Spring Special Event Highlights

Daughter Date Night-Wicked Theme

Ages 4-10

Step into the magical land of Oz for a night to remember. Dress to impress in your Emerald City best of favorite Oz inspired attire. This event will sell out-register soon!

Fri, Mar 6 and Sat, Mar 7

6-8 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$25 res/$35 non res, per person + $15/$25 each additional daughter. Be sure to register each attending

Barn Dance

Ages 15+

Fri, Mar 13, 6:30-9 pm

Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

$10 res/$13 non-res

Open dancing for all styles of dance, line dance, mixers, and pattern partner until 9 pm. Pre-registration online is encouraged but paper registration form and cash/check accepted at the door.

NEW Twilight Egg Hunt

Ages 3-11

Th, Apr 2, 6-8 pm

Bring a flashlight, basket and your sense of adventure. From 6-7 pm we will have photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, food trucks and games. Egg hunts will be staggered by age on the baseball fields starting at 7 pm

7 pm: ages 3-4 (Field #1)

7:15 pm: ages 5-6 (Field #2)

7:30 pm: ages 7-8 (Field #3)

7:45 pm: ages 9-11 (Field #4)

Lippold Park Boncosky Field, 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

FREE, rain or shine

Son Dyno Date Night

Ages 4-10

Get ready to ROAR! Step into a world of prehistoric fun as sons and their dates journey through Jurassic Park for a night of dino-sized excitement. From fossil digs to dancing with dinos, this adventure is packed with thrilling memories, wild games and T-Rex worthy fun. Don’t forget your explorer gear - this is one night you won’t want to go extinct!

Fri, Apr 17

6-8 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$25 res/$35 non res, per person + $15/$25 each additional son. Be sure to register each attending

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, Apr 26

2 and 4 person teams

AM: 10 am-Noon

PM: 1:30-3:30 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$35 res/$46 non res, per team

Program Highlights

Class descriptions, more info and link to online reg on page 43 of the digital guide at crystallakeparks.org

Group Fitness Options:

Zumba

Zumba Toning

Zumba Gold

Cardio Drumming

Body Power

Barre

Tai Chi Express

Plyo-Flow

Move It, Shake It, Lift It

Sit, Stand and Swing

Rowfit

Yoga Options:

Beginning Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Stretch Yoga

Kids Yoga

Yin Yoga

Feel Good Yoga

Yoga Into Pilates

Marshmallow Moon Sound Bath Meditation

Grand Oaks Active Adult Center

Did you know that the Crystal Lake Park District offers a Drop-In Senior Center that is FREE for anyone ages 55 & up? We LOVE new visitors!

Stop by Grand Oaks Active Senior Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Mon & Tu, Noon-3 pm

Wed-Fri, 9 am-Noon

Colonel Palmer House

Browse and register online by clicking on the program code on page 20-21 of the digital guide

Barbie Tea Party (Ages 6-12), Sat, Mar 7

The Little Shamrock (Ages 2-5), Wed, Mar 11

Happy Horse Haven (Ages 5+), Sat, Apr 11

The Wiz of Fizz: Soda Pop Workshop (Ages 7+), Sat, Apr 18

Parlor Royalties, A Victorian Spring Tea (Ages 5+), Sun, May 3

The Spark in the Stone (Ages 13+), Fri, May 8

Seasonal Updates

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 2, 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.

READY, SET, GO register for summer camp!

Our 2026 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!

•Pee Wee, Mini, Junior, Senior and Teen Day Camp with Extended Time options

• Junior Leaders and Counselor in Training Programs

• Summer Adventure at Barlina House

• Are Your Ready for Kindergarten Camp

• Chess Scholars Chess Camp

• Cooking Camp

• Bead Art Camp

• Variety Art Camp

• Creativity Art Camp

• Financial Literacy: Get Ready for Money in the Real World

• Investing 101: Get Ready for Your Future

• Reading with Robots

• Robotics Academy

• STEAM Camp

• Creative Writing

• Let's Code It

• Sky High Engineering

• Electricity & Magnetmania

• Ultimate Gaming Camp

• Cyber-Crawler Robot

• Hydropower Explorers

• Jr Lifeguard Camp

• Golf N' Tennis Camp at The Racket Club

• Sailing Camp

• Lake Leisure Camp

• Dance Camps-Tiny Tots, Dance Camp, Pop Princess Dance Camp, Theatre Camp (Mary Poppins Jr)

• Hot Shots Camps-Mini Games & More, Total Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Multi-Sport, Cheerleading, Golf, Track & Field, Ninja,

• Skyhawks Sports Camps-Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Track & Field,

• EVP Camps- Beach Volleyball, Spike N' Splash, Sand Volleyball, Indoor Volleyball, Spike 'N Serve

• Trinity Academy Ninja Camp

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