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 […]
Barrington
Classes
Irish Dance Classes in McHenry County
This time of year traditional Irish Dance, most commonly Irish Stepdance is on display at festive occasions all around town. If the girls with the bouncing cirls and impeccably straight arms has your littles ones […]
Christmas
Last Minute FREE Photos with Santa
It’s the week before Christmas. Really, I double-checked. If your December has gotten away from you and your kids haven’t whispered their wishes to the big guy yet never fear! Not only do you still […]
Christmas
Santa in McHenry – The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Big Guy
Your kids have a list, and they’ve checked it twice. Now it’s time to find the big guy and whisper it in his ear. Lucky for you, we have the ultimate guide to finding the […]
Christmas
Pull up a Chair and Dine with Santa in McHenry County
When you work as hard as Santa Claus you need to eat several hearty meals a day. Santa’s a jolly guy and he likes to share those meals with you! Find where you can have […]
Christmas
Nutcracker Performances in McHenry County
The 2019 Guide to Nutcracker Performances is presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville. See DAL dancers perform the Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts December 6-15! Nutcracker Performances in McHenry County Barrington Youth […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in McHenry County
Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating. There is an entire month’s worth of family-friendly events happening in McHenry County to get everyone into the spooky spirit. Whether your kids are the haunted house and scary movie-loving […]
Halloween
The Supreme Guide to Trick-or-Treating in McHenry County
Trick-or-treating is no longer reserved to the block you live on. These days, there are a lot of opportunities around McHenry County to trick-or-treat, and not only on Halloween. Grab your little ones and your […]
Resale
Fall Resale Events in McHenry County
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 […]
Fall
Hayrides in McHenry County
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 […]