What’s Happening on McHenry Riverwalk
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Upcoming Special Events
ShamROCKS the Fox
March 13-15, 2026
A three-day festival filled with Irish spirit, riverfront traditions, and community fun. Highlights include the Fox River dyeing, Shamrock Shuffle 5K, parade, live music, and local food vendors—all set in the heart of downtown McHenry, Illinois.
Riverwalk Mural Project
In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation is creating a one-of-a-kind community mural of 650 individual tiles that will come together as one powerful image installed along the Fox River on the McHenry Riverwalk.
News and Press Releases
McHenry’s Riverwalk Shoppes breed success as retail incubator. Read more…
McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes close to completion, July now eyed for grand opening. Read more…
A.D. Johnson Foundation donates $10,000 to McHenry Riverwalk Foundation. Read more…
McHenry Riverwalk Phase 3A – Pearl Street Bridge to Weber Park Under Construction. Read more…
McHenry Riverwalk Foundation Receives Seat Wall Donation. Read more…
Flagpole Dedication At Miller Point. Read more…
Light Up the Night event to show off improvements at Miller Point in McHenry. Read more…
McHenry expanding its Fox River recreational offerings. Read more…
McHenry Riverwalk Foundation announces 3rd phase of expansion plan. Read more…
McHenry plans to complete riverwalk expansion by summer. Read more…
McHenry City Council to consider Miller Point improvements. Read more…
