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MOVIE IN THE PARK
Fri, Jun 13, 5:30-10 pm
Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
It's back for 2025-Friday the 13th Part 2....at Crystal Lake!
An adult (age 21+ only) evening dedicated to Jason and a campy 80's slasher movie...ON CRYSTAL LAKE? We dare you to attend our Friday the 13th Part 2 Fest loaded with bloody fun! Hang out with your friends in our beautiful park, watch the sunset and play some games while listening to live music.
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Puzzle Palooza
Ages 8+
Races against other teams to finish the same 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Bring snacks and enjoy time with family and friends. Ice cream sundae bar compliments of Crystal Lake Baskin Robbins. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for fastest completion. Only one member of each team needs to register.
Sun, Mar 23
10 am-Noon (Competitive), spots available for 4-person teams only, 2-person teams SOLD OUT
1:30-3:30 pm (Recreation) SOLD OUT
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$35 res/$45 non res, per team
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It's gonna be a 'Wildest Dreams' kind of week at our Taylor Swift dance camp!
Calling all Swifties, ages 5-10. Express your love for dance, learn new techniques, and meet new friends while while dancing the day away to your favorite Taylor Swift songs.
Mon-Fri, Mar 24-Mar 28
9 am-Noon at Grand Oaks
$150 res/$195 non-res
spots are limited, register soon
Click on the program code on page 60 of the digital guide to register online
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The Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake Springtime Tea
Ages 5+
Sat, Apr 5 & Sun, Apr 6, 2-4 pm
Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
$35 res/$46 non-res
Enjoy an exquisite lunch with your family and friends while learning about the seven wonders of Crystal Lake, including breathtaking landscapes to the many historic structures.
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Once Upon a Time Princess Fest
Ages 3-10
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! We cordially invite all local princesses to an enchanted gathering for Once Upon a Time Princess Fest! The event will feature three of your favorite princesses, sweet treats, crafts, music and lots of picture time! Don't forget to wear your favorite princess costume!
Sat, Apr 26, choice of : 10-11:30 am or 12:30-2 pm
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$25 res/$35 non-res, register in advance
Registration is per child, a guardian must accompany each princess
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Seniors! Join us to walk indoors around the perimeter of Grand Oaks Auditorium. Free, just drop-in 1-2 pm to walk and socialize.
Weekly Walking at Grand Oaks
1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Tuesdays thru March 18, 1-2 pm
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Get ready for Golf season!!
Indoor Junior Clinics (age 3-9), 5:30-6:30 pm
Indoor Adult Clinics (ages 18+), 6:45-7:45 pm
Session Dates:
Th, Mar 6-Mar 27
$195 res/$253 non-res
Indoors at Rotary Building, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake
Ladies Group Lessons (ages 18+)
Sun, Apr 13-May 4, 3-4 pm
$195 res/$253 non-res
Lippold Family Golf Center
Junior Clinics (ages 3-9)
Sun, Apr 13-May 4, 2-2:45 pm
$195 res/$253 non-res
Lippold Family Golf Center
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Class descriptions, more info and link to online reg on page 49 of the digital guide at crystallakeparks.org | |
Tot Rock/Kid Rock
Sing, dance and play the Rock ‘n’ Kids way! Register for our Baby Rock, Tot Rock and Kid Rock April sessions today!
Tu, Apr 8-May 20 or Wed, Apr 9-May 21
Tu location: Grand Oaks
Wed location: Village of Lake in the Hills Hall
Classes
Baby Rock (ages 3-12 months)
$69 res/$79 non-res
Tot Rock with Parent (ages 12-24 months)
Kid Rock with Parent (ages 20-36 months)
Kid Rock II without Parent (ages 3-5 years)
Tu, Apr 8-May 20 or Wed, Apr 9-May 21
$78 res/$83 non-res
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Spring Adult Softball Leagues
It's time to start think about putting your team together for Spring Softball at Lippold Park - Boncosky Complex
Mon, Tu, Wed or Th Men's Leagues
begin play Apr 21-Apr 24, reg deadline Apr 11
Fri Co-Rec League
begin play May 2 , reg deadline Apr 18
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Martial Arts
Attention all martial arts enthusiasts! We have options to explore your interests.
Shotokan Pre-Karate (ages 4-6)
Next session begins Apr 1, Beginner-Continuer
Shotokan Karate (ages 7 & up)
Next session begins Apr 1, Beginner-Advanced
Hapkido (ages 6 & up)
Next session begins Apr 14, Beginner-Advanced
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Yoga Workshops
Kundalini Yoga for the Chakras, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 8, May 20, May 27, 10:30-11:30 am at West Beach (*Apr 1 at Grand Oaks), $10 res/$13 non-res
Elements Workshops, Mar 6 (Fire), Apr 3 (Air), Apr 10 (Ethereal), May 22 (Connect with 5 Elements), 9:30-10:30 am at West Beach, $10 res/$13 non-res
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Spring Break Sports Camps
We are SERVING up Spring Break sports action for athletes ages 3-14 years!
EVP Volleyball Camp (ages 8-14)
Mon-Th, Mar 24-Mar 27, 1-3 pm or 3-5 pm, Grand Oaks
Hot Shots Mini Total Sports Camp (ages 3-4)
Mon-Fr, Mar 24-Mar 28, 8-8:40 am, Woodscreek Park
Hot Shots Total Sports Camp (ages 5-7 & 8-12)
Mon-Fr, Mar 24-Mar 28, 9 am-Noon, Woodscreek Park
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Batting cages at Lippold Park (851 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake) open for the season on March 21. The batting cage system features four token-operated dual function cages with fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball in every tunnel. Tokens can be purchased at the batting cages for $1 for 10 balls. The token machine accepts $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills.
During regular office hours, contact Ian Booker at 815.459.0680, xt.1210, ibooker@crystallakeparks.org for batting cage group reservations and information.
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We heard you! We are putting our Pickleball nets (Spoerl Park) and Tennis nets (Veteran Acres) up soon to accommodate anyone who itching to get on the courts.
Come on out and play beginning the week of March 24.
Veteran Acres (431 N. Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake): Tennis courts and nets, lined for Pickleball
Spoerl Park (7610 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake): 6 dedicated Pickleball courts
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Want a garden but don't have the space for one?
The Crystal Lake Park District offers community garden plots at Hill Farm Acres and registration is open to the public. Hill Farm Acres is located at 695 Barlina Rd, behind Barlina House Preschool and Barn.
$45 res/$60 non-res
$25 senior res/$45 senior non-res
Reg open to all Park District residents through Feb 28
Beginning Mar 3, remaining spots open to the public
Registration/reservation (code #231601-03) is in person only at the Crystal Lake Park District Admin Building located at 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
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READY, SET, GO register for summer camp!
Our 2025 Digital Summer Camp Guide is LIVE and registration is OPEN! The guide features camp options for ages 3-17 years. Plan your summer camp fun now with so many options to choose from!
Summer Day Camp (Grades K-9)
Barlina House Preschool Camp
Are You Ready for Kindergarten Cap
Camps just for Teens: Lake Leisure Camp and Sailing Camp
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Sports Camps
Dance Camps
Cooking Camp
Specialty Interest Camps (Chess, Little Veterinarian, Musical Theater, STEAM, Creative Writing. Fungineering, Robot Engineers
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