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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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… […]

$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 […]

$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, […]

$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 […]

Free

Trunk or Treat – Harvard

Brown Bear Daycare 21007 McGuire Rd, Harvard, IL, United States

It’s a Trunk or Treat! Wear your favorite costume and stop by the trunks sponsored by the Harvard area’s local businesses. Free Admission Prizes awarded for best decorated car For […]

Free