Party in the Park Features Live Music and Cultural Entertainment

The community is invited to Fabbrini Park (1704 Glen Lake Road) on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 3-8:30 p.m. for the annual Party in the Park, hosted by the Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks). The event will feature many popular attractions including live music, games, food, and activities.

Throughout the afternoon, party-goers will enjoy the return of multi-cultural performing groups, presented in part by the Village of Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission. From 7-8:30 p.m. the evening will draw to a close with live music performed by Dick Diamond and the Dusters.

"Party in the Park is like a giant block party, but we do all the work," said HE Parks Executive Director Craig Talsma. "It's a great, affordable way for our families to spend a summer evening outdoors, just having fun."

Admission is free. Wristbands will be available for $10 that will include children's games, activities, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and a 24-foot climbing wall.

Many activities will be free, such as a community walk around the pond which will kick off the event at 2 p.m. "Throw-back" old-fashioned games are free as well, such as tug-of-war, hula hoop contest, Double Dutch jump rope contest, potato sack races, and 3-legged races.

Also returning this year is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Throughout the day, quench your appetite and thirst at the food tent. Garibaldi's Italian Eatery, Radhika's Kitchen and Chuy's Tex Mex will be selling a variety of multi-cultural snacks and dinner food.

"We've definitely packed a lot of excitement into a day," said Director of Recreation and Facilities Mike Kies. "But I'm sure no one will mind going home exhausted."

For more information or a complete schedule of events, visit the park district's website at heparks.org or call 847-885-7500.