It`s the great pumpkin experiment! Our preschoolers recently enjoyed learning about all things pumpkins, including their life cycle, how much they weigh, what is inside them, as well as tested out a "do they sink or float" experiment. 🎃❔

And guess what our little learners discovered? Pumpkins float! Whole AND carved!

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Tis the season to be merry and bright! ✨🎄 Holiday Lights is returning to Welton Plaza, and this year there`s more to love:

🐴 NEW Horse-drawn trolley rides
🎠 NEW Carousel rides
🔥 Firepits and s`mores
🍕 Free pizza (while supplies last)
🎨 Craft stations and photo-ops
Dazzling light displays
and much more!

🗓 Friday, November 20
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 pm
📍 Welton Plaza | 4555 Old Grand Avenue
🎟 FREE!

Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Warren Township Food Pantry to help spread the holiday spirit.

This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee, @chamberofcommercegurnee, @gurnee_community_church, and Gurnee Park District.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Presenting Sponsor: @sweetwaterhomes
Activity Sponsors: @greerinsurancegroupinc & D. Wells Automotive

#gurneeparkdistrict #holidaylights #holidayevents #familyfunevents #winterfun …

🎭📣Meet the Directors of "It`s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Play"!

Every production has people behind the scenes helping bring its story to life, and our upcoming production of "It`s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Play," adapted by Philip Grecian, is no exception!

Meet our Production Team, the creative minds guiding our cast through this beloved holiday story!

Director – Melonie Johnson
Assistant Director – Annika Churchill
Producer – Amanda Kochenash

Make sure to mark your calendars!
Friday, December 11 | 7:00pm
Saturday, December 12 | 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13 | 2:00pm

Tickets are on sale now | $15 (link in bio)

#gurneeparkdistrict #itsawonderfullife #fallplay #meethedirectors #fallactivities …

Start your holiday season with a festive morning at Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, holiday music, family fun, and a special visit with Santa himself. 🎄

Little ones can share their holiday wishes, take a magical photo with Santa, and even take home their own “reindeer food” to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve. 🦌✨

📅 Saturday, December 5
📍 Viking Park Dance Hall
⏰ Choose from three sessions: 8:00–9:15 a.m., 9:30–10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

🎟️ Save your spot: Link in bio!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, @orthospecialists_osolc , and Activity Sponsor, @greerinsurancegroupinc , for helping make this festive morning possible!

#gurneeparkdistrict #breakfastwithsanta #holidayseason #FamilyEvent #HolidayFun …

Happy Election Day!🗳️
Yesterday, our CARE students joined in on the early voting fun and held their own election to vote on their favorite animal🐵🐯🐰🐕!

Now it`s your turn! Follow in our little voters` footsteps and head out to the polls today! 😊✔️

#gurneeparkdistrict #Votingday #polls #youthfun #afteschoolcare …

Hello, November! 🍂 Autumn hues are coming into full view across our parks.
Have you gotten outside to enjoy them? Share YOUR favorite fall park scenes at Gurnee Park District! Drop a picture or comment below!

#gurneeparkdistrict #happynovember #fallvibes #fall #fallactivities …

Happy Halloween from Gurnee Park District! 🎃🕸️ We hope your day is filled with spooky surprises, sweet treats, and fun with family and friends! Stay safe and have a spooktacular Halloween! 👻

#happyhalloween #gurneeparkdistrict #halloweenactivities # #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat …

A little Halloween magic took over Viking Park! 🎃Our Growing Tree Preschoolers celebrated the season with their annual Halloween parade, showing off their creative costumes making it a morning full of giggles and fun! 👻

#gurneeparkdistrict #halloween2026 #halloweenactivities #halloweenparade #preschool …

Hunt Club Preschool Halloween Parade showed out with the most adorable costumes!🎃 The parade was filled with monsters, skeletons, witches, princess, and more! A day filled with spooky fun a to celebrate the ghoulish season!🕸️👻🧟‍♀️👮

#gurneeparkdistrict #preschool #halloweenactivities #halloweenparade …