Crystal Lake Park District

It's Time!!
The first Summer Sing-A-Long of 2026 is happening, Sat, Jun 6 at 10 am at Veteran Acres Park . We are excited to welcome back the Crystal Lake Strikers

The Crystal Lake Park District and the Lake Public Library have teamed up once again to offer 3 fantastic and fun musical performances this summer.
FREE admission, FREE snack and juice while supplies last.
Ann's Frozen Custard available for purchase.

Any weather cancellations will be posted on Rainout Line under 'Special Events'
https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/8154104475

ALOHA SUMMER WEATHER UPDATE:
We have checked out the hourly weather forecast and it looks like it will be ALL CLEAR for Aloha Summer!

We have extended pre-sale pricing on Eventbrite until 4 pm. If anything changes significantly with the weather, we will notify all Eventbrite attendees via email. In addition, we will post on social media and our website.

Join us as we bring back our popular tropical evening this summer. Enjoy the sunset, tiki torches, fire dancers, steel drum band, specialty drinks, food trucks (Tiki Terrace and Kissed by Fire) and more! This relaxing evening will for sure have you on island time! Grab your friends and kick off the summer aloha style! Bring your lawn chairs! No outside food or drink. Hawaiian attire expected!

Fee: $10 per adult/$15 at door
Pre-purchase tickets via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aloha-summer-sunset-celebration-2026-tickets-1985855947597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Aloha Summer is Back at Crystal Lake Main Beach! A Crystal Lake Park District (age 21+) favorite tropical kickoff to summer!
Fri, June 5, 6-10 pm

Grab your friends, throw on your best Hawaiian shirt or island dress, and get ready for an unforgettable night on the beach.

Save $5 by purchasing in advance via Eventbrite, $10 per person (pre-sale ends at Noon on June 5)
$15 at the door (cash/card)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aloha-summer-sunset-celebration-2026-tickets-1985855947597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Watch the sunset over Crystal Lake while enjoying:
Live steel drum music & beachy DJ vibes
Fire dancers & tiki torches
Specialty tropical drinks
Food trucks: Tiki Terrace & Kissed by Fire

Don’t forget:
Bring your lawn chairs
No outside food or drinks Hawaiian attire strongly encouraged!

Swim lessons do more than teach strokes—they build confidence, improve water safety skills, and can help save lives. Make this the summer your family learns a skill that lasts a lifetime.

Session 1 begins June 15, and new this summer, lessons are making a splash at West Beach! Whether you're introducing your little one to the water with Water Babies and Aqua Tots, building confidence through group lessons, refining skills with private instruction, or learning as an adult beginner, there's a class for every age and ability.

Spots fill quickly—register today!

View class details and register online:
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/24-25

Tonight (Tu, Jun 2), we welcome back a hometown favorite, the Crystal Lake Community Band for Concerts in the Park at Crystal Lake Main Beach at 7 pm

FREE Parking, FREE admission
FOOD TRUCKS 6/2: Brothers Mac 'N Cheese, Smash'd Burgers and Fries, Julie Ann's

PARKING
Please park in the following areas for concert evenings: Main Beach parking lot, grass triangle across the street from the Lakeside Arts in the Park (Dole Mansion) and South Elementary. Please do not park at the boat gate, Dole Mansion or Seminary Park

Don’t’ miss the opportunity to DANCE with us all summer long!

Registration for our dance programs this summer is open with classes for every style and skill level. From tiny dancers to preteens (ages 2–14), we’ve got the perfect class for every budding performer — Itty Bitty Ballerina, Hip Hop, Poms, Ballet, Tap, Dance Mix, Middle School Prep Class and other exciting combo classes and camps!

Classes begin Jun 8 and conclude with our Summer Showcase on Aug 8 at Grand Oaks Recreation Center

Our dance programs build self-confidence, encourage teamwork, nurture elegance, and — most importantly — make every class fun!

Link directly to online registration by clicking on the program code on page 74 of the digital guide https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/76-77

Crystal Lake Park District youth/teen variety programs are perfect for families looking to stay engaged, learning and having fun all summer long!

Browse pages 43-48 of the digital guide to learn more your choices for rounding out your summer calendar with Crystal Lake Park District programs
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/45

Programs include:
• The Great Soda Pop Spectacular
• Labubu Slime Lab
• Magic 101
• K-Pop Demon Hunters Cooking Clinic
• Just Dough It! Kids Bread-Making Clinic
• Baton Twirling
• Empowering Girls
• Creative Writing Club
• Ultimate Gaming Camp
• Financial Literacy: Get Ready for Money in the Real World
• Investing 101
• Let's Code It Camp
• Chess Scholars
• Robotics Camp
• STEAM Camp
• Engineering Camp
• Cyber-Crawler Robot Camp
• Hydropower Explorers
• Art Attack
• Bead Art Camp
• Variety Art Camp
• Creativity Art Camp

School is out! Which means… more time for fun! Come out to Lippold Family Golf Center to kick off your summer break ⛳! Starting June 1, we will be running a promotion for both students and staff to show our appreciation! 🏫🏌️‍♂️

-Students of any age, will receive a FREE REPLAY of mini golf if they show a report card/grades!

-Anyone who can show a school badge (teacher, custodian, admin, etc.) will receive a $5 round!

We are located at 1251 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake.

New summer hours will begin May 30
Hours:
SUN, MON, WED, TH: 9 AM-9PM
TU: 12 PM-9PM
FRI & SAT: 9AM-10PM

The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center is hosting a Butterfly House open house, Sat, May 30, 2026, 10 am-2 pm to welcome the arrival of butterflies this past week. 🦋

Families are invited to experience the beauty of butterflies fluttering freely around their habitat!

Come by and visit!
330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014