Registration deadline is 3 days in advance
of program date unless noted otherwise

SPECIAL EVENTS & 1-DAY PROGRAMS

Parent's Night Out


NEW! Parent’s Night Out

Drop the kids off for an evening of fun while you enjoy a night to yourself! Kids ages 3–11 will enjoy fall crafts, a movie room, board games, dinner & dessert—and they’ll even take home their own fall-themed creation.

Sat, Nov 8 , 5–9 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$35 res/$45.50 non-res, per child


Reg in advance by clicking on the program code on page 7 of the digital guide

Swing & Salsa Dance Night

Ages 15+

Sat, Nov 8

6:30-9 pm at Main Beach Pavilion

Fee: $10 res/$13 non-res

Beginner lessons at 6:40 pm. Open dancing for all styles of Swing and Latin with a little Ballroom from 7-9 pm including a next level new move at 7:45 pm.


Registration in advance preferred but walk-ins welcome (cash or check only at the door)

Puzzle Palooza

Sun, Nov 9-LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$35 res/$45.50 non-res

Race against other teams to finish the same 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Ice cream sundae scoop compliments of Baskin Robbins Crystal Lake

10 AM-12 PM Competitive Division (previous placement or for those who want a challenge)

2 PERSON TEAM register for RCPUZZLE-09 

4 PERSON TEAM register for RCPUZZLE-10


1:30 PM-3:30 PM Recreational Division

2 PERSON TEAM RCPUZZLE-07

4 PERSON TEAM RCPUZZLE-08

Something new just for 3-6 year olds!

Story Night at Barlina House

This is a kids-only event! Parents will drop off and pick up at Barlina House. Come dressed in your pajamas for a cozy evening of stories, games, and fun with the Barlina House staff. We'll end the night with a special bedtime snack.

Wed, Nov 19, 6:30-7:30 pm

$5 res/$7 non-res

Check out the program and event titles below

to see what catches your eye!

-click on the program heading to browse digital guide-

Tot Variety

Youth-Teen Variety

  • Baby Rock/Tot Rock/Kid Rock
  • Magic Class
  • Art Attack
  • Parent/Child Holiday Memories Gifts
  • Kids Cooking
  • Yeti Snowstorm Lab
  • Grinch Goo Tastic Slime Lab
  • Chess Holiday Camp
  • Creative Writing Club
  • STEAM
  • Christmas Crafts

Tot Athletics/Youth Athletics

Tennis at The Racket Club

Boys Basketball Leagues- Jan 2025

EVP Volleyball Skills & Drills

Thanksgiving Volleyball Camp

Gymnastics & Tumbling

Hot Shots Winter Break Camp

Hapkido

Tennis at The Racket Club

Active Adults

Fit at 55

Sit, Stand & Swing

Move, It, Shake It, Lift It

Adult Trips-trips may be full, check waitlist options

Drop-In Activities at Grand Oaks Active Senior Center

Art-All Ages

  • Art Attack-Nov 8, Dec 6
  • Sip & Paint-Nov 12, Dec 3
  • Watercolor -Nov 7-Dec 19
  • Punk'd Out Portraits-Nov 9
  • Christmas Crafts, Dec 2-16

Adult Dance

Line Dance Improver-Nov 11-Dec 16

Ballroom Dance-Nov 10-Dec 8

Swing & Salsa Night-Nov 8

Barn Dance-Dec 6

Colonel Palmer House Programs

Timeless Threads: Art of Macrame

Affection of My Confections

German Holiday Tea

Adult Variety

Watercolor Painting

Art Attack Sip & Paint

Healthier Knees Workshop

Day Trips

  • Fall trips are all full, check back Dec 2025 for winter/spring trips

Fitness/Yoga

  • Fall classes run through December, join classes now by purchasing a Fitness or All Inclusive Punch Pass

Park District News

Check out Crystal Lake Park District jobs in our online job portal! Full-Time and Part-Time positions available. We would love to see you as part of our team.

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