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.
Downtown Marengo
State Street, Marengo, IL, United States
5K Run Arts and Crafts Car Show Chldren’s Pet Parade Carnival Corn Hole Tournament Feather Party Prince & Princess Contest Saturday Night on Main Street Parade And so much more
Huntley Town Square
11704 E Coral St, Huntley, IL, United States
Visit the Huntley Farmers Market for the final outdoor market of the season! We will be embracing the spirit of Halloween with a Trunk-or-Treat with the vendors, readings of A […]
McHenry Recreation Center
3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
Monsters Inc Themed party with minute to win it games, craft, carnival games and cupcakes. Kids only, no adults. $15/child, ages 7-11, registration required through the McHenry Park District.
Johnsburg Community Club
2315 W Church St, Johnsburg, IL, United States
Please come decorate a trunk – scary, bute, sport, quirky – everyone is welcome to make this event wonderful for the kids. Will be held outdoors, restrooms available. Set-up begins […]
McHenry Riverwalk
1202-1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥: 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄. Join us at Miller Point Park for the 4th annual Full Moon Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors of 𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, […]
Converse Park
628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL, United States
Island Lake Fall Fest is presented by the Island Lake Lions Club. Come join the fun on Saturday, October 12th from 2-5pm at Converse Park in Island Lake. There are […]
Holiday Habits
10716 Wheatlands Way, Huntley, IL, United States
Holiday Habits Scare Night 2024 Scare Night 2024 will be on October 12th from 6-10pm. Holiday Habits is celebrating our 24th year this year. Last year we had over 2500+ […]
Marengo Community High School
110 Franks Rd, Marengo, IL, United States
Dark Dreams Gothla is a spooky night of gothic bellydance, circus arts and halloween shenanigans. Adult tickets $8 at the door or $5 if you come in costume. Show starts […]