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.

Moonlight Corn Maze

Tom’s Farm Market 10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, United States

Friendly, Spook Free, Moonlight Corn Maze and Hayride The corn maze takes on a new atmosphere after dark. Bring your flashlights and enjoy a fun, family friendly night at TOM’s […]

$16

Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K

Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States

Family Health Partnership Clinic proudly presents the 24th Annual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Woodstock North High School. The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K is […]

$40

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 […]

$20

Fall Festival – Crystal Lake

First Church – Crystal Lake 236 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

First Church Fall Festival in Crystal Lake will be held on Sunday, October 20th, from 2-5 p.m. Bring your family to an autumn afternoon filled with festive games, pumpkin painting, […]

Free

Royalty Fright Night

Royalty Gymnastics, Tumble & Dance 10715 & 10763 Wolf Drive, Huntley, IL, United States

So many exciting things happening at the Royalty Fright Night! Open Gym from 3pm to 7pm$10 per child. FREE Trick or Treating from 3pm to 7pm Scary Haunted Gym! from […]

$10

Harvard Wrestling Club Registration

J’s Lanes 5507 S Division St, Harvard, IL, United States

Registration for the 2024-2025 Harvard Wrestling Club Season…. IS OPEN!! Our online registration is LIVE! Head to www.harvardwrestling.com to sign-up today! Our club is open to boys and girls ages […]

$125

Rock ‘n’ Kids Boo-riffic Dance Party

Village Hall – Spring Grove 7401 Meyer Rd, Spring Grove, IL, United States

Rock ‘n’ Kids Boo-riffic Dance Party. This is no “trick,” “treat” yourself and your 1-5 year old to some creative fun! Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Join in for […]

$12

Family Pumpkin Painting

Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge 1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States

Family pumpkin painting on the back patio of Kingston Lanes, Wednesday, October 23rd from 4-7pm Call or email to make your reservation, (815) 338-2105 or info@kingstonlanes.com Bring the Family for […]

$10

Howl-a-Ween Dog Parade

Lions Park – Cary 503 Mildred Ave, Cary, IL, United States

$5 registration fee, visit Cary Park District website to register. Dogs should be in costume and will receive a bag of treats. Dogs must be leashed

$5

Halloween Carnival

Bethany Lutheran Church 76 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Halloween Carnival, a night filled with games, treats, and ghoulish fun! Costumes are highly encouraged. This event is open to everyone, so don’t miss out on the chills and thrills!

Free