Events

Featured Events in McHenry County

*Full Calendar Below

Combat Cyber

Exploitation Training

January 15

7:30 – 9:30 PM

Parent’s Night Out at

Urban Air

January 17

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pokemon League

January 25

10:00 AM – 12:00 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.

$1 Halloween Skate

Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating Center 691 Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The annual $1 Halloween skate event! Sunday, October 27th, 5:30-8:00pm Admission only $1 WITH COSTUME! $11 with no costume…. so DRESS UP! Rental $5 if needed, Skate mates $6 if needed Costume contest with prizes so dress your best!

$1

Halloween Howl

Fox Lake Police Department 301 Illinois Rte 59, Fox Lake, IL, United States

Join the Village of Fox Lake Police Department to celebrate Halloween. At the Halloween Howl, your family will get to meet members of the Fox Lake Police Department, enjoy treats, hot dogs, children’s activities, hot chocolate, and hay rides. This is a free event, and Halloween costumes are encouraged for both children and parents! If […]

Free

Harvard Wrestling Club Registration

Harvard High School 1103 N Jefferson St, Harvard, IL, United States

Registration for the 2024-2025 Harvard Wrestling Club Season…. IS OPEN!! Our online registration is LIVE! Head to www.harvardwrestling.com to sign-up today! Our club is open to boys and girls ages 4-14 (in 8th grade this year). Practices will start the first week of November with tournament/competitions starting the first weekend of December! We will have […]

$125

Halloween Themed Family Bingo

Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge 1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States

Halloween Themed Family Bingo. Bring the kids in costume for a night of Bingo and prizes. Make your reservation today! 815-338-2105 * Bring treats to share* Kids costume contest & Parade @ 7pm* Spooky prize table

Free

Trick or Treat – Lake in the Hills Safety Town

Irv Floress Safety Education Center 1109 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Bring your children out for a memorable trick-or-treating experience at Safety Town, located at 1109 Crystal Lake Road. Come see family friendly monsters, ghosts, and ghouls along with local officers, Police Explorers, and community volunteers. Let your little goblin maneuver through the miniature safety town buildings collecting candy while visiting with the fun and friendly […]

Free

Halloween on the Square

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

Trick-or-Treat at businesses around Woodstock Square. Costume contest and prizes for scariest, funniest and most original in four age categories of 3 and under, 4-8, 9-13 and 14 and up.

Free

Triple Feature Halloween Movies

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Triple Feature of Halloween Movies:High on the Hog, Halloweed, and Halloween III: A season of the witch! A special appearance by some who helped to make the movie and starred in it are in the works too! It’ll be just $15 for your ENTIRE carload to get into these features! Carload price!

$15

Meet Leatherface & Enjoy a Double Feature

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Meet Leatherface & Enjoy a Double Feature. Extending Halloween all weekend here at the Outdoor! Brett Wagner, who played Leatherface, will be here for photo op and autographs! Then, settle in to watch Texas Chainsaw Massacre, followed by The Crazies! We will open at 5 PM. This is a unique way to celebrate the Halloween […]

$15

Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Smash

Lions Park – Cary 503 Mildred Ave, Cary, IL, United States

Recycle your pumpkins in a fun way! Bring your pumpkins to Lions Park and compete with others to see which one wins the Pumpkin Roll or demolish your pumpkin in the Pumpkin Smash!

Free

2nd Annual Crafts & Vendor Fundraiser Event

McHenry Moose Lodge 3535 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL, United States

2nd Annual Crafts & Vendor Fundraiser Event Local crafters & direct sales reps with displays of home decor, jewelry, art, apparel, candles, health & wellness items etc for your holiday shopping pleasure. Proceeds benefit Thanksgiving dinner at Moose for sailors from Great Lakes navy base, MooseHeart kids & local vets. Also Moose hosts a senior […]

Free

Let’s Get Jiggy Puzzle Competition 1.2

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

Grab your family and friends to form a team of 4 to compete against other puzzle enthusiasts. Complete a 500 piece puzzle with your team for a chance to win a prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places. Also, there will be a puzzle swap if you’d like to bring in a 300+ piece puzzle to […]

$32