*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.
Corkscrew Gymnastics Open Gym Tiny Tot’s Open Gym (5 years old and under) Wednesday- 11:00-11:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members Fridays – 10:00 – 10:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members All Ages Open Gym Fridays – 7:00-8:30pm $9/current students, $12/non-members
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 […]
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! […]
Saturday Story Time at Read Between the Lynes Sit under the tree in the shop at Read Between The Lynes on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. for some super-fantastic stories!
Come out and enjoy Second Saturdays Art Event at the Starline Factory in Harvard. You can explore the Juried Art Show, Music, Drinks, Galleries, Studios, and Art demos from local artists, kids activities & more! Come early to explore the Excursion Market. Cost: $10 (16 and under free when accompanied by an adult)
Join us for the 23rd Annual Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire/Rescue Association Pig Roast. We will have great food, great music, and great times. Our usual menu of pulled pork, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn, and dessert will be served. Live Entertainment from the Joe Powers Band with beverages available for both the kids and […]
Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Crystal Lake: A Tranquil Adventure for All! Urban Air Crystal Lake invites families with sensory processing sensitivities, along with their siblings and caregivers, to join us for a Special Sensory Play event. Creating a serene and inclusive atmosphere where everyone can experience the joy of play in a sensory-friendly […]
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 […]