CARY MAIN STREET FESTIVAL 

Saturday, September 27 from 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 28 from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the inaugural Cary Main Street Fest in downtown Cary on September 27 and 28. The outdoor fall festival will feature local restaurants and businesses, a marketplace of vendors and artists, live entertainment and a children's area to celebrate all that Cary has to offer. The multifaceted event serves up something for everyone:

* a variety of craft beers and wines to complement the flavors of spice, apple and pumpkin that will augment the menus of participating eateries

* a fine arts component to showcase the talents of local artists, featuring live art creation and interactive displays

* a dynamic lineup of lively entertainment on the main stage, while the family stage highlights theater, dance and other interactive children's programming.  

847-639-2800

Dearly Departed - Phone 815-455-1151 or www.cl-hs.org

HARVEST FEST & FAIR IN THE SQUARE

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21

WHERE: Woodstock Square

COST & INFO: Harvest Fest, coordinated by Off Square Music, will include a farmers market, old-time crafts, musical activities, pumpkin carving, a blacksmith, antique tractors and more. Fair in the Square craft show is a juried event featuring crafters from all around the Midwest offering to sell their own exclusive handcrafted items. Rain or shine. Free admission. Information: 815-338-5164 or www.offsquaremusic.org.

ART, ANTIQUE & VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

WHEN: 6 p.m. Sept. 20

WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Presented by the Friends of the Opera House. Reception with hors d'oeuvres and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction starting at 7 p.m. Cash bar. Auction items will include McHenry County memorabilia, furniture, art, glassware, primitives, collectible bottles, banks, toys and more. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Opera House. Admission: $5 at the door. Information: 815-338-5300 or www.offsquaremusic.org.

PEDAL FOR PADS

WHEN: 9 a.m. Sept. 21

WHERE: Larsen Park, 1211 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills

COST & INFO: Bike-a-thon to support PADS (Public Action to Delivery Shelter) of McHenry County. The ride will continue along the McHenry County Prairie Trail. A map will be provided. The ride will span 36 miles for advanced riders. Younger and less experienced riders will have shorter options. All participants are encouraged to collect pledges to help raise more money for homeless services through McHenry County PADS. There will be music, a children's bike parade, lunch and raffles. Registration fee: $19 a person. Registration and information: www.pedal4pads.org.

OUTDOOR FEST

WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20

WHERE: Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area, 1520 Crystal Lake Road, Cary

COST & INFO: Inaugural celebration of green, healthy living hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District. Featuring disc golf, basketball, bags, a variety of recreational and environmental exhibitors, geocaching, fly-fishing clinics, 1 Mile Fun Run at 2:30 p.m. and food. The stage will feature local musician Jeff Trudell playing acoustic rock from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Miles Over Mountains (above) with bluegrass from 5 to 7 p.m. Information: 815-479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org.

INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST

WHEN: Sept. 19-23

WHERE: Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock

COST & INFO: Schedule: 4:30 & 7 p.m. Sept. 19, "The Hunt"; 4 & 7 p.m. Sept. 20, "20 Feet From Stardom"; 3:45 & 6:45 p.m. Sept. 21, "The Great Beauty"; 4:45 & 7 p.m. Sept. 22, "Omar"; and 4:45 & 7 p.m. Sept. 23, "The Missing Picture." Tickets: $7.50 a film or $30 for all five films. Tickets and information: 815-338-8555 or www.classiccinemas.com.

ARCHITECTURAL BIKE TOUR

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21

WHERE: starting at Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: The 7-mile round-trip tour will travel through downtown Crystal Lake and beyond to cover history, notable buildings and the people who owned them. Participants must provide their own bikes and required helmets. Offered by the Crystal Lake Park District. Cost: $18 residents, $23 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-477-5873 or www.crystallakeparks.org.

WINE & CRAFTS SHOW

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21

WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry

COST & INFO: A 22nd annual event presented by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce with crafts, wine tasting, farmers market and small vendor fair. The wine tasting will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by Mercy Health System featuring wines and beer from Chain O' Lakes Brewing Co. The farmers market is provided by Harms Farm Market and Garden Center. Free admission. Information: 815-385-4300 or www.mchenrychamber.com.

"ART OF THE LAND" FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19-20

WHERE: Starline Factory, 306 W. Front St., Harvard

COST & INFO: The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts artists inspired by the area's landscape. Includes ceramics, jewelry and more, along with a photo contest and People's Choice voting. Event also will include live music, appetizers and a cash bar. Cost: $30 a person for both nights. Information: www.artoftheland.org. Storyteller Jim May will host "Voices of the Land" from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at www.harvard.communityradio.com.
 

Cary Park District Fall 2014 Program Guide

Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2014 Program Guide!

This guide is packed with hundreds of opportunities for you and your family to laugh, play, grow, create, and explore.

Resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday, August 11.

Non-resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday,

August 18. Registration is accepted online or download a

registration form and return it to the Community Center with payment.