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McHenry Riverwalk District

1204 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050

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McHenry's Riverwalk has sparked a Renaissance in this historic river town and connects shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment to the Fox River.

Running along Boone Creek from Green Street to Riverside Drive and the Fox River the McHenry Riverwalk brings together the distinct neighborhoods of McHenry's downtown. Visitors can enjoy fine dining, a waterfront stoll and catch a movie within the Riverwalk district.

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McHenry Music Festival

Petersen Park •  Sep 10 – Sep 12 @ 5PM

McHenry Music Festival returns to Petersen Park in McHenry, IL September 10–12, 2026, featuring Shinedown, Kane Brown, Hardy, and more. Enjoy three days of live music,…

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Light the Night

Miller Point Park •  Sep 26 @ 4:30PM

Light the Night along the McHenry Riverwalk! See the fire globes along Boone Creek come to life, enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors and Riverwalk…

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