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Woodstock Farmers Market

Ongoing, select Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Local producers share a range of seasonal foods and handcrafted goods. McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D, 12015 Country Club Road, Woodstock, (815) 338-5164, woodstockfarmersmarket.org.

Farmers Market+ at The Dole

Ongoing, select Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Locally sourced produce, flowers, art, family activities, more. The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, (815) 307-4787, thedole.org.

3rd Thursdays Art Night Out

Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Frankie Johnson, an oil painter and owner/director of Main Street Art Center in Lake Zurich, is the subject of this monthly gallery opening. Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington, (224) 5124066, barringtonswhitehouse.com.

‘Elf, The Musical’

Nov. 19-Dec. 5, see website for times. A musical based on the popular film about Buddy, an orphan who grows up thinking he’s an elf. Theatre 121, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock, (815) 338-5300, woodstockoperahouse.com.

ESO: The Music of John Williams

Nov. 20-21, Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. From “Jurassic Park” to “Harry Potter,” and beyond, the symphony explores iconic film scores. Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO), Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets: ESO, (847) 888-4000, elginsymphony.org.

Turkey Trot

Nov. 25, 8 a.m. The 10th annual event includes a 5K run/walk with partial proceeds supporting JourneyCare Hospice. McHenry East High School, 1012 N. Green St., McHenry, mchenry. kiwanisone.org/turkeytrot.

Festival of Lights Parade

Nov. 26, 7 p.m. The traditional start to the holiday season begins at City Hall and ends at the corner of Williams Street and Crystal Lake Avenue. Location: Downtown Crystal Lake, (815) 479-0835, downtowncl.org.

‘The Nutcracker’

Nov. 26-28, Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. The young members of Barrington Dance Ensemble are accompanied by guest artists as they portray the classic ballet. Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington, (847) 3826333, barringtondance.org.

(Barrington Dance Ensemble photo) The young members of Barrington Dance Ensemble join professionals onstage for “The Nutcracker,” running Nov. 26-28 on the Barrington High School stage.

Merry Cary Holiday Parade & Festival

Dec. 5, noon-3:30 p.m. Family fun with pony rides, sleigh rides, cookie decorating, a parade at 1 p.m. and visits with Santa. Downtown Cary, (847) 639-2800, carygrovechamber.com.

Elgin Symphony Holiday Spectacular

Dec. 10-12, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. noon & 5 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Features the Elgin Master Chorale. Dec. 10 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9212. Dec. 11-12 at Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, (847) 8884000, elginsymphony.org. ❚