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.

Holiday Glass Etching Workshop

Harvard City Hall 201 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL, United States

Enjoy a fun and creative Holiday Glass Etching Workshop! In this hands-on class, young artists will learn how to safely design and etch their very own glass creations. With easy-to-use […]

$15

Bopp’s Family Bingo Night

Bopp’s Bar and Grill LLC 103 E Front St, Harvard, IL, United States

Bopp’s Bar and Grill will be hosting family bingo night! This is NOT bar bingo. This is a simple 5 round, fun, kid friendly, bingo. A funny and simple prize […]

Free

Christmas Fun with Santa Cow

Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake 4812 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Christmas Fun with Santa Cow Come celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake with an evening of family fun and Santa Cow on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from […]

Free

Merry Jane’s 3rd Annual Market

Jane’s on State 110 North State Street, Marengo, IL, United States

Merry Jane’s 3rd Annual Market Please join in for a night full of AWESOME small business deals! Stay tuned for the vendor line up!!

Free

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Experience

POP-a-doodle-doo 201 Main St, Woodstock, IL, United States

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Experience Come warm and come fuzzy, a craft there will be, A grinchily good ornament to put on the tree. Then let’s have a treat, […]

$20

Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre It wouldn’t be the holidays without Clark firing up the Christmas Lights for his family and Cousin Eddie showing up! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation […]

$15

Woodstock Winter Farmers Market

All Seasons Orchard 14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL, United States

The Woodstock Winter Farmers Market has a new location! Visit your favorite local farmer’s market vendors at All Season Orchard. Enjoy the expanded market with room for even more vendors, […]

Free

Happy Holiday Railway

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 […]

$25

Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre It wouldn’t be the holidays without Clark firing up the Christmas Lights for his family and Cousin Eddie showing up! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation […]

$15

Elf and Aerial Christmas Adventure

US Medical Glove Auditorium 2001 N Division St, Door 200, Harvard, IL, United States

Elf an Aerial Christmas Adventure presented by the Lofty Life Flyers. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at the Harvard Chamber of Commerce.

$25

Santa Parade and Party

Hermann Park/Village Hall Port Barrington 69 S Circle Ave, Port Barrington, IL, United States

Starts at 12:30pm

Free

Winter Farmers Market at the Dole

The Dole 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors

Free