Holiday Open Houses

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 […]
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 […]
Downtown Crystal Lake welcomes the MCYSA International Baseball Tournament! We wish you a week full of fun, sportsmanship, and fabulous baseball! While you’re in town, take time to visit our […]
Many of your favorite downtown merchants are OPEN on Sundays. Come on and visit Downtown — 7 days a week! Businesses Open Sundays Click on the link to see who’s open.
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 […]
Santa says, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” And Downtown Crystal Lake says, “WOWZA!” 2,115 children plus their families visited Downtown Crystal Lake’s Santa House during the 2017 Holiday Season.
It’s countdown time! No worries — come to Downtown Crystal Lake and find everything you need for a wonderful holiday season. Downtown Crystal Lake is home to over 180 individually […]
Our 2017 Trophy Winners Are: Best Use of Lights – District 47 & 155 School Bus Drivers Best Use of Music – Crystal Lake Strikers Most Creative – Trinity Oaks […]
Remember….the streets must be clear on Friday night for the Festival of Lights Parade. No parking after 5PM along the parade route!
Holiday Open Houses will be held at many retailers throughout November (dates and times vary per store). Sneak a peek for the best gift ideas available close to home. Knowledgeable […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Downtown Crystal Lake’s 2017 Best of the Fox Winners! Akasha Yoga Yoga – One of the Best Area 51 Tattoo Tattoo Shop – The Best Benedicts La Strata […]
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!