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Jan-25-2012 9:00 am - Feb-14-2012 5:00 pm
Studio 2015 Chamila Bead Sale

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Feb-04-2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Thoughtfulness Shop Sale

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Feb-04-2012 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Winter Carnival

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Out and About for the Holidays
Leave the cooking and entertainment to McHenry County’s restaurants, bars and resorts this holiday season!
Local Tastes for the Holidays
Ring in the holidays with artisanal foods and beverages from local retailers.
Material Girl: A Common Thread
Susie Fox had a vision for a fabric store in downtown Crystal Lake that would serve its predecessor’s loyal clients while appealing to a growing generation of do-it-yourselfers. For more than a year now, her store Materia
McHenry County Living’s Big Give
The holidays are all about giving. There are so many charitable organizations in McHenry County worthy of your time and donations around the holidays and every day.
McHenry County Living’s Last-Minute Gift Guide
It’s not too late to pick up a thoughtful, unique gift for the folks on your “nice” list – and all from our wonderful local retailers!

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McHenry County Living’s Last-Minute Gift Guide

It’s not too late to pick up a thoughtful, unique gift for the folks on your “nice” list – and all from our wonderful local retailers!

Editor's Choice: McHenry County Living’s Holiday Gift Sneak Peek

Get a jump-start on your holiday giving with these unique gift ideas from local vendors – or, put them on your list! (Image gallery below)

 

2011 Farmers Markets in McHenry County

Long a tradition in McHenry County, seasonal farmers markets feature local vendors in scenic downtown settings. 

McHenry County Savings Guide: Savings Close to Home McHenry County Savings Guide founder Cindy Micha uses her background in advertising and marketing to help small businesses in McHenry County prosper and grow.
La Bellissima: Bras or Bust

At La Bellissima, owner and expert bra-fitter Kathy Basista creates a comfortable and fun atmosphere where women find beautiful bras that fit right and feel great.

Last-Minute Gift Guide

There’s still time to pick up a thoughtful gift for all of those “nice” folks on your list! 

Holiday Gift Sneak Peek It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays. In addition to these great gift ideas, remember gift certificates from the following vendors are always the right size and color! See photo gallery below!
Trade Winds: A Mighty ‘Wind’ Deadheads, skaters, snowboarders and hippies young and old feel the love at Trade Winds Cove in Crystal Lake.
A Flagship in Crystal Lake Stocked with flags and “pleasant surprises,” for 20 years, The Flag Store has been an attraction in downtown Crystal Lake and a place where the conversations are as colorful as the flags.

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!