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.

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 the Assisted Living and Memory Care Community as well as the Independent Living Community. Spooky Themed Treats • Candy • Balloon ArtistMagician • Coloring Activities

Free

Trunk or Treat – Crystal Lake

Living Waters Lutheran Church 1808 Miller Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Trunk or Treat, Enchanted Forest Hay Ride, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Make and Take Arts and Crafts and more.*If raining, we will celebrate inside the church.Also, check out our ENCHANTED FOREST WALKEntire month of October, 9 AM to 6 PM DailyStroll through a forest path decorated for the season. Drop off a food pantry donation […]

Free

Fall Fest – Wonder Lake

Wonder Lake Police Department 4444 Thompson Rd, Wonder Lake, IL, United States

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Fall Fest hosted by the Wonder Lake Police Department! A day full of family fun and spooky activities! Proceeds from the event will benefit the WLPD. What’s happening?Trunk-or-Treat from 2 PM – 5 PMMusicFood TrucksBeer GardenVendors & Costume ContestTouch-a-TruckKids ActivitiesBonfire starting at 6 PM It’s going to be a spooktacular […]

Free

Trunk or Treat – McHenry

McHenry VFW Post 4600 Auxiliary 3002 W IL Route 120, McHenry, IL, United States

Trunk or Treat at the McHenry VFW. Free community event. Dress up and get some candy! Saturday, October 26, 3-5pm.

Free

Trick or Treat – McHenry Riverwalk

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

Trick or Treat at the McHenry Riverwalk. Wear your costumes and get treats from your favorite, local shops on the McHenry Riverwalk.

Free

Haunted Forest

Algonquin Road School 975 Algonquin Rd, Fox River Grove, IL, United States

Haunted Forest is hosted by the Grove Firefighters Association of the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District. Enjoy a spooky night in the Forest of Fox River Grove. “Not-so-Scary” 5:30pm – 7:00pm “Scary” 7:00pm – 9:00pm Entry Fee $5, Cash ONLY Children under 3 are free Forest Path is about .5 miles long. All proceeds […]

$5

3rd Annual Haunted Trail

Nunda Township 3510 Bay Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Scouts BSA Troop 168/1680 invites you to brave the 3rd Annual Haunted Trail!Tricks, treats, and unspeakable sights lurk in the forest at Nunda Township. Follow the trail thru the dark… and who knows what monsters you’ll find. Saturday, October 26th 6-9pm3510 Bay RdCrystal Lake, IL 60012 All ages are welcome, but don’t say we didn’t […]

$5

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 help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts, as well as an antique farm tractor and […]

$20

R/C Extravaganza and Fall Fest

Hoops Sports Bar and Grill 10521 IL-47, Hebron, IL, United States

R/C Car Charity Event: Benefiting Riddick’s Ride Open from 10:00 AM until dark, Competitions begin at Noon Entry Fee: $20: 50% of the entry fee goes to benefit Riddick’s Ride, a local charity supporting families of children with complex medical needs. 50% will be paid back to event winners! R/C Events Include:- Demo Derby- Hill […]

$20

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