Events

From treasure hunts to undersea crafts, children will dive into a playful day of pirates and mermaids.  Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather (some activities may be held outside, weather permitting). Save your spot!

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Twirl through magical worlds with enchanting, imaginative choreography! Thursday, March 26 4:00-5:30pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 5-7 Spring Break Dance Camps - a week of movement, music, and fun! Dancers of all levels can join for one day, several days, or the full week […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Think fast, act bold, and have a blast with hilarious improvisation games! Thursday, March 26 4:00-5:30pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 8-12 Spring Break Theatre Camps - Lights, laughter, action! Campers can register for one day, multiple days, or the full week to build acting, […]

Kids will celebrate island vibes with creative crafts, lively games, and tropical-themed fun. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather (some activities may be held outside, weather permitting). Save your spot!

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Dance like faeries, woodland creatures, and magical friends in a whimsical forest adventure! Friday, March 27 4:00-5:30pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 5-7 Spring Break Dance Camps – a week of movement, music, and fun! Dancers of all levels can join for one day, several […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Invent zany characters and crazy adventures in your own imaginative worlds! Friday, March 27 4:00-5:30pm Hunt Club Park Community Center Ages 8-12 Spring Break Theatre Camps - Lights, laughter, action! Campers can register for one day, multiple days, or the full week to build acting, creativity, […]

Families are sure to have a hare-raising, egg-citing, and egg-cellent time at this fun filled event! Event includes Easter Egg Hunt, craft, and continental breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Event areas are staggered based on age groups to allow for smaller numbers while inside. Parents and children must preregister for this event, and […]

Choose your fabric, cut using templates, and sew together your very own one-of-a-kind stuffed friend. Saturday, March 28 12:00-3:00pm 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 Loopy Connections, Northern Illinois' community fiber-arts […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Explore the world of Winter Science at Gurnee park District's Family Science Night! Whether it's making ice crystals, a snowstorm in a jar, or learning something new, the entire family will have an opportunity to participate together and express their mad scientist side! Stations will be […]

This class has been canceled due to low enrollment. We hope to see you at our next scheduled class April 22! Release stress, reset your nervous system, and feel restored! Each guided meditation session utilizes sound healing techniques and instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, wave drums and gongs. These sessions are designed […]

Frolicking fairies will have a magical time decorating wings and wands in a delightful garden party full of dancing and singing.  This event is part of our "Famously Fun Performing Arts Workshops" series! Each workshop will provide a snack and offer fun, themed activities such as crafts, stories, and games, as well as introduce a […]

Parents spend a night out while we take care of the kids! Parents’ Night Out events at Gurnee Park District include an evening of fun, age-appropriate activities for children ages 1 -11* such as games, crafts, sports, and more! A dinner of cheese pizza, juice, and water will be provided. *Children 1-3 years old will […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Date night turns deadly at a murder mystery night where no one is safe. This immersive murder mystery theater experience is sure to be a KILLER time! Work with a team of fellow sleuths to unravel the secrets of the mystery, where even YOU can be […]

Set sail for a tropical getaway at our April mixer! Enjoy a Beach Club sub sandwich from Jimmy Johns, chips, and a tropical dessert. Following lunch, keep the cruise vibes going with the sounds of tropical music from “Tropixplosion Solo Steel Drums” that will transport you straight to the islands! Tuesday, April 14 11:30am-1:00pm Viking […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. If you love playing cards and board games, come out and join the group for an afternoon of fun! Learn new games or play old favorites and make new friends. Whether you play spades, uno, trouble or hearts find a game that fits you. Light refreshments […]

You shared your ideas, now help guide what comes next! Join us at Betty Russell Community Park for our first public meeting in the Master Plan process, where you’ll get a look at the preliminary concept design created from your feedback. This meeting is your opportunity to help refine the vision, prioritize key features, and […]

This event has been CANCELED due to low enrollment. Explore the world of art at Gurnee Park District’s Family Art Night! Whether it’s painting, drawing, or learning something new, the entire family will have an opportunity to participate together and express their creativity! Stations will be set up in the Hunt Club Park Community Center […]

Brighten your winter days with these new and exciting, fun-filled classes led by Gurnee Park District staff. Classes will be split up by age groups 3-5 years and 6-10 years depending on enrollment.  Weather Watchers - Become a little meteorologist as we uncover the science behind the skies! This class invites children to explore the […]

This event has been canceled due to low enrollment.  Release stress, reset your nervous system, and feel restored! Each guided meditation session utilizes sound healing techniques and instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, wave drums and gongs. These sessions are designed to create a calming environment that promotes emotional balance, mindfulness, and stress […]

This event has been canceled due to low enrollment.  Everyone is invited to dive into a Hollywood-themed pool night filled with swimming, music, and simple movie inspired activties. Each swimmer will make a grand entrance down the red carpet, strike a pose at fun photo-op spot, and enjoy a bright, movie atmosphere throughout the facility. […]

Have the slime of your life making satisfying crunchy and stretchy Boba slime! National Bubble Tea Day is April 30th and we are creating slime inspired by your favorite bubble tea flavors like Strawberry, Passionfruit, Lavender Honey, and Matcha to celebrate! Faux boba beads, charms, mix-ins, and amazing scents included to finish it off. Take […]

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 […]

This event has been canceled due to low enrollment.  Release stress, reset your nervous system, and feel restored! Each guided meditation session utilizes sound healing techniques and instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, wave drums and gongs. These sessions are designed to create a calming environment that promotes emotional balance, mindfulness, and stress […]

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 […]

Create a custom patchwork tote bag, perfect for transporting all your summer essentials! Saturday, May 23 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. Adult […]

Release stress, reset your nervous system, and feel restored! Each guided meditation session utilizes sound healing techniques and instruments such as singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, wave drums and gongs. These sessions are designed to create a calming environment that promotes emotional balance, mindfulness, and stress relief. Each session will include an introductory segment, the […]