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805 S. McHenry Ave., Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Download the event schedule PDF here
+ Event flyer for “Tom Leahy Ice Fishing Trip 1/24/2026” offering a free ice fishing trip for veterans, with multiple logos, key details, and a photo of a log lodge with warm lights glowing at night.

Tom Leahy Ice Fishing Trip – January 24, 2026

Free Northwoods all-inclusive ice fishing trip for 6 worthy honorable veterans or current active-duty military....
+ Promotional flyer for the Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Trip, Feb 16-19, 2026, for veterans. Highlights free trip for 4, includes lodging, fishing, meals, and transport. Logos for Veterans Path to Hope, Ballards Resort, and Due North Outdoors.

Lake of the Woods Outdoors Ice Fishing – February 16 to 19, 2026

Veterans Path to Hope Outdoors is teaming up with Ballard’s Resort and Due North Outdoors Winter Walleye Connection –...
+ Event flyer featuring the date March 7, 2026, for the Veterans Path to Hope Spirit Pull, with event times, location in McHenry, IL, drink images, logos, QR code, and a note about craft distillers and brewers.

6th Annual Spirit Pull – March 7, 2026

Sample the area’s best distillers and brewers, and win a bottle (or several) to take home...
+ Promotional flyer for a veterans’ ice fishing trip at Lake of the Woods, MN, on March 8–11, 2026. Includes event details, logos for Veterans Path to Hope, Ballard’s Resort, and Warrior Adventures, and a website for more info.

Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Trip – March 8-11, 2026

Veterans Path to Hope Outdoors is teaming up with Ballard’s Resort and Warrior Adventures  – an unforgettable ice fishing...
+ Five men on a boat display a large catch of fish. Text reads Lake Michigan Fleet Expedition 5/9/2026. Also shown is the Veterans Path to Hope Outdoors logo and a website for sign-up.

Lake Michigan Fleet Expedition – May 9, 2026

Free fishing trip on Lake Michigan for 18 worthy honorable veterans or current active duty....
+ A promotional graphic for the 7th Annual Motorcycle Run on June 27, 2026, benefiting Veterans Path to Hope, featuring a motorcycle and a patriotic American flag background.

7th Annual VPH Motorcycle Run – June 27, 2026

Join us for a beautiful day on scenic McHenry county and southeastern Wisconsin roads while...
+ A group of cyclists gather outside Matt’s Tavern for the 26th Annual Spoker Run in Crystal Lake, IL. The event supports veterans, with registration details, a bike logo, and Veterans Path to Hope logo shown.

26th Annual Spoker Run – August 23, 2026

26th annual Spoker Run starting & ending at Matt’s Tavern in Crystal Lake, IL. All proceeds...

The proceeds from events helps support VPH programs including the Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT) and other programs that do not receive grant funding. Click below to print out a list of events so you can mark your calendars to join us in supporting our local veterans throughout the year. There are events for everyone!

Download the event schedule PDF here