In the month of March everyone is a little Irish. Here is a listing of festivals and parades that will allow you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day starting on March 11th and end on March 17th. So don your green and get ready to party! We will keep you posted as more details are finalized for these and other events.
Take the train to enjoy a live theatrical performance while helping to support the arts. Ballet, musical acts, family entertainment, comedy, original plays and old favorites, you can find it all. The venues are as varied as the acts and many are housed in beautiful historic building within minutes of a Metra Station.
Winter break is a great time to get out of the house and spend time with the family. Here are some suggestions for places to go and things to do during the break. All of these venues are located within walking distance of the train.
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen has it all. A great bar with an outstanding selection of craft brews, a full menu including locally sustainable and vegetarian options as well as live entertainment. Conveniently located across from the Downtown Crystal Lake Metra Station it is also ideal for your next bar crawl.
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this pub crawl. We have included five Irish pubs in five different towns. Pick where you want to stop and end, then go out and have some ‘craic.” (an Irish term for fun or good time). If you try all five we would like to hear about your favorites.
This Bar crawl takes you to Woodstock and Crystal Lake to visit three bars all within minutes of the train station. Eat, drink, listen to music, and maybe even play a little shuffleboard along the way. Just don’t miss the last train!
“Color Me Mine” is the foremost paint your own pottery studio in McHenry County. You will have fun, spending time with family or friends while you create a memento of the day. Great for all ages, the studio is located only minutes from the Crystal Lake train station and requires no reservations.
Want to make the Super Bowl a little more fun? Create some excitement by watching the game with a bar full of new friends. The bars we have included are all fun and friendly and a great place to catch the game. From pay as you go to all inclusive packages these bars have it tackled.
Crystal Lake’s quaint downtown area comes to life over the Holiday’s. Don’t miss the Festival of Lights Parade for an evening of holiday magic. Enjoy a holiday show at Raue Center for the Arts or have Breakfast with Santa. While you are there you can knock out your holiday shopping in thier great aray of shops.
Don’t let this Holiday Season pass you by, here are some great events to get you in the spirit. From carriage rides on cobblestone streets to visits with Santa, holiday shows to house walks, tree lighting’s and so much more! Get out and enjoy the lights, the fresh air and this holiday season.
