*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
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.
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, live music, and family fun!
Huntley Winter Farmers Market Winter Season: The indoor farmers markets take place on the second Saturday of the month during the winter. They are located inside the American Legion ( 11712 Coral Street) during November and December. They then move inside Huntley Municipal Complex (10987 Main Street) from January to April. We’re open from 9:00am-1:00pm.
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 with Local Veterans✪ Food & Live Music✪ 20 Veteran Organizations, including: American LegionsCounty Veteran Services OfficesLovell VA HospitalVFWsMilitary RecruitersMilitary Displays Join us for Veterans Day […]
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 receive a tiara and ribbon wand for the princess pledge. Must Register by Friday, November 1st. Register through the Lake in the Hills Parks and […]
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 how they survive in our area. Then, we will go on a short hike to see if we can find any evidence of wild canids. […]
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 has a fee of $2/Adults and kids may enter the event for free; however, there is a $5 fee per child to enter the exclusive […]
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 will flourish as we make our own natural art. Be prepared to go off trail! Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended. For ages […]
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 silent auction going on through-out the night. It’s called a Feather Party because for every round of raffles, a turkey or poultry is given away […]
Starts at 12pm
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 for those wanting to work out and get fit in the outdoors. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, pacing, and fueling the body during the […]
Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors