Events

Join us at Vicki Paddock 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, June 245:30-7:30 pm   Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

Join us for Sounds of Summer, our FREE summer concert series! “Disco Circus" will be performing!   Thursday, June 257:00pmViking 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 […]

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! COSMIC CREW - We’re launching into outer space! Kids will design their own rocket ships and have a blast exploring the galaxy […]

Sew a comfy mini pillow and quilt (placemat size) to decorate a bedroom or pamper a favorite stuffie with brand-new bedding! Saturday, June 27 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 sewing in a relaxed, project-based format led by […]

This year marks America’s 250th anniversary, and Gurnee is planning to celebrate in a BIG way. Join us at Viking Park for an afternoon of live music, local food trucks, and family-friendly fun, followed by fireworks to light up the night! Este año se celebra el aniversario número 250 de Estados Unidos, y Gurnee planea […]

Join us at Timberwoods 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 85:30-7:30 pm   Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

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 […]

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.

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 […]