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 […]
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Holidays
Memorial Day in McHenry County
Memorial Day is more than just a kick-off to summer. It’s an important day to remember those who have served our nation in the armed forces. What a great opportunity it is to teach our […]
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day Brunch in McHenry County
As a mom I can attest to the fact that what I really want for Mother’s Day is no one asking me to make anything. Nothing. Not a meal, not a decision, not a thing. […]
Special Events
Free Comic Book Day in McHenry County
Any kind of reading counts as readings so if your kids are into reading comic books help then change up their collection with Free Comic Book Day. This day is held every year on the […]
Festivals
Kite Festivals in McHenry County
Blue skies and spring breezes are the perfect backdrops for one of the most fun family traditions – kite flying! The following kite festivals will bring together people from all over the community to celebrate […]
Farms
McHenry County Farmers Markets
Market Season is about to begin! Visiting the Farmers Market is one of my favorite family activities. Aside form the fresh produce you get to talk to the people that grew the food, meet other […]
Festivals
Craft Beer Festivals in McHenry County
Good things are brewing in the McHenry County area for beer lovers. Since the number of local breweries in the area is growing, so are the number of beer festivals. Whether you like ales, […]
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 […]
Easter
Guide to Easter Events in McHenry County
Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail! Catch him at these locations in McHenry County. The Little McHenry county Guide to Easter events has rounded up all the Easter fun so that you […]
Farms
Little McHenry County Guide to CSA’s
A winter like we have had can have you longing for summer. If you are craving those fresh and bright fruits and vegetables of summer now is the time to start planning for it! I […]