*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.
The Harvard Baseball League is hosting a FREE pitching clinic for children in A-minor, Bronco or Pony levels (the level they will play in this summer). When: Saturday, Feb. 15 @ Harvard Jr. High Saturday, Feb. 22 @ Harvard High School Saturday, March 1 @ Harvard High School Times: 1:00-3:00PM
Put on your brightest glow-in-the-dark attire and get ready to light up the dance floor! There are two time slots to choose from: 3:30 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy the Live DJ, Photo Booth, snacks, and plenty of opportunities for dancing and bonding under the black lights. Whether you’re busting a […]
Put on your brightest glow-in-the-dark attire and get ready to light up the dance floor! There are two time slots to choose from: 3:30 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy the Live DJ, Photo Booth, snacks, and plenty of opportunities for dancing and bonding under the black lights. Whether you’re busting a […]
Join us for Tuesdays for Tots during Museum Week. There will be story time, craft time, and play time. Ages 2-5. The program is for the tots but all the kiddos are welcome. This is a free event.
For Mothers: from pregnancy through the first year
It’s an early release day for District 50 students. Join us at the Library after school for some crafting fun. Free and open to the public (no library card required) but registration is required. Open to children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Young children will need adult assistance. Please sign up for each session separately […]
Rooted Moms will gather monthly to discuss a new topic about biblical motherhood from the book Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood. Written by Kristen Wetherell. “Do you ever feel disconnected as a mother – like you’re doing all the “mom things” you’re supposed to do as you stoop […]
Come join us at ‘Moon Over McHenry’! It’s an evening of free astronomy fun at the McHenry Public Library. You’ll be able to view the Moon, planets and more through the excellent telescopes of the volunteers from the Lake County Astronomical Society (LCAS). This event is part of the 2025 Season of the LCAS Astronomy […]
Please join us for our spring open house on April 11th. Come and see what our program is about and what we have to offer our community.
It’s that time of the year, so paint those eggs, keep an eye out for the bunny and……grab a flashlight??? That’s right! Get ready for a great night looking for candy and prizes. Each participant must be accompanied by a parent. Ages 6-12. Registration deadline is March 28th.