Crystal Lake Park District

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🧙‍♀️ It’s not just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! 👻Get ready for a night of spooky fun at Hocus Pocus: Movie in the Park on Fri...
09/15/2026

🧙‍♀️ It’s not just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! 👻
Get ready for a night of spooky fun at Hocus Pocus: Movie in the Park on Friday, October 2!

Before the movie, test your skills with a lineup of bewitching games and activities:
🦶 Dead Man’s Toe Toss
👁️ Pin the Eye on the Spell Book
🧹 Broom Races
🌉 Spooky Monkey Bridge
And that’s just the beginning! Make your own potion, decorate a witch’s hat, take part in the Black Flame Candle Lighting Ceremony, meet some magical characters and more!
Fri, Oct 2 | 5–9 PM
Main Beach | 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake

Get your tickets early on Eventbrite! Tickets purchased at the door are $5 more per person.
Ages 3 & under: FREE | Ages 4–12: $7 | Ages 13+: $10

Thanks to our event sponsor

🎟️ GET TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-in-the-park-hocus-pocus-tickets-1985867600451?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Make your plans for next weekend now! Dance your Friday night away overlooking the lake! ❤️Grab your partner and join us...
09/15/2026

Make your plans for next weekend now! Dance your Friday night away overlooking the lake! ❤️

Grab your partner and join us for Couples Dance Night on Fri Sept 18, 6:30–9:30 pm at the beautiful Main Beach Pavilion , 300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake.

New to couple dancing? No problem! A beginner lesson starts at 7:15 pm, with other dances reviewed as needed throughout the evening. An intermediate lesson may also be offered based on attendance.

After the lesson, the floor is yours! Enjoy open dancing featuring all styles of dance until 9:30 pm. Water and light refreshments are provided.

$10 resident / $13 non-resident
$15 at the door (cash/check only)

Register today by clicking the program code on page 4 of the digital activity guide: Digital Activity Guide https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/6-7

Beautiful views. Great music. Dancing with someone special. What better way to spend a Friday night?

Colonel Palmer House has a few spots left in their 'The Bee's Knees Program! Come join us this Sat, Sept 19 to learn wha...
09/14/2026

Colonel Palmer House has a few spots left in their 'The Bee's Knees Program! Come join us this Sat, Sept 19 to learn what all the buzz is about the bees with Master Gardener and beekeeper Jerry Gudauskas.

Did you know the nectar of over one million flowers makes just a pint of honey? Bees were first domesticated in artificial hives in Egypt & India at least over 4,500 years ago. It is said that it wasn’t until A.D. 1000 that beekeepers began to realize the connection with bees and flowers that is required to make honey. A single Old-World species (Apis mellifera) was brought to North America by the colonists in the 1600s and produces nearly all our honey.

*Special Bee Inspired Favors Included with the Program!

Details:
Sat, Sep 19, 9-10:30 am
Ages 7+
Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake

Register in advance by clicking on the program code on page 23 of the digital guide
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/24-25
$20 res/$26 non-res

Looking ahead this week, we are hoping you can stop by our Community Input Meeting for Brighton Oaks Park and Four Colon...
09/13/2026

Looking ahead this week, we are hoping you can stop by our Community Input Meeting for 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 Amy Olson at [email protected].

Th, Sept 17, 2026
5:30-6:30pm
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office (Board Room),
1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake IL 60014

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, Sept 23, 2026.
https://www.crystallakeparks.org/community-input-meetings

👻🎃 Get ready to STOMP into Halloween! 🎃👻Middle schoolers, grab your best costume and get ready for a night of DJ-spun mu...
09/12/2026

👻🎃 Get ready to STOMP into Halloween! 🎃👻

Middle schoolers, grab your best costume and get ready for a night of DJ-spun music, dancing, pizza, refreshments and a sweet bar at the Spooky Stomp Halloween Dance!

Fri, Oct 23 | 6–8 pm
Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr.
$25 Resident | $33 Non-Resident
Costumes encouraged!

Parents/guardians must come inside to sign students in and out. This is a drop-off event, and parents/guardians may not remain at the dance.

⚠️ Advance registration required by Oct 16. A minimum number of participants is required to avoid cancellation.

👉 Register by clicking the program code on pg 5 of the digital activity guide.
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/6-7

🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️ The Sanderson Sisters are coming to Main Beach!It wouldn’t be Hocus Pocus without a little Sanderson Sister...
09/11/2026

🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️ The Sanderson Sisters are coming to Main Beach!
It wouldn’t be Hocus Pocus without a little Sanderson Sisters magic! Join us for a spellbinding live performance during our Hocus Pocus Movie in the Park event.
Plus, meet magical characters, take part in the Black Flame Candle Lighting Ceremony, play spooky games, make crafts and more before the movie begins!

Friday, October 2 | 5–9 PM
Lake Main Beach | 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake
Get your tickets early! Door prices are $5 more per person.
Ages 3 & under: FREE | Ages 4–12: $7 | Ages 13+: $10
Thanks to our event sponsor My Funnel Truck!

GET TICKETS
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-in-the-park-hocus-pocus-tickets-1985867600451?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Step back in time, explore the house and join us for a variety of fall programs and FREE drop-in activities for all ages...
09/10/2026

Step back in time, explore the house and join us for a variety of fall programs and FREE drop-in activities for all ages!

Come Visit Colonel Palmer House
Thursdays & Fridays, 11 am–5 pm
Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm

FREE Monthly Drop-In Crafts
September: Apple Stamps
October: Seed Decor
November: Turkey Tails
December: Swedish Art

Fall Programs
🐝 The Bee’s Knees — Sat, Sept. 19 | Ages 7+
🏛️ Venture Mount Olympus — Fri, Sept. 25 | Ages 7–13
🕵️ Super Sleuths: Private Eye — Ages 7–13
🪵 Birdhouse Gourds — Sat, Nov. 7 | Ages 10+
🎃 Hello Squash — Sat, Nov. 12 | Ages 2–6

FREE Fall Drop-In Events — All Ages
🍃 Botanical Bash — Sat, Oct. 3
🔎 Nature Center History Day — Sat, Oct. 10 at the Nature Center

Ready to explore? Find program details and register on pages 21–23 of the digital activity guide!
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/23

Good News! Due to expected warm weather, we will extend splash pad operations through Sun, Sept 20.Splash Pads on 9 am-7...
09/09/2026

Good News! Due to expected warm weather, we will extend splash pad operations through Sun, Sept 20.

Splash Pads on 9 am-7 pm, 7 days/week
💦Acorn Alley, located at Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Ave and Rt 176
💦Crystal Castle, 850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake

Please note: the splash pad at Lakewood Meadows is closed for repairs.

09/08/2026

What a way to kick off the 1st Annual Crystal Lake Park District Brews & Bases Cup-in-Hand Kickball Tourney at Lippold Park - Boncosky Complex

From big kicks and close plays to plenty of laughs, cheers and good times, our first tournament was one to remember! Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a great day.

And don’t worry… we’re just getting started!
😎 We’ll be back bigger and even better in 2027!

📅 Watch for details in the Summer 2027 Activity Guide, coming in early May 2027.

Until then, enjoy the highlights! 🎥

Big thanks to our sponsors Crystal Lake Brewing and Culligan of Crystal Lake.

LABOR DAY-Mon, September 7In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all facilities are closed with the exception of Lake ...
09/07/2026

LABOR DAY-Mon, September 7
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all facilities are closed with the exception of Lake Main Beach and Family Golf Center

Crystal Lake Main Beach
Main Beach swim area is open 9 am-5 pm (weather and beach advisory conditions dependent, check rainoutline.com before you arrive)
https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/8154104475

Lippold Family Golf Center
9 am-8 pm

Plan your visit to Main Beach
https://www.crystallakeparks.org/beaches

Plan your visit to Lippold Family Golf Center
https://www.crystallakeparks.org/lippold-park-family-golf-center

Address

1 E Crystal Lake Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+18154590680

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