FALL 2026 Activity Guide: Click the program code in the digital guide to register online. Fall programs run Sept-Dec. Registration is 3 days in advance of program date unless otherwise noted.

Labor Day Holiday: The Administrative Office is closed for Labor Day on Mon, Sep 1. For all other Labor Day Weekend hours of operation, visit our website.

Community Input Meeting Brighton Oaks Park and Four Colonies Park

Design Review for Court & Asphalt Renovations

Please come and provide your input! If you are unable to attend, please email comments directly to me at aolson@crystallakeparks.org.

Date: Th, Sep 17, 2026

Time: 5:30-6:30pm 

Location: Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office (Board Room), 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake IL 60014

Community Surveys

We welcome your input regarding the future of our neighborhood sport courts at Four Colonies Park and Brighton Oaks Park. Please take a survey to help us determine whether to rehabilitate or remove these courts to best serve our community's needs.

Please note: Survey links will be active through Wed, Sep 23, 2026.

Crystal Lake Park District Youth Basketball Leagues

Our Basketball Leagues are a SLAM DUNK -everybody plays and players will develop individual basketball skills and team concepts. Make sure your school can put a team on the court!

Girls Basketball League for grades 2nd & 3rd and 4th & 5th at all District 47 Elementary Schools. Practices begin the week of Oct 6. Reg deadline Sep 25.

Teams practice for one hour twice a week between 5-7 pm at their respective schools.

$168 per player

Registration is also open for a Boys Basketball League (same format as Girls League) with practices beginning in January 2027

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View program info and link to online registration on page 39 of the digital activity guide, click on the code to register online

Put Your Adult Volleyball Team Roster Together Today-Limited Spots Available

Ages 18+

$552 per team

Lundahl Middle School

12 weeks of league play will be followed by an end of season tournament

Co-Rec League, Tu, Oct 20-Mar 13, 6:30-10:30 pm

Women's Volleyball League, Th, Oct 22-Mar 18, 6:30-10:30 pm

Ages 15+

Check out our fall series of Barn Dance Nights and Couples Dance Nights at Crystal Lake Main Beach Pavilion. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Beginner lessons run 6:30-7:15 pm Open dancing through 9 pm. Water and light refreshments provided.

Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

$10 res/$13 non-res, $15 at the door, per date

Pre-reg is encouraged but paper forms and cash/check accepted at the door

Couples Dance Nights

Fri, Sep 18

Fri, Oct 16

Fri, Nov 6

Barn Dance Nights

Fri, Sep 25

Sat, Oct 24

Fri, Dec 4

NEW!

HOCUS POCUS-It's More Than Just a Movie in the Park!!!

Fri, Oct 2, 5-9 pm

Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

Join us for a spellbinding, family-friendly outdoor movie at the beach. Grab your blankets, dress up as your favorite Sanderson sister! It’s not just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!

Ages 3 and Under: Free; Ages 4-12: $7; Ages 13 & Up: $10.

Tickets at door are $5 more per person.

FOOD TRUCKS: My Funnel Truck, Brothers Mac, Kissed by Fire, Soda Squeezed, Smash'D Burger

GAMES: Dead Man's Toe Toss, Pin the Eye on the Spell Book, Broom Races, Spooky Monkey Bridge

CRAFTS: Potion Making, Witches Hat Decorating

ACTIVITIES: Black Flame Candle Lighting Ceremony, Sanderson Sisters Spellbinding Live Performance, Character Meet & Greet, Costume Contest

Save $ and purchase tickets in advance via Eventbrite

Special thanks to our event sponsor, My Funnel Truck!

Calling all Middle Schoolers! We are getting the word out early on this one just to be sure we have enough attendees to make this a dance to remember!

This Halloween Dance will be packed with music, dancing, costumes, and creepy good times. The DJ will keep the dance floor moving all night while you show off your creative costumes for the contest. Pizza, refreshments and sweet treats are on the menu.

Costumes are encouraged, but please ensure they are age-appropriate and school appropriate. Parents/guardians are required to come into the building to sign their child in and out of the dance. This is a drop-off event; parents/guardians may not remain at the dance.

Fri, Oct 23, 6-8 pm

Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

$25 res/$33 non-res

Register in advance by Oct 15, program requires a minimum number of participants to run.

Check out the program and event titles below

to see what catches your eye!

-click on the program heading to browse digital guide-

Special Events

Wagon Rides + Campfire

Spooky Stomp Middle School Dance

Couples Dance Nights

Barn Dance Nights

Firewood Sale

Truck or Treat

Elf Jr. Musical Theater Performances

Puzzle Palooza

Firewood Sale

St. Lucia Holiday Tea

Luminaria Walk

Holiday Lights Recycling

PJs, Popcorn and the Polar Express

Tot Athletics

Youth Athletics

Boys & Girls Basketball Leagues

Junior Golf Clinics

Tennis Lessons

EVP Volleyball Skills & Drills

Skyhawks Lacrosse

Gymnastics & Tumbling

Hot Shots Sports

• T-Ball
• Ninja Warriors
• Dodgeball
• Hockey
• Flag Football
• Lil Dribblers
• Total Sports
• Nerf Elite Battle
• Soccer

Check Out Our Birthday Party Packages!

Grand Oaks Active Adult Center Drop-In Opportunities

Seasonal Updates

Now Booking Fall Wagon Rides!

Gather your family and friends for a wagon rides through Sterne's Woods followed by a campfire.

Booking Dates: Sep 19- Nov 8.

Make a reservation online or in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Admin. Office.

Call for Trucks and Vehicles!

Family Golfing Fun just FORE you at Lippold Family Golf Center!

1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Stop by for a round of miniature golf or time on the driving range.

Please note: Mini Golf groups will not be allowed to start 45 minutes before close. Driving Range patrons will not be allowed to start 30 minutes before close

Aug 10-Sep 6, 2026

Mon - Fri, 4-8 pm

Sat & Sun, 9 am-8 pm

Mon Sep 7 (Labor Day), 9 am- 8 pm

Sep 8-Oct 31, 2026

Fri, 4-8 pm

Sat & Sun, 9 am-8 pm

Good News! Due to expected warm weather, we will extend splash pad operation through Mon, Sep 16.

Acorn Alley

Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Ave and Rt 176, Crystal Lake

Crystal Castle

Woodscreek Park

850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake

Dragonfly Lane

Lakewood Meadows Park

6904 Haligus Rd, Lakewood

Please note: splash pad closed, under repair awaiting custom plumbing part

10 am-7 pm daily

photo credit: Brianna Santoro

The sun sets on Crystal Lake Main Beach swim operations for the summer after this weekend. ☀️

Main Beach Swim Area and Boat Rental (weather dependent and beach advisory dependent, check rainoutline.com)

Fri, Sep 4, Closed

Sat, Sep 5, 9 am-5 pm

Sun, Sep 6, 9 am-5 pm

Mon, Sep 7 (Labor Day), 9 am-5 pm

West Beach is closed for the season.

BIG, HUGE thank you to our 2026 Beach Staff, Boat Rental Crew and Lifeguards! We couldn't have done it without you.

Please note: Main Beach Park and Playground area are open year round, 7 days/week, 9 am-sunset.

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