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Bring the family for Party in the Park

The community is invited to Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, for the annual Party in the Park, hosted by the Hoffman Estates Park District.

The event will feature popular attractions including live music, games, food, and activities.

Throughout the afternoon, partygoers will enjoy the return of multicultural 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 are 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. "Throwback" 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 multicultural 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 information or a complete schedule of events, visit heparks.org or call (847) 885-7500.

Wristbands will be available for $10 that include children's games, activities, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and a 24-foot climbing wall at Hoffman Estates Park District's Party in the Park. Courtesy of Hoffman Estates Park District
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