
Midweek Matinee Film Series
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 […]

*Full Calendar Below
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.

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 […]


Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting […]

Find local artisans and fresh produce every third Saturday from 9am to 1pm May through October in Main Street Park

Get ready to take a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of country music as “The Cash & Cline Show” hits the stage on Saturday, September 20, at 7 […]

Get Ready for the SWEETEST Adventure of the Year! LIVE Candy Land is coming to the Rockin’ The Spectrum Clubhouse in Crystal Lake! Bring your family, bring your friends – this […]

The tradition continues with the 32nd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Downtown Crystal Lake! This all-day event brings families and the community together to kick-off the fall season and all of its delights. Johnny Appleseed is a street fest this year, with the festival taking place on Williams Street and part of Brink Street. New […]

Four days of fun, food, and activities! Carnival, parades, a craft show, a car show, a Prince & Princess Pageant, Touch-a-Truck, Saturday Night on Main Street with food trucks, vendors, and bands!

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