30th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival To Be Held September 30th! The legend of Johnny Appleseed has been alive in Downtown Crystal Lake for 30 years, and this year’s event on […]

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt November 1st – 30th This scavenger hunt is FREE and just-for-fun. Hunt for the numbered turkeys in the downtown district.  They will be displayed in business […]

This game is FREE and just for fun! Decorated left and right mittens are displayed around Downtown Crystal Lake on Main, Woodstock & Williams Streets. Pickup an Answer Sheet form […]

Start stockpiling your food items now for the 2020 Have a Heart Food Drive February 8 – 15 in Downtown Crystal Lake Hunger is an issue every minute of every […]

Santa House is open for the season! Bring your children and grandchildren to visit Santa in his charming little house in Brink Street Market,for a sweet experience that is completely […]

Sponsor Packets for the Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race are now available!  Show your support of this great community event! Click here to learn more about the Johnny […]

We’re getting ready for the holidays in Downtown Crystal Lake! Check the calendar for open house listings throughout downtown. Join in the magic of this holiday season by visiting Downtown […]

Wednesday, October 31st (3PM – 5PM) A favorite among young children!  Participating merchants throughout Downtown Crystal Lake open their doors to invite costumed children 12 and under to receive a […]

Bushels of Fun for Everyone! Celebrate autumn at the Johnny Appleseed Festival!  One day of jam-packed opportunities for family memories from the early morning Apple Pancake Breakfast to the Great […]

Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 Winner will be drawn August 30, 2018 The Gazebo Dinner Fundraiser is an annual event in Downtown Crystal Lake.  Raffle tickets […]

Attention!  We have a limited number of Lunch with the Bunny tickets remaining.  You’ll need to HOP TO IT if you wish to attend!  Tickets are available at: Heisler’s Bootery, […]

Start stockpiling your food items now for the 2020 Have a Heart Food Drive February 8 – 15 in Downtown Crystal Lake Hunger is an issue every minute of every […]

Run, Slide, Skate or Ski into Downtown Crystal Lake’s Annual SLIDEWALK SALES!  Don’t let the winter weather stop you from enjoying fabulous bargains at many of your favorite Downtown Crystal […]

It’s time for Downtown Crystal Lake’s biggest and best one-day event — The Johnny Appleseed Festival! Start your day at the Pancake Breakfast (7AM – 10AM) at Bethany Lutheran Church, […]

The legend of Johnny Appleseed has been alive in Downtown Crystal Lake for 25 years, and this year’s event on Saturday, September 30th promises to be the biggest and best. […]

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! This Eagle Scout project will directly benefit Downtown Crystal Lake.  We need your support! Will you be one of the 88? Please consider dining in […]

Yes, Summer’s Here in Downtown Crystal Lake! Our favorite summer event downtown is the Farmers Market, held every Saturday in Depot Park (8AM to 1PM).  Stop by and enjoy!

Downtown merchants and their customers collected 1,999.5 pounds of food for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.  Top collection sites were: Area 51 Tattoos (310 pounds) International Hairways (272 pounds) Wear […]