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.

Veteran’s Day Stand To

Woodstock Harley-Davidson 2235 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States

Event Name: Veterans Day Stand To Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Event Highlights: 10:30 AM: Guest Speaker11:00 AM: POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony All Day Activities:✪ Chat […]

Free

Princess Ball

Lake in the Hills Village Hall – Community Room 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Calling all princes and princesses! Join your favorite princesses for an enchanting time of magic fun. Enjoy live performances. Engaging meet and greets, photos, interactive activities and more. All participants […]

$35

Crazy About Canines

Glacial Park 6705 Route 31, Ringwood, IL, United States

Crazy About Canines. Do you love dogs? Come learn about their local, wild cousins- coyotes and foxes! We will take a closer look at their skulls and furs, and learn […]

Free

Candy Cane Kids Lane/Quarry Merry Market

The Quarry Cable Park 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The Candy Cane Kids Lane is a new addition that will be located WITHIN our Merry Market event on Saturday, November 9 from 10am-3pm at the Quarry. The Merry Market […]

$5

Earth Sculptures

Harrison Benwell Conservation Area 7055 McCullom Lake Rd, Wonder Lake, IL, United States

Earth Sculptures Be inspired by nature as we take in the beauty of the Earth and create our own Earth sculptures! Using only what we find in nature, our creativity […]

Free

Alden-Hebron Booster Club Feather Party

Crandall’s Restaurant 10441 RT 47, Hebron, IL, United States

It’s that time of year For the Alden-Hebron Booster Club Feather Party! A Feather Party is a night full of raffles, fun, fellowship, food & drinks. They also have a […]

Free

Chili Cook-Off

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

Starts at 12pm

$5

Functional Fitness Hiking

Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area 1500 Jefferson St, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Functional Fitness Hiking Let’s focus on fitness! Join us on a guided fitness hike with a professional coach that incorporates functional fitness movements along the way. This class is great […]

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

Letterboxing

Rush Creek Conservation Area 20501 McGuire Road, Harvard, IL, United States

Letterboxing Go on an adventure through nature as we follow a story-like scavenger hunt! Individually or as a group you will set off to follow the clues that are along […]

Free

Free Lacrosse Clinic

Cotton Creek School 545 Newport Ct, Island Lake, IL, United States

Try the Free Lacrosse Clinic Now’s your time to try this awesome sport! Sign up today with the QR Code or link here: https://docs.google.com/…/1W96m7NPgLZBQpYDe9Iy7…/edit…

Free

Leafy Dreams Mobile

Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Leafy Dreams Mobile Unleash your creativity and craft a stunning mobile with yarn, leaves, pinecones, beads, and dried flowers. Transform natural elements into a whimsical decoration that brings a touch […]

Free