Guides
Pumpkin Patches In and Around Lake County {2017}
Once the winds turn cool and the leaves start to change it’s all pumpkin all the time. I <gasp!> am not a fan of pumpkin spice, but I am a fan of pumpkins and gourds […]
Outdoors
Outdoors
Playground Profile: Veteran’s Memorial Park {McHenry}
This article was originally written for Little Lake County by Jessica Gebbink In the center of the City of Mchenry, and a short walk from the downtown area is Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on Pearl […]
Amusment Parks
Little McHenry County: Woodstock Golf & Games: Go-Karts and More {Woodstock}
Go-Karts and More Looking for an entertaining afternoon to spend some one-on-one time with your tween? Or a new fun-filled family day? Visit Woodstock Golf & Games, and have a blast together playing mini-golf, go-karting, hitting […]
Outdoors
Little McHenry County: Crystal Lake Summer Concerts on the Beach
Little McHenry County is supported by the Raue Center for the Arts. Time to Start Jamming… Watching your kids building sand castles on the beach, checking out the boats swaying on the water, running into neighbors and […]
Outdoors
A 112-year-old McHenry County Tradition: The Norge Ski Club
Little McHenry County is supported by the Raue Center for the Arts. Norge Ski Club and the International Winter Tournament Ski Jump Competition Have you ever been a spectator at a ski jump competition? Even […]
Amusment Parks
An Unforgettable Day in Union
With a population of less than 600, it’s hard to believe that the small Illinois town of Union has so much to offer families to ensure an incredible day of awe-striking entertainment and lots of […]
Festivals
Frighteningly Frugal Family Fun in McHenry County!
[spacer height=”20px”] Halloween is such a fun and festive time of year! But after spending money on costumes that your little goblins will wear once (or maybe a few times if you can coerce them into […]
Fall
Lake & McHenry County Apple Picking {2015}
Cool night, brisk breezes, it can only mean one thing, FALL! Fall is my absolute favorite season and apple picking is one of my most favorite family activities. Unlike the labor-intensive berry seasons, apples are […]
Dining In McHenry County
Best Outdoor Dining Spots in McHenry County
One of my favorite things about summer in the Chicagoland area is dining al fresco! My kids beg to eat outdoors daily as soon as the temperature hits 50 degrees; therefore, we have explored many […]
Festivals
Lakeside Festival: “The Granddaddy of all Festivals in McHenry County”
[spacer height=”20px”] Nothing screams summertime in the Chicagoland area more loudly than outdoor festivals! There are literally hundreds from which to choose; however, there is no need to drive hours or fight traffic into […]