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3/12/2010
Fun Friday Night Art Night Lock-In!
Ages 8-14 Can't get enough art? Come and get "locked-in' with Mrs. Lorie! We will do several a... [more]


3/12/2010
Mother/Son Date Night
Mom, join your favorite guy for an evening of a pizza dinner and dancing. In addition to dancing, th... [more]


3/15/2010
First Aid For Little People
This program teaches children how to stay calm and how to act in an emergency situation. Participan... [more]


3/16/2010
Bingo and Lunch (Sponsored by Noodles & Co/Eastgate Manor)
Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does it sound like bingo, you're right. Come and enj... [more]


3/18/2010
Digital Photography and Imaging
Bring your digital camera, extra batteries, battery charger, connecting cables and your owner's manu... [more]


3/19/2010
Nature Center Program-Creatures of the Night
Ages 4-6 When you go to sleep at night some of the most incredible animals have just started mov... [more]


3/19/2010
Easter Egg Plate
Ages 8 & Up Create an Easter keepsake for Easter dinners for years to come! Painters will try d... [more]


3/20/2010
EMP Medic 1st Aid/CPR/AED
Ages 12 & Up Will you be ready when an accident happens? This course covers infant, child and ad... [more]


3/20/2010
Home Gardening Workshop/Grow Groceries in Your Backyard
Ages 18 & Up This class is designed for any adult that desires to either develop or enhance a gre... [more]


3/20/2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Raindate: March 27 $2 per child paid at the hunt To help ensure a safe and happy event, children w... [more]


3/20/2010
Kids Cooking Class-School of Fish & Pickles
Ages 5-10 Make your own pickles and bring them home! These delicious pickles may take 3 weeks to... [more]


3/20/2010
Home Gardening Workshop/Grow Groceries in Your Backyard
Ages 18 & Up This class is designed for any adult that desires to either develop or enhance a gre... [more]


3/23/2010
Bunny Basket Delivery-Registration Deadline
Schedule your child for a personal visit from the Easter Bunny. Your delivery will be scheduled acc... [more]


3/23/2010
Teen Cooking Class-Appetizers to Remember
Ages 11-19 Stuffed Pepper Bread with A Stewed Tomato Dip-Learn to make the perfect bread that oozes... [more]


3/23/2010
Investing with Just $25 a Month
Can investing $25 a month really make a difference? Join me as we discuss this question and explore... [more]


3/23/2010
Teen Cooking Class-Appetizers to Remember
Ages 11-19 Stuffed Pepper Bread with A Stewed Tomato Dip-Learn to make the perfect bread that oo... [more]


3/24/2010
Sentimental Journey
Adults Actor and cabaret artist Lisa Rock has graced stages all over the country including here ... [more]


3/24/2010
Loan to Own
General information on installment loans including auto and home equity loans; disadvantages of rent... [more]


3/24/2010
Adult Cooking Class-Pastas & Classic Homeade Sauces
Ages 20 & Up Fresh Pesto Cream & Grilled Shrimp Skewers-This dish is outstanding if you like a li... [more]


3/26/2010
Nature Center Program-Creatures of the Night
Ages 7-11 When you go to sleep at night some of the most incredible animals have just started mo... [more]


3/27/2010 to 3/28/2010
Crystal Lake Park District Craft Bazaar
Crafters needed. Application forms online.... [more]


3/30/2010
Institute Day Trip-Chuckee Cheese & Movie Theater
Grades K-8 This trip will be a fun filled day of pizza, games, and fun as we invade the Crystal Lak... [more]


3/30/2010
Bingo and Lunch (sponsored by Noodles and Co)
Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does it sound like bingo, you're right. Come and enj... [more]


3/30/2010
Nature Center Program-Spring Awakening
Ages 4-6 When the snow gives way to rain and the flowers begin to bloom you know that spring is ... [more]


3/31/2010
Institute Day Trip-Rainforest Cafe & Rinkside Sports
Grades K-8 Eat lunch with gorillas, alligators, and other exotic animals at the Rainforest Café at ... [more]


3/31/2010
Nature Center Program-Spring Awakening
Ages 7-11 When the snow gives way to rain and the flowers begin to bloom you know that spring is... [more]


4/1/2010
Indoor Garage Sale
Do you want to have a garage sale but don't have enough space to have one? We have a solution for yo... [more]


4/1/2010
Garden Plots available to new plot holders
Residents & Non-Residents Deadline to plant is May 31 If you enjoy the outdoors, saving money and ... [more]


4/1/2010
Institute Day Trip-Brunswick Zone and Buffet Day
Grades K-8 Come enjoy a day filled with bowling fun. First we will head to Brunswick Zone for bowli... [more]


4/2/2010
Nature Center Program-Star Seekers
Ages 4-6 As long as there have been people on earth, there have been people, like us, who gaze a... [more]


4/3/2010
Wire Wrapped Pendants Workshop
Ages 16 & Up Learn some techniques for wrapping stones with silver or copper wire to make beautif... [more]


4/6/2010
Nature Center Program-Creepy Crawlers
Ages 4-6 How does a butterfly taste its food? What does a fly see? Why does a mosquito bite sw... [more]


4/7/2010
Where to Begin? Savings & Investment Strategies
Not sure how to start saving? Should you be saving? Perhaps you have started saving and are now un... [more]


4/9/2010
Nature Center Program-Star Seekers
Ages 7-11 As long as there have been people on earth, there have been people, like us, who gaze ... [more]


4/10/2010
Veteran Acres Fishing Derby
(rain date: Sat, April 17) Start the day at the Nature enter with the Crystal Lake Anglers and Natu... [more]


4/13/2010
Bingo and Lunch (Sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living)
Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does it sound like bingo, you're right. Come and enj... [more]


4/13/2010
Nature Center Program-Creepy Crawlers
Ages 7-11 How does a butterfly taste its food? What does a fly see? Why does a mosquito bite s... [more]


4/13/2010
Preparing for College for Parents
Free Application for federal Student Aid-FAFSA. What is the FAFSA used for? Should I file? Pitfall... [more]


4/14/2010
Your Own Home
Outlines the steps involved in buying a home; benefits and pitfalls to renting versus owning; determ... [more]


4/14/2010
Biz Round Table
Let's talk shop! Running a business is never easy; however collaborating on ideas is healthy. Group ... [more]


4/14/2010
Band Jam
Grade 9-12 We're doing it again... We'll sponsor concerts showcasing all your favorite local hig... [more]


4/15/2010
Out and About at the Casino (Empress in Joliet)
Adults Tired of not being able to get to the casinos or bingo halls because of high gas prices a... [more]


4/15/2010
Nature Center Program-Earth Day Celebration
Ages 4-6 For forty years, people around the world have been celebrating Earth Day by doing thing... [more]


4/16/2010
Nature Center Program-Earth Day Celebration
Ages 7-11 For forty years, people around the world have been celebrating Earth Day by doing thin... [more]


4/17/2010
Extended Time Pre-Registration for 2010-2011
Reserve your spot for the next school year.... [more]


4/17/2010
Kids Cooking Class-Pencil & Mice for Lunch
Ages 5-10 1 Day Chew you Pencil-These noteworth snacks are sure to earn high marks as a treat for... [more]


4/18/2010
Voices In Harmony Concert-Community: To the North and South
Enjoy the contrasts as we step across our borders to explore music from Canada and Latin America. V... [more]


4/21/2010
Swing Into Spring
Adults Take a "Sentimental Journey" back in time, listening to music of yesteryear. Jim Sieg wi... [more]


4/21/2010
Investing with Just $25 a Month
Can investing $25 a month really make a difference? Join me as we discuss this question and explore... [more]


4/21/2010
Adult Cooking Class-Chef Will's Favorite Dishes
Ages 20 & Up Thai Spring Rolls-If you like egg rolls say hello to my little Thai friend. This is ... [more]


4/23/2010
Make A Mother's Day Gift
Ages 8 & Up A mom or special person in your life can never have enough gifts! We'll make a one-... [more]


4/23/2010
Band Jam
Grade 9-12 We're doing it again... We'll sponsor concerts showcasing all your favorite local hig... [more]


4/24/2010
EMP Medic 1st Aid/CPR/AED
Ages 12 & Up Will you be ready when an accident happens? This course covers infant, child and ad... [more]


4/24/2010
Community Clean Up Day
This event is co-sponsored by the Crystal Lake Park District and the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerc... [more]


4/27/2010
Bingo and Lunch (Sponsored by Culvers)
Sponsored by Culvers Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You... [more]


4/27/2010
Spring Art Show
All Ages Please come join us for our annual spring art show. All of the Crystal Lake Park Distr... [more]


4/30/2010
Nature Center Program-Geocaching for Kids
Ages 6-10 Did you know that people hide "treasures" in parks hoping that you will find them? It'... [more]


5/1/2010 to 5/2/2010
Babysitting Training
Ages 11 & Up Increase your demand as a babysitter with this training program. Students must atte... [more]


5/1/2010
Used Bike Sale
This is a good chance to sell your used bikes or buy some bargains for the whole family. Selling equ... [more]


5/4/2010
Galena Lunch & Shopping
Adults Come and enjoy the lovely rolling hills of Galena, Illinois. Upon our arrival, you will ... [more]


5/4/2010
Breathwalk (wakling & meditation combined)
Ages 15 & Up "Breathwalk "is the utilization of specific patterns of breathing, synchronized with... [more]


5/4/2010
Nature Center Program-Mud Pies
Ages 4-6 We love getting dirty at the Nature Center and one of our favorite things to do is make... [more]


5/4/2010
Breathwalk (walking & meditation combined)
Ages 15 & Up "Breathwalk "is the utilization of specific patterns of breathing, synchronized with... [more]


5/5/2010
Nature Center Program-Mud Pies
Ages 7-11 We love getting dirty at the Nature Center and one of our favorite things to do is mak... [more]


5/5/2010
Preparing for College for Parents
Free Application for federal Student Aid-FAFSA. What is the FAFSA used for? Should I file? Pitfall... [more]


5/6/2010
Simply Simplify
Adults Learn how to simply simplify your lifestyle at work and home. Simple techniques will be ... [more]


5/6/2010
Solutions and Supplies
This class is an introduction to the overwhelming selection of commercial cleaners, green cleaners a... [more]


5/8/2010
Nature Center Program-Geocaching for Kids
Ages 6-10 Did you know that people hide "treasures" in parks hoping that you will find them? It'... [more]


5/9/2010
Golf-The Scoring School
Ages 16 & Up Did you know that the fastest way to lower your scores is by improving the shots you... [more]


5/11/2010
Lunch Cruise on the Odyssey
Adults 1 Day Let's cruise in style on the Odyssey. Enjoy the luxury and elegance that the Odys... [more]




What's New!

The CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT invites & encourages you to have a look around our new site—and come back often for the latest information on our Special Events, Sports Leagues, Registration Dates and so much more!

Our Mission Statement:
A commitment to provide a safe leisure environment along with quality programs, parks, facilities and services, and to preserve and protect open land and water areas, that will benefit and improve the quality of life for our residents.

Our Current Brochure

(Winter/Spring 2009-2010)

The Winter/Spring 2009-2010 brochure will be available for online registration beginning Friday, November 13 at 9 AM. Click on the brochure image for a printable pdf of the Winter/Spring brochure.  Please note: the PDF is a very large file and will take several minutes to download. 

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