*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.
Come build epic structures, complete fun challenges, and connect with fellow LEGO fans! Bricks are provided, just bring your imagination. Friday Nights from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!Saturday, October 25, 2025From 8:30 am to 4:00 pmAndSunday, October 26, 2025From 9 am to 3 pm Crystal Lake South High School1200 S McHenry AveCrystal Lake, IL 60014 Come celebrate with us 50 years of A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show! This highly anticipated juried event is the largest craft show in […]
Join us for a spooktacular day of family fun at Crystal Lake Plaza’s Trick or Treat Halloween Event on Saturday, October 25th, from 11am to 2pm! Gather your friends and family for an exciting lineup of trick-or-treating, shows, games, and more. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: 🍬 Trick or Treating at the […]
Come on out & Trick or Treat at our local businesses in Downtown McHenry on Saturday October 25th from 5-7pm. Map will be posted week of the event.
A farmer’s market plus so much more! Outdoor Market Sundays, May 25th – Oct 26th, 2025 (no markets: Jun 29 & Jul 6 due to Lakeside Fest) 10 am – 2 pm Front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion 401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Free Admission, Ample Parking, Pet Friendly, Rain or […]
Join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Storytime is open to children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. Registration is required. Register online at www.harvard-diggins.org/events or call 815-943-4671.
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 […]
On Halloween, Friday, October 31st, we’ll be hosting our 22nd annual Trick-or-Treat event at Safety Town from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. 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 Cadets, fire fighters, and […]
Come build epic structures, complete fun challenges, and connect with fellow LEGO fans! Bricks are provided, just bring your imagination. Friday Nights from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.