*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.
Jolly Jingles: A Santa Sing-a-Long CelebrationDate & Time: Saturday, December 15th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock, ILAdmission: FREE Get ready […]
Holiday Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Reserve your spot! Bring your friends, dogs, cats and family for professional photos! Pets are not required to attend! $25 – 15 minutes […]
Stay Frost Holiday Market at Scorched Earth Brewing Let’s chill and stay frosty this holiday season indoors at Scorched Earth Brewing! Sip the best brews around— porters, ales, kolsch, stouts, […]
Santa Paws Fundraiser Come for a tail-wagging event where your little ones can munch on cookies, sip hot cocoa, and hang out with their favorite characters! Meet Elsa and Anna […]
Children’s Holiday Party Come out and enjoy cookie decorating, holiday crafts, and visits with Santa! This is a free event for residents of Fox Lake/Ingleside and $3.00 per non-resident child. […]
Kids Ornament Workshop Bring the kids by for a holiday workshop. Color – Paint 2 wood ornaments . All supplies included. Limited Seating. Payment and reservation are required before class. […]
The Christmas Tree Ship – A Holiday Tea For ages 5+ Join Diana Kenney as she portrays Barbara Schuenemann, telling the story of her husband Herman, Captain of the Christmas […]
Carriage Rides on the Historic Square See for yourself why Woodstock was voted the most festive Christmas town in Illinois. Enjoy the charm and enchantment of the Woodstock Square during […]
Pony Rides with Santa. Kick off the holiday season with a pony ride, festive cookies, hot cocoa, and a visit with Santa. We will be collecting donations for our local […]
Enjoy a fun and creative Holiday Glass Etching Workshop! In this hands-on class, young artists will learn how to safely design and etch their very own glass creations. With easy-to-use […]
Bopp’s Bar and Grill will be hosting family bingo night! This is NOT bar bingo. This is a simple 5 round, fun, kid friendly, bingo. A funny and simple prize will be given out to the winner each round. Starts at 6pm and estimating it will take about an hour to complete. Family Bingo Night! […]
Christmas Fun with Santa Cow Come celebrate the magic of Christmas at Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake with an evening of family fun and Santa Cow on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 5pm – 7pm. There will be cookie decorating* for the kids (while supplies last), a complimentary cocoa bar*, and a special performance by the Prairie […]