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Your guide to holiday activities in McHenry County and beyond

Sarah Nader- snader@shawmedia.com A view of an elaborately decorated home on Solon Road in unincorporated Richmond Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. A tunnel of holiday lights covered the length of the driveway along with many statues in the yard.

Below is our round-up of holiday events and activities throughout McHenry County and beyond. To have your event listed, visit PlanitNorthwest.com.

McHENRY COUNTY

ONGOING

MUSEUM HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Dec. 31, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Along with the monthlong Christmas-themed quilt contest and show visitors can see a display of old sleds from Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms. The museum stage and exhibit halls are decked out with Santas, bells, holiday china and more. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $12 family, free for members. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gothistory.org.

CLAYWORKERS GUILD OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE, through Jan. 7, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring the work of 15 members of the guild. Extended hours beginning Nov. 25: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Ladies' Night 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1. Free. Information: www.clayworkersguild.com.

WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT, through Dec. 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. The community is invited to come enjoy the beauty of the holiday season with more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and volunteer organizations. On display during business hours and scheduled events. Free. Information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

BEYOND

Ongoing

GENEVA LAKE ARTS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 8, Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Presented by members of the foundation. The show will include holiday-themed art of various media including paintings, jewelry, pottery and other 3-D work for purchase. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Information: 262-249-7988 or www.genevalakeartsfoundation.org.