*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.
During the summer months, Concerts on the Square take place every Tuesday from 7-9:00pm in Huntley Town Square. Our free outdoor concert series is a great opportunity to enjoy a variety of musical genres, from rock and blues to country and jazz. Thank you to our 2025 event sponsors!MI Homes (June 10)DeFiore Funeral & Cremation […]
See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […]
See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […]
For Mothers: from pregnancy through the first year
Grab a blanket and join the Crystal Lake Library and Crystal Lake Park District as we team up to bring you free concerts for kids this summer! These fun-loving headliners start at 10 am! Free snack and juice while supplies last. Julie Ann’s available for purchase. WED JUN 11: BenAnna Band @ Main Beach SAT JUN […]
Check the schedule to see which FRG park we’ll be at each Wednesday. No registration required!
Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Make every summer movie outing even more enjoyable by including cinema favorites like Pepsi, popcorn, ICEE, Dippin’ Dots, or a Super Pretzel as part of the feature presentation. All Summer Movie Express guests […]
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 […]
June 4: Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Beyond Ice Cream Sponsor: Groundhog Days June 11: Summer Reads Ice Cream Sponsor: Woodstock Pride June 18: Kaleidoscope Ice Cream Sponsor: Theatre 121 June 25: Player’s Choice Ice Cream Sponsor: Farm Bureau of McHenry County July 2: America the Beautiful Ice Cream Sponsor: Friends of the Opera House July 9: The Big Apple Ice Cream […]
Our young Stingray Bay passholders and visitors can enjoy free crafting activities at our new “Connie’s Craft Corner” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Bay this June and July from 1:00 – 2:30p! Simply visit the pavilion near Little Ray’s Reef to jump in on the fun! Primarily for ages 5 and under.