FREE FAMILY FUN THIS WEEKEND

Free, just drop-in




  • Featured exhibit tours
  • Historic jewelry demos: renown jewelers of Crystal Lake
  • Rock painting
  • Archeology during the 1800's
  • Break open geodes
  • Mining
  • Lapidary Art
  • Mason architecture
  • Minerology chemistry

Colonel Palmer House

660 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake

The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Butterfly House opens for the season on Sat, May 31, 10 am-5 pm. Friends and families are invited to experience the beauty of butterflies fluttering freely around their habitat. This event will feature additional organizations with booths set up as well, creating a fun and educational experience for all. Opening day will feature activities, games and crafts.


Location: 330 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake

Open 7 days/week, 10 am-5 pm


For more information or questions, visit our website crystallakeparks.org, or contact Chantel Jenrette, cjenrette@crystallakeparks.org 

Summer Learning & Fun for Everyone

Don't Miss Out on Youth Sports and Martial Arts Opportunities


We are proud to partner with Illinois Shotokan Karate, Hot Shots Sports - Chicago, Skyhawks Sports, EVP Volleyball and Trinity Gymnastics to give athletes a great start.


Sess 1 begins Jun 4, Session 2 begins Jul 14

register today. Ages 2-12. Martial Arts for ages 4+.


Class descriptions, link to online reg on pg 57 (Martial Arts), pg 41-43 (Tot) & pg 54-55 of the digital guide

Ready to dance this summer? Register Today!

We cannot wait to dance with you again! Our Summer session begins week of Jun 17. Most classes include a summer showcase performance on Aug 9.


Classes for ages 2+

Itty Bitty Ballerina, Dance with Me, Pre-Ballet, Pee Wee Poms, Dance Mix, Dance Divas, Ballet/Lyrical, Ballet/Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Baton Twirling, Musical Theatre. Class schedule and link to online reg on pages 73-75 of the digital guide

Punch Pass Option Makes Scheduling Fitness & Yoga Programs Easy!

Get fit, de-stress and take care of yourself with our fitness and yoga classes. Summer fitness and yoga sessions run 6/2-8/27. Punch Pass options available.


More info and link to online reg on pages 68-72 of the digital guide

Programs for Tots

Don't worry-you didn't miss the chance for summer smiles? Sing, dance, play, and imagine with us!


Now is the time to register for Tot Rock and Kid Rock at the Crystal Lake Park District! Sess1 begins Jun 3, Sess 2 begin Jul 8


Check out the complete schedule on page 41 of the digital guide



Group Swim Lessons

Sess 1: Jun 16-26

Sess 2: Jun 30-Jul 10

Sess 3: Jul 14-Jul 24

Sess 4: Jun 23-Jul 16


Also available:

Water Babies (6 months-3 years)

Aquatots (2-3 years)

Adult Beginner Lessons (age 16+)

Private Swim Lessons (age 3+)



WOW! Check out our Summer Youth Variety (ages 5-11) section! Sessions begin June 11 and continue thru the summer.

Kids Yoga

Art Atttack

School of Magic 101

FUN-gineering Camp

Creative Writing Camp

STEAM Camp

Let's Code It

Little Veterinarian School

Little Surgeon School

Robot Camp

Chemical Creations

Kids Cooking with Chef Macky

Thrills and Chills of Ice Cream

Browse and link to online registration by clicking on the program code

Summer Time Family Fun

Concerts in the Park

FREE

7 pm, Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

Tuesdays

Jun 3 CL Community Band (Instrumental)

Jun 10 Bopology (Swing)

Jun 17 Serendipity (All Female Cover)

Jun 24 Strung Out (Oldies)

Jul 1  Voices in Harmony (Choral)

Jul 15  Eric Case Band (Country)Jul 22

Jul 22  The Jolly Ringwalds (80s), pre-concert performance by Kingpins (6 pm)

Jul 29  CL Community Band (Instrumental)

Aug 5  Radio Gaga (Queen & Lady Gaga Tribute)   


Check out our website for weekly food truck schedule


In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel the concert will be made at 2 pm. Sign up at rainoutline.com for alerts or call 815-410-4475

 

Please park in the following areas on Concert evenings:

Main Beach parking lot

Grass triangle across the street from the Dole Mansion

South Elementary School

 

Do NOT park at the boat gate, Dole Mansion or Seminary Park

Join us as we team up with the Crystal Lake Public Library to bring a free concert series just for families! FREE, free snack and juice while supplies last. Julie Ann's Frozen Custard available for purchase

Wed, Jun 11, 10 am: BenAnna Band

Main Beach Bandshell, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

Sat, Jun 28, 10 am: Crystal Lake Strikers

Woodscreek Park, 1420 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake

Fri, Jul 11, 10 am: Istavan & His Imaginary Band

Veteran Acres Shelter, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

Tu, Jul 22, 10 am: Allie Hulen

Veteran Acres Shelter, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

CRACK THE CODE

Ready for a summer adventure? Join the Crystal Lake Park District for a fun, interactive park exploration game the whole family will love!

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!

Game concludes Aug 8 – start your adventure today!

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm, Sat, 9:30 am-Noon

Golf Fun FORE You

Golf operations are in full SWING at the Lippold Family Golf Center !

We are now open 7 days/week!

Mon, Wed, Th, Sun: 9 am-9 pm

Tu: Noon-9 pm

Fri & Sat: 9 am-10 pm

Stop by this weekend for a round of Miniature Golf and/or some time at the Driving Range!

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