*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
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.
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!
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Merry Jane’s 3rd Annual Market Please join in for a night full of AWESOME small business deals! Stay tuned for the vendor line up!!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Experience Come warm and come fuzzy, a craft there will be, A grinchily good ornament to put on the tree. Then let’s have a treat, a milkshake-y type treat, with Truffala trees, and a sucker to eat. What great fun we will have, with a special guest too, The Grinch […]
Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre It wouldn’t be the holidays without Clark firing up the Christmas Lights for his family and Cousin Eddie showing up! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation followed by Scrooged with Bill Murray! Our final showing of the season! Find more events and FAQ at goldenagecinemas.com
The Woodstock Winter Farmers Market has a new location! Visit your favorite local farmer’s market vendors at All Season Orchard. Enjoy the expanded market with room for even more vendors, live music, and family fun!
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 visit with Santa Claus on the train Treats and hot chocolate will be served An animated light show and holiday song presentation entertain you during […]
Christmas Movies at the Outdoor Theatre It wouldn’t be the holidays without Clark firing up the Christmas Lights for his family and Cousin Eddie showing up! National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation followed by Scrooged with Bill Murray! Our final showing of the season! Find more events and FAQ at goldenagecinemas.com
Elf an Aerial Christmas Adventure presented by the Lofty Life Flyers. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at the Harvard Chamber of Commerce.
Starts at 12:30pm