*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.
Let’s get fishing! Join us for a morning of fishing with some of our favorite local law enforcement! Bring your own rods or borrow one of ours. Prizes awarded for first fish caught, largest fish, smallest fish and most fish! Bait will be provided. Event is free but registration is required. Limited spots.
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 […]
Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, live music, food trucks, and more at McHenry County College’s Community Block Party, Sunday, July 27 from Noon to 5 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/blockparty.
The Summer Sunday Music Series at Miller Point! Performance from 1-4. Spend the afternoon indulging in music, Food trucks, beverages, and shopping at The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! Stay tuned! 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩: 6/1 – Despina 6/8 – Courtney & Chris Duo 6/15 – Dan Peters 6/22 – Triple Threat Band 6/29 – Craig Colson & Terry […]
FRIDAY, JULY 18 & 25, 2025 | 8:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 19 & 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM SUNDAY, JULY 20 & 27, 2025 | 2:00 PM Adult Tickets are $29,Student Tickets are $14, Members save 30% (All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at […]
$3.00 admission, Mondays & Wednesdays. For more details: https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Movie Times. 6/23 – Bad Guys 6/25 – Bad Guys 6/30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/2 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/7 – Despicable Me 4 7/9 – Despicable Me 4 7/14 – Kung Fu Panda 4 […]
$3.00 admission, Mondays & Wednesdays. For more details: https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Movie Times. 6/23 – Bad Guys 6/25 – Bad Guys 6/30 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/2 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 7/7 – Despicable Me 4 7/9 – Despicable Me 4 7/14 – Kung Fu Panda 4 […]
Celebrate the 77th McHenry County Fair July 29 – August 3 while enjoying live music, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and all your favorite fair entertainment! Follow along for updates on live entertainment, vendor opportunities, exhibition sign-ups, and more! GENERAL INFO- Become a 2025 McHenry County Fair Vendor: https://mchenrycountyfair.com/vendors/ NOTE: The ONLY way to become […]