Gazebo Dinner Fundraiser Raffle
Eagle Scout Fundraiser benefits Downtown Crystal Lake!
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 or carrying out lunch or dinner July 24th and July 25th at Georgio’s Pizza for Jay Dimopoulos‘s Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser. He needs to have 88 […]
2017 Best of the Fox Winners
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 Breakfast – The Best Bloody Mary – The Best Omelette – The Best Outdoor Dining – The Best Pancakes – The Best Vegetarian – The […]
Summer’s Here!
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!
Hoppy Easter! Dining Options in Downtown Crystal Lake
Hop on down to Downtown Crystal Lake for Easter on Sunday, April 16th. Everything you need to fill your Easter Basket can be found downtown — toys, candy, chocolates, gifts, and gift certificates too! Don’t forget to order your Easter desserts too! How about some Easter Sunday dining options? We will be adding to this […]
Have a Heart Food Drive Results
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 Did U Get That (148 pounds) Crystal Lake Park District (109.9 pounds) Congratulations and thanks for your generosity!
Downtown Sparkles with Gem Award Winners
The Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street annual meeting and awards night was held Monday, February 6, 2017 at Old Towne Hall. Members and guests celebrated with a delicious dinner, music, and lots of neighborly fun! Businesses and individuals were recognized and honored with a Downtown Gem Award from the Crystal Lake Main Street organization. The Downtown […]
Extended Holiday Hours
Many of our Downtown Crystal Lake merchants are offering extended hours this holiday season. Check back often, as this list will be updated regularly. Agnes Oh!, 79 N. Williams St. Monday 12/19 (10AM – 5PM) Tuesday & Wednesday 12/20 & 12/21 (10AM – 6PM) Thursday & Friday 12/22 & 12/23 (10AM – 7PM) Benedicts La […]
Welcome Main Street America!
On Thursday, November 3rd, Downtown Crystal Lake will host participants of Main Street America’s Community Transformation Workshop. Visitors from 14 states (and the District of Columbia) will attend a workshop entitled Real Estate Development with Economic Impact in Main Street, presented by Don Rypkema. Our guests will have an opportunity to explore Downtown Crystal Lake, […]
Holiday Sponsorship Opportunities
Each holiday season, festive storefront windows, holiday music, visits with Santa, trees dotted with white lights, and lampposts adorned with garland and bows all transform Downtown Crystal Lake into a winter wonderland. The holiday season is a chance for families and friends to gather together and experience that hometown holiday feeling. To help offset some […]
Pink Heals Firetruck at Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out is THIS Thursday, October 6th (5-9PM). Over 30 merchants are participating and planning for a wonderful evening. There will be lots of specials for all the ladies. Check in at the Raue Center to receive a map and listing of businesses and their specials. Make plans to join us at the After-Party […]
Windows Shine for Downtown Events
The windows in front of Lewke Partners Real Estate (43 E. Crystal Lake Avenue) are looking fabulous, thanks to the artistic skills of Cameron Wise, 7th grade student at Bernotas Middle School. Cameron painted the windows to promote our upcoming Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race. He did such a fabulous job! We are THRILLED […]
Apple Pie Baking is Full!
We have reached our limit in the Apple Pie Baking competition at this year’s Johnny Appleseed Festival!
Terra Cotta Facelift
Scaffolding above the sidewalk in front Heisler’s Bootery has been put in place to keep pedestrians safe while the terra cotta façade of the building is being restored. Workers will repair the mortar, fix cracked tiles, and replace missing pieces of terra cotta. The Heisler’s building is historically known as The Teckler Building – built […]
Farmers Market – Saturdays (8AM – 1PM)
Everyone loves the Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday from 8AM – 1PM in Depot Park. At the Crystal Lake Farmers Market, you’ll find the freshest vegetables, fruits, breads, eggs, baked goods, and more!
Show your home town spirit with Crystal Lake merchandise!!
T-shirts size S-XXL for $20 / Mugs $15 Merchandise available at: Out of the Box, 71 N. Williams Yours & Meyn, 33 N. Williams Also available online in our store All proceeds benefit Downtown Crystal Lake
LIVE VIDEO TOUR of DOWNTOWN CRYSTAL LAKE!
Thanks to the Illinois Office of Tourism and Visit McHenry County, Downtown Crystal Lake will be a featured LIVE VIDEO TOUR on Thursday, July 7th at 11AM. Executive Director, Diana Kenney, will be hosting a 30-minute tour of Downtown Crystal Lake. The tour will be filmed primarily on Williams Street, but Diana will be sprinkling […]