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.

Trunk or Treat – Algonquin

America’s Antique Mall Algonquin 2451 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, IL, United States

It’s Trunk or Treat time! Channeling all ghosts and ghouls! Sunday, October 27th from 11am – 12:30pm, come to America’s Antique Mall Algonquin for spine-tingling tricks and TREATS! Venture outside for Trunk or Treat or float on inside to shop our spooktacular booths filled with out-of-this-world finds! Treat yourself with a haunt down our 50,000 […]

Free

Trunk or Treat – Harvard

Brown Bear Daycare 21007 McGuire Rd, Harvard, IL, United States

It’s a Trunk or Treat! Wear your favorite costume and stop by the trunks sponsored by the Harvard area’s local businesses. Free Admission Prizes awarded for best decorated car For more information call 815-943-3499 or email aknudsen@brownbeardaycare.org

Free

Trunk or Treat – McHenry

McHenry Moose Lodge 3535 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg, IL, United States

20th Annual Trunk or Treat at the McHenry Mood Lodge 691 on Sunday, October 27th at 2pm. Free hotdog w/chips & water for kids. Adults $3.00 donation Event open to all kids in the community. For more info call 815-385-9770

Free

$1 Halloween Skate

Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating Center 691 Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The annual $1 Halloween skate event! Sunday, October 27th, 5:30-8:00pm Admission only $1 WITH COSTUME! $11 with no costume…. so DRESS UP! Rental $5 if needed, Skate mates $6 if needed Costume contest with prizes so dress your best!

$1

Halloween Howl

Fox Lake Police Department 301 Illinois Rte 59, Fox Lake, IL, United States

Join the Village of Fox Lake Police Department to celebrate Halloween. At the Halloween Howl, your family will get to meet members of the Fox Lake Police Department, enjoy treats, hot dogs, children’s activities, hot chocolate, and hay rides. This is a free event, and Halloween costumes are encouraged for both children and parents! If […]

Free

Harvard Wrestling Club Registration

Harvard High School 1103 N Jefferson St, Harvard, IL, United States

Registration for the 2024-2025 Harvard Wrestling Club Season…. IS OPEN!! Our online registration is LIVE! Head to www.harvardwrestling.com to sign-up today! Our club is open to boys and girls ages 4-14 (in 8th grade this year). Practices will start the first week of November with tournament/competitions starting the first weekend of December! We will have […]

$125

Halloween Themed Family Bingo

Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge 1330 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL, United States

Halloween Themed Family Bingo. Bring the kids in costume for a night of Bingo and prizes. Make your reservation today! 815-338-2105 * Bring treats to share* Kids costume contest & Parade @ 7pm* Spooky prize table

Free

Trick or Treat – Lake in the Hills Safety Town

Irv Floress Safety Education Center 1109 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

Bring your children out for a memorable trick-or-treating experience at Safety Town, located at 1109 Crystal Lake Road. Come see family friendly monsters, ghosts, and ghouls along with local officers, Police Explorers, and community volunteers. Let your little goblin maneuver through the miniature safety town buildings collecting candy while visiting with the fun and friendly […]

Free

Halloween on the Square

Woodstock Square 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, United States

Trick-or-Treat at businesses around Woodstock Square. Costume contest and prizes for scariest, funniest and most original in four age categories of 3 and under, 4-8, 9-13 and 14 and up.

Free