*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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| 1 event,  Wonder Lake Girls Softball Spring 2025 Registration Get ready to swing into spring with the Wonder Lake Girls Softball Spring Season! Join us for some fun, teamwork, and exciting games as we celebrate sports and friendship. Don’t miss out on the chance to make new memories this season! Sign up now and let’s hit it […] $130 | 2 events, –  Register for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 School year and enjoy the fun activities. Free | 2 events, –  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! Free | ||||
| 2 events, –  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 Free | 4 events, –  Huntley Winter Farmers Market Winter Season: Our indoor farmers markets take place on the second Saturday of the month during the winter. They are located inside the American Legion ( 11712 Coral Street) during November and December. They then move inside Huntley Municipal Complex (10987 Main Street) from January to April. We’re open from 9:00am-1:00pm. Free –  Come for a morning of fun and find out what Thunderbird is all about! Classrooms will be set-up for play and staff will be on hand to answer questions. This event marks the beginning of our Community Registration for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information, please call 815-459-2266. We would love to have you […] Free | |||||
| 2 events, –  Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors Free | 3 events,  Registration NOW OPEN for Woodstock Thunder Youth Tackle Football!! $350  Registration NOW OPEN for Woodstock Thunder Youth Competitive Cheer!! $525 | 4 events,  2025 Baseball and Softball Registration is open for 7-14 year olds!!!!! $100 | 6 events, – 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! Free –  The Harvard Baseball League is hosting a FREE pitching clinic for children in A-minor, Bronco or Pony levels (the level they will play in this summer). When: Saturday, Feb. 15 @ Harvard Jr. High Saturday, Feb. 22 @ Harvard High School Saturday, March 1 @ Harvard High School Times: 1:00-3:00PM Free | |||
| 5 events, – 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 Free | 5 events, –  Calling all Young Chefs! Join our preschool teachers and cook your way through the ABCs! Young chefs will prepare and learn about foods, read recipes, identify ingredients, and use proper measuring techniques. We will not be using an oven, these will be NO BAKE recipes that you can take home and add to the family […] $25 | 5 events, –  My Lil Builder is a going to be a creative evening though hands-on fun. This event is all about working together and building memories. Whether it’s through LEGO creations, magnetic tile fun or constructing your own keepsake, come ready to build, bond and create with your Lil Builder. Light refreshments and a DJ will be […] $15 | 7 events, –  Join us the morning of February 22, 2025, for an insightful event featuring Maureen Gies-Strasser from Smith Physical Therapy + and Dr. Emily Young from Crystal Lake Family Wellness. Maureen will share valuable insights on the importance of pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum.Dr. Emily will discuss the benefits of chiropractic care, including the Webster […] Free –  Come join us for a tour of our building and the opportunity to meet our amazing teachers! Bring the kids and enjoy a treat! Free | |||
| 5 events, – Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors Free | 6 events, – 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! Free –  We will be opening for the season of 2025! Saturday March 1st, 2025! Hours will be: Saturday/Sunday 1-9pmMonday/Tuesday: ClosedWednesday/Thursday/Friday: 4-9pm Free |