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Kite Festivals in McHenry County

April 22, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Blue skies and spring breezes are the perfect backdrops for one of the most fun family traditions – kite flying! The following kite festivals will bring together people from all over the community to celebrate […]

Free McHenry County Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend

April 18, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Grab your baskets for this weekend’s FREE Easter Egg Hunts. Free Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend These events do not require pre-registration. Please follow the links for full information and call ahead in case of […]

More than FIFTY Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages

April 17, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

This story contains affiliate links. Easter is Sunday and I am hoping I am not the only one in McHenry County who has not even thought about whats going in our Easter baskets. Actually I […]

Free McHenry County Egg Hunts This Weekend

April 11, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Grab your baskets (and possibly bundle up) for this weekends FREE Easter Egg Hunts. Free Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend These events do not require pre-registration. Please follow the links for full information and call […]

McHenry County Farmers Markets

April 11, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Market Season is about to begin! Visiting the Farmers Market is one of my favorite family activities. Aside form the fresh produce you get to talk to the people that grew the food, meet other […]

Playgrounds and Parks

Playground Profile: Lakefront Park

April 10, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

This story was originally published on Little Lake County in 2016. A change of scenery is always a good thing! Check out Lakefront Park in Fox Lake this summer to take in the cool lake […]

Craft Beer Festivals in McHenry County

April 9, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Good things are brewing in the McHenry County area for beer lovers. Since the number of local breweries in the area is growing, so are the number of beer festivals. Whether you like ales, […]

Spring Native Plant Sales in McHenry County

April 8, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Spring is here! You may look around the yard discovering what was under all that snow with the inspiration to dig in and get dirty or you may look at it with a groan, wishing […]

Camps for Active Kids in McHenry County

April 3, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

If your child’s spirit animal is in the energizer bunny, the thought of summer may already have you exhausted. Never fear weary parent we are here to help. These camp programs will keep your little […]

Camps for the Creative Child in McHenry County

April 2, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Children are by nature artists, making up songs and dances, turning everything into art. Foster that creativity and let their inner stars shine this summer at these camps for the creative child. We’ve found incredible […]