Things to Do in September in Crystal Lake

Weekly outdoor market with local produce, baked goods, crafts, and live music.

🗓️ Saturdays, June–September, 8 AM – 1 PM · 📍 Depot Park, 20 E Van Buren St · Crystal Lake

Holiday kickoff event with tree lighting, Santa, hot cocoa, caroling, and downtown shopping.

🗓️ Friday after Thanksgiving (annually) · 📍 Downtown Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake

Live theater, comedy, concerts, and family shows at the historic Raue Center.

🗓️ Year-round (see Raue Center calendar) · 📍 26 N Williams St · Crystal Lake

Fall festival hosted by the park district featuring live music, a craft beer garden, food trucks, lawn games, and autumn activities. Tickets required and often sell out in advance.

🗓️ September or October (annually) · 📍 Three Oaks Recreation Area, Crystal Lake · Crystal Lake

Local produce, artisan goods, and baked items from area farmers and vendors.

🗓️ Sundays, June–October, 9 AM – 1 PM · 📍 Cary Park District, Lions Park · Cary

Live bands and solo artists performing at the local brewery taproom.

🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays, year-round · 📍 Fox River Brewing Company, Cary · Cary

Seasonal market with fresh produce, honey, baked goods, and local artisan products.

🗓️ Sundays, May–October, 9 AM – 1 PM · 📍 Cornish Park, Algonquin · Algonquin

Weekly market with local produce, prepared foods, flowers, and handmade goods.

🗓️ Sundays, June–September, 8 AM – 12 PM · 📍 Talamore Parking Lot, Huntley · Huntley