# Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres — Crystal Lake

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Wed, Dec 2 (+3 more dates) · 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Veteran Acres Park, 431 N. Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: FREE; $1 per person/$5 max per family donation appreciated
- Organizer: Crystal Lake Park District
- Official page: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Crystal Lake Park District lights a trail through Veteran Acres for an evening stroll under the stars on four nights in early December. Wednesday through Friday (Dec. 2–4) are lit-trail-only walks; Saturday, Dec. 5 adds campfires, hot cocoa and cookies, a Candy Cane Forest, carolers and Mrs. Claus. Parking is at the Nature Center, Veteran Acres and Oakwoods Lodge. Entry is free, with a $1 per person ($5 max per family) donation appreciated for Nature Center education programs. Dress for an evening outdoors in December.

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