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.
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.
Main Street Pourhouse
214 Main St, Woodstock, IL, United States
Have an action-packed night of dinner, dancing and superhero fun! Dinner is a pasta bar, meatballs, salad, fruit and cookies. This is for ages 3-12. $75 per mother/son pair and $25 for each additional son. Registration required through Woodstock Recreation.
All Seasons Orchard
14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL, United States
The Woodstock Winter Farmers Market has a new location! Visit your favorite local farmer’s market vendors at All Season Orchard. Enjoy the expanded market with room for even more vendors, live music, and family fun!
Legion Hall – Huntley
11712 Coral St, Huntley, IL, United States
Huntley Winter Farmers Market Winter Season: The indoor farmers markets take place on the second Saturday of the month during the winter. They are located inside the American Legion ( 11712 Coral Street) during November and December. They then move inside Huntley Municipal Complex (10987 Main Street) from January to April. We’re open from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Woodstock Harley-Davidson
2235 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States
Event Name: Veterans Day Stand To Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Event Highlights: 10:30 AM: Guest Speaker11:00 AM: POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony All Day Activities:✪ Chat with Local Veterans✪ Food & Live Music✪ 20 Veteran Organizations, including: American LegionsCounty Veteran Services OfficesLovell VA HospitalVFWsMilitary RecruitersMilitary Displays Join us for Veterans Day […]
Lake in the Hills Village Hall – Community Room
600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States
Calling all princes and princesses! Join your favorite princesses for an enchanting time of magic fun. Enjoy live performances. Engaging meet and greets, photos, interactive activities and more. All participants receive a tiara and ribbon wand for the princess pledge. Must Register by Friday, November 1st. Register through the Lake in the Hills Parks and […]
Glacial Park
6705 Route 31, Ringwood, IL, United States
Crazy About Canines. Do you love dogs? Come learn about their local, wild cousins- coyotes and foxes! We will take a closer look at their skulls and furs, and learn how they survive in our area. Then, we will go on a short hike to see if we can find any evidence of wild canids. […]
