*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.
McHenry High School Key Club will have crafts, snacks, games, and much more to celebrate! Please RSVP to mchenry@gigisplayhouse.org or call 815-385-7529.
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, March 14
Have a laugh while you run/walk! Commemorate the anniversary of March 2024’s approval of Harvard’s backyard chicken ordinance with a timed 5K run/walk! Show up in your best chicken costume and run like the coyotes are after you. 1st/2nd/3rd place overall will be awarded. Pre-registration required.
Do you have some songs you’ve been wanting to test out with a crowd? Wondered what it feels like to sing into a mic? Are you known for your rendition of Bennie and the Jets? This is your night! All-agesThe event is free, but donations are welcome at our fully volunteer-run organization. ••••••••••••••• THE CENTER […]
Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors
Join us for some creative fun during Spring Break! Pick your project and choose from frisbees, drawstring bags and baseball hats. All ages are welcome! To participate, please call 224-225-1404 with your information and the item(s) that you’d like to design. Registration ends on 3/19/25.
Join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Storytime is open to children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Registration is required. Register online at www.harvard-diggins.org/events or call 815-943-4671.
Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families! The show is about 40 minutes long and ideal for ages 2-7. Register HERE: https://huntley.libnet.info/event/12895781
Join us for our Spring Break Family Bingo!All ages welcome! Prizes for all kids.Call to reserve your table.815-338-2105
For Parents: During Pregnancy through the first year. -Connect with other parents in your community -Learn practical strategies to cope with the daily stressors of parenthood -Increase your awareness of risks, symptoms, and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Located in Conference Room C