Kids Get Cooking with Chef Macky!
Wed February 11, 2026
Get Cooking in the Kitchen with Chef Macky!
Calling all young chefs, ages 5-12!! Join Chef Macky for a hands-on culinary adventure where kids learn kitchen basics, get creative, and whip up tasty treats. Each class features fun, kid-friendly recipes that are easy to make—and even easier to enjoy! Perfect for curious cooks and big imaginations
Woodscreek Park Building, 5-6:30 pm
$100 res/$130 non-res
Ages 5-8
Wed, Apr 8-Apr 29
Ages 9-12
Wed, Mar 4-Apr 1
Wed, May 13-Jun 3
More info and link to online reg on page 30 of the digital guide
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/32-33
Latest News
- Feb 17 Mom & Mini Pajama Party on Sat, Feb 28
- Feb 13 Special Event Social Dance Nights for Adults-Once a Month Feb-May
- Feb 11 Kids Get Cooking with Chef Macky!
- Feb 09 Summer Camp 2026 Registration Now Open
- Feb 06 Jason Herbster, Executive Director, To Retire in April 2026 After 16 Years of Service to the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 03 Chattergirls for Ages 8-10 Begins Feb 10
- Feb 01 Check Out Our Winter Spring 1-Day Fitness/Yoga Special Events
- Feb 01 Cardio Drumming Workshop on Apr 22
- Feb 01 Register by Feb 2 to Save $5 on Zumba Galentine's Dance Party
- Jan 13 Register today for Story Night at Barlina House on Jan 21
- Jan 12 Social Dance Nights and Dance Lessons for Adults PLUS Private & Small Group Lessons
- Jan 12 Reg Now for Nature Center Classes Jan-May 2026
- Jan 08 Barlina House Preschool Fun with Science Class Begins Jan 14
- Jan 07 Auditions for Winter Spring Musical, Sister Act Jr on Jan 23. Advance Registration Required.
- Jan 07 Spots Filling Quickly for Fairytale Princess Brunch on Jan 17
- Jan 07 Register by Jan 27 for Snowbird Adult Softball Tournament
- Jan 05 Hapkido, Pre-Karate and Shotokan Karate Sessions Begin Soon
- Jan 05 USTA Midwest Tennis and The Racket Club Partner on Rally & Recover, a Winter Wellness Reset on Jan 25
- Jan 04 Baby Rock, Tot Rock and Kid Rock Sessions Begin Jan 17
- Jan 03 Enroll Now for Winter Spring Group Fitness & Yoga Classes
- Jan 02 Winter Spring Activity Guide Registration Now Open
- Jan 01 Holiday Light Recyling Program Now Through Jan 15
- Dec 22 Holiday Hours of Operation
- Dec 07 Send Us Your Child's Letter to Santa-deadline extended to Dec 18
- Dec 07 Barn Dance at Main Beach Pavilion Rescheduled to Fri, Dec 12
- Dec 06 Tickets on Sale Now for Lion King Jr Production at CL South High School
- Dec 05 Make Holiday Gift Giving a Breeze with Crystal Lake Park District Gift Cards
- Dec 04 Due to Extreme Temperatures the Luminaria Walk Scheduled for Th, Dec 4 is CANCELLED
- Dec 02 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres-Dec 3-6
- Nov 30 A German Holiday Tea at Colonel Palmer House-6 Tickets Available for Sat, Dec 13
- Oct 20 Truck or Treat Sat, Oct 25 at Crystal Lake Main Beach
- Oct 15 Register by Nov 1 for Puzzle Palooza
- Oct 15 Reserve Your Firewood for Bonfire and Fireplace Season
- Oct 15 Register in Advance for Parent's Night Out on Sat, Nov 8
- Oct 09 Lippold Family Golf Center Extends Season through Oct 26 and Adds Earlier Fri Hours Beginning Sep 12
- Oct 08 View Current Natural Resource Management Projects
- Oct 08 Full Calendar of Fall Programs & Events for all ages at Colonel Palmer House
- Oct 07 Columbus Day, Mon, Oct 13 Holiday Hours of Operation-Crystal Lake Park District Facilities
- Oct 06 Social Dance Nights and Dance Lessons for Adults at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 02 Lippold Park Batting Cages Closed for the 2025 Season
- Sep 29 Next Session of Hapkido Begins Oct 8
- Sep 17 NEW Story Time Fun Night for Tots at Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House
- Sep 15 Register by Sept 26 for Girls Baketball Leagues at D47 Elementary Schools
- Sep 14 Unique 1 Day Fitness & Yoga Events
- Sep 11 Still Time to Register for Lunch and Learn Fall Book Corner on Sep 20
- Sep 05 Fall Session 1 of Yoga & Fitness Classes Begin Soon
- Sep 03 Splash Pad Season Extended Through Sun, Sept 21
- Sep 02 NEW Breakdance Class Begins September 9
- Aug 29 Save the date for Swing and Salsa Night on Sep 5
- Aug 28 Lakewood Meadows Park NOW OPEN!
- Aug 28 Crystal Lake Park District Labor Day Weekend Hours of Operation
- Aug 25 Park District Honored with Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Aug 25 Fall Youth Programs Begin After Sept 1
- Aug 20 Free 'Palmers Party' Event This Sat, Aug 23 at Colonel Palmer House
- Aug 15 Only Two Weeks Left to Register a Team for the Twilighter Softball Tournament
- Aug 15 Registration Now Open for Fall 2025
- Aug 13 Free Movie in the Park Returns This Friday with Moana 2 at Main Beach!
- Aug 06 Youth Sports Classes Wrapping Up for the Summer- Register While You Can!
- Jul 29 Register Now for Garden Camp Day on Aug 2
- Jul 28 Only 10 Spots Remain for Margaritaville at Main on Aug 20
- Jul 27 Teens Entering Grades 6-8 Invited to Crystal Lake Park District Teen Luau on Fri, Aug 8
- Jul 25 Twilighter Softball Tournament- After Dark and Under the Lights!
- Jul 18 Final Sessions for Youth Sports Begin Week of Jul 21- Registration Closing Soon
- Jul 11 Spoerl Pickleball Court Repair Begins July 21
- Jul 09 Crystal Lake Park District Adult Pickleball Lessons Resume July 14- Limited Spots Available, Register Today!
- Jul 01 Take Flight This Summer- Intro to Remote Control Aircraft Class Jul 13
- Jul 01 Leave Technology Behind for a Night Outside at Veteran Acres Park on Unplug Illinois Day, Sat, July 12
- Jul 01 Holiday Weekend Hours of Operation
- Jul 01 Th, Jul 3 is the Last Day to Pre-Purchase Fireworks Wristbands
- Jun 18 3rd Annual Cops 'N Bobbers Fishing Derby- Limited Spots Remaining
- Jun 11 Crystal Lake Park District Hosts Free Pop-up Tennis Event at Woodscreek Park This Saturday
- Jun 05 Tickets Available for Annie Jr Performance on Fri, Jun 6
- Jun 02 Adult Summer Softball Registration Coming to a Close June 6
- Jun 02 Learn to Fly RC Planes- Registration Still Open for Upcoming Classes
- Jun 01 Crystal Lake Park District Summer Dance Academy Classes Begin June 7
- May 31 Bees and Butterflies Return to Nature Center
- May 25 Memorial Day Hours
- May 22 Free Family Fun at Rockhound Fest on Sat, May 31
- May 21 Main Beach Opens for the Season on Sat, May 24
- May 20 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Kicks Off on Tu, May 27 with Good Clean Fun
- May 17 New Features added to Friday the 13th Part 2 at Main Beach!
- May 13 Nature Tots Schedule for May 2025-Register Soon!
- May 13 Last Chance to Register for Make and Take Tea Program at Colonel Palmer House
- May 06 Summer Registration Now Open
- Apr 22 Wingate Prairie Ecological Restoration and Safety Enhancement Project: Non-Native Tree Removal Begins April 22
- Apr 21 Public Invited to Attend State of the Lake Meeting on May 1, 2025
- Apr 17 NEW program, just for kids, ages 9-12! Hands-On Introduction to Remote Control Airplane Flight.
- Apr 17 Volunteers Wanted for Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Frog Study
- Apr 14 Spring Youth Sports Classes begin April 21
- Apr 12 Spring Ballroom and Line Dance Lessons for Adults Begin Soon
- Apr 08 FREE Drop In Fun for Entire Family Historic Wild Weather on Sat, Apr 26 at Colonel Palmer House
- Apr 03 1 Day Yoga Workshops
- Apr 03 Community Members Invited to Attend Canterbury Park Playground Community Input Meeting on April 8
- Apr 02 Crystal Lake Boater Info: Watercraft Lake Usage Decals, Boat Launch Key Car, Watercraft Dry Storage Available for Purchase Beginning April 1
- Apr 01 Spring Session of Tot Programs Begins April 8
- Mar 24 Last Chance to Register for Crystal Lake Park District ‘Go For the Gold’ Son Date Night on Sat, Apr 5
- Mar 17 Tennis and Pickleball Court Nets Go Up Week of March 24 at Veteran Acres & Spoerl Park
- Mar 17 Batting Cages at Lippold Park Open for Season on March 21
- Mar 09 Spring Break Total Sports, EVP Volleyball, Taylor Swift Dance and Chess Camps
- Mar 06 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Classes for Kids
- Mar 04 Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake Spring Tea at Colonel Palmer House on Apr 5 & 6
- Feb 28 Spots Still Available for 4-Person Competitive Division Teams at Puzzle Palooza
- Feb 27 Enroll Now for Crystal Lake Park District Golf Lessons: Indoor & Outdoor Options Available
- Feb 25 Registration Now Open for 2025 Summer Camps
- Feb 20 Natural Resource Project Managements Posted
- Feb 06 Crystal Lake Park District Receives International Camping Fellowship Milestone Recognition
- Feb 03 Women’s Self Defense Clinic on Feb 15
- Feb 02 Enroll Now for Winter Spring Martial Arts Classes
- Feb 01 Valentine/Galentine Zumba Party Scheduled for Feb 7
- Feb 01 Cardio Drumming Workshop on Feb 5
- Jan 26 Hearts & Artists Valentines Tea on Feb 2 at Colonel Palmer House-CANCELLED
- Jan 13 Woodscreek Park Neighbors-Save the Date for a Community Input Meeting on Jan 15
- Jan 13 Dance Classes Begin Feb 1 and Feature a Spring Recital
- Jan 13 Enroll Now for Ballroom and Line Dance Classes for Adults
- Jan 13 Come on Out and Play Softball in the Snow at the Snowbird Softball Tourney on Feb 1
- Jan 13 Lunch and Learn: Cast Iron Cooking at Colonel Palmer House on Feb 7
- Jan 10 Registration Now Open for Barlina House Preschool 2025-2026 School Year
- Jan 10 Hot Shots Sports Classes Begin Week of Jan 13
- Jan 10 Winter Fitness and Yoga Classes Begin Soon-Punch Pass Option Available
- Jan 08 Crystal Lake Park District Hosts ADA Community Meeting on January 29
- Jan 02 Holiday Light Recyling at Park Services Garage Dec 1-Jan 15
- Jan 01 Winter Spring Guide Available Dec 12
- Jan 01 Register Today for Fairytale Princess Brunch on Jan 17
- Dec 26 New Year's Holiday Hours
- Dec 19 Public Invited to Attend Woodscreek Park Community Input Meeting
- Nov 22 Luminaria Walk 2024 : Dec 4 cancelled due to inclement weather
- Nov 18 Deadline for Letters to Santa is Friday, December 6
- Nov 14 It's Not Too Early to Reserve Your Spot at the Colonel Palmer House Holiday Tea on Dec 14 & 15
- Oct 27 Put a Team Together for Puzzle Palooza on Nov 10
- Oct 23 Let's Celebrate Tea! Tea Fest at Colonel Palmer House on Oct 26
- Oct 16 Fall Sess 3 of Hapkido Begins Nov 25
- Oct 16 Save the Date for Truck or Treat at Main Beach-Sat, Oct 26
- Oct 15 Register NOW for Zumba Glow Party on Oct 18
- Oct 15 Yoga and Wine Social Overlooking Crystal Lake on Fri, Oct 18
- Oct 15 Book a Wagon Ride Through Sterne's Woods
- Oct 12 Firewood Sale Nov 2-Make Your Reservation Today!
- Oct 09 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat on Oct 26
- Oct 08 Fall Session 2 Hot Shots Sports Begins Oct 28
- Oct 03 Crystal Lake Park District Park Board of Commissioner Election Petition Packets Available-Filing Period Nov 12-18
- Sep 26 Lippold Park Family Golf Center Closes for the Season on Sun, Sep 29
- Sep 25 Name Announced for NEW Crystal Lake Park District Park
- Sep 23 Practice Begins Oct 8 for Girls Basketball Leagues-Register Today!
- Sep 13 Flannel Fest Pre-Sale Tickets Available Until Fri, Sep 20
- Sep 06 Splash Pads to Remain Open Thru Sep 16
- Sep 04 Fall Session 1 of Baby Rock, Tot Rock and Kids Rock Begins Sept 10
- Sep 04 Weekend Only Hours Through Sept 29 at Lippold Family Golf Center
- Sep 01 Fall Fitness and Yoga Classes Begin Sep 4
- Sep 01 Fall Yoga Classes Begin Soon
- Sep 01 Hot Shot Sports Classes Begin Sep 10
- Aug 30 Fall Dance Programs Begin Sept 5
- Aug 29 Labor Day Weekend Hours-Facilities & Admin Office
- Aug 20 FREE, Family Fun with Palmer's Pickings on Aug 24
- Aug 12 Rosie and the Rivets Rebooked for Aug 13 after Concert in the Park Rainout
- Aug 12 Limited Spots Available for Sunset Wine & Cheese Social on Aug 21
- Aug 09 Vote for Your Favorite Park Name-Aug 8-Aug 16
- Aug 07 End of Season Main Beach Swim Area Operations Update
- Jul 31 Flannel Fest Tickets On Sale Now
- Jul 30 Still Time to Complete the July & August Agents of Discovery Missions
- Jul 24 Last Chance to Register for Group Golf Lessons for Juniors, Men and Women
- Jul 09 'Name Your Park' Contest Entries Due by July 15
- Jul 08 NEW Event-Luau Line Dance Night for Adults on July 12 at Main Beach
- Jul 07 Enroll Now for Summer Tennis Lessons
- Jul 01 Crystal Lake Park District Facility Hours of Operation July 4-July 7
- Jun 28 Sterne's Woods and Fen Restoration Efforts Featured in National Recreation and Parks Magazine
- Jun 27 Summer Sing-a-Long with the Crystal Lake Strikers on Sat, Jun 29 moved to Crystal Lake South High School Auditorium
- Jun 24 Home of the Brave Heritage Fest on June 29 at Colonel Palmer House
- Jun 20 We Need 3 Additional Teams for Baggo League at Main Beach
- Jun 04 Concerts in the Park at Main Beach Begins May 28
- Jun 03 Enroll Now for Summer Session of Dance Classes
- Jun 02 Tot Programs Begin Soon
- Jun 01 Nature Center Grand Re-Opening on June 1
- Jun 01 Tickets on Sale for Into the Woods Jr
- May 24 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 24 Splash Pads Open for Season on May 25
- May 24 Sailing Lesson Sessions Available June-July
- May 23 Enrolling Now Summer Martial Arts Classes
- May 20 Main & West Beach Operations-Main Beach Opens for Season on May 25
- May 18 NEW Opportunity Just for 6-8th Graders-Aloha Summer Teen Luau
- May 15 Seeking Performers for Teen Talent Show at Main Beach on June 21
- May 08 Social Dance Night- Tango & West Coast Swing on May 17
- Apr 29 The Cottage Donates Towards Summer Day Camp Scholarships
- Apr 25 The Racket Club Outdoor Courts Grand Opening Celebration on Sat, Apr 27
- Apr 24 Crystal Lake Park District Summer Day Camp Recognized as One of America's Best
- Apr 03 FREE, Drop In Solar Eclipse Special Event at Nature Center on April 8
- Apr 03 Spring Adult Softball League Play Begins April 22
- Apr 02 Dance, Sing & Play in Crystal Lake Park District Final Spring Session of Tot Programs
- Apr 02 Proposed Budget FY 2024-2025 on Display
- Apr 02 Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season
- Mar 28 Important Information for Crystal Lake Boaters-Decals, Boat Launch Key Fobs, Dry Storage Spots Available for Purchase Apr 1
- Mar 14 Project Update: New Park on Haligus Rd in Lakewood
- Mar 12 Pickleball and Tennis Courts Open Early for the Season!
- Mar 10 Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Mar 07 Spoerl Park Playground Closed for Playground Surface Installation
- Mar 07 Last Chance to Register for Women's Self Defense Worksshop on Mar 23
- Mar 06 Limited Spots Still Available for Springtime Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Mar 04 Spring Firewood Sale on March 16-Reserve Today!
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District Receives OSLAD Grant for Della St Park Renovation
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District Receives Illinois Parks and Recreation GameTime/PlayCore Grant for Haligus Park Playground
- Feb 08 Crystal Lake Park District Digital Camp Guide is Live
- Feb 07 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Veteran Acres
- Feb 06 2nd Annual Galentine’s Day Brunch on Feb 11
- Feb 05 Social Dance Nights and Dance Lessons for Adults at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 05 Registration Now Open for Barlina House Preschool 2024-2025 School Year
- Jan 28 Family Winter Mini Golf Event at Lippold Family Golf Center-CANCELLED
- Jan 18 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Winding Creek Park and Bike Path
- Jan 12 Monday Memory-The 1935-1950 Tobaggan Slide at Lake Park (now Main Beach)
- Jan 08 Reg by Jan 19 for the Snowbird Softball Tournament
- Jan 08 Limited Spots Still available for Hearts & Artists, A Valentine’s Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Jan 07 Natural Resource Management Project at Sterne's Woods and Fen
- Jan 04 Tot-Teen Dance Classes Featuring a Spring Recital Begin Jan 8
- Jan 04 New sessions of Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness and Yoga classes begin in Jan 8
- Jan 04 Enrolling Now Winter Spring Martial Arts Classes including Pre-Karate, Shotokan Karate and Hapkido
- Jan 02 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Free Holiday Light Recycling through Jan 15
- Dec 15 Winter/Spring Activity Guide Registration Now Open
- Dec 14 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Woodscreek Park
- Dec 07 Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy with Crystal Lake Park District Gift Cards
- Dec 07 Nature Center Temporarily Closed For Exhibit Remodeling
- Dec 06 Limited Spots Still available for A Norman Rockwell Tea on Dec 16 & 17
- Dec 04 2nd/3rd & 4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball League-Registration deadline Jan 5
- Nov 21 Enroll Now for Hapkido Starting on Nov 29
- Nov 21 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Nov 29-Dec 2
- Nov 07 Haligus Road Park Design Update Meeting on Nov 8
- Nov 07 Dog Obedience Begins Nov 22
- Nov 07 November Youth/Teen Variety Classes
- Nov 01 Protect Yourself From Scams & Burglaries Workshop on Nov 10
- Nov 01 Grand Oaks Walking Club 2023
- Oct 26 Register Now for Puzzle Palooza on Nov 5
- Oct 24 Fall Firewood Sale on Nov 4-Stock Up for Your Fall Bonfires!
- Oct 16 Plan to Attend the Hill Farm Park Community Input Meeting on Oct 24
- Oct 13 Free Family Fun at Truck or Treat on Sat, Oct 28
- Oct 11 Book at Wagon Ride Through Sterne's Woods
- Oct 10 Henrietta's Harvest-CANCELED due to inclement weather
- Oct 04 Social Dance Nights at Grand Oaks Plus Line Dancing Class & Couples Social Dance
- Oct 03 NEW Programs & Events at Colonel Palmer House
- Oct 02 Lippold Park Seal Coating Project Updates-Week of Oct 2
- Sep 19 Registration Open for Girls & Boys Basketball Leagues
- Sep 15 Fishing Line Recycling Receptacles a Success
- Sep 03 Enroll Now for Fall Session of Dance
- Sep 02 Youth Athletics Classes Begin Sept 9
- Sep 01 Women's Golf Clinic Begins Sept 3 at Lippold Family Golf Center
- Aug 21 Online Registration Down for Upgrades Tu, Aug 22 at 3 pm-Wed, Aug 23
- Aug 21 Snake Study Update-a collaboration with McHenry County College Biology Students
- Aug 15 Fall 2023 Registration Now Open
- Aug 15 Crystal Lake Park District Named Com Ed Green Region Grant Recipient
- Aug 11 It's A GO-Caddyshack is ON for Tonight, Fri Aug 11
- Aug 02 Community Input Survey-Della Street Park Renovations plus Community Input Meeting on Aug 16
- Jul 26 Caddyshack-Movie in the Park on Aug 11-Costume Contest Added to the Event
- Jul 25 Additional Date Added to Crystal Lake Park District Concert in the Park Schedule
- Jul 25 Public Invited to Peter Pan Jr Performance by Musical Theatre Camp
- Jul 24 July/August Programs at Colonel Palmer House
- Jul 14 Group Sailing Lessons Begin July 24
- Jul 14 Summer Hapkido and Women’s Self Defense Clinic
- Jul 07 July/August Nature Center Programs & Events
- Jul 05 Cops N Bobbers Gary Svejcar Fishing Derby for Kids on July 30
- Jul 05 Women’s Self Defense Clinic on July 22
- Jul 04 Crystal Lake Park District Adult Camp (21+)
- Jul 03 Swim Lessons Sess 2 begin July 10
- Jul 03 Save the Date-Sat, Jul 15, to UNPLUG After Dark at Veteran Acres
- Jun 29 Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy the Crystal Lake Parade and Fireworks Celebration
- Jun 27 Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult Session 3 begins Jul 17
- Jun 27 Crystal Lake Fireworks Info Plus Wristband Pre-Purchase Info
- Jun 26 FREE Summer Sing-A-Longs on June 28 & July 15
- Jun 25 Positive Pebbles Kits Available at the Administrative Office
- Jun 08 NEW Event! Aloha Summer Sunset Celebration on June 9
- Jun 01 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Kicks off May 30
- May 27 2023 Beach Operations-Main Beach Opens Sat, May 27
- May 05 Registration Open for Summer 2023
- Apr 24 Thank You Crystal Lake Park District Volunteers!
- Apr 10 Lippold Family Golf Center Open for Season
- Apr 06 Limited Number of Community Garden Plots Available
- Apr 05 Line Dancing Class & Social Ballroom Class plus Social Dance Nights
- Apr 04 Spots Filling Quickly for Summer Camp 2023-Register Today!
- Apr 04 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Offers Spring Programs for Tots-Adults
- Mar 15 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Tree Planting
- Mar 08 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded 2022 Government Award from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
- Mar 07 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant for Development of Park on Haligus Road
- Mar 06 Social Dance Nights March 10, April 22, May 19
- Mar 06 Paint Nites and Watercolor Painting
- Mar 06 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Spring Firewood Sale on March 18
- Feb 27 Update Regarding Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Crystal Lake Fitness Center and the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 22 Highlight the Night Son Date Night on April 28
- Feb 22 Mother Daughter Tea at Colonel Palmer House on April 30
- Feb 22 Four Winds Casino Trip and Land of Lincoln Trip Still Have Limited Spots Available
- Feb 22 New Sessions of Youth Athletics Beginning Feb 27 and Apr 24
- Feb 21 EVP Spring Break Volleyball Camp Mar 27-30
- Feb 19 Register NOW for Summer Camp!
- Feb 15 Next Session of Little Medical School Veterinarian Programs Begins March 24
- Feb 15 Summer 2023 Seasonal Jobs-NOW HIRING
- Feb 13 Register Now for Puzzle Palooza on March 19
- Feb 07 Valentine/Galentine Zumba Party Scheduled for Feb 10
- Jan 20 NEW! Galentine's Day Brunch with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jan 20 Dates Nights for Sons and Daughters in Feburary and April
- Jan 19 Limited Spots Still Available for this Season's Adult Trips
- Jan 17 Willows Edge Park Invasive Brush Clearing Efforts Underway
- Jan 16 Snowbird Softball Tourney Team Registration Due by Jan 27
- Jan 15 EVP & Crystal Lake Park District Host Snow Volleyball Tournament
- Jan 02 Register by Jan 6 for Boys Basketball League
- Dec 23 Free Holiday Light Recycling thru December 30
- Dec 22 Winter Spring Activity Guide Available and Registration is Opens Dec 9
- Dec 07 Send Us Your Letter to Santa by December 9
- Dec 05 Holiday Break Camps for Youth and Teens
Upcoming Events
- Mar 11 The Little Shamrock Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Mar 13 Barn Dance March 2026 Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Mar 14 Nature Zines The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Mar 16 Shamrock Science The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Mar 20 Social Dance Night With Lessons Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Apr 02 Twilight Egg Hunt Lippold Park Boncosky Fields, 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Apr 10 Marshmallow Moon Sound Bath Meditation (April) Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Apr 11 Happy Horse Haven Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Apr 14 The Seeds We Eat The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Apr 15 Bedtime Stories at Barlina (April) Barlina House, 705 Barlina Rd, Crystal Lake