*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.
Come build epic structures, complete fun challenges, and connect with fellow LEGO fans! Bricks are provided, just bring your imagination. Friday Nights from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
Join us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music and nature. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the beautiful view from Lost Valley Visitor Center patio and stay for a free concert from talented regional musicians. No glass containers. Concert will be cancelled in the case of inclement […]
Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […]
Farmers Market First Saturday of the Month | May – October 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Rain or Shine Join us for a delightful day of shopping and socializing with old friends and new faces alike! For everyone’s enjoyment, please remember that dogs, alcohol, smoking, and vaping are not permitted on the premises. Thank you for your […]
Come check out the coolest trucks in McHenry County, right here at Home State’s Banking Center in downtown Crystal Lake! The event is FREE. In addition to the trucks, we will have a lemonade stand, temporary tattoos, Father’s Day craft station, Coloring, Games, Live Music and more!
The Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Volo Museum is excited to present B4 Summer Fest 2025! Gates open at 3pm and fest ends at 10:45pm. This festival setting is like no other in the Midwest. 100% of the proceeds benefit FIVE local nonprofit organizations.What makes this festival so special is that the festival […]
Join us for one of Woodstock’s most anticipated events of the summer—the Woodstock Food Truck Festival! Taking place in the heart of historic Woodstock Square, this free, family-friendly event offers an unforgettable evening of incredible food, drinks, and community fun. Sample your way through 20+ food trucks featuring everything from gourmet burgers and street tacos to sweet desserts and […]
Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street.
A farmer’s market plus so much more! Outdoor Market Sundays, May 25th – Oct 26th, 2025 (no markets: Jun 29 & Jul 6 due to Lakeside Fest) 10 am – 2 pm Front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion 401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Free Admission, Ample Parking, Pet Friendly, Rain or […]