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, the Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce and Gurnee Community Church proudly presents the 5th annual “Holiday Lights” event at Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)!

We’ll have firepits and s’mores to keep you warm, free pizza to keep you full, craft stations to keep you busy, and much more! Special guests include Gurnee Park District Above the Barre Dance Team, Gurnee Mayor, Tom Hood, and everyone’s favorite holiday duo – Mr. and Mrs. Claus!  Want to help those in need this holiday season? Staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Warren Township Food Pantry during the event. Please bring your donations to help make a difference in our community!

Special thank you to our sponsors, BCU, DWells Automotive, Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Gurnee Community Bank, IMEG,  Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County, and Teen Mother Choices for helping to make this event possible!

¡ESTA ES LA ÉPOCA PARA CELEBRAR TODO LO QUE ES FELIZ Y BRILLANTE!

Hablando de brillo… ¡acompáñenos a comenzar las fiestas con un espectáculo de luces navideñas! El Distrito de Parques de Gurnee, en colaboración con la Villa de Gurnee, la Cámara de Comercio de la Villa de Gurnee y la Iglesia Comunitaria de Gurnee, presenta con orgullo el 5.º evento anual “Luces Navideñas” en Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue).

Tendremos fogatas y s’mores para calentarse, pizza gratis para saciarse, estaciones de manualidades para mantenerse ocupados y mucho más. Entre los invitados especiales se encuentran el equipo de baile Above the Barre del Distrito de Parques de Gurnee, el alcalde de Gurnee, Tom Hood, y el dúo navideño favorito de todos: ¡el Sr. y la Sra. Claus! ¿Quiere ayudar a los necesitados esta temporada navideña? El personal recolectará alimentos no perecederos para Warren Township Food Pantry durante el evento. ¡Traiga sus donaciones para ayudar a marcar la diferencia en nuestra comunidad!

¡Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros patrocinadores, BCU, DWells Automotive, Forest Orthodontics and Pediactric Dentistry, Gurnee Community Bank, IMEG, Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County, y Teen Mother Choices por ayudarnos a hacer posible este evento!

Celebrate the holidays with a lunch of salad, ham, potatoes, vegetables, 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.

Tuesday, December 9
11:30am-1:00pm
Viking Park Dance Hall

Registration deadline: 12/4

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Fall registration opens on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00am!

Join us at the Gurnee Park District as we celebrate our Veterans & Thanksgiving! Enjoy half a roasted turkey sandwich from The Honey Ham Store, a cup of broccoli and cheese soup from Panera Bread, and pumpkin pie for dessert.

Following lunch, enjoy the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons performed by the Jersey Brothers. This musical duo will get you up dancing!

Tuesday, November 11
11:30am-1:00pm
Viking Park Dance Hall

Registration deadline: 11/6

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Fall registration opens on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00am!

Celebrate Halloween by dressing up as your favorite “Dead Artist” for a chance to win a prize in our costume contest. A dead artist can be from art, music, film, or dance (examples include Pablo Picasso, Jerry Garcia, Lucille Ball, or Fred Aistair) as long as they have moved on to the “other side”.

Lunch from Olive Garden includes Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, broccoli, salad, their famous bread sticks and dessert. True to our theme, powerhouse singer, guitarist, comedian and impressionist, Skip Griparis will sing songs from “the Rock Heroes of the 60’s”.

Tuesday, October 14
11:30am-1:00pm
Viking Park Dance Hall

Registration deadline: 10/9

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No need to travel to Munich when you can experience the annual German Festival right here in Gurnee! Enjoy a lunch of Johnsonville® Bratwurst prepared with Grilled Onions and Sauerkraut on the side served with Hot Dog Buns, potato salad, Baked Beans and dessert. Following lunch, put on your Lederhosen and take a spin around the dance floor as Eddie Korosa Jr. plays polka hits on his accordion.

Tuesday, September 9
11:30am-1:00pm
Viking Park Dance Hall

Registration deadline: 9/4

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Bring the family to swim under the stars! 

Friday, July 25
7:30-9:00pm

$10 (R) / $12 (NR)
*pre-registration required

Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

Join the fun!

Join us for an adults-only pool party, complete with snacks, mocktails, and, of course, good vibes and company! 

Friday, July 17
7:30-9:30pm
Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center
$10R / $12NR*
*Pass holder admission FREE

Remember to check Rainout Line for inclement weather updates.

Join the fun!

Get ready to make a SPLASH during the Aquatic Center’s opening weekend! 

Hours include:

Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm passholder entry only
Sunday, May 25 – 12:00 – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm passholder entry only
Monday, May 26 – 11:00am – 7:00pm

*Visit Rainout Line for all weather-related updates!

Make sure you and the family are ready for the summer season – purchase your Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center 2025 season pass today at reduced rates now – 5/31!

Purchase your 2025 season pass!

Join your friends for a night at the pool! 

Friday, June 5
7:30-9:30pm
Ages 11-14

$10R/$12NR
*food package available for purchase

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