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.

Howl-a-Ween at the Bark Park

Bark Park – LITH 9027 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

A spooky and safe Howl-o-ween event for dog lovers! Join us at the LITH Bark Park for a morning of fun for you and your 4-legged family members.  Activities include […]

$10

Howl-a-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pet Paradise 110 E Brainard St, Harvard, IL, United States

Join Pet Paradise for a Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th! Bring in your costumed pet for a photo and to register them for free into the contest. […]

Free

Pumpkin Train

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States

Pumpkin Train on October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to […]

$20

KP Kids Halloween Party

KP Acres 1317 Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL, United States

Join KP Acres for their spooky kids Halloween party . There will crafts, pumpkins, music, and plenty of fun. Don’t miss out! limited seats – call KP Acres for questions […]

$10

Trunk or Treat – McHenry

McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, Lakemoor, IL, United States

Enjoy the fun at the Trunk or Treat! This will be free for parents and their children to attend! It’s **FREE** for businesses to participate! Decorate your trunks, bring candy, […]

Free

Little Pumpkin Party

Kid’s World & Cafe 2791 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL, United States

Join Kid’s World & Cafe for their Little Pumpkin Party! For the spooktacular event, they have planned a costume contest, dance party, sweet treats, photo, and wonderful surprise characters. Hope […]

$20

Annual Halloween Walk

Tasty Sushi 630 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Halloween Walk on Saturday, October 26th! This time-honored tradition is attended by hundreds in […]

Free

Trick or Treat Halloween Event – Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Plaza 1C-M, Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Trick or Treat Halloween event at the Crystal Lake Plaza between 11am and 2pm Saturday October 26th. This Halloween Event includes Trick or Treating at the stores, Shows, Activities and […]

Free

Boo Bash! Halloween Party

Algonquin Commons Shopping Mall 1900 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL, United States

Boo Bash Halloween Party at Algonquin Commons! Get ready for a spook-tacular time at the Algonquin Commons Boo Bash on Saturday, October 26, from 12 PM to 2 PM! This […]

Free

A MARVEL’ous Melody Spooktacular Halloween Event

Melody Living – LITH 525 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL, United States

A MARVEL’ous Melody Spooktacular Halloween Event! Bring your little ones in their Halloween Costumes and join us for this FREE community Trick-or-Treat event! This event will be held in both […]

Free