Summer
Free or Cheap Movies for Kids {Summer}
A great way to beat the summer heat is with a movie in the cool and comfortable air-conditioning. With the cost of the tickets, popcorn, and drinks it can be so expensive. However, it doesn’t […]
Seasonal
Performance
Summer Concerts in McHenry County
One of the great things about summer is all the activities move outside! Summer concerts are a great way to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the talents of local musicians. Pack a […]
Performances
Crystal Lake Summer Concerts on the Beach
Originally published on little Lake County in 2017, updated to reflect current information. Watching your kids building sand castles on the beach, checking out the boats swaying on the water, running into neighbors and friends, sharing […]
Summer
Outdoor Movies in McHenry County
One of the “new to me” experiences I had when moving to the suburbs was outdoor movies. I’m not talking drive-ins, those are pretty spectacular too. I’m talking about neighbors gathering in a yard and […]
Summer
Summer Must-Visit: The McHenry Outdoor Theater
This story originally published on Little Lake County in 2015, it has been updated to reflect current information. Nostalgia at its best: the sound of crickets in the peacefulness of summertime, feeling the warm breeze under a […]
Summer
Car Shows and Cruise Nights in McHenry County
I love a good classic Corvette. Having two boys that love cars, checking out classic vehicles and oohing and ahhing over them is a summer tradition. If you have a similar love of classic cars […]
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 […]
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 […]