Watch horse races in Huntley and Touch Trucks in Algonquin – Shaw Local

There are five things to do here this weekend:

Derby day: See the race of Kentucky Derby with the village of Huntley and the Huntley area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Huntley Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take a look at the races on a huge television screen on the square, make unusual hats, take part in human “horseplays” and dress to impress the best dressed competition. A ticket event has a bourbon and beer samples on the square. Take the celebration into the night with the derby of the Huntley Park District After Dark Adult at 6:30 p.m. in the Rec Center. Further information on Huntley Derby Day and Derby After Dark can be found here: huntley.il.us/residents/derby_Day.php.

Run for the arts: The 28th annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts 5k begins on Sunday at 8 a.m. in the Raiue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The fundraising race has 5 km and 1 mile options for running and walking options to support the non-profit art center. Be competitive to win gift vouchers and a coveted Bobblehead trophy. Registration ranges from 30 to 45 US dollars. Further details about the Bob Blazier Run for the Arts can be found and register here: Raecenter.org/bob-blazier-run-for-the-Arts.

Touch a truck: During the Algonquin Recreation Touch-A-Trucks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Algonquin Public Works Facility on 140 Meyer Drive nearby. The free family -friendly event offers fire engines, garbage trolleys, towing cars, emergency vehicles, school buses and construction vehicles that everyone can explore, climb and touch. Chow on Essen from Kona Ice and da Pizza Company Food Trucks. The sensory-friendly hour without horns, sirens or lights will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Further information on the Algonquin Touch-A-Truck can be found here: algonquin.org.

Military appreciation day: The day of the Hill's military appreciation will take place on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lake 3k at Hills Airport, 8407 Pyott Road. Take a look at Chinook and Blackhawk helicopter, which are due to land to land at 10 a.m. Food trucks; And an opportunity to meet US military personnel. The event is free, but registration is required. Further information on the lake on the day of the military appreciation of the hills can be found here and register here: lith.org/our-village/events.

Bike Huntley: During the annual bike experience Huntley from 10 a.m. on Sunday in the city center of Huntley during the annual Huntley bike. At the free event, Bike Patrol Officers lead an 8.5-mile tour through the paths and parks of the village. After the trip, make a picnic in the city center. Family challenges are also planned. Registration is required. Find and register more details about Bicycle Huntley here: huntley.il.us/residents/bike_huntley.php.

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