Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Crystal Lake, Cary area stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
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Crystal Lake and Lakewood residents are invited to see if their home has the best holiday light display.
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Crystal Lake and Cary, and we’ll publish it in November.
Travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of Crystal Lake and Cary will help you avoid any delays.
This year’s Toys for Tots campaigns are underway in many states. Here’s how you can help make a an area child’s holiday special.
As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in Crystal Lake and Cary.
The 10th Annual Santa Run For Kids in downtown Crystal Lake will be held in person this year.
Halloween is just weeks away, and Crystal Lake and Cary have set recommended trick-or-treat hours for 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.
The Crystal Lake Park District will again be hosting the event at Veteran Acres Park.
Late-October is a great time to pick up the biggest pumpkin possible at Crystal Lake-Cary area pumpkin patches.
Are we in for rain or shine this Halloween? Check out the latest Crystal Lake, Cary trick-or-treating weather forecast.
The annual holiday event is scheduled for Nov. 26.
The Cary Park District will be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, Oct. 29.
Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Illinois offer a ton of fall fun for the family.
Mark your calendar for these fun fall events happening over the next two weekends.
Pumpkin patches in the Crystal Lake-Cary area are gearing up for the peak season.
This mainstay for fall fun in Spring Grove is set to reopen for the season on Sept. 11.
Find a pumpkin patch, corn maze and other autumn activities in and around Crystal Lake and Cary.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Crystal Lake and Cary.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Libertyville.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Crystal Lake.
Cary’s traditional Fourth of July events have been canceled.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Crystal Lake and Cary.
Cary’s traditional Fourth of July events have been canceled this year.
Publish a photo of pops on Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Some park districts are offering incentives, raising pay to try and draw more applicants.
New events meant to promote social distancing are on tap. Find out what the Crystal Lake Park District has planned this summer.
Opening hours at Three Oaks Recreation Area, Main Beach and Lake Park Beach are set for late May.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on Patch.
More eateries may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
“When our family began to brainstorm about how to pay it forward and create awareness, we decided that a toy drive would be the perfect way”
In McHenry County, there are multiple locations where Christmas trees can be dropped off to be recycled.
While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Crystal Lake and Cary.
Here’s which restaurants, grocery stores and more will be open on Christmas.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Walmart, Target, Mariano's and more.