaufman, Experienced Strategist and Coach*, for a guided evening of clarity, creativity, and intentional vision-building. This is not just cutting out pretty pictures and gluing them to a board.  This is a coached event taking you through a process to help you zero-in on top goals.  This is about getting focused.  This is about reconnecting with what matters.  This is about creating a visual reminder of the life you are ready to build. During this workshop, you’ll have space to:  Clarify what you truly want in this next season of life  Visualize your goals in a meaningful and inspiring way Create a beautiful vision board to take home Connect with other growth-minded women in a supportive setting  Leave feeling more focused, encouraged, and confident.   Bring your Dreams - Leave with Clarity and Confidence. *Christine Kaufman has over 30 years of leading and developing diverse teams to grow to reach their potential and reach their professional and personal goals. Teams have varied in size from 5 to 80, including those of only direct reports and tiered structure formats. Team functions have been focused in engineering, project management, sales, and customer experience. For personal goals, she's an expert in deconstructing ambitions, distilling targets, and refining focus.  Think - Big dreams, Small steps, Daily progress.

Meeting Space at: Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce One Union Special Plaza Huntley, IL 60142

Morning Coffee & Community Conversation

Join us for Morning Coffee & Enjoy Friendly Conversation and Engaging Topics When: 7:30 – 9:00am on the following Thursdays November 6, 2025 December 4, 2025 January 8, 2026 February 5, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 2, 2026 Complimentary Coffee and Pastries ...More

Join us for Morning Coffee & Enjoy Friendly Conversation and Engaging Topics When: 7:30 – 9:00am on the following Thursdays November 6, 2025 December 4, 2025 January 8, 2026 February 5, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 2, 2026 Complimentary Coffee and Pastries

Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL. 60098

Best of Chicago Stand-up Comedy

Chicago has built a reputation as one of the most creative and influential comedy hubs in the country. For decades, the city has been a launchpad for distinctive voices that have gone on to shape the national comedy landscape.    Now it’s time for the next wave. ......More

Chicago has built a reputation as one of the most creative and influential comedy hubs in the country. For decades, the city has been a launchpad for distinctive voices that have gone on to shape the national comedy landscape.    Now it’s time for the next wave. A fresh generation of comics is ready to hit the stage with bold, unforgettable performances. Expect nothing less than a tour de force of the city’s sharpest, funniest talent. 

Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren St. Woodstock, IL 60098

Grafton Food Pantry Food Drive

SIMPLY bring your items for the Food Pantry, drop them off at the vehicle outside by the side door. Donate online: Donate & Volunteer — Grafton Food Pantry Amazon wish list: ......More

SIMPLY bring your items for the Food Pantry, drop them off at the vehicle outside by the side door. Donate online: Donate & Volunteer — Grafton Food Pantry Amazon wish list: Amazon.com We will also have containers inside the Front Door. Needs: Peanut Butter Toilet Paper Paper Towels Bar Soap Toothpaste Toothbrushes Ready to Eat Soup

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church 10805 Main Street Huntley, IL 60142

Multi-Chamber Mixer at Rookies All American Pub and Grill

Rookies All American Pub and Grill 4607 W. Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates

RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Hadestown: Teen Edition Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell Directed by Rob Scharlow July 10 @ 7 PM July 11 @ 1PM & 7PM July 12 @ 1PM July 17 @ 7PM July 18 @ 1PM & 7PM Adult Tickets are $34. Student (17 and under) are $19. Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4......More

Hadestown: Teen Edition Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell Directed by Rob Scharlow July 10 @ 7 PM July 11 @ 1PM & 7PM July 12 @ 1PM July 17 @ 7PM July 18 @ 1PM & 7PM Adult Tickets are $34. Student (17 and under) are $19. Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order) A Timeless Myth Reimagined: Hadestown: Teen Edition Comes to the RCSA Stage Step into the underworld where love defies fate, music fuels rebellion, and ancient myths feel strikingly modern. Hadestown: Teen Edition invites audiences on a hauntingly beautiful journey to the underworld and back, told through a vibrant blend of folk, jazz, and blues-inspired music. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, this specially adapted Teen Edition retains the heart and soul of the original while being thoughtfully tailored for young performers. It’s a powerful story that has captivated audiences around the world. At its core, Hadestown:Teen Edition intertwines two mythic love stories: the young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and the complicated bond between King Hades and Persephone. As the lines between hope and hardship blur, the show explores timeless themes of love, sacrifice, resilience, and the courage to hold onto light in even the darkest of places. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or discovering this story for the first time, this production promises to stir the soul and linger long after the final note! HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION By: Anais Mitchell HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com Recommended: All Ages —— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software. Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee - $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; [email protected] Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake, il 60014

Once Upon a Mattress

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. Tha......More

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred, shows up. Will the "shy" Princess Winnifred be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince, and help others to the altar?  TICKETS: $15 Individual performance only   (Both prices include fees) Opening Night Gala Ticket – $35  (For July 10, 2026 performance only)  Join us for the Opening Night Gala at 5:30 PM! Your $35 ticket includes a delicious dinner and admission to the evening’s performance. All proceeds support Woodstock Children's Summer Theatre. Enjoy a great night out while giving back!

Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren St. Woodstock, IL 60098

Once Upon a Mattress

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. Tha......More

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred, shows up. Will the "shy" Princess Winnifred be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince, and help others to the altar?  TICKETS: $15 Individual performance only   (Both prices include fees) Opening Night Gala Ticket – $35  (For July 10, 2026 performance only)  Join us for the Opening Night Gala at 5:30 PM! Your $35 ticket includes a delicious dinner and admission to the evening’s performance. All proceeds support Woodstock Children's Summer Theatre. Enjoy a great night out while giving back!

Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren St. Woodstock, IL 60098

Once Upon a Mattress

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. Tha......More

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans.  It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred, shows up. Will the "shy" Princess Winnifred be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince, and help others to the altar?  TICKETS: $15 Individual performance only   (Both prices include fees) Opening Night Gala Ticket – $35  (For July 10, 2026 performance only)  Join us for the Opening Night Gala at 5:30 PM! Your $35 ticket includes a delicious dinner and admission to the evening’s performance. All proceeds support Woodstock Children's Summer Theatre. Enjoy a great night out while giving back!

Woodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren St. Woodstock, IL 60098

Young Professionals at Pier 91

Pier 91 99 Kazimour Dr. Port Barrington

Caregiver Support Group

Join us for confidential support and conversation discussing Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.  Build a support system with people who understand. Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. Talk though issues and ways ......More

Join us for confidential support and conversation discussing Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.  Build a support system with people who understand. Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. Talk though issues and ways of coping. Share feelings, needs and concerns. Learn about community resources.

Clarendale of Algonquin 2001 W. Algonquin Road Algonquin, IL 60102

SCVN Dine & Share at Panda Express - Crystal Lake

SCVN Dine & Share at Panda Express – Crystal Lake Take a break from cooking and support a great cause! Join Senior Care Volunteer Network (SCVN) for a Dine & Share event at Panda Express in Crystal Lake on June 16 from 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Enjoy your favorite dish......More

SCVN Dine & Share at Panda Express – Crystal Lake Take a break from cooking and support a great cause! Join Senior Care Volunteer Network (SCVN) for a Dine & Share event at Panda Express in Crystal Lake on June 16 from 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Enjoy your favorite dishes while giving back—simply mention SCVN at checkout, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to help provide essential services for seniors across McHenry County. Bring your family, invite your friends, and turn a quick meal into a meaningful impact for our community!

Panda Express 5260 US 14 Crystal Lake IL

Dementia Support Group for Care Givers

Come for support and know you are not alone.  All are welcome! BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND The Heathers Senior Homes 4560 Princeton Lane, Lake in the Hills IL 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM   Navigating life with dementia—whether you’re li......More

Come for support and know you are not alone.  All are welcome! BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND The Heathers Senior Homes 4560 Princeton Lane, Lake in the Hills IL 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM   Navigating life with dementia—whether you’re living with it or caring for someone who is—can feel overwhelming. Between managing daily responsibilities, handling complex emotions, and facing an uncertain future, it’s easy to feel isolated. But you don’t have to face this journey alone. Dementia support groups offer a lifeline to those affected, providing understanding, guidance, and community. Here are some reasons why attending one could make a world of difference.