*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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| 5 events,  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  Registration NOW OPEN for Woodstock Thunder Youth Tackle Football!! $350  Registration NOW OPEN for Woodstock Thunder Youth Competitive Cheer!! $525  2025 Baseball and Softball Registration is open for 7-14 year olds!!!!! $100 –  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 | |||||
| 4 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, –  Flashlight Egg HuntIt’s that time of the year, so paint those eggs, keep an eye out for the bunny and……grab a flashlight??? That’s right! Get ready for a great night looking for candy and prizes. Each participant must be accompanied by a parent. Registration deadline is March 28th. This exciting event is perfect for kids […] $5 | 4 events, –  Whether you’re looking for a fun, relaxed summer or ready to step up the competition with travel leagues, we’ve got you covered! 🎉 💥 In-Person Registration! 💥 Join us on March 6th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Bopp’s Bar & Grill to sign up in person! 🌟 H.E.R.S. Online Registration is NOW OPEN, […] $50 | 4 events, –  You and your family can take a magical evening stroll through the illuminated path at Emricson Park. Meet at the Main Pavilion. Cocoa and a fire available after you complete your walk.Sponsored by Associated Electrical Contractors Free | 9 events, –  Never shop hopped? Well, get ready! This is the mother lode of all road trips! And it’s produced by Nellie’s Barn Sale so it’s sure to be a good time! The Vintage Shop Hop is a two-day, self-guided road trip of vintage & boutique shopping held twice a year. We gather 400+ vintage & antique […] Free –  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 | ||
| 5 events, – Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors Free | 4 events, –  Crandall’s Chicken Dinner to Support 4-H. Get your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdgZbT9eB20Qn…/viewform $18 | 4 events,  McHenry ShamROCKS the Fox 2025 McHenryShamROCKStheFox.com Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like never before at McHenry ShamROCKS the Fox 2025! From Friday, March 14th, to Sunday, March 16th, Downtown McHenry will come alive with three unforgettable days of Irish-themed fun, live music, and community spirit. Friday, March 14thKick off the weekend at Miller Point Park with […] Free | 7 events, –  Parent University is Saturday, March 15th at Harvard Junior High School 7:30am-12pm! *Childcare provided You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from speakers from around the county and state on a wide variety of topics! Plus, celebrity chef Jonathan Zaragoza will be there in between sessions with some delicious international food tastings! See you […] Free – 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 | |||
| 4 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 | 3 events, – Join us for an exciting event happening on March 18th from 4-5 pm! Free | 3 events, | 3 events, –  Calling all Swifties!! Join us for our special themed painting day. Link to Register: https://mchenryrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail… This painting event is a fun creative art party, and by the end you’ll create your beautiful Taylor Swift inspired painting to take home. Alicia will guide you step by step through the process. It’s fun to see the different paintings […] $45 | 3 events, – McHenry High School Key Club will have crafts, snacks, games, and much more to celebrate! Please RSVP to mchenry@gigisplayhouse.org or call 815-385-7529. Free | 5 events, –  Calling all princes and princesses! Join your favorite princesses for an enchanting time of magic fun. Enjoy live performances, engaging meet and greets, photos, interactive activities, and more. All participants receive a tiara and ribbon wand for the princess pledge. Must Register by Friday, March 14 $35 –  Have a laugh while you run/walk! Commemorate the anniversary of March 2024’s approval of Harvard’s backyard chicken ordinance with a timed 5K run/walk! Show up in your best chicken costume and run like the coyotes are after you. 1st/2nd/3rd place overall will be awarded. Pre-registration required. $40 | |
| 3 events, – Winter Farmers Market at the Dole Free Admission, Free Ample Parking, ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors Free | 3 events, – Join us for some creative fun during Spring Break! Pick your project and choose from frisbees, drawstring bags and baseball hats. All ages are welcome! To participate, please call 224-225-1404 with your information and the item(s) that you’d like to design. Registration ends on 3/19/25. | 4 events, –  Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime fun for families! The show is about 40 minutes long and ideal for ages 2-7. Register HERE: https://huntley.libnet.info/event/12895781 Free –  Join us for our Spring Break Family Bingo!All ages welcome! Prizes for all kids.Call to reserve your table.815-338-2105 | 3 events, –  Come out to our first Trivia night!We will run 2 sessions.~ Bluey Trivia 6-6:40 pm~ Disney Trivia 6:50-7:30 pmCall to Reserve your Table!815-338-2105 Free | 3 events, Reserve a lane for our Spring Break Cosmic Bowling!!~ Cosmic Lights~ Beach Themed photo station~ Drink & Food Specials | 3 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 | |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, –  Come join us and our band “The Other Guys” in Rockin the night away to kick off Autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion month! Food, Drinks, Dance, Raffles, silent Auctions! $50 | 5 events, – Ready to level up your babysitting skills? Our Babysitting Course (ages 11-17) will help you gain the skills needed to become the go-to sitter in your neighborhood! Learn everything from safety tips, fun activities, and earn your completion card. Sat, Apr 5, 9 am-1 pm at Admin. Bldg $80 res/$90 non-res More info and link […] $80 –  Babysitter Training Workshop – Sign Up Today! Looking to build confidence and skills as a babysitter? The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course is the perfect opportunity! This fun, fast-paced workshop includes hands-on activities, exciting videos, role-playing, and engaging discussions. Learn essential child-care skills, including: Supervising children and infants Diapering, feeding, and dressing Choosing safe, […] $85 |
