*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
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.
Migrating Monarchs: Join us to learn about the annual life cycle of Monarch Butterflies, and how they survive their 2,500 mile migration each year; plus find out what you can do to help them along their way. Weather permitting, we will also venture out to the prairie to see if we can find any monarchs […]
It’s BACK! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the all new Cary Main Street Fest! Join us for a celebration filled with live music, mouthwatering food, and non-stop fun. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Saturday, Sept. 28:1:30-3:30P Jimmy Nick3:30-5:00P GENR8R5:30-7:00P There Goes the Neighborhood7:30-9:30P Tennessee WhiskeySunday, September 2911:00A-12:30P New Vintage Strings1:00-2:30P […]
Talk and Trek: Autumn Wildflowers Join a naturalist as we explore some of the last wildflower blooms of the season. Learn new species, what makes them unique, and how they contribute to their ecosystem. This is a slower paced hike for approximately 1 mile with several stopping points along the way. For ages 14 and […]
Sunrise on the Prairie: Join us for a short loop hike through scenic trails, ending at a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Enjoy the peacefulness of dawn as the first light brightens the landscape. We will have kiddy-cocktail mimosas with orange juice and sparkling grape juice to enjoy for everyone attending. For all ages, […]
Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour, just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s time frame. Please visit the event website to see the list of 10 farms on the stroll. There is no charge […]
Come join the FUNdraiser. Choose: Fall Trees, Thankful Pumpkin, Witch Ride11 x 14 Canvas, All Designs Pre Sketched, Free hand by request only A portion of your ticket will be donated to Harvard HARMONY a 503c nonprofit, to help fund a trip for the Harvard Music Booster Club to travel to Pearl Harbor $45/person, 1 […]
Enjoy a paint and sip at Bopps! Invite some friends ~ or come solo~ and join us to paint ‘Pumpkin Trio’. We’ll paint along with you step-by-step, making it fun and easy! Beginners welcome. $35 includes all supplies n your first drink! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Please stop into Bopps or call 815-943-7033 to sign up. […]