*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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Wonder Lake Community Club (WLCC) for a festive Christmas by the Lake! Bring the whole family to enjoy: – Live Music- Food and Drinks- Craft Booths- Pictures with […]
Join us for a timed walk/run race to kick off the holiday season! The Egg Nog Jog 3K is a celebration of unity and festivity – and delicious egg nog. […]
Join the Community Engagement Committee on Saturday, December 7, 2023 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. for its Merry and Bright in Spring Grove (formerly known as Tree Lighting Ceremony). This festive event […]
Holiday Magic Kicks off at 4pm with live music and holiday performances, followed by the arrival of Santa Claus and lighting of the tree. Things to do: tree lighting, pictures […]