Name: The Herd & The Birds
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Schweitzer Environmental Center

Schweitzer Environmental Center

Join ecologist Brenna Ness for a fascinating presentation on Bison &amp; Biodiversity. Admission is free, though donations are welcome and RSVP to (312)307-6146 to reserve your seat.

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Amie Schaenzer

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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills

Illinois

The Herd & The Birds

Join ecologist Brenna Ness for a fascinating presentation on Bison & Biodiversity. Admission is free, though donations are...

Fourth of July fireworks will be held at dusk on July 5 in Wonder Lake. The Fourth of July festival will include the following events.&nbsp;<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/52718/20260623/073339/726447415-1007183288732436-5794053559897732772-n___23193338975.jpg" id="726447415_1007183288732436_5794053559897732772_n.jpg" data-image="726447415_1007183288732436_5794053559897732772_n.jpg"></figure>

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

Crystal Lake-Cary

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...

Deicke Park

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 

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...

The Dole

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...

Picnic Grove Park

Fireworks at Picnic Grove Park in Fox River Grove. The event will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on June 11.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fireworks at Picnic Grove Park in Fox River Grove

Fireworks at Picnic Grove Park in Fox River Grove

Fireworks at Picnic Grove Park in Fox River Grove. The event will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on June 11. 

The McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest Weekend will take place July 10–12, 2026, at Petersen Park, with festivities culminating in a fireworks display on Sunday night. The fireworks show is scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, following the final live music performances of the weekend. The display will be launched from the Petersen Park grounds and will be visible throughout the park and surrounding lakefront areas.
Fiesta Days is a free admission event, with no gate or parking fee, though parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best viewing spots. The fireworks are presented as the grand finale of a full day of activities, including Beach Bash family programming, live entertainment, carnival rides, and yard games.
Earlier in the day on Sunday, families can enjoy Beach Bash activities from noon to 4 p.m., along with RC racing, food vendors, and children’s entertainment. The fireworks follow a full evening of music on the main stage, closing out the festival weekend.

Local Event: The McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest Weekend Fireworks 

The McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest Weekend...

The McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest Weekend will take place July 10–12, 2026, at Petersen Park, with festivities culminating in...

The McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest Weekend Fireworks 

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You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting!&nbsp;
At the center of this extensive auction is an impressive inventory of ammunition, ranging from thousands of rounds of modern range and sporting caliber ammo—including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 12-gauge shells—to highly sought-after vintage and collector boxes like .32ACP and US Military surplus .45ACP. Beyond the ammunition cans, bidders will find an expansive selection of firearm accessories, including AR-15 builders kits, high-capacity and vintage rifle and pistol magazines for everything from Colt and Glock to AK-47s and M1 Carbines, and premium optics featuring Leupold scopes and Sig Sauer Romeo 5 red dot sights. The event also showcases a remarkable collection of hand-crafted knives from a local artisan along with vintage switchblade, butterfly, and lockback knives. Professional-grade leather gun belts and holsters, and magnificent taxidermy mounts—including a majestic full strut wild turkey and an upright ring-necked pheasant—culminating in a spectacular centerpiece: a non-firing, demilled M60 Machine Gun display gun.
Preview is Friday before the auction - noon-7pm.&nbsp;Pickup is by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ammo & Accessories Auction

Huntley

Ammo & Accessories Auction

You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting! 
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Barnes & Noble

Set in Illinois and Wisconsin in the 1950s, learn about the coming-of-age story GO PICK PEAS: A Childhood Out of Touch by author Melanie Verbout. Like THE GLASS CASTLE, this book contrasts parental neglect and emotional abandonment with the small moments that shape a life. &nbsp;In a compelling, haunting search through her past, does she find the touch and belonging she craves?

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Author Book Signing

Set in Illinois and Wisconsin in the 1950s, learn about the coming-of-age story GO PICK PEAS: A Childhood Out of Touch by...

Kane County

Elgin

Lake County

Barrington

Lake Zurich

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Palatine

St. Charles

Eric DeGrechie

Arlington Heights

Buffalo Grove

Grayslake

Chicago Mold Remediators

We are a full service mold inspection, testing and remediation company providing free estimates and a 10 year written transferable warranty on mold remediation 

We are a full service mold inspection, testing and remediation company providing free estimates and a 10 year written transferable warranty on mold...

Train Taekwondo: Fitness, Confidence, Community

TVMA Academy

TVMA Academy is a Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo school serving the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills community. Led by Master Eric Ford, a Kukkiwon Certified International Master, Poom/Dan Examiner, and Self-Defense Instructor, our academy blends the tradition of Taekwondo with innovative training programs designed for students of all ages. At TVMA, we believe martial arts is more than kicks and punches, it’s a pathway to confidence, discipline, and leadership. Our programs include children’s classes that build focus and respect, teen and adult martial arts for fitness and stress relief, competitive sparring development, and specialized offerings and seminars. Beyond the mats, TVMA Academy is a community hub. We partner with local schools, sponsor events, and provide outreach programs that emphasize character, mental toughness, and healthy living. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, or personal growth, TVMA Academy provides a supportive environment where every student can thrive. Join us on the journey, where tradition meets innovation, and every belt earned represents dedication, growth, and achievement.

TVMA Academy is a Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo school serving the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills community. Led by Master Eric Ford, a Kukkiwon...

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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