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.
McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States
Triple Feature of Halloween Movies:High on the Hog, Halloweed, and Halloween III: A season of the witch! A special appearance by some who helped to make the movie and starred in it are in the works too! It’ll be just $15 for your ENTIRE carload to get into these features! Carload price!
McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States
Meet Leatherface & Enjoy a Double Feature. Extending Halloween all weekend here at the Outdoor! Brett Wagner, who played Leatherface, will be here for photo op and autographs! Then, settle in to watch Texas Chainsaw Massacre, followed by The Crazies! We will open at 5 PM. This is a unique way to celebrate the Halloween […]
Lions Park – Cary
503 Mildred Ave, Cary, IL, United States
Recycle your pumpkins in a fun way! Bring your pumpkins to Lions Park and compete with others to see which one wins the Pumpkin Roll or demolish your pumpkin in the Pumpkin Smash!
McHenry Moose Lodge
3535 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL, United States
2nd Annual Crafts & Vendor Fundraiser Event Local crafters & direct sales reps with displays of home decor, jewelry, art, apparel, candles, health & wellness items etc for your holiday shopping pleasure. Proceeds benefit Thanksgiving dinner at Moose for sailors from Great Lakes navy base, MooseHeart kids & local vets. Also Moose hosts a senior […]
McHenry Recreation Center
3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
Grab your family and friends to form a team of 4 to compete against other puzzle enthusiasts. Complete a 500 piece puzzle with your team for a chance to win a prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places. Also, there will be a puzzle swap if you’d like to bring in a 300+ piece puzzle to […]
Downtown Harvard – Ayer St
40 N Ayer St, Harvard, IL, United States
Dia de los Muertos Celebration Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in downtown Harvard with the Harvard Parks Foundation! This family event has free admission for live music, dance performances, food trucks, a beer garden, art displays, and family activities. Come celebrate ancestors and culture at this brand new event!
McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas
1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States
Halloween Double Feature: Fall evening, Halloween weekend, and two movies that haven’t yet been seen on our screen here at the outdoor. Gothic Slayers followed by Extra Ordinary! Dress to impress in your best Halloween costume for chance to win cash prizes and more. A unique way to continue the Halloween Spirit! It’ll be just […]
Main Beach Pavillion
300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Ages 15+NEW Beginner friendly format. Enjoy a progressive dance party that starts with pop-up walkthrough lessons and progresses to open dancing at the end. All songs during the evening are available for line dance and couples. Pup-up lessons are designed to be 5-minutes to encourage movement and repetition.Time:6:30-9:30 pmInstructor Miss RachelleLocation: Main Beach PavilionFee:$10 res/$13 […]
Glacial Park
6705 Route 31, Ringwood, IL, United States
Harvest Time in 1858 Step back in time to the 1850’s at harvest time. Try your hand at corn shelling, grinding corn into flour, or making a corn husk or yarn doll. Witness harvest activities like the baking of bread in the wood-burning cookstove and grinding herbs for winter use. Tour the historic farmhouse to […]
Prairieview Education Center
2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Natural Wreath Making Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a handmade wreath created from natural materials found in our prairies and woodlands. Take a short guided hike to discover what the prairie looks like in the fall, and to collect materials (under staff supervision) to incorporate into your creation. Supplemental supplies will be provided and feel […]
Bopp’s Bar and Grill LLC
103 E Front St, Harvard, IL, United States
Bopp’s Bar and Grill will be hosting family bingo night! This is NOT bar bingo. This is a simple 5 round, fun, kid friendly, bingo. A funny and simple prize will be given out to the winner each round. Starts at 6pm and estimating it will take about an hour to complete. Family Bingo Night! […]
Labahn Hain House
149 Hilltop Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States
Join us and enjoy storytime with Ms. Jenni. We will meet from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Registration is required for this Algonquin Area Public Library District drop-in program. Register through the library.