Events

Featured Events in McHenry County

*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

Events Calendar

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.

Harvard Tractor Supply Halloween Event

Harvard Tractor Supply 1201 South Division Street, Harvard, IL, United States

The Harvard Tractor Supply is excited to announce their Halloween event which includes aTouch A TruckFarmer’s MarketTrunk or TreatPet Costume contest The party kicks off at 9am and ends at 3pm. located at the Harvard Tractor Supply! Looking to become a vendor with us? Send me a message or contact the store for more info! […]

Free

Trunk or Treat – Cary

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 8901 Cary-Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL, United States

Annual Trunk or Treat!  You can walk through the fun and amazing trunks we’ll have–or you can host one! Bring a bag and fill it with candy!

Free

Truck or Treat – Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Main Beach 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

FREERain or ShineBring your treat bag

Free

Howl-a-Ween at the Bark Park

Bark Park – LITH 9027 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

A spooky and safe Howl-o-ween event for dog lovers! Join us at the LITH Bark Park for a morning of fun for you and your 4-legged family members.  Activities include a  costume contest, pup games, and holiday photo opps. Human and canine costumes highly encouraged! Dogs must be leashed while outside the bark park and must […]

$10

Howl-a-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pet Paradise 110 E Brainard St, Harvard, IL, United States

Join Pet Paradise for a Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th! Bring in your costumed pet for a photo and to register them for free into the contest. Voting will take place on Facebook. Photos with the most Likes by October 31st at 6pm will win! Only one winner per household. 1st Place […]

Free

Pumpkin Train

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States

Pumpkin Train on October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts, as well as an antique farm tractor and […]

$20

KP Kids Halloween Party

KP Acres 1317 Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL, United States

Join KP Acres for their spooky kids Halloween party . There will crafts, pumpkins, music, and plenty of fun. Don’t miss out! limited seats – call KP Acres for questions or to register your child for this fun, Halloween event!

$10

Trunk or Treat – McHenry

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Enjoy the fun at the Trunk or Treat! This will be free for parents and their children to attend! It’s **FREE** for businesses to participate! Decorate your trunks, bring candy, and join us in creating an unforgettable Halloween experience for our community. Let’s make this the best Trunk or Treat yet! Spaces are limited, so […]

Free

Little Pumpkin Party

Kid’s World & Cafe 2791 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL, United States

Join Kid’s World & Cafe for their Little Pumpkin Party! For the spooktacular event, they have planned a costume contest, dance party, sweet treats, photo, and wonderful surprise characters. Hope you can join in for a frightfully fun time! *All tickets are non-refundable! Please visit Kid’s World & Cafe for tickets https://events.cocoatickets.com/kids-world-cafe/little-pumpkins-party-2024

$20

Annual Halloween Walk

Tasty Sushi 630 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 26th! This time-honored tradition is attended by hundreds in our community, offering a safe and festive way for families to enjoy Halloween. Join us for a family-friendly event filled with trick-or-treating, costumes, and a […]

Free