
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 […]

$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 – […]
National Night Out is a community-building campaign, held annually on the first Tuesday of August, that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention and drug awareness. One goal is to send a message to criminals letting them know that the residents are […]

Enjoy Food, Beverages, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Kona Ice, and more.

Join us on Tuesday, August 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate for our annual National Night Out Community Cookout event and show that we as a community stand strong together against crime. This free community event will have something for the whole family. […]