Join us for Sounds of Summer, our FREE summer concert series! “Billy Elton” will be performing! Thursday, July 97:00pmViking Park Band Shell | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, GurneeAll ages welcome!FREE! Be sure to bring blankets or chairs. Dogs are welcome and should be well-behaved and remain on a leash at all times. […]
Monthly Mixers are back for June and July at our summer location: Gurnee Community Church | 4555 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL. Saddle up, seniors! Join us for a rootin’-tootin’ afternoon of good food, great company, and plenty of fun. Dust off your boots, tip your hats, and get ready to two-step into our Hoe-Down […]
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve (15615 W. Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth)! View map location here! Directions/Walk Details: This is at the corner of Route 41 & Wadsworth. The parking with access to the Des Plaines River Trail is behind The Shanty and is accessed off of Wadsworth Road. Hard-packed gravel. […]
Did you know? Dog owners are more likely to fit in 22 more minutes of walking per day compared to non-dog owners. With this said, we would like to invite all dog owners, dog lovers, and those who enjoy walking with or without a friendly canine by their side to our FREE GO Gurnee Walking […]
Get ready for sunshine and sparkle at our summer dance parties! Each party includes a snack and features upbeat dancing, interactive games, and themed activities that keep everyone moving and smiling. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer with friends and high-energy fun on the dance floor! OCEAN WAYFINDER: Set sail on an ocean-inspired wayfinding […]
Join us at Shaw Park for FREE family fun close to home! There will be games & crafts for ages 4-10 years old! In addition, our friends from Warren-Newport Public Library will be on-site with the Bookmobile! Wednesday, July 155:30-7:30 pm Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Vicki Paddock Park (235 O'Plaine Road, Gurnee)! View map location here! Directions/Walk Details: Paved path. From the park, we’ll walk along the nature path (entrance on the South side of VPP/O’Plaine Park) to Route 120 and back, for a nice 2.5-mile walk. Pets allowed. Restrooms available. Mostly shaded. […]
Sew a set of nesting baskets, great for organizing or as reusable gift bags. Saturday, July 18 9:00am-12:00pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 14+ Save your spot! Learn to Sew Workshops with Loopy Connections – Discover the joy of sewing in a relaxed, project-based format led by Loopy Connections, Northern Illinois’ community fiber-arts nonprofit. […]
Join us for a relaxed, welcoming afternoon designed to help families explore the creative opportunities within our Cultural Arts programs. From dance and theatre to creative writing and sewing, it is the perfect chance for all ages to see what’s available - and what’s coming next. Enjoy mini-class rotations, meet our talented instructors, visit information […]
Join us for our FREE Sounds of Summer Children’s Series featuring Jeanie B! & the Jelly Beans! Tuesday, July 21 10:30-11:15 am Viking Park Band Shell | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee Children’s Concert FREE! Be sure to bring blankets/chairs and feel free to stay and play – bring a picnic and plan an afternoon at […]
Grab your fishing poles – we’re teaming up with our favorite local heroes from the Gurnee Police Department for our FREE Cops & Bobbers Fishing Event! Officers and Gurnee Park District staff will be on-site throughout the event to help reel in the biggest catch, create fun crafts, announce raffles, and MORE! Prizes will be […]
Join us for Sounds of Summer, our FREE summer concert series! “Mike & Joe" will be performing at Hunt Club Park! Thursday, July 237:00pmHunt Club Park | 900 N. Hunt Club Road, GurneeAll ages welcome!FREE! This event is a collaboration with "Gurnee Get-Together" and will feature added fun for families!! Be sure […]
Our popular theatre workshops are back this summer! Designed for kids ages 5-12, these themed workshops will inspire imagination, encourage teamwork, and develop confidence through hands-on crafts, energetic games and fun performance activities! UNDER THE SEA - Dive into the deep blue sea! Participants will create their own marine creatures and discover an underwater universe […]
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Leo Leathers Park (Buckingham Way and Manor Lane, Mundelein)! View map location here! Directions/Walk Details: The official address on Google is Buckingham Way and Manor Lane. From the Walgreens on the corner of 60/83 and Route 176 take Route 176 EAST about a mile to Barnhill Drive. Turn […]
Create a one-of-a-kind junk journal using repurposed papers, fabrics, and decorative finds while incorporating simple creative writing prompts for poetry, reflections, and storytelling. Some supplies will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring personal treasures to use or share. No experience needed — just creativity and fun! Ages 18+ Save your spot!
