Holiday fun in December has been a long-standing Crystal Lake Park District tradition.  Kids and their families have a variety of holiday programs to choose from.  There is sure to be something for everyone in the Crystal Lake Park District busy December calendar. For further information call (815) 459-0680.

Letters to Santa

It’s our holiday gift to the community’s children, a tradition for over 20 years helping Santa write letters to all his fans!  Send us your child’s letter by December 16, plus a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will send you a reply a few days before Christmas.  Send letters to:

Santa

C/o Crystal Lake Park District

One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake IL 60014

North Pole Calling

It's part of the magic of Christmas - a phone call from Santa Claus himself, and if Santa Claus is really busy there could be a few surprise calls from Mrs. Claus!  This year, Santa will be calling park district boys and girls on Monday, December 6, between 5-6 pm. Register for this free program by filling out an information sheet in advance. Pick one up at the park district or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to North Pole Calling, Crystal Lake Park District, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, and we will mail you a form. Deadline: November 28

Christmas Bedtime Stories

Kids, wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a magical night of Christmas songs and stories with Mrs. Claus. Juice, milk, and cookies will be served. Who knows, maybe Santa will stop by! Christmas Bedtime Stories are sponsored by: Dunkin Donuts, Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical and Bickford Senior Living.

Location:  Rotary Bldg, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

Date: Choice of Tu, Dec 6 or Dec 13, or Fri, Dec 9 or 16

Time: 7-8 pm

Fee: Non-Resident Fee: $19, Resident Discount Fee: $13

Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org or in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office.

Breakfast with Santa

Location: Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake

Date: Saturday, December 10

Time:Breakfast served: 10 am

Fee: $12 per person (children under 1 are free)

Includes traditional hot breakfast, goody bag, visit from Santa and a raffle drawing entry.  Don’t forget your camera!

Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org, program code #1225-0

Breakfast with Santa is sponsored by: Dolphin Swim Club, Chiro One Wellness Center, Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical, Star 105.5, Outback Steakhouse, Treasure Box Toy Rental and Patch-Crystal Lake, Pump It Up, Noodles & Co., and Jersey Mikes.