Crystal Lake Park District News

Calendar of Events

Fall Digital Brochure (until Dec 12)

Registration deadline is 3 days in advance

of program date unless noted otherwise

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Happy Thanksgiving

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Crystal Lake Park District Admin Office, Colonel Palmer House, The Racket Club, Barlina House Preschool and The Nature Center will be closed Th, Nov 27 and Fr, Nov 28.

The Racket Club will be open Fri, Nov 28, 7:30 am-3 pm.

Colonel Palmer House will be open Sat, Nov 29, 10 am-4 pm

The Nature Center will be open Sat, Nov 29 and Sun, Nov 30, 10 am-5 pm

Holiday Special Events

A holiday favorite for the entire family!

Luminaria Walk

Enjoy a breathtaking stroll under the stars as we light a trail through Veteran Acres!

Veteran Acres, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

4:30-7:30 PM

Wed Dec 3-Fri Dec 5: walk the lit trail (no activities)

Sat Dec 6: Campfires, Dunkin' Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Candy Cane Forest & Mrs. Claus!

$1 per person/$5 per family donation appreciated.

Donations are purposed for future Nature Center education programs.

Info & Trail Map

Santa's Mailbox is Open!

For over 30 years, the Crystal Lake Park District has been helping Santa write letters to all his fans! Send us your child’s letter by Fri, Dec 5, plus include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will send you a reply a few days before Christmas. Letters may be mailed or dropped off at Santa’s special mailbox inside the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake. For more information or questions, call 815-459-0680.

Santa

C/o Crystal Lake Park District

One East Crystal Lake Avenue

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Victorian Ornament Making

Free Pop-Up Community Event!

All ages, family fun

Sat, Dec 6, 10 am-2 pm

Colonel Palmer House, 660 East Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake

• Stunning Dried Florals & Aromatic Herbs

• Make a Victorian Ornament

• Seeds & Natural Items

• Crystalized Fruit

• Bread Braids

• Popcorn Garland

• FREE Holiday Tea Sample

• And More!

Questions?

Barn Dance

Ages 21+

Sat, Dec 6

6:30-9 pm at Main Beach Pavilion

Fee: $10 res/$13 non-res

Beginner line + couples lessons start at 6:40

Then enjoy open dancing—line, mixers, partner patterns + more—’til 9!

Advance registration is encouraged, but drop-ins (cash/check) are welcome!

More Info & Registration

Seasonal Info

The Winter-Spring Activity Guide will be available at crystallakeparks.org beginning Fri, Dec 12 and registration opens that same day.

All households in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes should look for the guide to reach your mailbox the week of Dec 15-19.

Digital Guide Goes Live on Dec 12

The challenge is ON! Last year you helped recycle 1,172 lbs of holiday lights—can we top it this year? Unpacking last year’s decorations and finding a few “twinkle duds”? No stress!

Bring your old or nonworking strands to our FREE Holiday Light Recycling program. Drop-off bins are available now thru Jan 15 at the Park Services Garage (305 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake). Let’s keep those lights out of the landfill and make this our brightest recycling year yet!

Questions?