Calendar of Events
Winter/Spring Digital Guide

Programs and Events Starting Soon

Welcome in 2024 with a Crystal Lake Park District

winter/spring program or event!


Browse the digital guide via the buttons below and click on the program code to link directly to online registration.


The following programs start in the next 1-2 weeks so register today to reserve your spot! Programs with less than minimum enrolled are at risk of cancellation.

Browse Youth Sports & Martial Arts

Youth Sports and Martial Arts sessions begin Jan 9

Hot Shots Sports Lil Dribblers

Hot Shots Sports T-Ball

Hot Shots Sports Total Sports

Hot Shots Nerf Elite Battle

Hot Shots Flag Football

Hot Shots Sports Pee Wee & Junior Soccer, Soccer Skills 101

Hot Shots Sports Mini Ninja Warrior & Junior Ninja Warrior

Hot Shots Parent Tot Sports, T-Ball, Ninja Warrior, Soccer, Basketball, page 29

Boys 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th Grade Basketball Leagues

Trinity Gymnastics & Ninja, page 41

Skyhawks Golf

Skyhawks Lacrosee

EVP Volleyball Skills and Drills

Tot Movement and Kindergym, page 30

Illinois Shotokan Pre-Karate and Karate (Beginner-Advanced), page 45

Hapkido, page 45

Browse Tot-Youth-Teen Programs

Tot-Teen Variety sessions begin Jan 15

Kids Yoga

Art Attack

Baton Twirling

Chess Scholars

STEAM

Let's Code It

ICook

Babysitting Training

E-Sports Gaming

Little Doctor School-Pediatrician, Sports Medicine and Teen Medical

Little Veterinarian School-Dog, Cat (ages 4-6, 6-10, 11-14)

Glitzy Girlz

Dance Classes-pages 52-54

Browse Adult Programs

Adult Class sessions begin Jan 6

Women's Self Defense Clinic, register now, Sat, Jan 6, 10 am

Dog Obedience

Dog Therapy

Paint Nites

Sip & Paint

Watercolor Painting

Flower Arranging

Adult Trips, pages 63-67

Fitness & Yoga, pages 52-57

Yoga & Wine Social

Zumba Dance Party

Illinois Shotokan Pre-Karate and Karate (Beginner-Advanced), page 45

Hapkido, page 45

Ballroom Dance-page 60

Line Dancing

Social Dance Nights

Browse Nature Programs

Nature Class sessions begin Jan 12

Nature Tots -ages 3-5

Snow Science

Where Do All The Animals Go

Artic-Antartic Animals

Tremendous Trees

Hibernation PJ Party

Winter Water

Nature Explorers-ages 6-12

Under the Ice

Tree Apartment

Dinosaurs Vs Birds

Snow Art

Artic Arachnids

Paleontologist for the Day

Nature Buffs -ages 13+

Underwater Illiniois

Paleobotany

Modern Dinosaurs

Whose Skulls is That?

Browse Dance

Dance sessions begin Jan 9 (adults) and Feb 5 (tot-teen)

Tots

Dance with Me

Itty Bitty Ballerina

Youth-Teen

Hip Hop

Jr Poms

Pre Ballet/Tap

Dance Mix

Dance Divas

Pre Ballet

Ballet Poms

Adult

Ballroom Dance

Line Dancing

Adult Social Dance Nights

Browse Colonel Palmer House Programs

Colonel Palmer House programs begin Jan 27

Palmer's Programs-ages 7+

Early Illusionists

Victorian Lanterns

The Water Garden

Historic Writing & Text

Comic Quest Nation

Make & Take Tea Workshop

Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge (ages 11-17)

Adults

Lunch and Learn

Hearts & Artists Valentines Tea

1858, Once Upon a Springtime Tea

February Special Events

Hearts & Artists Valentine's Tea

Ages 12+

Over a decadent Victorian Valentines dinner, embrace the ambience of music, fine arts and the theoretical dynamics behind their influence.

Sat, Feb 3, 6-8 pm

Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Crystal Lake

$30 res/$39 non-res, per person

Register Online

Snowbird Softball

Ages 21+

Get a team together and enter our 16" Snowbird Softball Tournament. Single elimination with consolation division guarantees all teams a minimum of two games. Beer truck on site.

Sat, Feb 3, 9 am-4 pm

Boncosky Softball Complex at Lippold Park

Reg deadline: Jan 19

$250 per team

Register Online

Galentine's Day Brunch

Ages 21+

Let's celebrate the lovely ladies in our lives! Join us for a Galentine's Brunch with your best gal friends. Spend time making custom floral bouquets at the bouquet bar, sip mimosas together and enjoy a brunch buffet!

Sun, Feb 11, 11 am-1 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$35 res/$45 non-res, advance registration required

Register Online

Snow What Let's Putt

All Ages

Lippold Family Golf Center's miniature golf courses will be open for one day only this winter season. While playing one of our 18 hole courses, families will complete fun challenges and have the opportunity to win prizes. Free Dunkin' hot chocolate will keep your toes and nose warm.

Sat, Feb 17, choice of 10 am-Noon or Noon-2 pm

Lippold Family Golf Center, 1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$40 res/$45 non-res, per family, advance registration required

Register Online

Social Dance Night-Waltz & Cha Cha

Ages 18+, enjoy a different theme each month. Learn ballroom/line dances with an opportunity for open dancing time.

Sat, Feb 17, 7-9 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$10 res/$13 non-res, per person

Register Online

Barbie Daughter Date Night

Ages 4-10

Come on Barbie, let's go party! Dress in your best formal Barbie pink and dance the night away. Every Barbie, bring your Ken-guardian, and join us for an evening of dance, crafts, desserts and lots of PINK! This event will sell out-register soon!

Fri, Feb 23 & Sat, Feb 24, 6-8 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$25 res/$35 non res, per person + $15 additional daughter

Register Online

Seasonal Updates

Now through January 15, the Crystal Lake Park District will offer free holiday light recycling. Just head to the Parks Services Garage, 305 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake and drop into the bin near the dumpsters. This is only for holiday lights; no garlands, wreaths, or live greens, and no household light bulbs. For questions or more information, contact Preston Skultety, Manager of Natural Resources at pskultety@crystallakeparks.org

Registration open for 2024-2025 Barlina House Preschool

Ages 3-5

More info and link to class registration in the digital guide on page 27

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Skate and Sled Info

When weather permits, we have outdoor fun! Check out our locations and amenities.

More Info

WE'VE GOT YOU!

Visit our Facility Rental page for gorgeous rooms with sweeping views of Crystal Lake! Or email Antony Mores, Facility Rental/Food & Beverage Supervisor at amores@crystallakeparks.org

Facility Rental Info

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