*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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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!
DJ, bags, sand volleyball, concessions