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Full Calendar of Fall Programs & Events for all ages at Colonel Palmer House

Register in advance at crystallakeparks.org

The staff at the Crystal Lake Park District Colonel Palmer House have planned a full fall season of creative and educational programs and events. Browse pages 20-22 of the digital activity guide at crystallakeparks.org for program information and direct link to online registration. -Classes are filling up and registration in advance required.

Lunch and Learn Series (Ages 12+)

$20 res/$26 non-res, per date

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Noon-1:30 pm, includes lunch

One Room Schools In & Around Crystal Lake

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Fri, Oct 10, register for code 131943-01

A Stroll Down Swedenberg’s West Crystal Lake Avenue

Fri, Oct 17, register for code 131943-03

R.I.P. at the Crystal Lake Cemetery

Fri, Oct 24, register for code 131943-02

Super Sleuths (Ages 7-13)

Fri, Oct 3, 6-7:30 pm

$12 res/$16 non-res

Reg for code 321929-01

The Root Cellar (ages 7+)

Sat, Oct 11, 2-4 pm

$15 res/$20 non-res

Reg for code 151911-01

Pumpkin Palace (ages 2-5)

Wed, Oct 15, 10-11 am

$10 res/$13 non-res

Reg for code #111902-01

Timeless Threads: The Art of Macrame (Ages 12+)

Fri, Nov 14, 6-8 pm

$15 res/$20 non-res

The Affection of My Confections (Ages 7+)

Sat, Dec 20, 2-4 pm

$20 res/$26 non-res

The Colonel Palmer House was built c.1858 by settlers Gustavus and Henrietta Palmer. Located on its original site, the home was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Currently the home is maintained by the Crystal Lake Park District and is home to the Crystal Lake Historical Society.

For more information or questions, contact Sarah Taylor, staylor@crystallakeparks.org.

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