Northern Illinois Parents

Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Grant Street Parking Lot, Grant Street and Brink Street, Crystal Lake, 60014, United States
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 delightful experience filled with local flavors, artisan makers, and vibrant energy. Whether you’re stocking up on organic produce, indulging in homemade treats, or browsing unique handmade treasures, our market has something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, and furry companions to soak up the lively atmosphere and support local vendors. Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate community, sustainability, and the abundance of the season at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market!
Visit our web page, where you’ll find our vendors and sponsors coming soon: downtowncl.org/farmers-market

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival
2025-08-29 17:00 - 22:30 | Sunset Park – LITH, 5200 Miller Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156, United States
The Summer Sunset Festival is an annual event that offers the community an opportunity to enjoy a wealth of activities, food, and entertainment as the summer season comes to a close.
This three-day event will be held at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, from Friday through Sunday over Labor Day weekend. Admission is FREE, the only costs are the food/beverages and the carnival.
As always, the main stage provides a focal point of entertainment, with a full line-up of musicians, but that is just the beginning. In addition to food/beverage vendors and the carnival, special events are scheduled through the weekend.
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗:5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands5:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Food/Beer Tents5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Classic/Custom Car Show (Load-In begins at 4:00 PM) *New location at the LITH Skate Park Parking Lot*8:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Modern Day Romeos
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟎:11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Parade11:00 AM – 10:30 PM | Food/Beer Tents12:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Community Picnic (Immediately following parade)12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Dueling Pianos4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | No Turn on Red5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | The Jolly Ringwalds9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Disco Circus
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏:11:00 AM – 10:30 PM | Food/Beer Tents12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Sunset Market12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Axe Throw Inflatable and Mini Golf 9 Hole Inflatable1:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Character Meet-n-Greets: Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked™1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Windy City Amusements Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | The PraSSillas4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Kickin’ It With Carol Line Dance Lessons5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | In The Stix8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | ARRA9:30 PM | Fireworks

Brick Builders Club of Algonquin
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Bricks & Minifigs, 212 Eastgate Ct., Algonquin, 60102, United States
Come build epic structures, complete fun challenges, and connect with fellow LEGO fans! Bricks are provided, just bring your imagination. Friday Nights from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.

Fox Lake Friday Night Live
2025-06-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Village of Fox Lake: Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Rd, Fox Lake, IL, 60020, United States
The Village of Fox Lake is thrilled to introduce Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer event series launching in June 2025. Taking place at the newly renovated Lakefront Park, this exciting weekly event will feature a farmers market (4-7 PM), free live music (7-9 PM), and a variety of food and beverage options from local businesses and food trucks. Presented by Ray Auto Group, Friday Night Live will run every Friday from June through August, offering a vibrant community experience for residents and visitors alike.

Pearl Street Market & Music in the Park
2025-06-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Veteran’s Memorial Park – McHenry, 3400 Pearl St, McHenry, IL, 60050, United States
Join us for our community event at the Pearl Street Market. Enjoy the live music, shop the market of local vendors, eats from market vendors & food trucks.5pm – music in picnic pavilion, market & food trucks.7pm – main stage act in gazebo
We encourage you to bring your chairs, blankets & this event is perfect for all the generations to enjoy together.

Cary Cruise Nights 2025
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Cary, Main St, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
Longest running Car Show in McHenry County! Every Wednesday Night in McHenry County! This summer, we’re thrilled to return downtown for our home location for Cary Cruise Nights. Every Wednesday Night in downtown Cary from 6:00-8:30P. *Final two weeks of the summer the shows end at 8:00P due to darkness
We’re eagerly anticipating our 27th season and the opportunity to return to the newly renovated downtown Cary. The 2025 Cary Cruise Night season is brimming with fresh and exciting features. Visit the www.CaryGroveChamber.com for information or our Facebook page @CaryCruiseNight for weekly updates and weather cancellations.

Woodstock Farmers Market
2025-05-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Woodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
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 a chair or a blanket and enjoy the live tunes, good food, and small-town magic every Saturday & Tuesday.

Fox Lake District Library Summer Storytime
2025-06-02 10:00 | Fox Lake District Library, 255 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, 60020, United States

Summer Sunday Music Series at Miller Point
2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Miller Point Amphitheater, 1202 Riverside Dr., McHenry, 60050, United States
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 Tanaka
7/6 – The Thompson Duo
7/13 – No Filter
7/20 – Dollar Giraffes
7/27 – BB & The Honey
8/3 – Red Panda Band
8/10 – Wade Frazier
8/17 – Ryan Budyak
8/24 – Jimmy Nick
8/31 – Karen Shook
9/7 – Lara Bell
9/14 – Justin Wallace
9/21 – Jason Wells Music
9/28 – Mackenzie O’Brien Band

Farmers Market+ At The Dole
2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 | The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States
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 Shine, ATM Onsite

Cary Farmers Market
2025-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Cary Train Station, 100 W. Main St, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
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.

Teen Back to School Night
2025-08-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, 60152, United States
DJ, bags, sand volleyball, concessions

Marengo Makers Market
2025-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Calvin Spencer Park, 351 Hale St, Marengo, 60152, United States

Woodstock Tractor Truck'N Food Show
2025-08-23 15:00 - 22:00 | The McHenry County Fair Grounds, 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Join us for a day filled with good food, cold drinks, semis, equipment and live music!! Plenty of FREE things for the kiddos to do as well! The fun starts at 3, but join us at night for our “Light the Night” event where the semis and equipment show off their lights!

Venetian Night
2025-08-23 13:00 - 21:30 | Village of Fox Lake: Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Rd, Fox Lake, IL, 60020, United States
August 23rd, 2025 – 1:00pm Start, 9:30pm Drone Light ShowBrass From The Past – 6:30 – 8:30
Venetian Night is a community event that will take place at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake on August 23, 2025. This event will be an end of the summer party showcasing Lakefront Park and Fox Lake’s access to the Chain O’ Lakes.
This one of a kind event will include a boat show, wine & beer tasting ($45), historic walk, kids area, vendors, food trucks beer tent and live music. The day will culminate with one of the largest drone light shows in Illinois that will be visible to people from both the Lakefront Park and the boats anchored in Nippersink Lake.
Hosted in partnership with the Village of Fox Lake, Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Fox Lake Lions Club. This event is brought to our community with significant support from our Presenting Sponsor, Fox Lake Harbor.

Sign with Katy (Ages 0-3)
2025-06-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Rd., Cary, IL, 60013, United States
Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak. ASL also unlocks language capabilities for babies and helps them build valuable skills that help with language and literacy abilities later in life. Each presentation is different, so be sure to come to each Sign With Katy session. This class is intended for caregivers and their infants aged 0-3 years.
Register on the CAPL website!

Woodstock Truck’n Food Show
2025-08-23 00:00 - 23:59 | The McHenry County Fair Grounds, 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
This all-ages event combines your two favorite trucks – big rigs and food trucks. In addition to the trucks and great food we will have live music, 21+ beverage selection, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Woodstock Summer Concert Series
2025-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Woodstock Square, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Fridays – 7:00-8:00 PM
August 8: Anchors Away Yacht Rock Band
August 15: Blooze Brothers Classic Blues Hits
August 22: Rolling Roses Versatile Latin Band

Community Resource Day
2025-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Willow-Crystal Lake, 100 S Main St, Crystal Lake, United States
Community Resource Days – Every Friday!

Looking for support or resources in McHenry County? Stop by Willow Crystal Lake every Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

This collaborative event connects individuals with vital services, including:

– Veteran & Homeless Services-Housing & Utility Assistance-Mental Health, Disabilities & Substance Abuse Support

-Employment Help-Youth & Family Services-Food & Medical Assistance

PLUS: Free showers, lunch, laundry, haircuts, clothing, and bike repair available on-site.

Story & Craft at Grounds Coffee Bar
2025-06-19 10:00 | Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe, 91 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, 60014, United States
Story Time & Craft with Marvin’s Toy Store at Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe in Downtown Crystal Lake
Join us the third Thursday of every month this summer at 10:00 AM for a fun Story Time and kids’ craft!
June 19thJuly 17thAugust 21st
Free craft supplies Perfect for ages 1–5 Free kids’ drink from Grounds with a regular drink purchase
No registration needed—just come and have fun!

Midweek Matinee Film Series
2025-07-16 13:00 | Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
ON SALE NOW – Join us for our Midweek Matinee film series! Relive the magic of your favorite movie classics with a special screening of a nostalgic film every month on a Wednesday afternoon.

Storytime at Sunset Park Splashpad
2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunset Park – LITH, 5200 Miller Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156, United States
Join the Algonquin Librarians at the Sunset Park Splashpad for storytime filled with stories, songs and dancing. Storytime will start at 10:15 a.m. Stay and play with the REC2U staff from 10:45-11:45 a.m.
A special thank you to our sponsors and friends at Rockin’ the Spectrum and The Place for Children with Autism who will be providing a special sensory space and activities during the event
