Northern Illinois Parents

Parents' Night Out
2025-05-10 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Brown Bear Daycare, 21007 McGuire Rd, Harvard, IL, 60033, United States
Drop your child(ren) off at Brown Bear Day Care and enjoy a child free night out.
$10 per child, per hour5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Fairy Gardens Party
2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Tamperance Crystals, 3940 Main St., McHenry, 60050, United States
Free EventMake your Fairy Magic Dust to attract those Spring Fairies.We will have DIY bracelets and Wands.Free Fairy Hair with a $20.00 purchase.We will be serving Juice and Cookies.Dress up, Take a picture, bring a friend or make a friend. Let the magic of Spring Begin.Last Fairy Gardens party of the year, see you there

Melissa O'Leary Memorial Splash Bash
2025-05-24 08:00 | Woodstock Water Works, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
5K Run/Walk (8:00 AM start)1-mile Family Water Run (8:45 AM start)(Registration is required for one of the races to participate in the 1 Mile Water Run.)
Free swimming & refreshments for runners and their familiesfollowing the races until 11:00 AM.Adult (19+):$35 (March 18-May 18)$40 (May 19-May 23)$45 (Day of)
Youth (18 & Younger)$20 (March 18-May 18)$25 (May 19-May 23)$30 (Day of)
Registration is required for one of the races to participate in the 1 Mile Water Run.
T-Shirts guaranteed for individuals registered by April 28, 2025.5K Awards & Raffle Winners will be chosen (9:30 AM)
Shirt & Number pick up for pre-registered runners will be available on Friday, May 23 from 4-7pm at the Woodstock Water Works. T-Shirts guaranteed for individuals registered by April 28, 2025.
Overall winners, male and female, in the 5K, will each receive a plaque plus a $75 gift certificate to the Running Depot in Crystal Lake.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age and gender division.
5K Male and Female Divisions:8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Participation medals will also be awarded.
Please note: This event is limited to the first 600 participants that register.
Call 815-338-4363 if you have questions.

Free Disc Golf Intro Clinic
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Lions Park – Harvard, 876 E McKinley St, Harvard, IL, 60033, United States
Join us for a fun, engaging, FREE clinic perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills! Learn the fundamentals of this exciting and accessible sport, including proper throwing techniques, disc selection, and basic rules of play. Whether you’re new to the game or just want to improve, this clinic is a great way to get outside, meet fellow players, and enjoy the thrill of disc golf. Discs provided. Weather dependent. Registration is required to ensure availability of supplies.

Spring Fling Carnival
2025-05-16 17:00 - 2025-05-18 15:00 | Downtown Marengo, State Street, Marengo, IL, 60152, United States
The Settlers’ Days Annual Spring Fling Carnival will be held in the municipal parking lot.

Mother's Day Bouquet Bar
2025-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Gossamer Gardens, 4506 Thorne Rd, Marengo, 60152, United States
Build a beautiful bouquet for mom or bring her with you and create a special memory together. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture these special moments together.
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Choose from our freshly grown tulips, daffodils, flowering branches and

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Flowers priced per stem or choose from a selection of pre-made bouquets.

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The property can get muddy so please wear appropriate shoes.

All sales benefit our senior dog rescue, For Your Dog’s Life.

You will get to meet a few of our dogs at the event.
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We accept: Cash, Paypal, Venmo & Zelle

Cary Winter Farmer's Market
2025-05-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Algonquin Township Building, 3702 US Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States
Cary Winter Farmer’s Market is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 9am – 1pm, between the months of October and May.
It is held in the Algonquin Township Building, 3702 US Route 14, Crystal Lake

Spoil Mom Event
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Bopp’s Bar and Grill LLC, 103 E Front St, Harvard, IL, 60033, United States
Join us for a Spoil Mom Event that you are not going to want to miss. Great cocktails, food and shopping!! So bring your gal pals to Bopps and enjoy a night about you!!!
-Sparkle Chic Permanent Jewelry-Dark Threadz Trucker Hat Bar-Charm Candy Collection-Bombshell Creations-Dandy Workshop-Tarot Card Readings-And more to come

Goat Yoga at Maria's Farm
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Maria’s Farm, 216 Menge Road, Marengo, IL, 60152, United States
Mother and Daughter or friends with Goat-Yoga in Lavender field.Come and discover the magic of Goat-Yoga with us. You will leave feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the world!www.mariaslavenderfarm.com/goatyoga

Mother's Day Spring Market
2025-05-09 15:00 - 20:00 | The Quarry Cable Park, 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States
Welcome to the Quarry’s Mother’s Day Spring Market! Join us at The Quarry Cable Park & Grille in Crystal Lake, IL, USA for a day of shopping, food, and fun. Treat your mom to unique gifts from local vendors, enjoy delicious food and drink from our bar & grille, register for mini photo session and soak up the spring vibes with firepit patio seating at our indoor/outdoor market. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your loved ones.
Saturday of this event will also showcase our Giggle Garden Kids Lane. Entrance to this is area is $5 per child. The Giggle Garden will feature a bounce house, craft area, flower bar, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult; adults may enter the Giggle Garden for free after paying the $2 Entry Fee to the overall Mother’s Day Spring Market event.
*Tickets also available for purchase at the door. This event runs rain or shine.

Harvard Tractor Supply Farmer's Market
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Harvard Tractor Supply, 1201 South Division Street, Harvard, IL, 60033, United States
Join us for our third annual 2nd Saturday Farmer’s Market!
Our markets consist of a very wide range of vendors.
Delicious food and sweets
Locally grown produce and honey
Local farm raised meats
Handmade crafts, soap, ect.

Looking to become a vendor with us? Send me a message or contact the store for more info! 815-943-4104 (ask for Cheyanne) BEST PART ABOUT BEING A VENDOR HERE?! IT’S FREE! no booth fee required!

9am-2pm located in the parking lot of Tractor Supply
May 10th
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th

Fishing Derby
2025-05-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Deicke Park, 11419 IL-47, Huntley, IL, 60142, United States
Get ready for a “reel” good time as our young participants compete for title of Top Angler in their respective age group: Little Anglers (ages 3-6) and Jr. Cast Masters (ages 7-12). The thrill doesn’t end with the catch! We’ll be awarding prizes to the top three participants in each division, celebrating their fishing finesse and determination. But that’s not all – the competition heats up as participants of all ages aim to reel in the biggest bass for a chance to claim a special prize.

Special Night for Special Friends
2025-05-07 18:00 | Willow-Crystal Lake, 100 S Main St, Crystal Lake, United States
Free admission for final dress rehearsal.

Woodstock Community Choir - Broadway Bound
2025-05-04 15:00 | Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Sunday, May 4th the Woodstock Community Choir will present: Broadway Bound- A Musical Extravaganza! A captivating salute to the timeless music of Broadway. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as our choir brings to life the magic of the stage with beloved show tunes from iconic musicals including Wicked, & Juliet, Waitress, Hamilton, The Lion King, Les Miserables, and more!
Donations are appreciated to help support the choir’s mission to Build Community Through Singing and continue to offer concerts to the community.
Co Artistic Director – Cassandra Vohs-DemannCo Artistic Director – Jessica NeihengenAccompanist – Debra AndersonGuest Musicians – Rich Prezioso, James Seidel, and Joe Pesz
www.woodstockcommunitychoir.org

TICKETS: $7.00 (Including Fees)

Touch a Truck
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Algonquin Public Works, 110 Michard Way, Algonquin, IL, 60102, United States
Algonquin Recreation is excited bring back our Touch-a-Truck Event at at the Algonquin Public Works Facility for even more trucks to check out. Bring out those truck enthusiasts and get a first hand look and EXPLORE, CLIMB and TOUCH a variety of trucks from construction vehicles to emergency vehicles to school busses and all those that play an important part in our community including our Police and Fire Departments! There will be a Sensory Friendly Hour from 10:00-11:00am, so NO honking, lights or sirens during this time please! We will also have two fantastic Food Trucks: Kona Ice and Da Pizza Company that will have food and treats available for purchase during the event. Fire trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks and more! Don’t miss out on this WHEEL-Y awesome experience!
This is a free family event sponsored by Expert Roofing Joe Mac, Raising Canes, Rush Kids, MSUFCU and Hurley and Volk Orthodontics.

Ending the Silence for Families
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | NAMI of McHenry County, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, 60012, United States
Join us for Ending the Silence for Families
May 1st, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM
620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL

This free one-hour presentation will help families recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions, understand the facts, and learn how to support themselves or loved ones.

Register now by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQdE5yHqlaJjCWG_2kOaFtbUGmzhRnXyrKD2Z8pEu574Vk_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions? Email us at education@namimch.org

Winter Farmers Market at the Dole
2025-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States
Winter Farmers Market at the Dole
Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors

Spring Fishing Derby
2025-04-27 08:00 - 12:30 | Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Bring your poles and pals down to the local watering hole for our 1st annual spring fishing derby.
You will compete for the longest fish, shortest fish and most variety of fish. There will be bait and gear for sale.
Awards will be announced at 12:15 pm.Youth and Adult Divisions
Registration Required

WC Annual Feet Meet
2025-04-27 08:00 | Woods Creek Elementary School, 1100 Alexandra Blvd, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States
sun | april 27 | 8 am
1 mile – 8am5k – 8:30am50 yard dash – 9:30am*award ceremony to follow*

Ponds of Bull Valley Egg Hunt
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Red Park, 2005 Serenity Ln, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
2nd Annual Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt! Lorena Cardenas & Ariana Contreras with Coldwell Banker Realty are excited to bring back the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt for a second year and would love to extend the invitation to the public! We had such a great time last year, and this year will be even better! We have arranged for Tacos Locos to stop by during the egg hunt. This year kids can enjoy Face Painting, egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny!Enter to win an Easter basket filled with Apple Air pods, Stanley Cup, && so much more! Date: Saturday, April 26 Time: 1 PM – 3 PM Location: Red Park (Ponds of Bull Valley Park) 2005 Serenity Ln, Woodstock, IL 60098Save the date! I hope you all can make it! If you’re coming, RSVP below with the number and ages of little ones joining!Looking forward to another fun event!
Feel free to contact me directly with any questionsLorena Cardenas224-386-4460lorena.cardenasrealty@gmail.com

A big thank you to our sponsors for helping this come together!! Coldwell Banker Realty, Guaranteed Rate Affinity, Green State Credit Mortgage, 1-Tom Plumber NW, CMG Home Loans, Melissa Barbosa Guzman LAW, NRG Plus!

Macyn’s Jars Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Macyn’s Jars, 11911 Industrial Dr., Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Come help us celebrate an entire year in our building with –
RAFFLES!!! SNACKS!!! 2000 JAR PACKING!!! CLOTHING DRIVE!!!
Bring a bag of clothes for a FREE raffle ticket!

Richardson Tulip Festival Opening Day!
2025-04-26 10:00 - 18:30 | Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, IL, 60081, United States
We will open the tulip fields on Saturday, April 26! 10am – 6:30 pm. Open every day except Monday while the tulip blooms last. Each day more and more tulip blooms pop out and we expect at least 150,000 will be open for this weekend.

350,000 new tulip bulbs planted for this year – 30 different varieties PLUS last year’s bulbs will be popping up!
New this year…50,000 daffodil bulbs were planted last fall with the tulips.
600,000 bulbs were already in the ground from 2021 and 2022 plantings, so we will have over 1 million blooms altogether!
Beautiful, private lakefront location
Food trucks, beer and wine, and free use of picnic tables near the lakefront
Plentiful free parking
Walking trail along the lake
Free games to play – giant checkers, jenga, cornhole, etc.
Live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome

Kite Fly
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Lions Park – Cary, 503 Mildred Ave, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
Come celebrate National Kite Fly Month with Cary Park District! There will be prizes for the biggest, smallest, highest flying and most unique kite!
This is an all ages event.
Free Admission.

Spring Craft Show
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Cary Park District, 255 Briargate Rd, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
Come visit us in April for all your Spring / Mother’s Day apparel!!

Woodstock Winter Farmers Market
2025-04-26 08:00 - 13:00 | All Seasons Orchard, 14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
The Woodstock Winter Farmers Market has a new location! Visit your favorite local farmer’s market vendors at All Season Orchard. Enjoy the expanded market with room for even more vendors, live music, and family fun!

Daddy & Me Dance - Let's Glow!
2025-02-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Lake in the Hills Parks & Rec, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL, 60156, United States
Put on your brightest glow-in-the-dark attire and get ready to light up the dance floor! There are two time slots to choose from: 3:30 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Enjoy the Live DJ, Photo Booth, snacks, and plenty of opportunities for dancing and bonding under the black lights. Whether you’re busting a move or simply enjoying the time together, this dance party is about creating unforgettable moments. (Dad label not required) Adult and child must register. Registation deadline is 2/14 at 5pm or when the event is sold out.
