*Full Calendar Below
Gather & Grow
2nd & 4th Saturday
Each Month
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Read Between the Lynes
Story Time
Thursdays and Saturdays
10:30 AM
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturday Each Month
9:00 AM
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.
Leona’s Pizzeria is opening their fourth location in McHenry, IL with the first 75 guests in line receiving a free personal pizza! The restaurant will serve its signature lineup of Chicago-style pizzas – including thin crust, stuffed deep dish, Sicilian, and pan.
Our young Stingray Bay passholders and visitors can enjoy free crafting activities at our new “Connie’s Craft Corner” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Bay this June and July from 1:00 – 2:30p! Simply visit the pavilion near Little Ray’s Reef to jump in on the fun! Primarily for ages 5 and under.
Each week the Crystal Lake Park District hosts a regional band to perform at Main Beach. Pull out a blanket and enjoy a great night of free entertainment lakeside. Concerts are held on Tuesdays at 7 PM beginning June-August. Food and beverage (beer and wine) and small charcoal grills are allowed (no glass please.) In […]
During the summer months, Concerts on the Square take place every Tuesday from 7-9:00pm in Huntley Town Square. Our free outdoor concert series is a great opportunity to enjoy a variety of musical genres, from rock and blues to country and jazz. Thank you to our 2025 event sponsors!MI Homes (June 10)DeFiore Funeral & Cremation […]
See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […]
See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […]
For Mothers: from pregnancy through the first year
Check the schedule to see which FRG park we’ll be at each Wednesday. No registration required!
$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 […]
Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Make every summer movie outing even more enjoyable by including cinema favorites like Pepsi, popcorn, ICEE, Dippin’ Dots, or a Super Pretzel as part of the feature presentation. All Summer Movie Express guests […]