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.
Kiddie Academy of Crystal Lake
720 Cog Circle, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Join Kiddie Academy of Crystal Lake for a magical morning of holiday cheer at our Story Time with Santa event! This festive open house is the perfect way to kick […]
Bentley’s Pet Stuff
1492 South Randall Road, Algonquin, IL, United States
Holiday Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Reserve your spot! Bring your friends, dogs, cats and family for professional photos! Pets are not required to attend! $25 – 15 minutes […]
Property Owners Association of LITH
1212 Crystal Lake Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States
The Property Owners Association is hosting their annual Holiday Craft Show, featuring a dozen local crafters and vendors, plus FREE pictures with Santa! It will be set up in the […]
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States
Happy Holiday Railway Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a 40-minute train ride for the whole family See and […]
Join the Johnsburg Area Business Association and Lobal Businesses for their first JABA Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, December 14th from 12-2pm. Embrace the magic of the season with Johnsburg’s first […]
Glacial Park
6705 Route 31, Ringwood, IL, United States
Powers-Walker House: Holiday at Grandma’s Experience holiday preparations from days of old. Step back in time to visit the 1854 restored Greek Revival, Powers-Walker House and watch volunteers in historical […]
Glacial Park
6705 Route 31, Ringwood, IL, United States
Nature’s Ornaments After visiting the Powers-Walkers historical home, come over to Lost Valley Visitor Center to create one-of-a-kind historical pioneer ornaments using materials from nature. There will be a variety […]
Fox Valley Pottery & Art
2743 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL, United States
Ornament Creations with Santa Bring your family to take photos with Santa, give him some cookies and get his ideas on creating custom family ornaments for your family Christmas tree!
Huntley Town Square
11704 E Coral St, Huntley, IL, United States
The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Huntley are hosting the 2024 Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl that will take place on Saturday, December 14th from 12:00 p.m. […]
D5 Ranges – Marengo
131 E Prairie St, Marengo, IL, United States
Santa & The Grinch are on the way back to the Range!!! Stop on December 14th, 2024, 1pm-4pm for a visit!! FREE Pictures will be offered for each family, we […]
Rockin the Spectrum
829 S Virginia Rd, Units C and D, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Cookies with Santa Claus This is a free event for the entire family! They don’t turn away behaviors! All ages are welcome!Donations are always appreciated so we continue to do […]
Colonel Palmer House
660 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
The Christmas Tree Ship – A Holiday Tea For ages 5+Join Diana Kenney as she portrays Barbara Schuenemann, telling the story of her husband Herman, Captain of the Christmas Tree […]