Discovery Days: Who Lives in These Woods? Enjoy a morning of fun, educational activities focused on our special theme of the day. Games, lessons, and other hands-on experiences help participants explore our conservation areas. Program content is appropriate for ages 2-6. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration is required through the McHenry County Conservation […]

Join your neighbors and the Parks and Recreation Department for this free community-building event. Enjoy with your friends and family-provided activities, games, community resources, and more for all ages.

Sites Seldom Seen: Seed Processing Facility The Conservation District collects local seed from native plants every fall in order to restore and enrich prairie, wetland, and savanna areas throughout the County. In 2023, Conservation District staff and volunteers harvested over 4,000 lbs of native seed by mechanical and/or hand collection. Join Conservation District ecologists to […]

Crystal Lake’s largest one-day event brings families and the community together to celebrate the changing of seasons, while enjoying all the fun family festivities!

Tickets are ONLY required to enter the outdoor activities. Tickets are NOT required to enter our Market/Bakery or our U-Pick Fields. Gift Cards can not be used with Fall on the Farm tickets. Fall on the Farm Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm (Last entry at 5:00pm) Weekends & Columbus Day: 10:00am – 5:00pm […]

Fall Pumpkin Fest begins with our customer appreciation day on September 28th and runs through October 31st. No Admission on Saturday, September 28th for customer appreciation day. For the rest of the season, weekdays $8 per person, weekends and Columbus Day $12 per person.