Splash Pads open at Veteran Acres and Woodscreek Park
Girls Reg Deadline: Sep 25, Boys Reg Deadline: Jan 1
The multistate deal, one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history, targets alleged harm to kids and teens.
Limited Spots Available for 3-5 Year Olds
Register today for September classes
Classes begin Sep 1
FREE beach admission all day, Sun, Aug 16
Classes begin Sep 14 and conclude with a Dance Showcase performance on Nov 20
Purchase tickets in advance for Oct 2 event
Register in advance by August 1
plus Kids Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest
Camp runs Mon-Th, Jul 27-30, Ages 11-14
Shows on July 16 & July 17 at Prairie Ridge High School
Auditions and rehearsals mid August-November
Limited spots available for camp Jul 20-23
Sat, Jul 11, 10 am-9 pm
Bring a blanket and your dancing shoes to Veteran Acres Park
Colonel Palmer House is open Th-Sat each week
Camp for kids and teens ages 11-14 year runs Jul 27-Jul 30 at Crystal Lake Main Beach
a cooperative kids concert series with the Crystal Lake Public Library and the Crystal Lake Park District
Group and Private Lessons Available-ages 6 months and up
Free, just drop in, 10 am-2 pm
Something for everyone-ages 2+
This event will not be rescheduled
FREE, Family FUN
Register today-spots are limited!
Sat, Feb 28 at Grand Oaks
Registration opens at 8:30 am on Mon, Feb 9
Classes for ages 5-8 and 9-12 run through May
Classes begin Feb 10 for ages 8-10
Register soon! Spots filling quickly.
browse the digital guide at crystallakeparks.org for more info and link to online reg
Just kiddos ages 3-6! A perfect way to check out Barlina House Preschool
Register in advance for Nature Center Classes Jan-May 2026
Class is for kids ages 3-6 years and runs Jan 14-Feb 18
Open to kids grades 3-8. Auditions begin Jan 23.
Classes begin Jan 13
Advance Registration Required
Instruction by Mark Presley School of Magic
a NEW Crystal Lake Park District program
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