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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]