*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.
Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […]
Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […]
Who’s ready for the FIRST EVER OFFICIAL SKATE CONTEST at Buss Fest on Sat. 8/9?!?! Your favorite skate fest is back and better than ever (STILL with live music and free skate all day). Sign up link for the contest in comments. FREE EVENT SCHEDULE 8am-Noon: @skatemchenry Session 1pm-1:45pm: Beginner 2:30pm-3:15pm: Female 4pm-4:45pm: Intermediate 5:30pm-6:15pm: […]
Join us for our third annual 2nd Saturday Farmer’s Market! Our markets consist of a very wide range of vendors. Delicious food and sweets Locally grown produce and honey Local farm raised meats Handmade crafts, soap, ect. Looking to become a vendor with us? Send me a message or contact the store for more info! […]
Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street.
A farmer’s market plus so much more! Outdoor Market Sundays, May 25th – Oct 26th, 2025 (no markets: Jun 29 & Jul 6 due to Lakeside Fest) 10 am – 2 pm Front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion 401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Free Admission, Ample Parking, Pet Friendly, Rain or […]
*free beach admission all day* 12:30-4:30 PM Migrate to the beach for an afternoon to enjoy Monarch Mania! The Monarch Coalition will host a Monarch Fair loaded with games, activities and everything butterflies! Crystal Lake Community Band Showcase 1-4:30 pm 1-1:45 pm Knock on Wood Clarinet Ensemble 2-2:30 pm CLCB Saxophone Quartet 2:45-3:15 pm CLCB […]
The Summer Sunday Music Series at Miller Point! Performance from 1-4. Spend the afternoon indulging in music, Food trucks, beverages, and shopping at The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! Stay tuned! 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩: 6/1 – Despina 6/8 – Courtney & Chris Duo 6/15 – Dan Peters 6/22 – Triple Threat Band 6/29 – Craig Colson & Terry […]