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.
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. Ages 16+ are invited to join Alicia Londos for step-by-step instruction to paint a picture of YOUR CHOICE!
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 to make your reservation, 815-338-2105 or info@kingstonlanes.com
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 drinks as well! Come on out, bring chairs and have a fun time and witness a little competition! Time is TBD, please check the Facebook […]
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 your skills. The main focus? Give your best effort, treat others with respect, and have fun! Please see the Facebook event for: Tournament rules, Core […]
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 3pm. located at the Harvard Tractor Supply! Looking to become a vendor with us? Send me a message or contact the store for more info! […]
Bark Park – LITH
9027 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States
A spooky and safe Howl-o-ween event for dog lovers! Join us at the LITH Bark Park for a morning of fun for you and your 4-legged family members. Activities include a costume contest, pup games, and holiday photo opps. Human and canine costumes highly encouraged! Dogs must be leashed while outside the bark park and must […]
Pet Paradise
110 E Brainard St, Harvard, IL, United States
Join Pet Paradise for a Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th! Bring in your costumed pet for a photo and to register them for free into the contest. Voting will take place on Facebook. Photos with the most Likes by October 31st at 6pm will win! Only one winner per household. 1st Place […]
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States
Pumpkin Train on October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts, as well as an antique farm tractor and […]