Events

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 us at Westgate 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 295:30-7:30 pm   Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

Get ready for back to school and make a handy book bag with a pocket to hold a notebook and pen, plus learn how to sew on a button! Saturday, August 1 9:00am-12:00pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 9-13 Save your spot! Learn to Sew Workshops with Loopy Connections – Discover the joy of […]

BACK TO SCHOOL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT – AGES 13-17   Come join us for our annual Back to School Dodgeball Tournament for high school students!   Captains will register individually for their team. Teams will consist of up to 8 players, with 6 players competing at a time. Teams will compete in round robin play, and […]

Join us at Vineyard 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, August 55:30-7:30 pm   Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

Join us for Sounds of Summer, our FREE summer concert series! “No Limit" will be performing!   Thursday, August 137:00pmViking 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.   Remember […]