Events

Featured Events in McHenry County

*Full Calendar Below

Elf an Aerial

Christmas Adventure

December 21

7:00 PM

New Year Party

December 31

2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Noon Year’s Eve Party

December 31

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Events Calendar

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.

Halloween Carnival

Bethany Lutheran Church 76 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Halloween Carnival, a night filled with games, treats, and ghoulish fun! Costumes are highly encouraged. This event is open to everyone, so don’t miss out on the chills and thrills!

Free

Locust Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat

Locust Elementary School 539 Locust St, Marengo, IL, United States

Mark your calendars for the Locust Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat on October 25th! The Girls Scout Marengo Troop  222 will be helping with the Haunted Hallway at Locust’s […]

Free

Halloween Hideout – Harvard

Lions Park – Harvard 876 E McKinley St, Harvard, IL, United States

At the Halloween Hideout in Harvard, test your hiding skills against the Harvard Police Department while supporting your Parks and Recreation Department! The last person hiding gets bragging rights along […]

$10

Trunk or Treat – Huntley

St. Mary Catholic Church – Huntley 10307 Dundee-Huntley Rd, Huntley, IL, United States

All are invited to the Annual Trunk or Treating and Saintly Stories! Friday, October 25 from 6-8pm at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. There will be trunk or treating […]

Free

Autumn Adult Painting Workshop

Community Room – Harvard 201 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL, United States

Let your inner artist shine at this fall- or Halloween-themed painting workshop! Feel free to bring a snack and a non-alcoholic drink to enjoy while you paint. Art supplies provided. […]

$38

Family Halloween Cosmic Bowl

Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge 1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States

Enjoy a fun night of bowling with Kingston Lanes for their Family Halloween Cosmic Bowl on Friday, October 25th at 6pm. *Drink Specials (for the kids,too!)*Costume Contest Call or email […]

2nd Midwest Powerwheels Event

McHenry Moose Lodge 3535 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL, United States

The 2nd Midwest  Powerwheels Drag Race Event! It has been updated and revamped! For kids aged 3 and up! Free to watch and moose lodge will be selling food and […]

Free

Lorcana Shimmering Skies Championship

The Pieceful Project 27 Jandus Rd,, Cary, IL, United States

Get ready, Ilumineers for the Lorcana Shimmering Skies Championship! The party begins at 11am on October 26th, 2024. Set Championships are a fun way to challenge other Illumineers and improve […]

$25

Harvard Tractor Supply Halloween Event

Harvard Tractor Supply 1201 South Division Street, Harvard, IL, United States

The Harvard Tractor Supply is excited to announce their Halloween event which includes aTouch A TruckFarmer’s MarketTrunk or TreatPet Costume contest The party kicks off at 9am and ends at […]

Free

Trunk or Treat – Cary

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 8901 Cary-Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL, United States

Annual Trunk or Treat!  You can walk through the fun and amazing trunks we’ll have–or you can host one! Bring a bag and fill it with candy!

Free

Truck or Treat – Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Main Beach 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

FREERain or ShineBring your treat bag

Free