Fall
Fall Festivals in McHenry County
Summer may be over, but the fun of festival season doesn’t have to end. Fields with pumpkins and cider fall festivals are the perfect way to have fun as a family this fall. We’ve gathered […]
Union
Apples
U-Pick Apple Orchards in McHenry County
Plaid shirts, apple cider, delicious cinnamon sugar doughnuts, and back-to-school time all signal the start of the apple picking season. While most of us in McHenry County do not have apple trees in our backyards, […]
Fourth of July
Family Guide to July Fourth in McHenry County
Whether you decide to stay in your town or experience the Fourth of July in a new place each year, the celebrations in McHenry County are fun enough to keep you local for our national holiday. You’ll […]
Festivals
Summer Festivals and Fairs in McHenry County
Summer is our reward for surviving another winter and what better way to celebrate than at a festival! Whether you want a carnival, art, culture, music, or more there is a festival in McHenry County […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guides
Cowgirls and Cowboys: Where to Play in Lake County
My nine-year-old daughter has asked for a horse since last summer. Scratch that. She has asked for a horse since she could first talk, but now it is more serious. Like, “why don’t we have […]
Apples
U-Pick Apples in McHenry County
There is nothing sweeter than picking and eating your own fresh fruit. While all of the berries may have been plucked off of the bushes, that doesn’t mean that U-pick season has to end. It […]
Amusment Parks
An Unforgettable Day in Union
With a population of less than 600, it’s hard to believe that the small Illinois town of Union has so much to offer families to ensure an incredible day of awe-striking entertainment and lots of […]