Farms
All Seasons Orchard
Editor’s note: originally published in 2017 on Little Lake County. The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to turn, and you can almost smell the scent of apples in the wind. Fall has arrived […]
Articles by Melissa Haak
Resale
Fall Resale Events in McHenry County
With four kids, resale is my jam. It’s especially useful for those items you have to buy – spare clothes, spare shoes – that your child won’t use, or rarely use, but you need to […]
Fall
Hayrides in McHenry County
As a boy mom, it is an obligation to like all kinds of trucks, cars, tractors, trailers, and my favorite, hayrides. There is something special about sitting on a bale of hay with the family […]
Fall
Fall Festivals in McHenry County
Summer may be over, but the fun of festival season doesn’t have to end. Fields with pumpkins and cider fall festivals are the perfect way to have fun as a family this fall. We’ve gathered […]
Fall
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in McHenry County
Whether you have German heritage or not, there is something about the fun and festivities of a good Oktoberfest to draw you in. Of course, there is the beer, or bier, but there is also […]
Fall
McHenry County Farm Stroll
McHenry County has strong agricultural roots. But if you think those roots have withered you would be mistaken. There are still lots of working, and thriving, farms all over McHenry County and this weekend families […]
Fall
Corn Mazes in McHenry County
The wind is changing, and the briskness of fall is blowing into the area. That means it is time for apples, pumpkins, and corn mazes! Corn mazes can provide tons of fun for families and are […]
Back-to-School
School Supply Drives in McHenry County
School supplies are a big expense and can be a hardship for some families. You can give back to your community and help the burden by purchasing and donating schools supplies to organizations that provide […]
Special Events
Playground Tour Stop #4: Safety Town at McHenry Recreation
School is looming but the tour is still rolling on! We are gearing up for our first stop in McHenry County EVER! We’re joining the McHenry Department of Parks & Recreation at Safety Town for […]
Health and Safety
National Night Out in McHenry County
The National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and helps to build a sense of friendly company amongst neighbors. This, in turn, makes our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. We’ve […]