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.

Goat Yoga

Maria’s Farm 216 Menge Road, Marengo, IL, United States
$27

Autumn Kids’ Painting Workshop

Community Room – Harvard 201 W Diggins St, Harvard, IL, United States

Bring your creativity! Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop with Alicia Londos. All art supplies are provided. Sign up with your friends! Ages 7-15. If a parent and child […]

$38

Social Dance Night – October

Main Beach Pavillion 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Ages 15+NEW Beginner friendly format. Enjoy a progressive dance party that starts with pop-up walkthrough lessons and progresses to open dancing at the end. All songs during the evening are […]

$10

MTFPD Open House

MTFPD – Station 2 3710 N Johnsburg Rd, Johnsburg, IL, United States

At the MTFPD Open House check out what the fire department is all about Watch the crews in action Take a tour of the station Learn hands-only CPR Check out […]

Free

2024 Cider Fest

McHenry County Historical Society & Museum 6422 Main St, Union, IL, United States

Visitors to the 47th annual Cider Fest will get an opportunity to step back in time with skilled artisans, an interactive barn-raising demonstration, a fall mum sale, children’s fall activities, […]

Free

Fall Festival

Grant Township Center 26725 W Molidor Rd., Ingleside, IL, United States
Free

Fall Fest 2024

HLC Therapy Group 1301 Pyott Rd., Suite 109, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Join us for a fall celebration! In a sensory friendly environment enjoy trunk-or-treating, a “spooky” trail, local performances, and tons of fun! A free community event for all! Wear your […]

Free

Rodeo Ready

Cripple Creek Ranch 23215 Graf Road, Harvard, IL, United States

During the Rodeo Ready class, future rodeo stars will learn the basic skills for each event, including the rules, objectives, walk through patterns, and practical experience. Sign up for all […]

$40

Settler’s Days 2024

Downtown Marengo State Street, Marengo, IL, United States

5K Run Arts and Crafts Car Show Chldren’s Pet Parade Carnival Corn Hole Tournament Feather Party Prince & Princess Contest Saturday Night on Main Street Parade And so much more

Free

Firelight Family Walk

Ryders Woods 751 E. Kimball St., Woodstock, IL, United States

Enjoy a family walk under the stars on the fire lit walking path of Ryders Woods. Perfect timing for families that are on a school fall break-with a little cocoa […]

Free

Oktoberfest

The Cottages of Fox Lake 16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL, United States
Free