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.

Monsters Halloween Party

McHenry Recreation Center 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL, United States

Monsters Inc Themed party with minute to win it games, craft, carnival games and cupcakes. Kids only, no adults. $15/child, ages 7-11, registration required through the McHenry Park District.

$15

Trunk or Treat – Johnsburg

Johnsburg Community Club 2315 W Church St, Johnsburg, IL, United States

Please come decorate a trunk – scary, bute, sport, quirky – everyone is welcome to make this event wonderful for the kids. Will be held outdoors, restrooms available. Set-up begins at 10am, Fun is from 11am-1pm. If interested in donating, decorating a trunk, or have questions – contact Jordan 815-336-5321

Free

Full Moon Market

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

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥: 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄. Join us at Miller Point Park for the 4th annual Full Moon Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors of 𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 will gather adjacent to the Fox River while festival goers shop, eat, and enjoy live music and live art […]

Free

Island Lake Fall Fest

Converse Park 628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL, United States

Island Lake Fall Fest is presented by the Island Lake Lions Club. Come join the fun on Saturday, October 12th from 2-5pm at Converse Park in Island Lake. There are many activities, including: -Pumpkin Decorating -Touch-a-truck -Decorations -Drinks -Halloween Games -Fall Hayrides

Free

Holiday Habits Scare Night

Holiday Habits 10716 Wheatlands Way, Huntley, IL, United States

Holiday Habits Scare Night 2024 Scare Night 2024 will be on October 12th from 6-10pm. Holiday Habits is celebrating our 24th year this year. Last year we had over 2500+ people throughout the night on Scare Night! On October 12th we will have live scare actors in the graveyard and walking around the property (Weather […]

Free

Dark Dreams Gothla

Marengo Community High School 110 Franks Rd, Marengo, IL, United States

Dark Dreams Gothla is a spooky night of gothic bellydance, circus arts and halloween shenanigans. Adult tickets $8 at the door or $5 if you come in costume. Show starts at 7pm. But come early and visit the Fall Craft Fair happening right outside the theater doors. The Craft Fair is from 1-6pm. And get […]

$8

Fishing Derby

Emricson Park 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States

2 Divisions, Youth division for ages 6-17 and an adult division for 18+ Registration is through Woodstock Recreation Compete for: longest fish, shortest fish, most variety of fish and best dressed fisherman. Awards announced at 12:15pm

$18

Trunk or Treat – McHenry

Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate – McHenry 803 Front St, McHenry, IL, United States

Join us for some spooktacular fun! Sunday October 13th from 1pm-3pm! All are welcome, costumes are encouraged! Food for sale courtesy of The Lions Club. Any questions call 815-385-5505

Free