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Halloween Events in McHenry County

October 19, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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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 […]

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The Supreme Guide to Trick-or-Treating in McHenry County

October 19, 2020 Melissa Haak 1
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Obviously Halloween 2020 is going to look a bit different than usual. However it’s on SATURDAY this year so let’s make the best of it! Be sure to bookmark this page and come back frequently as we […]

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Splash Pads & Spray Parks in McHenry County

July 19, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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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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Irish Dance Classes in McHenry County

March 3, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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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 […]

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Heart-Shaped Pizza in McHenry County

February 4, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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Looking for a way to make Valentine’s Dinner at home with the family a little more fun and festive? Maybe you have a savory tooth instead of a sweet tooth? Heart-Shaped pizza are here to […]

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Last Minute FREE Photos with Santa

December 16, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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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 […]

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Santa in McHenry – The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Big Guy

November 18, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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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 […]

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Holiday Tea in McHenry County

November 18, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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If your winter holidays are anything like mine, with each passing year it seems as if they sneak up on the calendar earlier, yet fly by faster. I’ve barely had time to tinsel – much […]

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Take a Seat in Santa’s Living Room: Santa Houses in McHenry County

November 18, 2019 Melissa Haak 1
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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 […]

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Nutcracker Performances in McHenry County

November 16, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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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 […]

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