Events

Featured Events in McHenry County

*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

Events Calendar

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.

Jolly Jingles: A Santa Sing-a-Long Celebration

Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL, United States

Jolly Jingles: A Santa Sing-a-Long CelebrationDate & Time: Saturday, December 15th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock, ILAdmission: FREE Get ready for a holly jolly afternoon at Jolly Jingles: A Santa Sing-a-Long Celebration! Bring your family and friends to the Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock for […]

Free

Holiday Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

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 to do as many poses as you would like and the choice of one digital image. Each addition image will be $5 – purchase at […]

$27.30

Stay Frosty Holiday Market

Scorched Earth Brewing Company 203 Berg St, Algonquin, IL, United States

Stay Frost Holiday Market at Scorched Earth Brewing Let’s chill and stay frosty this holiday season indoors at Scorched Earth Brewing! Sip the best brews around— porters, ales, kolsch, stouts, and more!Shop from a curated collection of 20+ local small business owners selling a variety of handcrafted/sourced goods (something for you and your loved ones […]

Free

Santa Paws Fundraiser

Ricky’s Rascals and Wholesome Petz Pet Supplies 101 N State St, Marengo, IL, United States

Santa Paws Fundraiser Come for a tail-wagging event where your little ones can munch on cookies, sip hot cocoa, and hang out with their favorite characters! Meet Elsa and Anna for frost-filled storytelling, high-five Spider-Man between cookie bites, and watch the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes when he meets our adorable adoptables! Santa himself is […]

Children’s Holiday Party

Village of Fox Lake: Lakefront Park 71 Nippersink Rd, Fox Lake, IL, United States

Children’s Holiday Party Come out and enjoy cookie decorating, holiday crafts, and visits with Santa! This is a free event for residents of Fox Lake/Ingleside and $3.00 per non-resident child. The Children’s Holiday Party is held at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd. Fox Lake, IL 60020. Also, don’t forget to turn in your […]

Free

Kids Ornament Workshop

Artisan Marketplace 1245 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL, United States

Kids Ornament Workshop Bring the kids by for a holiday workshop. Color – Paint 2 wood ornaments . All supplies included. Limited Seating. Payment and reservation are required before class. Cost is $10.00 per child. Call Artisan Marketplace today to reserve your spot. (815) 322-2698.

$10

The Christmas Tree Ship – A Holiday Tea

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 Ship. Schuenemann, fondly known as Captain Santa, brought shiploads of Christmas trees from northern Michigan to Chicago each year until his ship sunk in […]

$25

Carriage Rides on the Historic Square

Woodstock Square 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, United States

Carriage Rides on the Historic Square See for yourself why Woodstock was voted the most festive Christmas town in Illinois. Enjoy the charm and enchantment of the Woodstock Square during the Holidays with a nostalgic horse drawn carriage ride around the Square. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity and a popular holiday attraction, so grab […]

Free

Pony Rides with Santa

Timmermanns Ranch & Saddle Shop 29550 W Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL, United States

Pony Rides with Santa. Kick off the holiday season with a pony ride, festive cookies, hot cocoa, and a visit with Santa. We will be collecting donations for our local food pantry. Looking forward to seeing you there. FREE EVENT!

Free

Holiday Glass Etching Workshop

Harvard City Hall 201 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL, United States

Enjoy a fun and creative Holiday Glass Etching Workshop! In this hands-on class, young artists will learn how to safely design and etch their very own glass creations. With easy-to-use stencils and non-toxic etching cream, they’ll personalize glass jars or drinking glasses with unique patterns, shapes, and initials. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop […]

$15

Bopp’s Family Bingo Night

Bopp’s Bar and Grill LLC 103 E Front St, Harvard, IL, United States

Bopp’s Bar and Grill will be hosting family bingo night! This is NOT bar bingo. This is a simple 5 round, fun, kid friendly, bingo. A funny and simple prize will be given out to the winner each round. Starts at 6pm and estimating it will take about an hour to complete. Family Bingo Night! […]

Free

Christmas Fun with Santa Cow

Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake 4812 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Christmas Fun with Santa Cow Come celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake with an evening of family fun and Santa Cow on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 5pm – 7pm. There will be cookie decorating* for the kids (while supplies last), a complimentary cocoa bar*, and a special performance by the Prairie […]

Free