*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.
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| 4 events,  Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street. Free  Our Summer picnic event is a lovely way to see the sanctuary, catch up with bird friends, and support the life-long care and work we’re doing here! So grab a friend or two, make a vegan picnic to enjoy, and know you’ll end the day feeling good. We’ll have live music by the incredibly talented […] Free | 5 events,  Family Storytime is for ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child’s senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required. Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions. Free | 8 events,  Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free  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. Free | 12 events,  See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 | 6 events,  JULY 3RD- JULY 6TH 2025Four fun-filled days for the whole family!🎡🇺🇸🌽Exciting live music | Carnival Rides | Scrumptious food | Beer and Wines Free  Bella Cain is back and this year will once again take it to the next level! They have a brand new show with amazing production, added members and a whole new set list! Join us on Thursday, July 3rd in Horse Fair Park, all ages are welcome! Gates open at 4pm with the band going on from 8pm to 11pm. […]  Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7  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 1:00 – 2:30p! Simply visit the pavilion near Little Ray’s Reef to jump in on the fun! Primarily for ages 5 and under. Free | 13 events,  Cary Gymnastics Center Open Gym Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM Fridays 10:15AM-11:45AM $10 per Child: cash or Venmo preferred 10 visit pass punch cards available for $70 $10  Corkscrew Gymnastics Open Gym Tiny Tot’s Open Gym (5 years old and under) Wednesday- 11:00-11:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members Fridays – 10:00 – 10:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members All Ages Open Gym Fridays – 7:00-8:30pm $9/current students, $12/non-members $8 | 12 events,  Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […] Free  Farmers Market First Saturday of the Month | May – October 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Rain or Shine Join us for a delightful day of shopping and socializing with old friends and new faces alike! For everyone’s enjoyment, please remember that dogs, alcohol, smoking, and vaping are not permitted on the premises. Thank you for your […] Free |
| 9 events, Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street. Free | 4 events, Family Storytime is for ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child’s senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required. Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions. Free Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7 | 10 events, Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free 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. Free | 14 events, See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 | 7 events,  The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills’ Rockin Rib Fest will take place July 10 – 13, 2025 at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. Rockin Rib Fest is a four day festival brought to you by the Lake in the Hills Rotary and features the best in live entertainment, a full size carnival, business expo, […] $5 Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7 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 1:00 – 2:30p! Simply visit the pavilion near Little Ray’s Reef to jump in on the fun! Primarily for ages 5 and under. Free | 13 events,  Baseball fans unite! This internationally recognized youth tournament brings teams from around the globe to Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Expect teams from Japan, Brazil, Puerto Rico and more! Don’t miss: Opening Ceremonies (7/11) Armed Forces Night (7/13) 1858 Vintage Baseball Game (7/13) Championship Games (7/20) Free  Join us for the carnival, going on during McHenry Fiesta Days!_________________________________Friday July 115:00 pm – 11:00 pmWristband Special 5:00-9:00pm Saturday July 122:00 pm – 11:00 pmWristband Special 2:00-5:00pm Sunday July 1312:00 pm – 9:00 pmWristband Special 1:00-5:00pm Ticket prices:Tickets are $1.00 each (Rides take 3-5 tickets each)Wristband for unlimited rides $30_________________________________Special Friends Carnival – Saturday […]  Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy. Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are pending. Free Cary Gymnastics Center Open Gym Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM Fridays 10:15AM-11:45AM $10 per Child: cash or Venmo preferred 10 visit pass punch cards available for $70 $10 | 16 events, Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […] Free |
| 10 events,  We expect to have tickets available on the day of event for purchase at the gates. However all tickets are available for purchase online. The only tickets available at the gate will be those that remain unsold online. No tickets are held back for gate purchase. It is likely that tickets will only be available at […] $25  Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Crystal Lake: A Tranquil Adventure for All! Urban Air Crystal Lake invites families with sensory processing sensitivities, along with their siblings and caregivers, to join us for a Special Sensory Play event. Creating a serene and inclusive atmosphere where everyone can experience the joy of play in a sensory-friendly […] $17 | 6 events, Family Storytime is for ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child’s senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required. Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions. Free | 8 events, Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free 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. Free | 15 events, See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 | 7 events,  Story Time & Craft with Marvin’s Toy Store at Grounds Coffee Bar & Cafe in Downtown Crystal Lake Join us the third Thursday of every month this summer at 10:00 AM for a fun Story Time and kids’ craft! June 19thJuly 17thAugust 21st Free craft supplies Perfect for ages 1–5 Free kids’ drink from Grounds with a […] Free Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7 | 10 events, Cary Gymnastics Center Open Gym Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM Fridays 10:15AM-11:45AM $10 per Child: cash or Venmo preferred 10 visit pass punch cards available for $70 $10 Corkscrew Gymnastics Open Gym Tiny Tot’s Open Gym (5 years old and under) Wednesday- 11:00-11:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members Fridays – 10:00 – 10:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members All Ages Open Gym Fridays – 7:00-8:30pm $9/current students, $12/non-members $8 | 10 events, Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […] Free Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free |
| 7 events, We expect to have tickets available on the day of event for purchase at the gates. However all tickets are available for purchase online. The only tickets available at the gate will be those that remain unsold online. No tickets are held back for gate purchase. It is likely that tickets will only be available at […] $25 Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street. Free | 4 events, Family Storytime is for ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child’s senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required. Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions. Free Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7 | 9 events, Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free 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. Free | 12 events, See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 | 5 events, Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7 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 1:00 – 2:30p! Simply visit the pavilion near Little Ray’s Reef to jump in on the fun! Primarily for ages 5 and under. Free | 9 events,  Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak. ASL also unlocks language capabilities for babies and helps them build valuable skills that help with language […] Free Cary Gymnastics Center Open Gym Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM Fridays 10:15AM-11:45AM $10 per Child: cash or Venmo preferred 10 visit pass punch cards available for $70 $10 | 10 events, Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […] Free Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free |
| 7 events, Cary IL. Summer Farmers Market on Main Street in Downtown Cary IL!! Local fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sweets, flowers, knife sharpening, and so much more! Live music!! Bloody Mary’s!! Amazing food from all our local restaurants on Main Street. Free –  Let’s get fishing! Join us for a morning of fishing with some of our favorite local law enforcement! Bring your own rods or borrow one of ours. Prizes awarded for first fish caught, largest fish, smallest fish and most fish! Bait will be provided. Event is free but registration is required. Limited spots. Free | 5 events, Family Storytime is for ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child’s senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required. Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions. Free | 9 events,  Celebrate the 77th McHenry County Fair July 29 – August 3 while enjoying live music, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and all your favorite fair entertainment! Follow along for updates on live entertainment, vendor opportunities, exhibition sign-ups, and more! GENERAL INFO- Become a 2025 McHenry County Fair Vendor: https://mchenrycountyfair.com/vendors/ NOTE: The ONLY way to become […] Join us on the Woodstock Square as the Woodstock Farmers Market returns with more than 60 amazing local vendors, live music, and all the fresh, fun vibes you’ve been waiting for. We’re talking produce, plants, baked goods, meat, eggs, coffee, kombucha, milk, coffee, handmade goods, and more—plus the buzz of community in full bloom. Bring […] Free 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. Free | 11 events, See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM. 6/4 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes 6/11 – Sonic the Hedgehog […] $2 | 4 events, Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center (CLGTC) Open gym is a great way to come and practice your gymnastics skills. We encourage to please wear proper attire for your safety. No shoes, drink, or food in gym please. No reservation needed. Open to the Public. Monday-Friday 11am-12pm Sundays: 4:30pm-5:30pm Cost $7.00 per child. Exact change is […] $7  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 | 10 events, Cary Gymnastics Center Open Gym Wednesdays 10:15AM-11:45AM Fridays 10:15AM-11:45AM $10 per Child: cash or Venmo preferred 10 visit pass punch cards available for $70 $10 Corkscrew Gymnastics Open Gym Tiny Tot’s Open Gym (5 years old and under) Wednesday- 11:00-11:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members Fridays – 10:00 – 10:45am $6/current students, $8/non-members All Ages Open Gym Fridays – 7:00-8:30pm $9/current students, $12/non-members $8 | 11 events,  Explore Crystal Lake after dark! Two family-friendly routes (10 & 20 miles) along neighborhood streets and bike paths. NEW THIS YEAR! • Simplified routes (Family-Friendly 10 Miles & 20 Miles) • T-shirt and entry to the Afterparty at Raue Center included with every registration! (live music, raffles, cash bar)! Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Location: Start – […] $21 Get ready to fill your Saturdays with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at a new (temporary!) location: Grant Street Parking Lot! (Grant Street parking lot is located right on the corner of Grant Street and Brink Street.) Join us for a […] Free Farmers Market First Saturday of the Month | May – October 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Rain or Shine Join us for a delightful day of shopping and socializing with old friends and new faces alike! For everyone’s enjoyment, please remember that dogs, alcohol, smoking, and vaping are not permitted on the premises. Thank you for your […] Free |
