
2025 McHenry County Fair
Celebrate the 77th McHenry County Fair July 29 – August 3 while enjoying live music, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and all your favorite fair entertainment! Follow along for […]

*Full Calendar Below
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. 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.

Celebrate the 77th McHenry County Fair July 29 – August 3 while enjoying live music, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and all your favorite fair entertainment! Follow along for […]

Woodstock First United Methodist Church Parents Night Out
June 28 – Aaron Herman & the Blues Cruisers, 50s Sock Hop, costume contest July 26 – County Music Band -Buckle, line dancing August 2 – No Limit Band, 70s […]

Explore Crystal Lake after dark! Two family-friendly routes (10 & 20 miles) along neighborhood streets and bike paths. NEW THIS YEAR! • Simplified routes (Family-Friendly 10 Miles & 20 Miles) […]

$3.00 admission, Mondays & Wednesdays. For more details: https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Movie Times. 6/23 – Bad Guys 6/25 – Bad Guys 6/30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/2 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/7 – Despicable Me 4 7/9 – Despicable Me 4 7/14 – Kung Fu Panda 4 […]

$3.00 admission, Mondays & Wednesdays. For more details: https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Movie Times. 6/23 – Bad Guys 6/25 – Bad Guys 6/30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/2 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/7 – Despicable Me 4 7/9 – Despicable Me 4 7/14 – Kung Fu Panda 4 […]

The next Lightbulb Lab is happening Tuesday, August 5th! Join us from 10 AM – 12 PM at 405 Airport Rd, Harvard, IL for a hands-on event where kids and young adults can learn about electricity, electrical safety, and the world of skilled trades. Interactive activities, tool demos, and a whole lot of learning and […]
Celebrate National Night Out – an evening of Public Safety and Community Partnership at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave. Fox Lake, IL from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come see a variety of Police, Fire, and Public Works vehicles. There will be games and activities for kids of all ages. Celebrate National Night Out – […]