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
Still time to sponsor or register for Dec. 7 event, after-party
If the government shutdown does not end, millions of Illinois residents will not receive SNAP benefits starting on Nov. 1.
Sat, Oct 25 at Crystal Lake Main Beach-Free, Family, Fun
All District 47 Elementary Schools will have 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th Grade Teams on the Court
Kids, ages 3-11, will have a full night of fun with Crystal Lake Park District staff
Ages 6+
a Haunted Hayride just for middle schoolers, ages 11-13 on Fri, Oct 24
2 dates to choose from: Sep 24 and Nov 19
2-day workshop in cooperation with the Chain-0-Lakes RC Aircraft Club
Registration Deadline: Sept 26
Reg soon-class begins September 9
Register in advance at crystallakeparks.org
Wide selection of dance classes open for all ages
See-through beehive and Butterfly House exhibits return for the summer.
programs for kids ages 2-5
Free, fun and educational family fun
Classes begin April 21
Something new at the Crystal Lake Park District Just for Kids Ages 9-12
Crystal Lake Park District has invited Snow White, Elsa, and Rapunzel to Princess Fest on Sat, Apr 26
Second annual event takes place at McHenry Outdoor; adult hunt, prizes added
Crystal Lake Park District present Son Date Night at Grand Oaks on Sat, Apr 5
Sessions of Baby Rock, Tot Rock and Kid Rock Begin April 8
Sat, Apr 5 class for ages 11-17
Advance registration required for Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Classes
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