*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.
Longest running Car Show in McHenry County! Every Wednesday Night in McHenry County! This summer, we’re thrilled to return downtown for our home location for Cary Cruise Nights. Every Wednesday Night in downtown Cary from 6:00-8:30P. *Final two weeks of the summer the shows end at 8:00P due to darkness We’re eagerly anticipating our 27th […]
June 4: Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Beyond Ice Cream Sponsor: Groundhog Days June 11: Summer Reads Ice Cream Sponsor: Woodstock Pride June 18: Kaleidoscope Ice Cream Sponsor: Theatre 121 June 25: Player’s Choice Ice Cream Sponsor: Farm Bureau of McHenry County July 2: America the Beautiful Ice Cream Sponsor: Friends of the Opera House July 9: The Big Apple Ice Cream […]
Our young Stingray Bay passholders and visitors can enjoy free crafting activities at our new “Connie’s Craft Corner” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Bay this June and July from […]
Join us for our community event at the Pearl Street Market. Enjoy the live music, shop the market of local vendors, eats from market vendors & food trucks.5pm – music in picnic pavilion, market & food trucks.7pm – main stage act in gazebo We encourage you to bring your chairs, blankets & this event is […]
Free, Select Thursdays in June and July at 8:30 PM Join us for a FREE movie in the park. The event starts at 7:30 PM with crafts / activities. Movie starts at 8:30 PM. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and some snacks. 6/12 – Moana 2 6/19 – 101 Dalmatians 6/26 – Kung Fu Panda […]
Grief Support Group Meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm in Room 5 of the Ministry Center. Please contact Don Miller at 847-915-8474 or deacondjm@yahoo.com or with any questions.
We have two dates open! Monday June 16th and Friday June 13th are both available. If you have kids younger than 8, we recommend signing up for the 13th since […]
The new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie releases today so visit the Library to create a unique dragon egg of your very own. All ages welcome, all supplies provided. […]
Community Resource Days – Every Friday! Looking for support or resources in McHenry County? Stop by Willow Crystal Lake every Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm. This collaborative event connects individuals with […]
The Village of Fox Lake is thrilled to introduce Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer event series launching in June 2025. Taking place at the newly renovated Lakefront Park, this exciting weekly event will feature a farmers market (4-7 PM), free live music (7-9 PM), and a variety of food and beverage options from local […]