Looking for fun activities for the family in McHenry County, IL? Below is Northern Illinois Parents Event calendar which includes local events and festivals for children, adults, and families. Many of these events are free. So check out the calendar for things to do and start planning your week/weekend.
*Be sure to call the venue beforehand to make sure the activity is still scheduled. Northern Illinois Parents is not liable for any accidents, harm, or cancellations of events.
Prairieview Education Center
2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Celebrate the season during the Hallowoods walk! Bring your entire family out for a non-scary stroll through a luminary-lit savanna. Nature characters come alive and share stories along the trail. Enjoy refreshments around a warm, crackling fire. Costumes encouraged! Several time slots are available. For all ages, children ages 13 and under must be accompanied […]
Tom’s Farm Market
10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, United States
Friendly, Spook Free, Moonlight Corn Maze and Hayride The corn maze takes on a new atmosphere after dark. Bring your flashlights and enjoy a fun, family friendly night at TOM’s exploring our 6 acre corn maze and moonlight hayride. Bonfires will be roaring and the café will be open for special night time treats. Tickets: […]
Woodstock North High School
3000 Raffel Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States
Family Health Partnership Clinic proudly presents the 24th Annual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Woodstock North High School. The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K is not only a day of celebration, inspiration and hope, it actually makes a huge IMPACT in our community. Our Care4 Community raises funds to support […]
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States
Pumpkin Train on October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts, as well as an antique farm tractor and […]
First Church – Crystal Lake
236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
First Church Fall Festival in Crystal Lake will be held on Sunday, October 20th, from 2-5 p.m. Bring your family to an autumn afternoon filled with festive games, pumpkin painting, and delicious fall treats! Event Highlights Include:• Face Painting• Caramel Apple Bar• Bounce House• Barrel Train Ride• Touch-a-Truck Opportunities• Family Photo Spots• Petting Zoo Whether […]
Royalty Gymnastics, Tumble & Dance
10715 & 10763 Wolf Drive, Huntley, IL, United States
So many exciting things happening at the Royalty Fright Night! Open Gym from 3pm to 7pm$10 per child. FREE Trick or Treating from 3pm to 7pm Scary Haunted Gym! from 3pm to 8pm $8 for single entry or $18 for unlimited! Toasty Cheese Food Truck from 3:30-7:30 pm
J’s Lanes
5507 S Division St, Harvard, IL, United States
Registration for the 2024-2025 Harvard Wrestling Club Season…. IS OPEN!! Our online registration is LIVE! Head to www.harvardwrestling.com to sign-up today! Our club is open to boys and girls ages 4-14 (in 8th grade this year). Practices will start the first week of November with tournament/competitions starting the first weekend of December! We will have […]
Village Hall – Spring Grove
7401 Meyer Rd, Spring Grove, IL, United States
Rock ‘n’ Kids Boo-riffic Dance Party. This is no “trick,” “treat” yourself and your 1-5 year old to some creative fun! Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Join in for songs and musical activities about the Halloween season! Sing, dance, and play to music about going to the pumpkin patch, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and more. […]
Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge
1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States
Family pumpkin painting on the back patio of Kingston Lanes, Wednesday, October 23rd from 4-7pm Call or email to make your reservation, (815) 338-2105 or info@kingstonlanes.com Bring the Family for Pumpkin Painting!$10 per painter includes:~Pumpkin & Paint~Hot Beverage~Temporary Tattoos~Costume ContestRegistration by 10/21 Required to ensure we have enough pumpkins!