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.
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States
Happy Holiday Railway Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a 40-minute train ride for the whole family See and […]
Community Center – Cary
255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL, United States
Come out in your PJs and treat the whole family to a magical morning with Santa! The morning will be filled with a yummy breakfast, a festive hot cocoa bar, […]
Woodstock Square Mall
110 S Johnson St, Woodstock, IL, United States
Small Business Saturday Vendor Fair SHOP LOCAL all in one place inside and warm! Support local crafters/artists and complete your holiday shopping. Not only will there be plenty of shopping […]
McHenry Riverwalk
1202-1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
Holiday Market – McHenry Riverwalk Join us for some holiday cheer & shopping at the McHenry Riverwalk District. Shop at our 10 tiny shops & market vendors in Miller Point […]
Community Center – Cary
255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL, United States
Come out in your PJs and treat the whole family to a magical afternoon with Santa! The afternoon will be filled with a yummy pizza, a festive hot cocoa bar, […]
Village of Fox Lake: Lakefront Park
71 Nippersink Rd, Fox Lake, IL, United States
Join in for all the Merriment as we kick off the holiday season with our Festival of Lights Parade, Kris Kringle Market and Visits w/ Santa on Saturday, November 30th, […]
Hebron Community Park
Price Road, Hebron, IL, United States
Hebron Holiday Lighting Hebron is celebrating a green holiday, Saturday, November 30th at 6pm at Hebron Community Park on Price Road. Free Hot Chocolate from Hazel’s Diner.
McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States
Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre Bundle up with those you love and share the cinematic memories that bring you back to a different time. It’s what our theater does […]
Raue Center for the Arts
41 Grant St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
The McHenry County Santa Run is a 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk that benefits 6 local children’s charities: Girls on the Run of Northwest IllinoisBig Brother Big Sister of […]
Artisan Marketplace
1245 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States
For the Kids Ornament Workshop, bring the kids by for a holiday workshop. Color – Paint 2 wood ornaments. All supplies included. Limited Seating. Payment and reservation are required before […]
Woodstock Square
121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, United States
Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Woodstock Christmas Parade the Sunday after Thanksgiving! Come out and welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus all your favorite local organizations and […]