Spring
Spring Native Plant Sales in McHenry County
Spring is here! You may look around the yard discovering what was under all that snow with the inspiration to dig in and get dirty or you may look at it with a groan, wishing […]
Seasonal
Winter
Outdoor Ice Rinks in McHenry County
Take the fun outside and twirl and skate at these local parks. Many of the locations are free if you bring your own skates. Temperatures need to be freezing or below for at least 5 […]
Fall
Hayrides in McHenry County
As a boy mom, it is kind of 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 […]
Fall
McHenry County Farm Stroll – This Sunday!
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 […]
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
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
Sap it Up: Maple Syrup Festivals In and Around Lake County
* This article was originally written by Cindy Smith for Little Lake County I have lived in the Lake County for 40 years, minus college and the three years we moved to Ohio. Can you […]
Outdoors
Where to go Sledding in Lake County {2017}
This article was originally written for Little Lake County by Cindy Smith Let’s get real. Snow, whether it’s the first flakes or the 12th storm of the season, is beyond magical for most kids. But […]
Christmas
Santa Houses Around Lake County {2017}
Skip the mall Santa and have a magical visit at a Santa House. Basically, a Santa House is a small heated building that you can enter and see Santa in a cozy setting — it […]