The City of Crystal and the Crystal Lions Club invite residents to brighten the community and spread holiday cheer by participating in the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest! Light up your home and/or yard to help make Crystal shine this holiday season. Participants must register their festive lighting displays by submitting the form below by Sunday, Dec. 6. A map of all registered displays will be available online as well as at Crystal City Hall and the Crystal Community Center, making it easy for residents and visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour of Crystal’s most dazzling holiday lights. The Crystal City Council will recognize contest winners and cash prizes will be awarded from the contest sponsor: the Crystal Lions Club. • First Place: $150. • Second Place: $100. • Third Place: $50.

The City of Crystal's Inclusion & Diversity Commission wants to hear from you! The city is inviting all Crystal residents to participate in a brief community survey to share your experiences, ideas, and perspectives about living in Crystal. Your feedback will help the commission better understand what Crystal is doing well and identify opportunities to grow as an even more welcoming and inclusive community for everyone.

The Sustainable Tour of Crystal website is live! This virtual tour highlights municipal and residential sustainable practices such as sustainable home and garden projects, creative ideas, and everyday green practices around the community. The tour includes the edible courtyard at the Crystal Community Center, EV chargers at Hennepin County Library- Rockford Road, backyard chickens, pollinator gardens, and more.