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 […]
Marengo
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas
Santa in McHenry – The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Big Guy
This story contains affiliate links. 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 […]
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 […]
Berry Picking
Strawberry and Berry Picking in McHenry County
My kids can eat their weight in berries and then some! Find unlimited berries which will make for some amazing smoothies, shakes, pies and cakes, or just breakfast in my house! Read on to find […]
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 […]