Read a variety of current articles in our Programs section and/or choose articles from our Archived Programs list and/or information from our Avenues of Service pages. You will be required to answer questions. There is space on the makeup request form for up to three articles to be reviewed, however you will need to read more than three to meet your 30 minute visit obligation.
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At the end of your 30 minute visit click on Make-up Request Form from the drop-down menu at top of page OR the bottom of each make-up program.
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Read Makeup Request Form carefully, and follow instructions. A Make-Up Form will appear once you press the SUBMIT button (one time only) and an email copy will be sent to the email address you provided.
PRINT YOUR MAKE-UP FORM
Once your make-up appears, if you know the email address, you can also click on File, Send and email a copy to your club secretary.
Commemorate 250 years with a bang! Check out all the local celebrations in McHenry County or head north to Walworth County. Be sure to catch fireworks!!
McHenry County Key Events & Highlights
Woodstock 4th of July Fireworks – July 4, dusk, at Emricson Park. Community-funded show with local donations, concessions, and entry via South Street or Jackson Street. Naturally McHenry County+2.
OAR 4th of July Music Fest – July 3 & 4 at Horse Fair Park. Free live music on the Social Deck, food trucks, beer, and a lakeside sunset view. Naturally McHenry County.
Crystal Lake Lakeside Festival – July 2–5 at Dole Grounds, with one of the county’s biggest fireworks over Main Beach on Sunday, July 5. Includes carnival rides, live music, food vendors, and family activities City Lifestyle.
Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest – July 9–12 at Sunset Park. BBQ, live music, carnival rides, and a family-friendly atmosphere City Lifestyle.
McHenry Fiesta Days – July 9–19, with fireworks over Petersen Park on July 10–12. Features concerts, parades, carnival rides, and food vendors City Lifestyle.
Algonquin Founders’ Days – July 24–27 at Spella Park. Parade, carnival rides, live entertainment, and fireworks City Lifestyle.
Walworth County Key July 4th Events
Liberty on the Lake – Lake Geneva Held on July 4, 2026 at Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva, this Independence Day celebration is part of the county’s America 250 observance. Expect live music, food vendors, and a lakeside atmosphere with Geneva Lake views goWALCO.
East Troy Lions Club Music Festival While not on July 4, this June festival (June 11–14) sets the tone for summer celebrations with live music, food, and a parade on the final Saturday. It’s a community tradition that builds anticipation for July 4 events Chicago Parent.
Delavan’s 10-Day Celebration Running from June 26 to July 5, 2026, this citywide event includes fireworks, parades, live music, and historical displays. It’s a major stop for Independence Day festivities in the county Chicago Parent.
Village of Fontana Fireworks Display The annual July 4, 2026 fireworks show at dusk in Fontana offers a classic small-town Fourth of July experience
