Community Calendar

Join Severson Dells for this free, fun casual walking event and participate in community-driven science. Learn about our seasonal wildlife and plants.

Sarah Taylor of the Colonel Palmer House will return to share the fascinating history of indigenous and early settler native plant usage in McHenry County. From earth to kitchen, discover the science behind safe, modern-day practices and native plant knowledge that has survived for thousands of years.

Join us for a special literary event featuring beloved authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg, two master storytellers known for their deeply human characters, emotional insight, and beautifully crafted prose. Both writers illuminate the extraordinary in everyday life, exploring love, loss, resilience, and the quiet triumphs that shape us.

In conversation, Hamilton and Berg will reflect on their shared Midwestern roots, their approaches to character and voice, and offer sneak previews on what comes next.

Read Between the Lynes will have books available for purchase and signing. Event will be held at the Leucht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Tickets are available from your local McHenry County library.

Join us for this new gathering at Woodstock Public Library as we enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and discuss a new program topic with a guest speaker every month. Free to attend, but advance registration is required.

February 26 - New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment with the Alzheimer’s Association
March 26 - Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention with the Illinois Comptroller’s Office
April 30 - Fall Prevention with Smith Physical Therapy+ of Crystal Lake
May 28 - Mental Health in Older Adults with NAMI of McHenry County
June 25 - Discount and Ride Free Programs with RTA

Join a summer tradition that brings us together in a shared vibration and opens us to a meditation on our place in the natural surroundings. Nature makes her own music: thunder, howling winds, bird songs, branches rattling, water gurgling, and so much more. All are welcome to join in the vibration. Drumming is optional- BYO drum or experiment with a provided instrument or stop by simply to enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Drumming is led by David Stocker, with occasional guest leaders.

2026 Schedule

May 28th- All-ages Chair Yoga led by Amelia of Inner Prana Yoga at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming.
June 18th – Guided drumming and flow art demonstration by Zach and Jenny of Light Weavers beginning at 6:30pm. The performance will offer reverence to the longest day creating a visual celebration of the summer solstice. Sponsored by Joe Dencker Agency – Country Financial
July 16th – Social dance lesson at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Mid States Concrete
August 13th – The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Bank First.
September 10th – Healing Sound Bath led by Kristin of Nalu Sound at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union

The CASA Color Run is a fun, family-friendly 5K! Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! Stick around after the race for music, snacks and water. Registration is $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sycamore/CASAColorRun.

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for these family-friendly, open-house style events. Each month will have a different nature theme full of hands-on, minds-on activities for guests of all ages to participate in. In June learn all about the magnificent star that keeps us all alive through experiments, sun printing and more.

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for nature walk and participate in community driven science while learning about seasonal wildlife and plants.

Join a summer tradition that brings us together in a shared vibration and opens us to a meditation on our place in the natural surroundings. Nature makes her own music: thunder, howling winds, bird songs, branches rattling, water gurgling, and so much more. All are welcome to join in the vibration. Drumming is optional- BYO drum or experiment with a provided instrument or stop by simply to enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Drumming is led by David Stocker, with occasional guest leaders.

2026 Schedule

May 28th- All-ages Chair Yoga led by Amelia of Inner Prana Yoga at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming.
June 18th – Guided drumming and flow art demonstration by Zach and Jenny of Light Weavers beginning at 6:30pm. The performance will offer reverence to the longest day creating a visual celebration of the summer solstice. Sponsored by Joe Dencker Agency – Country Financial
July 16th – Social dance lesson at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Mid States Concrete
August 13th – The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Bank First.
September 10th – Healing Sound Bath led by Kristin of Nalu Sound at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union

Pegasus Special Riders is hosting a golf play day to raise funds in support of its therapeutic equine services. Pegasus provides support to individuals with physical, emotional, and social challenges. The purpose of our programs is to improve lives in ways that can only be accomplished with the help of a horse. For riders that aren’t vocal, we see communication; for riders that are immobile, we see movement; for the emotionally reserved, we see bonds created.