Mother's Day
Mother’s Day Brunch in McHenry County
As a mom I can attest to the fact that what I really want for Mother’s Day is no one asking me to make anything. Nothing. Not a meal, not a decision, not a thing. […]
Month: April 2019
Special Events
Free Comic Book Day in McHenry County
Any kind of reading counts as readings so if your kids are into reading comic books help then change up their collection with Free Comic Book Day. This day is held every year on the […]
Festivals
Kite Festivals in McHenry County
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 […]
Easter
Free McHenry County Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend
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 […]
Easter
More than FIFTY Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages
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 […]
Easter
Free McHenry County Egg Hunts This Weekend
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 […]
Farms
McHenry County Farmers Markets
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
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 […]
Festivals
Craft Beer Festivals in McHenry County
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
Spring Native Plant Sales in McHenry County
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 […]