*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.
Discovery Days: Who Lives in These Woods? Enjoy a morning of fun, educational activities focused on our special theme of the day. Games, lessons, and other hands-on experiences help participants explore our conservation areas. Program content is appropriate for ages 2-6. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration is required through the McHenry County Conservation […]
Join your neighbors and the Parks and Recreation Department for this free community-building event. Enjoy with your friends and family-provided activities, games, community resources, and more for all ages.
Sites Seldom Seen: Seed Processing Facility The Conservation District collects local seed from native plants every fall in order to restore and enrich prairie, wetland, and savanna areas throughout the County. In 2023, Conservation District staff and volunteers harvested over 4,000 lbs of native seed by mechanical and/or hand collection. Join Conservation District ecologists to […]
Crystal Lake’s largest one-day event brings families and the community together to celebrate the changing of seasons, while enjoying all the fun family festivities!
Tickets are ONLY required to enter the outdoor activities. Tickets are NOT required to enter our Market/Bakery or our U-Pick Fields. Gift Cards can not be used with Fall on the Farm tickets. Fall on the Farm Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm (Last entry at 5:00pm) Weekends & Columbus Day: 10:00am – 5:00pm […]
Fall Pumpkin Fest begins with our customer appreciation day on September 28th and runs through October 31st. No Admission on Saturday, September 28th for customer appreciation day. For the rest of the season, weekdays $8 per person, weekends and Columbus Day $12 per person.
10th Annual Fun on the Farm event with new and fun attractions for all ages. Admission Pre-register children ages 3-17 $10 per child Day of event: Children ages 3-17 $12 per child Adults are $5 Ticket bundles available for pre-purchase or day of event. Attractions: Food Games Prizes Hayrides Pumpkins Horse rides and much much […]