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The Summer Guide link above is active until Aug 14
Link changes to Fall 2025 Guide on Fri, Aug 15 at 8:30 am
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Fall 2025 Activity Guide: the fall digital activity guide goes live on Aug 15 at
8:30 am and registration opens that same day. All residences in the 60014 and
60012 zip codes should receive a print guide in the mail by Aug 22.
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Wagon Rides
Truck or Treat
Puzzle Palooza
NEW Terror Trail Haunted Hayride
Parent's Night Out
Theme Dance Nights
German Holiday Tea
Hot Chocolate & History
Luminaria Walk
NEW Tot-Teen Programs
Youth Athletics
Girls After School Basketball
Martial Arts
Tennis Lessons
Fitness & Yoga
Dance (age 2 & up)
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NEW Nature Center Programs
NEW Colonel Palmer House Programs
Fall Adult Softball Leagues
Adult Volleyball Leagues
Adult Trips
Art Programs
Active Adult Programs
Extended Time
Lippold Family Golf Center
Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center
Colonel Palmer House
The Racket Club
Grand Oaks Active Adult Center
Barlina House Preschool
Fisherman Key Cards
Hound Town Dog Park
Facility Rentals
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It's not too late to sign up for some later summer fun and learning! Programs run through August.
Garden Day Camp (ages 6-12), Sat, Aug 2, 9-10:30 am
Mosaic Masters (ages 13+), Sat, Aug 16, 2-4 pm
Glitzy Girls Back to School in Style (ages 4-11), Mon, Aug 18, 6-7 pm
School of Magic 10, (ages 5-12), Sat, Aug 30, 9-10 am
Chess Camp (ages 6-12), Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 9 am-Noon
Creative Writing Camp (ages 5-12), Mon-Fri, Aug 11-Aug 15, 10 am-Noon
Mini Sports Camp (ages 3-4), Mon-Fri, Aug 11-Aug 15, 8-8:40 am
Soccer Skills Camp (ages 8-11), Mon-Fri, Aug 4-Aug 8, 9 am-Noon
Skyhawks Track and Field (ages 6-12), Mon-Fri, Aug 4-Aug 8, 9 am-Noon
Junior Golf Clinics (ages 3-14), Th, Aug 7-Aug 28, choice of times
EVP Volleyball (ages 7-14), Mon-Th, Aug 4-Aug 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
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It's the final concert of the summer 2025 season-don't miss out!
Tu, Aug 5, 7 pm
Featuring: Radio Gaga (Queen & Lady Gaga Tribute)
Enjoy dinner from food trucks on site: Hippie Grilled Cheese, Brother’s BBQ, My Funnel, Julie Ann's
Food and beverage (beer and wine) and small charcoal grills are allowed (no glass please.) In the event of inclement weather, decision to cancel the concert will be made by 4 pm. Check status by calling 815.410.4475 ext 6.
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Calling all teens entering grades 6-8!
Final days to register for this end of summer Luau. Bring a group of friends or make new ones, Sunset Fest will have activities like a limbo contest, photo booth and live DJ, so you will not want to miss out! Spend the night on the beach and watch a beautiful summer sunset, making memories that will last a lifetime.
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FREE Beach Day, No Beach Admission Fee
Sun, Aug 10, 12:30-4:30 pm at Main Beach
The Monarch Coalition is bringing to the beach an engaging Monarch Fair loaded with activities, games and monarch education. Buy a pollinator plant and help us repopulate the monarchs! Wander to the band shell where we will be showcasing local bands for your entertainment.
12:30-4 pm: Monarch Fair
Migrate to the beach for the afternoon to enjoy Monarch Mania and learn all about Monarchs. A Monarch extravaganza with butterfly and pollinator plants information, face painting, science table activities, art activities, a big migration route map, information on how Mexico, Canada and USA are collaborating! We will have pollinator plants available for you to purchase from our participating nurseries.
1-4:30 pm: Community Band Showcase
The Crystal Lake Community Band hosts a music showcase at the band shell featuring performances by local bands and ensembles
1-1:45 pm Knock on Wood Clarinet Ensemble
2-2:30 pm CLCB Fourte Saxophone Quartet
2:45-3:15 pm CLCB To Be Announced
3:30-4:15 pm CLCB Big Band Jazz Band
Hosted by The Monarch Coalition and the Crystal Lake Park District.
Presented by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in conjunction with US Fish & Wildlife & multiple local conservation organizations.
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Something NEW just for those ages 55+!
Register soon, only a few spots available!
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30-7:30 pm at Crystal Lake Main Beach
Margaritaville at Main
$30 res/$35 non-res
Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and flip flops and head over to Main Beach for a night of Jimmy Buffett songs on the playlist, heavy appetizers (including a cheeseburger slider in paradise plus 2 free drink tickets. Weather permitting, small group pontoon boat rides around Crystal Lake will be available during the event. Registration in advance required by clicking on the program code on page 11 of the digital guide
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FREE, FAMILY FUN
Sat, Aug 23, 10 am-2 pm
Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake
FREE
Learn more about early entertainment and recreation of Crystal Lake
Also explore the traditions at Palmer’s Corner:
- Live Music
- Clay Ovenworks Demos
- Garden Party Crafts
- Historic Games & Prizes
- Storytelling and More
- Backyard Games
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Come out and say "hi!" at Crystal Lake Police Department
National Night Out
Th, Aug 7, 5-8 pm
Downtown Crystal Lake
Williams St, South of Brink St
Crystal Lake Park District staff and Crystal Lake Park District Police Officers will be on hand with information, goodies and giveaways!
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We recently posted project updates!
If you have questions about any of the projects listed on the 'Project Update' page, please contact Amy Olson, Manager of Park Planning and Development at 815.459.0680, ext. 1217 or via email at aolson@crystallakeparks.org
- Mickey Sund Complex
- Woodland Estates Park
- Lakewood Meadows (pictured)
- Della Park
- Canterbury Park
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO CRACK THE CODE-a fun, interactive park exploration game the whole family will love!
Crack the Code concludes on Aug 8.
How it works:
- Stop by the Administration Office (1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, CL) to pick up your Crack the Code game piece
- Visit local parks to solve clues and complete the code on the back
- The finished code reveals the secret prize location!
| | It's not too late to consider Barlina House Preschool enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! We have a few spots left in classes for 3 and 4 year olds. NEW PM Classes. | | |
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
Summer Hours: through Aug 10
M, W, Th, Su: 9 am-9 pm
Tu: Noon-9 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am-10 pm
Fall Hours: Aug 11-Sep 28
Fri: 3:45-8 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am-8 pm
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Splash Pads are Open Thru Labor Day
Acorn Alley
Located at Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Ave and Rt 176
Crystal Castle
850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake
By request from families looking for a quieter, less active time for toddlers and tots. Tot Time, 9-10 am daily at both Acorn Alley and Crystal Castle
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MAIN BEACH REGULAR SEASON
(7 days/week)
May 31-Aug 8, 9 am-sunset
MAIN BEACH POST SEASON
(weekends only)
9 am-5 pm
Sat, Aug 9-Sun, Aug 10
Sat, Aug 16-Sun, Aug 17
Sat, Aug 23-Sun, Aug 24
Sat, Aug 301-Mon, Sep 1
WEST BEACH REGULAR SEASON
11 am-7 pm
Sat, May 31-Th Aug 7 (closing day)
(7 days/week)
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