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

McHenry County

Crystal Lake-Cary

Illinois

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...

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

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

Shamrock Hills

Kids, ages 5-12! Let's Fish! Free to enter but pre-registration is required, reg for code 342306-04 at crystallakeparks.org
 Great prizes awarded! Hang out with our local law enforcement!Sun, Jul 30, 9 am-NoonShamrock Hills Park, 6204 Hillside Rd, Crystal LakeBring your own rod or borrow one of ours

Local Event: Cops N Bobbers Gary Svejcar Fishing Fishing Derby

Cops N Bobbers Gary Svejcar Fishing Fishing Derby

Kids, ages 5-12! Let's Fish! Free to enter but pre-registration is required, reg for code 342306-04 at crystallakeparks.org
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Crystal Lake Main Beach

BenAnna Band&nbsp; 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: BenAnna Band

Summer Sing-a-Long: BenAnna Band

BenAnna Band  FREE, just drop-in  Grab a blanket and join the Crystal Lake Park District and Crystal Lake Public Library as we...

West Beach

6:30-8:30 pm Students entering 6-8 grades $25 res/$33 non-res, register in advance for code 340222-01 at crystallakeparks.org featuring a DJ, line dancing, contests, and a photo booth, all before the school year begins. Registration includes admission, pizza and refreshments. A dessert truck will be on site with additional treats to purchase. Park District staff on hand for supervision. Adult drop-off/pick up required, parents/guardians not permitted to attend.

Local Event: Middle School Barn Dance

Middle School Barn Dance

6:30-8:30 pm Students entering 6-8 grades $25 res/$33 non-res, register in advance for code 340222-01 at crystallakeparks.org...

Free, family fun Drop in 12:30-4:30 pm Free beach admission all day Explore the Monarch Fair featuring pollinators and displays from local organizations. it's a celebration of nature and summer fun for the whole family. Music provided by Encore Music Academy. A cooperative event with the Monarch Coalition and&nbsp;The Mayors' Monarch Pledge which is run by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF),

Local Event: Monarchs and Music

Monarchs and Music

Free, family fun Drop in 12:30-4:30 pm Free beach admission all day Explore the Monarch Fair featuring pollinators and displays...

Boncosky Comples at Lippold Park

KICK it into gear and get your team and team uniforms together for the NEW Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball Tourney (ages 21+) at Lippold Park!
Expect friendly competition, cold drinks during your games, team swag, and plenty of laughs all day long.
Prizes for: • 1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd Place • Best Team Name • Best Team Swag
Sat, Aug 22, 10 am-5 pm Lippold Park Boncosky Softball Complex Ages 21+ $400 per team Spectators welcome!
Beer in hand. Two guaranteed games. One unforgettable Saturday. Register your team today <a href="https://tinyurl.com/BrewsandBases2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/BrewsandBases2026</a>

Local Event: Brews & Baseball Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament

Brews & Baseball Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament

KICK it into gear and get your team and team uniforms together for the NEW Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball...

Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House

Free, all age, family fun Drop in 10 am-2 pm Featuring:
<ul><li>Historic Culinary</li><li>Old Time Gardening</li><li>Games &amp; Crafts</li><li>Live Music</li></ul>

Local Event: Way Back When at Colonel Palmer House

Way Back When at Colonel Palmer House

Free, all age, family fun Drop in 10 am-2 pm Featuring:
Historic CulinaryOld Time GardeningGames & CraftsLive Music

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Summer Sing-a-Long: Leonardo Music for Kids

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Veteran Acres Park, 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL

Unplug After Dark plus Extended Nature Center Evening Hours

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10:00 AM

Crystal Lake-Cary, IL

Cops N Bobbers Gary Svejcar Fishing Fishing Derby

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9:00 AM

Shamrock Hills, 6204 Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake, IL

Summer Sing-a-Long: BenAnna Band

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10:00 AM

Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL

Middle School Barn Dance

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6:30 PM

West Beach, 2330 Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL

Monarchs and Music

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12:30 PM

Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL

Brews & Baseball Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament

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10:00 AM

Crystal Lake-Cary, IL

Way Back When at Colonel Palmer House

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10:00 AM

Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House, 660 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL