The organization is looking for more toy donations for children ages 8 to 12 years old.
The Jolly Elf will visit Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic December 13 and children can take a photo with Santa and receive a gift.
Nov 29-Dec 2, 4:30-7:30 pm, FREE, just drop in
December 16 & 17 at Colonel Palmer House
There will be plenty of holiday events in the coming weeks, including opportunities to meet with Santa.
The holiday walk will kick off Friday evening and continue through Sunday.
Santa's Village in West Dundee will flip the switch on for its holiday lights display on Nov. 24.
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite Crystal Lake and Cary-area events.
Halloween is fast approaching. We've got a round up of trick-or-treat hours and local events worth checking out.
Find out where you can get yourself a pumpkin this fall.
Fall fun is in full swing in and around Chicagoland. We've got a roundup of our favorite stops for apple picking in the area.
The popular walk-thru yard haunt in McHenry also has carnival games for kids and apple cider for all.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
A "Jurassic Park"-themed design is all set to go for opening weekend on Sept. 9 at Richardson's Adventure Farm in Spring Grove.
Zero Fest will be held on Sept. 30 -- the same day as the Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Crystal Lake.
The Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run takes place the first Sunday in December, which this year is Dec. 3.
Where do you like to spend a day at the beach? Here are some of favorite picks for the Chicago area.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Crystal Lake-Cary, meet Neil Boyer.
Main Beach in Crystal Lake opened last weekend and the city's second beach, West Beach, will open Saturday, June 3.
Plus, some of the best beaches in the city worth checking out this summer.
This year's Memorial Day parade and ceremony will be held on May 29.
There will be more than 60 varieties of tulips spread over 12 acres at the farm for visitors to admire at Richardson Adventure Farm.
The tulip festival is expected to reopen for the spring season between April 22 and 29.
Find out when to stop out to watch the Fox River turn green and to enjoy live music, green beer and more.
Groundhog Days will run from Feb. 1 through Feb. 5. The annual prognostication in Woodstock Square will start at 7 a.m. Thursday.
The Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament, which had been scheduled for this weekend, will be held Feb. 11 to 12.
The popular ski jump competition returns to Fox River Grove next weekend. Norge officials saw snow may need to be trucked to the hill.
Find out where you can celebrate in and around Crystal Lake and Cary this Dec. 31.
Gingerbread houses were displayed to spread some holiday cheer for staff and visitors.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the sheriff's office asked the public to keep an eye out for the elf and share info on their Facebook page.
Patch has rounded up the best residential Christmas light displays in Chicagoland.
The Dec. 14 service is meant to acknowledge those who may be dealing with the loss of a loved one and heartbreak over the holiday season.
Jolly Saint Nick will be making several stops to hear children's holiday wishes prior to Christmas in Crystal Lake and Cary.
The holiday market will be held at Hickory Hall on Saturday and Sunday.
Higher costs at the grocery stores has lead many across the Chicago area to rely on food pantries to help feed their families.
A trail at Veteran Acres Park will be lit up at night on Wednesday through Saturday. There also will be holiday activities Saturday.
Find out where you can find a Christmas tree this holiday season in the Crystal Lake and Cary area.