Articles filed under Park Districts
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Ride on and rock out at Des Plaines Fall FestSep 08, 2025 11:21 am - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 16th year with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities.
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Mount Prospect approves plan, financial incentives for renovations at Lions Memorial ParkSep 04, 2025 3:56 pm - Lions Memorial Park in Mount Prospect will undergo a major renovation, including a new recreation center and expanded outdoor amenities at the 20.8-acre site. Mount Prospect village board members approved the plan at Tuesday’s meeting and offered financial incentives to the project.
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Huntley Park District adding 153 acres for recreation, open spaceAug 28, 2025 7:40 pm - The Huntley Park District is acquiring 153 acres for a new park, much of it a donation from the village of Huntley.
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Celebrate Doggy Dip at Diamond Lake Beach with your furry friendAug 27, 2025 5:01 pm - Doggy Dip will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 N. Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein.
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A Taylor Swift Experience summer concert in GurneeAug 27, 2025 10:11 am - “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Swift Experience” will start at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the Viking Park band shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Folk festival brings music and storytelling to Geneva for Labor Day weekendAug 26, 2025 10:29 pm - The Fox Valley Folklore Society's annual festival features live music, storytelling, workshops, and family activities over Labor Day weekend. The festival showcases local, national, and international talent across six stages, with over 20 featured performers and artists.
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Primrose Farm offers new science education opportunitiesAug 26, 2025 12:07 am - Former teacher David McAndrew has partnered with St. Charles Park District to teach a Barnyard Biotechnology Series exploring DNA, cloning extinct species, beating pandemics, dog genetics, antibiotic resistance, and GMOs.
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‘Everyone has fun’: Buffalo Grove pool season ends with cardboard boat regattaAug 23, 2025 3:53 pm - Willow Stream Pool’s season finished Saturday with Buffalo Grove Park District’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
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Playhouse 38 holds auditions for fall comedyAug 20, 2025 10:41 pm - Auditions for the hilarious comedy "The One Act Play That Goes Wrong" are open at Geneva Park District's Playhouse 38 theater. No experience is needed, and all skill levels are welcome.
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Draft master plan released for Diamond Lake recreation center, beach and boat launchAug 19, 2025 6:48 am - Another measure of community input is being sought as a vision for Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s Diamond Lake recreation center beach and boat launch comes into focus.