Melissa Haak, Author at Little McHenry County

Pumpkin Patches in McHenry County

September 25, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

All Seasons Orchard

September 14, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

Fall Resale Events in McHenry County

August 29, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

Hayrides in McHenry County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 Festivals in McHenry County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

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Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in McHenry County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

McHenry County Farm Stroll

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

Corn Mazes in McHenry County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

School Supply Drives in McHenry County

August 5, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

Playground Tour Stop #4: Safety Town at McHenry Recreation

August 3, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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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 […]

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