Festive for the Fourth

Fireworks, parades, cookouts, and family. Just to name a few Fourth of July festivities! But what if there was more to do to celebrate the Independence of the United States of America? Here are some out-of-the-box ways to get patriotic for this summer holiday!

★ Have a Family Sing-Along!

Coming from a musical background, music can be such a celebratory and bonding experience. Collect some well-known songs that honor the country, such as: our National Anthem, “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Party in the USA,” the “Seventh Inning Stretch,” to name a few.

Don’t Forget to Dote on Dad (Huntley edition)

HUNTLEY — Father’s Day is coming up soon! Feel free to build off of ideas from the Mother’s Day article, including ice cream and other experiences. You could even send this to your kids to spoil you! Now let’s find out how to celebrate Dad this year.

Treat Dad for breakfast

Who doesn’t love a good breakfast or brunch? Located on Huntley’s own Main Street, “Village Inn” offers affordable and delicious meals. Step into their homey restaurant for comfort-food and a fun-filled meal with Dad that’s right around the corner!

April Showers Bring May Flowers . . . for Mom!

HUNTLEY — However Mother’s Day looks for you this year, hopefully these ideas inspire you to spoil your mom. Or, moms send this to your kids to give them hints! Let’s get a head start to celebrate our moms!

Visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens

Pictured below, the Chicago Botanic Gardens have so much to offer, including “Rose and Butterfly Gardens.” Give mom the gift of a great experience this year! They even offer “Botanic Arts, Photography, Nature & Birding classes” and much more for Moms to enjoy!

Green Means “Let’s Go!”

HUNTLEY — St.Patrick’s Day is just a few weeks away! March 17, to be exact. There is so much to do! Shop, eat, and learn some fun facts along the way this St. Patrick’s Day!

Fun fact and activity #1:

One belief “for the sea of green you see every St. Patrick's Day” according to The Daily Meal, “revolves around Saint Patrick himself … many works of art depict Saint Patrick [holding] a sprig of shamrocks.” Also, the color green “still remains as one of three colors in the Irish flag.”

Love Life to the Fullest this Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to find some ways to celebrate love, yourself, and others.

Get Creative

Creativity can bring joy in so many ways! Whether it be getting your nails done with your Galentines or buying cheap canvases and paints with your love, the possibilities are endless! Make memories and artwork that are sure to last!

You could buy yourself flowers (or anyone else)

(Hint: this could also be a great last minute gift idea!)

Budget-friendly activities for this holiday/winter season

The Huntley area is ready to be unwrapped! The Holiday season is such a good opportunity to get together with friends and family. But what about some budget friendly activities when it is so chilly outside? Find out how to add even more cheer and magic to this season.

Three Must-See Places this Fall, in and Around the Huntley Areas

HUNTLEY — As fall settles in, there are so many activities that come with it. Carving pumpkins, sweets and treats, hay rides; the list of adventures can go on and on. This detailed list combines all of these fun activity’s locations in order of closest to farthest.

Tom’s Farm in Huntley, Illinois

From their Farm Market and Bakery to their Gift Shop, Google Reviews gives Huntley’s own Tom’s Farm a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 855 reviews.