*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.
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
ON SALE NOW – Join us for our Midweek Matinee film series! Relive the magic of your favorite movie classics with a special screening of a nostalgic film every month […]
Country roads filled with goodies! Rain or Shine – Indoor Displays Local farms are offering fall produce like pumpkins, honey, jams, soaps, and vinegars, as well as “Tastefully Simple” products. Experience tractor rides, petting zoos, hay rides, and even pumpkin and apple launchers. Pick your own apples right from the trees or pumpkins in the fields. […]
Find local artisans and fresh produce every third Saturday from 9am to 1pm May through October in Main Street Park
Country roads filled with goodies! Rain or Shine – Indoor Displays Local farms are offering fall produce like pumpkins, honey, jams, soaps, and vinegars, as well as “Tastefully Simple” products. Experience tractor rides, petting zoos, hay rides, and even pumpkin and apple launchers. Pick your own apples right from the trees or pumpkins in the fields. […]
TOM’s Farm Market Moonlight Corn Maze Date: Saturday, October 18th Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm Our amazing corn maze takes on a new atmosphere after dark. Bring your flashlights and enjoy a fun, family friendly night and TOM’s exploring our 6 acre corn maze and moonlight hayride. Bonfires will be roaring and our cafe will be […]
Country roads filled with goodies! Rain or Shine – Indoor Displays Local farms are offering fall produce like pumpkins, honey, jams, soaps, and vinegars, as well as “Tastefully Simple” products. Experience tractor rides, petting zoos, hay rides, and even pumpkin and apple launchers. Pick your own apples right from the trees or pumpkins in the fields. […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!Saturday, October 25, 2025From 8:30 am to 4:00 pmAndSunday, October 26, 2025From 9 am to 3 pm Crystal Lake South High School1200 S McHenry AveCrystal Lake, IL 60014 Come celebrate with us 50 years of A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show! This highly anticipated juried event is the largest craft show in […]
Join us for a spooktacular day of family fun at Crystal Lake Plaza’s Trick or Treat Halloween Event on Saturday, October 25th, from 11am to 2pm! Gather your friends and family for an exciting lineup of trick-or-treating, shows, games, and more. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: 🍬 Trick or Treating at the […]