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.

Holiday Housewalk Craft Fair

Various location in Marengo/Union

Holiday Housewalk Craft Fair – Shop handmade crafts for the holiday season at various locations in Marengo and Union. The Marengo and Union Holiday Housewalk Craft Fair is organized by a volunteer […]

Free

A Very Merry Huntley

Huntley Town Square 11704 E Coral St, Huntley, IL, United States

A Very Merry Huntley: December 7, 2024Start the day off with the Huntley Rotary Club’s Running of the Elves 5K, the First Congregational Church of Huntley’s annual Cookie Walk and […]

Free

Santa’s Candy Cane Hunt

McHenry Recreation Center 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL, United States

Cookies, Hot Cocoa, Crafts and a Photo with Santa For children ages 1-8, $10 per child, adults are free, registration is required through the McHenry Park and Recreation Department.

$10

Cookies with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Lake in the Hills Village Hall – Community Room 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Join us for a delightful event where the magic of Christmas comes alive.  Children will gather around as Mrs. Claus captivates them with enchanting holiday stories.  There will be time […]

$10

Carols and Cheer

Christ Community Church Huntley Campus 10547 Faith Way, Huntley, IL, United States

You’re invited to Christ Community Church’s free Carols and Cheer event on December 7th! Enjoy music, fun, and a visit from Santa!

Free

Holiday Photos with Santa

Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States

Holiday Photos with Santa Have a day of family-friendly holiday fun while supporting a great cause by joining us for our Holiday Photos with Santa! You can meet Santa’s herd […]

$20

Kids Shopping with Santa’s Elves

Steel Heart, LTD: House of Seven Gables 10308 US-14, Harvard, IL, United States

Kids Shopping with Santa’s Elves A special shopping event for children ages 12 and under. We have assorted items from the shop that are priced especially for children (everyone else […]

Free

Holiday Market – McHenry Riverwalk

McHenry Riverwalk 1202-1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL, United States

Holiday Market – McHenry Riverwalk Join us for some holiday cheer & shopping at the McHenry Riverwalk District. Shop at our 10 tiny shops & market vendors in Miller Point […]

Free

4th Annual Art, Craft, and Vintage Fair!

Starline 300 W Front St, Harvard, IL, United States

Come and celebrate the holidays with the Starline Excursion Market’s 4th annual Art, Craft, and Vintage Fair! Explore the town of Harvard, Illinois as we come together as a community […]

Free

2024 Photos with Santa

Tom’s Farm Market 10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, United States

2024 Photos with Santa Date: Saturday, December 7thTime: 11:30am – 2:00pmCost: $10 per family (includes up to 5 kids and 2adults) Celebrate the holiday season with Photos with Santa! Don’t […]

$10

Happy Holiday Railway

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States

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 […]

$25