Event Description

You’re invited to celebrate the end of summer with local heroes! Meet those who help make our community so special such as firefighters, police, veterans, and more.

Registration opens June 25.

Include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM show.

Registration opens June 25.

Include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

We welcome a captivating performer from the RCJuggle team to show off their balloon animal creations.

Registration opens June 25. Please register 48 hours before event starts.


RC Juggles is a family company that has been providing lasting memories in the Northern IL area for over a decade.



What’s better than meeting a llama? Meeting a llama AND a tortoise at the same time!

Registration opens May 25. Please register 48 hours before event starts.


Glory Bound Rescue Ranch is a 501-c3 organization that takes in animals who have been abandoned, abused, neglected, at risk of death, or are no longer able to stay with their family.


Grab your stars and stripes and get ready for a firecracker of a good time. Our 4th of July bash features games, snacks, temporary tattoos, and plenty of patriotic fun to keep you smiling all day. Don’t miss the sparkle!

Registration opens June 25.

Include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.


Save the day by learning how to draw superhero pets with Andertoons.

Registration open.

Include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.


We welcome the Conservation District of McHenry County for a program all about the creatures who help our flowers bloom.

Registration open. Please register 48 hours before event starts.


McHenry County Conservation District exists to preserve, restore and manage natural areas and open spaces for their intrinsic value and for the benefits to present and future generations.




Staley, the Chicago Bears mascot, combines education and comedy in this interactive program to promote literacy.

Registration open.


It’s marvelous! It’s miraculous! It’s mud! Explore the fun that can be had with this cool and of course, messy, concoction!

Registration open.


Help kick off Summer Reading 2025 with Brian Holt. Brian presents a hilarious interactive magic show that should NOT be missed!

Registration open.

Include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

Please Note: If you are no longer able to participate in this event call 815-568-8236. Thank you!