What's happening in Crystal Lake in October 2026?

There are 56 events in Crystal Lake, Illinois in October 2026, including Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 42 college credits or more at McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center, Building F, Planetarium, Western Michigan University at McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center, Building F, Planetarium, Marquette University at McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center, Building F, Planetarium, Chat & Paint at Color Me Mine (5:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Crystal Lake in October 2026?

Yes — 3 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Crystal Lake. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Crystal Lake for a specific date in October 2026?

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Events in Crystal Lake — October 2026 (56 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Crystal Lake, Illinois brings 56 live events across the city, led by community (36), art (4), holiday (4). 3 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 42 college credits or more

Western Michigan University

Marquette University

Chat & Paint

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 25 to 41 college credits

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Physical Therapist Assistant Info Session

Repair Fair

MCC Campus Tour

Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshop

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 12 to 24 college credits

Planetarium Meditation: Color Nebula Meditation

University of Wisconsin Madison

Paranormal Theories Club Graveyard

Know Your Rights: Immigration Workshop

Respiratory Therapy Program Information Session

Trafficking and Exploitation Awareness Presentation

Shared Kitchen Virtual Information Session

Free Home Buyer Seminar: Breanne -Crystal Lake Library - 126 W Paddock St

Women's Volleyball - Wisconsin-Rock County, McHenry County College

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 1 to 11 college credits

Aurora University

Story Reels: Let Me Be Me

The Science of Sci-Fi: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Movie Night

The Science of Sci-Fi - Featuring Mystery Science Theater 3000

The Power of Partnership: An Evening with Julie Goodnight

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - Enrolled in Fall 2026 - no earned college credits

Voices in Disability Conference

Nursing Information Session

Men's Basketball - Carthage College, McHenry County College

Halloween Concert

Spring 2027 General Registration Begins

Pumpkin Decorating Pop-up

Roosevelt University

Turtle Apple Dessert and Table Sale

Halloween Games and Treats

Radiologic Technology Program Information Session

Live4Lali and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Presentation

Spooky Social

Live4Lali and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Presentation

Illinois SBDC at MCC Workshop: Spot and Stop Digital Scams for Entrepreneurs

Franklin University

Popcorn Pop-Up

University Center Transfer Advising Appointments

Halloween Candyland

Live4Lali and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Presentation

Access and Action: Designing Access

Live4Lali and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Presentation

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Halloween Celestial Origins | Planetarium Showcase at 6 p.m.

Shakespeare's Macbeth | The Black Box Theatre at MCC

Halloween Celestial Origins | Planetarium Showcase at 7:30 p.m.

Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Halloween Celestial Origins | Planetarium Showcase

Moonbase the Next Step | Planetarium Showcase

Women's Basketball - Joliet Junior College, McHenry County College

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 42 college credits or more

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 42 college credits or more

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Marquette University

Marquette University

Chat & Paint

Chat & Paint

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 25 to 41 college credits

Spring 2027 Priority Registration - 25 to 41 college credits

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Physical Therapist Assistant Info Session

Physical Therapist Assistant Info Session

Repair Fair

Repair Fair

MCC Campus Tour

MCC Campus Tour