Step right up to a day of circus-themed fun with crafts, face painting, and circus games!
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Friday, December 27th
Come and join us as we transform our Gurnee Park District into a magical Winter Wonderland, filled with snowy adventures and frosty fun!
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Thursday, December 26th
Celebrate the season with us at our Festive Celebration. From holiday themed crafts to fun festive snacks.
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Monday, December 23rd
Join us as we celebrate friendship and enjoy thanksgiving themed activities.
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Wednesday, November 27th
Come join us on a global adventure without leaving Gurnee Park District. In our Around the World program, children will participate in crafts and activities to explore different countries and cultures!
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Tuesday, November 26th
Get ready for a day filled with fun, excitement, and endless games at our Games Galore!
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Monday, November 25th
Get ready for a day of farmyard fun at our Barnyard Bash! Bring your little ones for a day filled with exciting activities inspired by the charm of the countryside.
Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.
what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside
The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.
Friday, October 11th
Grab your friends as our popular monthly mixers are back! Enjoy a catered meal and entertainment or games.
December-Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the holidays with a lunch of salad, pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Musical entertainment by the “Lake Shore Singers” who will entertain with some favorite tunes for the Holidays. Bring a $6.00 or less wrapped gift for the gift exchange.
* Registration Deadline 12/5
Doors open at 11:00a. Lunch service begins at 11:30a
Ring, ring, ring…it’s Santa calling! Gurnee Park District residents – save your child’s spot-on Santa’s call list and enjoy seeing them light up with excitement as they share their favorite holiday wishes over the phone!
To prepare, Gurnee Park District staff will email parents/guardians an information form to complete so that Santa has the most current information when on the call.
Please note: Santa may have many phone calls to make, therefore, he can only chat with children registered for the program (3-5 minutes).
*This event is for Gurnee Park District residents only
Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30-8:00pm
Update 12/5 (12:40pm): Due to the cold weather, the following adjustments have been made to tonight’s Holiday Lights event (12/5). Please see our timeline below:
The event will now take place from 5:30-6:30pm.
5:30pm – Mayor Tom Hood welcomes all
5:35pm – Santa arrives
5:40pm – Lighting of the Holiday Lights!
5:45-6:30pm – all are invited to move indoors to the
Gurnee Community Church for cookie and donut decorating, FREE Jimano’s Pizza (while supplies last), ornament making, and visits with Santa!
Bundle up and brrr-ing on the FUN! We can’t wait to see you all there!
TIS’ THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT’S MERRY AND BRIGHT!
Speaking of bright…join us to kick-off the holidays with a festive holiday light display! The Gurnee Park District, in partnership with the Village of Gurnee and the Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce, proudly presents “Holiday Lights” at Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)!
We’ll have firepits, s’mores, and hot chocolate* to keep you warm, craft stations with cookie and donut decorating to keep you busy, live ice sculpting, a DJ playing holiday music throughout the event, and much more! Special guests include Gurnee Park District Above the Barre Dance Team, Gurnee Mayor, Tom Hood, your favorite “Elf” and his sidekick, Jovi, as well as everyone’s favorite holiday duo – Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
*hot chocolate is provided courtesy of our event sponsor, Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry!
NEW this year – a commemorative “Holiday Lights” mug will be given to the first 200 children who visit with Santa!
FREE pizza will be available from Jimanos Pizza of Gurnee (while supplies last)!
Help those in need! Volunteers from Warren Township Food Pantry will be onsite taking non-perishable donations.
Thursday, December 5th
5:30-7:30pm
Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)
*This Event is Free!
Special thank you to our sponsors, Gurnee Community Bank, Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Honey Orthodontics, and DCFS.
Facility Hours
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