*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.
HEY HEY…Hootenanners!!! The Village of Huntley and the Huntley 158 Education Foundation are so excited…Hootenanny Glow 5K 2025 is officially set to GLOW!!! Mark your calendars for September 6th, 2025 & get registered for this amazing community event!! Registration is now open! Let’s Glow!!! Registration will fill up… GO!!! https://youtu.be/qJ9PY2XAk9E
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to honoring grandparents and celebrating the unique bond between generations. Gather for interactive and memory-filled experiences where grandchildren and grandparents can share stories, enjoy activities, dance, and create keepsakes together. We will have a portrait photographer (3.21 Family Photography) on site, desserts from Blessed Little Kitchen, and a fun […]
It’s COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT at the McHenry Music Festival! Headlining the night is singer/songwriter, SAM HUNT, who just released his new EP, LOCKED UP. Our friend (and former Chicago Bears tight end), Zach Miller, will open the night. We have more acts to announce soon, so stay tuned!! But don’t wait to get your tickets […]
Join us for the 23rd Annual Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire/Rescue Association Pig Roast. We will have great food, great music, and great times. Our usual menu of pulled pork, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn, and dessert will be served. Live Entertainment from the Joe Powers Band with beverages available for both the kids and […]
Get ready to take a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of country music as “The Cash & Cline Show” hits the stage on Saturday, September 20, at 7 PM. Featuring the extraordinary talents of Bennie Wheels as Johnny Cash and Lori Gravel as Patsy Cline, this tribute show promises to deliver an unforgettable […]
Get Ready for the SWEETEST Adventure of the Year! LIVE Candy Land is coming to the Rockin’ The Spectrum Clubhouse in Crystal Lake! Bring your family, bring your friends – this magical event is for ALL ages and ALL families, with or without special needs. Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Location: Rockin’ The Spectrum Clubhouse – Unit D Address: 829 […]
The tradition continues with the 32nd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! This all-day event brings families and the community together to kick-off the fall season and all of its delights. Johnny Appleseed is a street fest this year, with the festival taking place on Williams Street and part of Brink Street. New […]
Four days of fun, food, and activities! Carnival, parades, a craft show, a car show, a Prince & Princess Pageant, Touch-a-Truck, Saturday Night on Main Street with food trucks, vendors, and bands!
Join us at the historic Pringle School on River Road in Marengo for a heartwarming autumn celebration. We’re bringing the charm of early fall to one of McHenry County’s beloved one-room schoolhouses! Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and settle in for a perfect fall day. Mark your calendars for October 12th 10AM- 4PM