Events

Celebrate May the 4th by designing your very own lightsaber! Participants will also learn fundamental concepts of stage combat while practicing and performing action sequences that are out of this world! This event is part of our "Famously Fun Performing Arts Workshops" series! Each workshop will provide a snack and offer fun, themed activities such […]

Get ready for a sizzling night of delicious food, refreshing brews, and cozy vibes at our “Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy” event, exclusively for adults 21+! As the sun sets and the stars appear, we’ll be unwinding by the fire, savoring the delicious flavors of local food trucks, enjoying live music by Dave & […]

For Woman’s History Month we will enjoy the story “Following the Yellow Brick Road: The Life of Judy Garland”. Historian Michelle Gibbons portrays Judy Garland and discusses her life and the making of the Wizard of Oz. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch from Noodles & Company featuring creamy macaroni and cheese, meatballs and a fresh […]

Having hope is that “bridge” until we get to the other side. As we peer 3-bridges down the road setting intentions for part two of 2026, we must act (strategies) and not just sit in hope. Smashing negative thoughts, knowing our strengths, using humor, trying something new, and having emotional self-control are just some of […]

Kids will enjoy cracking codes, solving puzzles, and tackling fun riddles together.  Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather (some activities may be held outside, weather permitting). Save your spot!

It’s time to grab your gardening gloves and join us to help beautify your community parks! We will be planting flowers, mulching, and picking up branches/trash at four Gurnee park locations. Please plan to dress in layers based on the weather – long pants, old sneakers/shoes, gardening style gloves, etc. Additional tools and supplies will […]

Join us for this fun-filled class led by Gurnee Park District Staff. Kids (ages 5-10) will bring pre-printed designs to life in this fun workshop. Every artist will go home with a canvas masterpiece. A variety of designs will be available to choose from, just be sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Tuesday, […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Anyone can learn how to make cake pops! In this adult class participants will learn the basics of cake pop making, how to roll out, shapes, design techniques, including cake to frosting ratio, and decorating. All supplies included. *Ingredients may contain wheat, dairy, and eggs. The […]