*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, –  The Summer Sunset Festival is an annual event that offers the community an opportunity to enjoy a wealth of activities, food, and entertainment as the summer season comes to a close. This three-day event will be held at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, from Friday through Sunday over Labor Day weekend. Admission is FREE, the […] Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events,  HEY HEY…Hootenanners!!! The Village of Huntley and the Huntley 158 Education Foundation are so excited…Hootenanny Glow 5K 2025 is officially set to GLOW!!! Mark your calendars for September 6th, 2025 & get registered for this amazing community event!! Registration is now open! Let’s Glow!!! Registration will fill up… GO!!! https://youtu.be/qJ9PY2XAk9E $10 |
| 1 event, –  Join us for an afternoon dedicated to honoring grandparents and celebrating the unique bond between generations. Gather for interactive and memory-filled experiences where grandchildren and grandparents can share stories, enjoy activities, dance, and create keepsakes together. We will have a portrait photographer (3.21 Family Photography) on site, desserts from Blessed Little Kitchen, and a fun […] $5 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, –  It’s COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT at the McHenry Music Festival! Headlining the night is singer/songwriter, SAM HUNT, who just released his new EP, LOCKED UP. Our friend (and former Chicago Bears tight end), Zach Miller, will open the night. We have more acts to announce soon, so stay tuned!! But don’t wait to get your tickets […] | 1 event, –  Join us for the 23rd Annual Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire/Rescue Association Pig Roast. We will have great food, great music, and great times. Our usual menu of pulled pork, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn, and dessert will be served. Live Entertainment from the Joe Powers Band with beverages available for both the kids and […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events,  Get ready to take a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of country music as “The Cash & Cline Show” hits the stage on Saturday, September 20, at 7 PM. Featuring the extraordinary talents of Bennie Wheels as Johnny Cash and Lori Gravel as Patsy Cline, this tribute show promises to deliver an unforgettable […] $43 | |
| 1 event, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 5 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 […] Free |
| 2 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 –  The Summer Sunday Music Series at Miller Point! Performance from 1-4. Spend the afternoon indulging in music, Food trucks, beverages, and shopping at The McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes! Stay tuned! 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩: 6/1 – Despina 6/8 – Courtney & Chris Duo 6/15 – Dan Peters 6/22 – Triple Threat Band 6/29 – Craig Colson & Terry […] Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, –  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 […] Free |
