Special Events are one of our specialties! We bring communities together with free or low cost events that make lasting memories!
For specific information on pricing and program dates, please view our Current Brochure, or browse our Online Registration

Applications now being accepted for the 2012 Gurnee Park District Farmers’ Market! Market season begins on Friday June 8th and runs 17 weeks (through Friday September 28th) at Petersen Park from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more details and pricing, download the Complete Application Packet Here.
Parents Night Out
Saturday, March 3 - Hunt Club Park Community Center
6-12 months - 6:00-8:00pm ID #4501-1
13-24 months - 6:00-8:00pm ID# 4502-1
2-10 yrs. old - 6:00-9:00pm ID# 4503-1
$7 Res/ $9 Non-Res
Children will spend a fun evening engaging in age appropriate activities, games, crafts and other amenities within the Community Center. Children six years and older can also enjoy the climbing wall. Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. *Infants will not be fed by staff.* All other children must be self-feeding or fed prior to arrival.
Snowed In
Saturday, March 10 - Hunt Club Park Community Center - 7:00pm-9:30pm
Beat the winter blues with this free event for all ages! Enjoy rock wall climbing and games in the Family Activity Room. Bring a chair or blanket to get comfy in the gym while you enjoy a movie. Popcorn and juice will be served.
Nitelite Egg Hunt
Friday, March 23 - Viking Park - 7:45pm-9:30pm
It's time for "Hide-n-Glow" seek! Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs, collect points and get prizes! Pizza and beverages will be provided. Preregistration required for children ages 7-12 by March 16th.
Lunch with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 31 - Viking Park Dance Hall Two seatings are available: 10:45am or 12:30pm
Join the Easter Bunny for a lunch of hot dogs, chips, beverage and dessert! Bring your camera as you will have the opportunity to visit with the bunny. Following lunch there will be an outdoor egg hunt. Registration required for all; children under 12 months are free.
Re-Dedication of Parks Celebration!
Help us celebrate the remodeling of our parks at these free family events! Enjoy games and activities, plus refreshments for the entire family!i
Tuesday, April 24 - Betty Russell Park - 6:30p-7:30p - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6:45
Tuesday, May 8 - Vineyard Park - 6:30p-7:30p - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6:45
Italian Fest
Join the Viking Park Singers for a delicious Saluto's spaghetti dinner at our annual fundraiser!
Friday, April 27 - Viking Park Dance Hall - Two seatings available at 5p and 6:45p.
Purchase your tickets in advance as tickets will not be sold at the door. You may purchase tickets directly from any Viking Park Singers member, at our Hunt Club or Viking Park registration offices or through our website at www.gurneeparkdistrict.com. Ticket pick up will be available at the door the night of the event for all web, mail or faxed in registrations.
Sponsored by: Salutos
Family Fun Day
Friday, April 20 - 5:30p-7p
Join us for fun spring family fun at the Hunt Club Park Soccer Fields! Enjoy kite flying, Touch-A-Truck, Musical Entertainment, Passport Event with local agencies and much more!
Sponsored by: Honey Orthodontics Jump America Oberweis Dairy
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