McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes

09/18/2026

🍁 Fall is almost here, and the Shoppes are ready for you! 🍁

The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes are open all weekend — come stroll the Riverwalk, shop local, and discover something new!

And if you’re stopping by Saturday, don’t miss the Shoppes' Hello Fall event with fun activities happening throughout the Shoppes! 🎃

🎃 Kids Scarecrow Hunt + prize
🌾 Vote for your favorite shop-designed scarecrow
📸 Fall photo station
🎨 Kids fall art station
💐 Create your own fall bouquet at the Bloom Bar
🧼 Make your own spooky soaps
🍬 Celebrate with Arlo’s Candy Shop
🥕 Pop-up farm stand by Tsudah Farms

Special guest at Hello Darling Books & Beyond and make your own soaps at Nuqi Soaps is cancelled due to weather!

Come shop, create, and welcome fall along the Riverwalk! 🍂

10AM-6PM Fri & Sat
10AM-4PM Sun
📍1202 N Riverside Drive, McHenry

Arlo’s Candy Shop
Art for Adrienne
Blink Supply Co.
Curated by Laney Boutique
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
Nuqi soaps
Roots & Routes
The Cake Lady of Spring Grove IL LLC
The REfill Shed
The Winter Inn BBQ

09/17/2026

🍂 Fall is here at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! 🍂

Join the Shoppes on Saturday, September 19 from 10 AM–6 PM for a fun-filled day of fall activities for the whole family!

🎃 Kids Scarecrow Hunt + prize
🌾 Vote for your favorite shop-designed scarecrow
📸 Fall photo station
🎨 Kids fall art station
💐 Create your own fall bouquet at the Bloom Bar
🧼 Make your own spooky soaps
🍬 Celebrate with Arlo’s Candy Shop
📚 Special guest at Hello Darling Books & Beyond
🥕 Pop-up farm stand by Tsedah Farms

Come shop, create, explore, and welcome fall along the Riverwalk! 🍁

Arlo’s Candy Shop
Art for Adrienne
Blink Supply Co.
Curated by Laney Boutique
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
Nuqi soaps
Roots & Routes
The Cake Lady of Spring Grove IL LLC
The REfill Shed
The Winter Inn BBQ

09/11/2026

Visiting McHenry this weekend for the McHenry Music Festival?🎶☀

Make sure to add an extra stop at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes while you’re in town! Shop local, discover something new, and explore the Riverwalk before or after the festival.

Shoppes are open:
🛍Friday & Saturday 10AM-6PM
🛍Sunday 10AM-4PM
📍1202 N Riverside Drive, McHenry

Arlo’s Candy Shop
Art for Adrienne
Blink Supply Co.
Curated by Laney Boutique
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
Nuqi soaps
Roots & Routes
The Cake Lady of Spring Grove IL LLC
The REfill Shed

09/10/2026

🎃 ALMOST ONE MONTH AWAY 🎃

Foxtober is coming to the McHenry Riverwalk!

Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10 AM–4 PM for a full day of fall fun!

🛍️ 50+ pop-up vendors
🎶 Live entertainment all day
🎨 Live demonstrations every hour
🎃 Pumpkin carving contest with 3 age groups + 3 prizes per group
🍂 Pumpkins for sale from Harms Farm
🍕 Foxhole Pizza + Stix & Noodles Food Truck 11 AM–2 PM
💃 The Whirly Girls performance starting at 11 AM
🎁 Mystery Bag pickup at 11 AM (Bags are SOLD OUT)

Pumpkin carving tools will be available at our Pumpkin Carving Station sponsored by Cedarhurst Senior Living of McHenry. Stick around for Pumpkins along the river from 4–9 PM as the pumpkins light up the Riverwalk. ✨

Don’t forget to pick up a Foxtober map featuring special deals and promotions from businesses throughout McHenry!

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Club Car Wash, for helping make Foxtober possible! 🧡

📍 McHenry Riverwalk District
📅 October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM

Come for Foxtober, stay for McHenry! 🎃

09/09/2026

Looking for a new home for your retail business?

Applications for the 2027 McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes season are open!

If you already have a brick-and-mortar business and are looking to test the McHenry area, reach new customers, or explore a new home for your business, the Riverwalk Shoppes could be the next step.

We also welcome new business concepts and ideas, online businesses, and pop-up vendors looking to test their concept, grow their customer base, and take the next step toward a storefront.

Bring your business to the Riverwalk and see where it can take you. Apply for the 2027 season through the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1DnuP-hN2ZexAIpPuYT3Q8dCnutOmvElZfRWcrMq_D9LUPw/viewform?usp=header

Questions? Call the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-385-4300 or email [email protected].

09/06/2026

We had a great time at Downtown Uncorked! 🍷

Thank you to Winter Inn BBQ for sponsoring the appetizers and serving as our w**e pourer for the afternoon. The Winter Inn BBQ

Cheers to a wonderful event! 🥂

Arlo’s Candy Shop
Art for Adrienne
Blink Supply Co
Curated by Laney Boutique
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
Nuqi soaps
Roots & Routes
The Cake Lady of Spring Grove
The REfill Shed
The Winter Inn BBQ

09/04/2026

There’s a lot to see along the Riverwalk. 🌊

Take your time, wander a little, and stop in and shop, grab something to eat, and enjoy an afternoon downtown. The best part? You don’t need a plan. Just come to the Riverwalk and see where the day takes you.

🛍 Fri & Sat 10AM-6PM
🛍 Sun 10AM-4PM
📍1202 N Riverside Drive, McHenry

Arlo’s Candy Shop
Art for Adrienne
Blink Supply Co.
Curated by Laney Boutique
Hello Darling Books & Beyond
Nuqi soaps
Roots & Routes
The Cake Lady of Spring Grove IL LLC
The REfill Shed
The Winter Inn BBQ

09/03/2026

Looking for something to do Saturday night?🎶

Head to The Vixen on September 5 for SINGO — a music-filled twist on bingo with prizes, good times, and plenty of chances to test your music knowledge!

And if you’re attending the Downtown Uncorked W**e Walk, keep the fun going and head to The Vixen afterward.

September 5 | Doors open at 7:30 PM | The Vixen

09/03/2026