Articles filed under Park Districts
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Glen Ellyn Park District, Go Green Glen Ellyn team up for SportSwap gear exchangeJul 08, 2026 12:48 am - The Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn are hosting a SportSwap event on July 19 at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, where community members can buy and trade gently used sports equipment.
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Community initiative provides free swim lessons for kids in Hoffman EstatesJul 07, 2026 1:34 pm - The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Swim for All, a new community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills.
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‘Music, laughter and memories’: Windmill City Festival returns this week to Batavia RiverwalkJul 05, 2026 7:38 pm - The Windmill City Festival, Batavia's signature summer celebration, returns July 10-12 with three days of free family entertainment at the Batavia Riverwalk.
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Yacht Rockettes to play Des Plaines park on July 30Jul 02, 2026 7:36 am - A cover band called the Yacht Rockettes will perform July 30 in Des Plaines.
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Historic American flag returns to public view at Arlington Heights museumJul 01, 2026 4:55 pm - A 19th century flag with deep roots in Arlington Heights history has been restored and is on display at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.
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Frontier Days hits the big Five-Oh, and it’s as lively as everJun 29, 2026 11:29 am - A little more than five decades ago, a group of Arlington Heights residents gathered to create an event they hoped would bring their community together in celebration of the United States’ Bicentennial. Fifty years later, that special celebration to mark the nation’s 200th birthday lives on as one of the suburbs’ biggest and most beloved festivals — Frontier Days.
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Batavia parks getting state money for restroom, playground improvementsJun 26, 2026 12:31 pm - A popular Batavia park will soon get flush toilets, thanks to the Batavia Park District being awarded a grant from state legislators.
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Thirsty Thursday returns to Lake Ellyn Boathouse with music, beer and wineJun 25, 2026 8:46 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting Thirsty Thursday events on July 9 and 23 at Lake Ellyn Boathouse for ages 21 or older, featuring live music from Side Project and Mickey O'Brien and Friends, respectively.
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Former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper leads environmental education program in Rolling MeadowsJun 23, 2026 10:59 am - A former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper has spearheaded an environmental education series through the Rolling Meadows Park District.
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Elk Grove artists paint the village’s history in colorful anniversary tributeJun 22, 2026 11:18 am - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elk Grove Village and the 60th anniversary of the Elk Grove Park District, the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village is exhibiting artworks at the Elk Grove Village Historical Museum.