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.

Fun on the Farm

Dream Riders 4701 N Oak St, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

10th Annual Fun on the Farm event with new and fun attractions for all ages. Admission Pre-register children ages 3-17 $10 per child Day of event: Children ages 3-17 $12 per child Adults are $5 Ticket bundles available for pre-purchase or day of event. Attractions: Food Games Prizes Hayrides Pumpkins Horse rides and much much […]

$12

Migrating Monarchs

Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Migrating Monarchs: Join us to learn about the annual life cycle of Monarch Butterflies, and how they survive their 2,500 mile migration each year; plus find out what you can do to help them along their way. Weather permitting, we will also venture out to the prairie to see if we can find any monarchs […]

Free

Cary Main Street Fest

Downtown Cary Main St, Cary, IL, United States

It’s BACK! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the all new Cary Main Street Fest! Join us for a celebration filled with live music, mouthwatering food, and non-stop fun. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Saturday, Sept. 28:1:30-3:30P Jimmy Nick3:30-5:00P GENR8R5:30-7:00P There Goes the Neighborhood7:30-9:30P Tennessee WhiskeySunday, September 2911:00A-12:30P New Vintage Strings1:00-2:30P […]

Free

Talk and Trek: Autumn Wildflowers

Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area 1606 Dean St, Woodstock, IL, United States

Talk and Trek: Autumn Wildflowers Join a naturalist as we explore some of the last wildflower blooms of the season. Learn new species, what makes them unique, and how they contribute to their ecosystem. This is a slower paced hike for approximately 1 mile with several stopping points along the way. For ages 14 and […]

Free

Light the Night 2024

McHenry Riverwalk 1202-1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
Free

Sunrise on the Prairie

Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Sunrise on the Prairie: Join us for a short loop hike through scenic trails, ending at a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Enjoy the peacefulness of dawn as the first light brightens the landscape. We will have kiddy-cocktail mimosas with orange juice and sparkling grape juice to enjoy for everyone attending. For all ages, […]

Free

Cary-Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Cary Metra Station Parking Lot 108 W Main St, Cary, IL, United States
Free

McHenry County Farm Stroll

McHenry County Farm Bureau Woodstock, IL, United States

Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour, just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s time frame. Please visit the event website to see the list of 10 farms on the stroll. There is no charge […]

Free

Summer Music Sundays

McHenry Riverwalk 1202-1204 Riverside Drive, McHenry, IL, United States
Free

Sip and Paint – Rush Creek Distilling

Rush Creek Distilling 1501 West Diggins Street, Harvard, IL, United States

Come join the FUNdraiser. Choose: Fall Trees, Thankful Pumpkin, Witch Ride11 x 14 Canvas, All Designs Pre Sketched, Free hand by request only A portion of your ticket will be donated to Harvard HARMONY a 503c nonprofit, to help fund a trip for the Harvard Music Booster Club to travel to Pearl Harbor $45/person, 1 […]

$45