Name: Unplug After Dark plus Extended Nature Center Evening Hours
Start: 2026-07-11T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake

Free, Family Fun Step away from screens and reconnect with the outdoors. Unplug Illinois invites us all to explore nature, and create memories together. Guided hikes: on the hour, 10 am-4 pm Extended Nature Center Hours: 10 am-9 pm Illuminated Hike: 5-9 pm Stargazing: 8-9 pm Parking lots include Nature Center, Oakwoods Lodge and Veteran Acres in the event of inclement weather, check rainoutline.com

Local Event: Unplug After Dark plus Extended Nature Center Evening Hours

McHenry County

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

Illinois

Unplug After Dark plus Extended Nature Center...

Free, Family Fun Step away from screens and reconnect with the outdoors. Unplug Illinois invites us all to explore nature, and...

Unplug After Dark plus Extended Nature Center Evening Hours

Pizza Hut

Support a great cause simply by ordering dinner for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. Use promo code "hutgives" when ordering online, in-store, or over the phone, and our group will earn 20% of the net sales from your transaction.We will also be there onsite from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, selling adorable handcrafted cat themed items, as well as sharing information about great volunteer opportunities.

Local Event: Purrfect Cat Rescue - Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night

Purrfect Cat Rescue - Pizza Hut Fundraiser Night

Support a great cause simply by ordering dinner for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. Use promo code "hutgives" when ordering...

Artisans On Main

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend. This all-ages creative workshop invites you to the Artisans On Main annex to design and paint your very own clay patriotic star.&nbsp; Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5- each day from 11:00am-3:00pm, at the Annex in the Aritsans on Main, 220 Main Street, Woodstock, IL 60098..&nbsp;

Local Event: FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star Magnet Momento

FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star...

Join us for a free community event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the July 4th weekend....

FREE - Paint Your Own Clay Patriotic Star Magnet Momento

Fourth of July fireworks will be held at dusk on July 5 in Wonder Lake. The Fourth of July festival will include the following events.&nbsp;<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/52718/20260623/073339/726447415-1007183288732436-5794053559897732772-n___23193338975.jpg" id="726447415_1007183288732436_5794053559897732772_n.jpg" data-image="726447415_1007183288732436_5794053559897732772_n.jpg"></figure>

Local Event: Fourth of July Fireworks, Ski Show In Wonder Lake 

Fourth of July Fireworks, Ski Show In Wonder Lake 

Fourth of July fireworks will be held at dusk on July 5 in Wonder Lake. The Fourth of July festival will include the following...

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HUNTLEY — The Village will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display at Deicke Park on Thursday, July 4, with the show expected to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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July 4 Fireworks in Huntley at Deicke Park 

HUNTLEY — The Village will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display at Deicke Park on Thursday, July 4, with the...

The Dole

Fireworks for The Fest at The Dole will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as the closing event of the weekend-long Lakeside Festival. The fireworks are scheduled for dusk following the day’s entertainment lineup. The display will be launched from the grounds at The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Festival activities on Sunday run throughout the day, including live music, carnival rides, and food and drink vendors leading up to the show. Guests are encouraged to arrive earlier in the day to secure viewing spots around the festival grounds and lakeside areas. The fireworks are expected to begin at dusk, weather permitting, and conclude the Lakeside Festival celebration.

Local Event: Fireworks at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake

Fireworks at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake

Fireworks for The Fest at The Dole will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as the closing event of the weekend-long Lakeside...

Veteran Acres Park

Leonardo Music for Kids FREE, just drop-in&nbsp; Grab a blanket and join the Crystal Lake Park District and Crystal Lake Public Library as we team up to bring you free concerts for kids this summer. Free juice and fruit snacks while supplies last Julie Ann's Frozen Custard available for purchase

Local Event: Summer Sing-a-Long: Leonardo Music for Kids

Summer Sing-a-Long: Leonardo Music for Kids

Leonardo Music for Kids FREE, just drop-in  Grab a blanket and join the Crystal Lake Park District and Crystal Lake Public...

Raue Center For The Arts

<h1>Hadestown: Teen Edition</h1>
<h1>Book, Music &amp; Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell</h1>
Directed by Rob Scharlow
July 10 @ 7 PM July 11 @ 1PM &amp; 7PM July 12 @ 1PM July 17 @ 7PM&nbsp; July 18 @ 1PM &amp; 7PM
Adult Tickets are $34,Student (17 and under) are $19. Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)&nbsp;A Timeless Myth Reimagined: Hadestown: Teen Edition&nbsp;Comes to the RCSA Stage
Step into the underworld where love defies fate, music fuels rebellion, and ancient myths feel strikingly modern.&nbsp;Hadestown: Teen Edition&nbsp;invites audiences on a hauntingly beautiful journey to the underworld and back, told through a vibrant blend of folk, jazz, and blues-inspired music. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, this specially adapted Teen Edition retains the heart and soul of the original while being thoughtfully tailored for young performers. It’s a powerful story that has captivated audiences around the world.
At its core,&nbsp;Hadestown:Teen Edition&nbsp;intertwines two mythic love stories: the young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and the complicated bond between King Hades and Persephone. As the lines between hope and hardship blur, the show explores timeless themes of love, sacrifice, resilience, and the courage to hold onto light in even the darkest of places.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or discovering this story for the first time, this production promises to stir the soul and linger long after the final note!
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
By: Anais Mitchell
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp.
<a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.concordtheatricals.com</a>
<h1>Recommended: All Ages</h1>
—— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save&nbsp; 30%!
*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the&nbsp; ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Premium Seat Fee - $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.&nbsp;
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit <a href="https://rauecenter.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rauecenter.org</a>.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Local Event: RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

RCSA presents Hadestown: Teen Edition

Hadestown: Teen Edition
Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Rob Scharlow
July 10 @ 7 PM July 11 @ 1PM & 7PM July...

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Faithfully preaching the good news that is Jesus Christ

Crystal Lake Christian Church

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace and we love one another through bearing one another’s burdens in prayer and fellowship. We praise the Lord with a mixture of contemporary and traditional music without the circus; it’s not a concert; it’s worship of the living God. We emphasize the fact that it is not the quality of our singing but instead the quality of our heart condition before God that matters most; He is worthy of our praise. We partake of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. We do so in remembrance of what Jesus, the Lamb of God, achieved at Calvary for a fallen world in need of salvation and a Savior; in need of atonement. We baptize by immersion upon request and view this as the first step of obedience by an individual who has already made a faith commitment and cried out to God for salvation. The words spoken from God’s pulpit are anchored exclusively in the scriptures and, while occasionally topical, we do not view the gospel as a self-improvement program. The gospel message communicates the truth about God’s love, righteousness, holiness and judgement while emphasizing our need to repent of our transgressions before Him.

Crystal Lake Christian Church is a church family that loves God and shows that love with reverence and awe; we are all sinners saved by His grace...

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District 30 Toastmasters

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District 30 Toastmasters is a dynamic professional development community serving individuals and organizations across northern Illinois through a network of local clubs that meet both in person and online. As part of the global Toastmasters International organization, District 30 empowers people to build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Members don’t just study communication and leadership concepts—they actively practice them through structured meetings, real-time feedback, and leadership opportunities that mirror real-world challenges. From first-time speakers finding their voice to experienced professionals refining their executive presence, District 30 provides a space where growth is both intentional and measurable. Beyond individual development, District 30 fosters strong community connections. Its clubs create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and relationship-building across communities, industries, and backgrounds. District-wide events, including training sessions, speech contests, and the annual conference, bring members together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and expand their impact. District 30 also strengthens the broader community by equipping individuals with skills that translate directly into the workplace and civic life. Members become more effective leaders, clearer communicators, and more engaged contributors within their organizations and communities. At its core, District 30 Toastmasters is about transformation—helping individuals move from hesitation to confidence, from ideas to action, and from potential to purposeful leadership. Membership is open to adults 18 and older. Youth Leadership programs are periodically offered for those under 18.

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To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District...

Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions.

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at...

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