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 […]
Articles by Melissa Haak
Holidays
Memorial Day in McHenry County
Memorial Day is more than just a kick-off to summer. It’s an important day to remember those who have served our nation in the armed forces. What a great opportunity it is to teach our […]
Special Needs
May McHenry County Special Needs Calendar
This story contains affiliate links. Families that have a child with special needs don’t need to miss out on regular fun and open play. The McHenry County Special Needs Calendar rounds up this month’s events […]
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. […]
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 […]