One of the great pleasures of this time of year is seeing all the lights and decorations in downtown Crystal Lake. Walking past store windows that have been decorated and lampposts strung with garland and lights almost transports you to a different point in time. As an extra special bonus, it was Sip-n-Shop, so the street corners were also lined with mason jar luminarias.
In addition to just being downtown during this time of year, there are two extra specials events put on by the Downtown Crystal Lake organization.
Santa House Visits
Grab your camera and the kids for a visit with Santa.
Details: Located at Brink Street Market, with the last date being December 23rd. See event info.
Christmas Tree Lane
See 40 Christmas trees around Depot Park, decorated local organizations and businesses.
Located at Depot Park, going through the end of the year. See event info.
Brink Street Market Christmas tree. 
Ohhh….awe. 
Luminarias in downtown Crystal Lake for Sip-n-Shop. 
Lights, lights, and more lights! 
A very merry message! 
Red and green lights on trees in Depot Park. 
Depot Park, decorated for Christmas. 
View down North Williams Street.
Peppermint Park Christmas Trees for annual Christmas Tree Lane. 
Peppermint Park Christmas Trees for annual Christmas Tree Lane. 
Peppermint Park Christmas Trees for annual Christmas Tree Lane. 
Peppermint Park Christmas Trees for annual Christmas Tree Lane. 
Peppermint Park Christmas Trees and gazebo decorated for annual Christmas Tree Lane. 
Lights spanning N. Williams St. 
Watching the clock for a very important meeting! 
Visiting with Santa Claus. 
In-depth one-on-one conversation. 
Crystal Lake Christmas tree.
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