This weekend in McHenry County, IL

This fall Cars & Coffee at BMW of Crystal Lake serves as the car show season closer. Additional details will be announced.

Settle in for story time. From May through October, the gathering takes place near the gazebo on the Historic Woodstock Square, moving under the tree inside the shop if the weather turns. From November through April, it happens under the tree in the shop.

Enjoy a customized therapeutic massage with Julie, a board certified and state licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher. Each one hour session weaves classic massage with Compassionate Touch and complementary bodywork, tailored to your needs. Appointments are available every other Saturday following the meditation practice, and sessions take place in the healing room downstairs. To schedule, text or call Julie at 847-409-1355 to arrange your time. She offers a brief phone consultation to personalize your experience and requests that you connect with her before purchasing a ticket. With more than 30 years of experience and long-standing involvement in the Blue Lotus Temple Sangha, Julie brings extensive skill and a gentle, integrative approach that supports physical comfort and a calm mind.

St. Mary Catholic School hosts its seventh annual trivia night, a lively evening filled with friendly competition, vibrant table themes, and playful costumes. Tables seat up to ten participants for $250, and many teams choose a creative theme for their décor and outfits, though this is optional. The event is BYOB, so guests may bring their own food and beverages, with time set aside before the games begin for table decorating and food setup. Attendees can boost their score by purchasing Mulligans and can also take part in a 50/50 raffle. All participants must be 21 or older. Proceeds benefit MOSAIC inclusion services at the school, helping fund speech therapy, academic intervention, and behavior support that are not covered by tuition. A discount code, CHECKPAYMENT, is available at checkout for those paying by check.

This event pairs live music with a food and coffee bar menu at The Other Side.

Guided by Bhante Rahula at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, this in-person session brings together sound healing, meditation, and chanting to encourage calm and clarity. Through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and the cultivation of metta, or loving kindness, participants are invited to release stress, welcome change, and find steadiness amid life’s transitions. Bhante Rahula is a resident monk at the Blue Lotus Temple, ordained in Sri Lanka over 30 years ago, certified in sound healing, and integrates loving kindness meditation, ancient Buddhist chanting, and the use of quartz crystal singing bowls. Each gathering features a unique theme, and some include a gift blessed through traditional Buddhist chanting. Reported benefits of sound therapy include reduced chronic pain, improved sleep, fewer negative emotions, improved respiratory rate, and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, and it may help with some symptoms of conditions such as fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s disease. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, or blanket to stay comfortable. Chairs are available.

James Garner presents a live tribute to Johnny Cash at Raue Center For The Arts, featuring signature songs such as Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, and I Walk the Line. The performance combines music with storytelling that highlights the Man in Black’s legacy. This fundraiser supports the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers and Raue Center For The Arts.

At Farmers Market at The Dole, shoppers can find small batch dog food, wholesome treats and chews, and spaw care items. Every option is made without corn, soy, wheat, or sugar, making it easy to choose a healthy reward for your pet.

A community trunk or treat open to everyone. A simple way for the community to celebrate together.

This annual Halloween skating event features $1 admission for anyone in costume, with a $12 admission price for those without a costume. Skate rentals are available for $5 and skate mates can be added for $6. A costume contest will award prizes, so creative outfits are encouraged. Walk-in birthday parties are not permitted because this is a holiday special. For questions, please contact the organizer.