Museums
Illinois Railway Museum – Reopening April 11
The Illinois Railway Museum in Union is reopening April 11. Learn about this train lovers paradise and prepare for your visit. […]
Articles by Melissa Haak
Farms
Kid Watch at Angelic Organics Learning Center
Loralie shares her experience at the Kid Watch program at Angelic Organics Learning Center in Caledonia. Learn more about this farm. […]
Dining In McHenry County
Where to Buy Hot Chocolate Bombs in McHenry County
The year has redemeed itself ith the food trend you didn’t know you needed and now can’t live without. Hot Chocolate Bombs. These spheres of sweetness open in hot milk or water to reveal a […]
Give Back
Give Local – Giving Tuesday Guide
After a weekend of steals and deals, it’s time to come together as a community and help some local nonprofits as they try to close out their years on a high note. According to the […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in McHenry County
Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating. There is an entire month’s worth of family-friendly events happening in McHenry County to get everyone into the spooky spirit. Whether your kids are the haunted house and scary movie-loving […]
Halloween
The Supreme Guide to Trick-or-Treating in McHenry County
Obviously Halloween 2020 is going to look a bit different than usual. However it’s on SATURDAY this year so let’s make the best of it! Be sure to bookmark this page and come back frequently as we […]
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches in McHenry County
There is no need to grab a pumpkin when you are grocery shopping. McHenry County (and the surrounding areas) have plenty of farms that will give you the perfect pumpkin and make memories your kids […]
Farms
Fall Farmers Markets in McHenry County
The crisp air and the colorful leaves on the trees signal both the end of the summer farmer’s markets and the beginning of several fall markets in McHenry County. If you hurry, you can catch the […]
Shop Local
Favorite Yarn Shops in McHenry County
Fall is the perfect time to cuddle up with a homemade afghan or wear your favorite homemade scarf. McHenry County has some great options for small local yarn shops to keep you knitting up comfort […]
Water Play
Splash Pads & Spray Parks in McHenry County
I love spray parks! With four kids and a 7 year age range, it’s a great way for some water fun without having to worry about having enough hands and helpers to be in a […]