Our preschoolers are gearing up for the spooky season with pumpkins, a take on trick-or treating, digging for bones (dinosaurs of course!), and all things fall. It`s never a dull day at preschool! 🍁🎃🦕🦖 …

Another great fall season of soccer, and having a blast while doing it! A big thank you to the coaches, players, and parents for bringing the fun on and off the field. You`ve made this all possible!⚽🥅

Hope to see you back next spring!🌷

#gurneeparkdistrict #youthsoccer #fallactivities #soccerseason …

🎃 And the winners are…
After tallying up the many votes cast, we`re happy to share the winners of our Hunt Club CARE Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Thank you to all who participated in this fun, annual tradition! We can`t wait until next year! 🎃

Best of Show: "Dumpling" (#5)
Best Carved: "Ghoulish Greetings" (#14)
Best Decorated: "Jack & the Beanstalk" (#18)
Funniest: "Forky" (#10)
Spookiest: "Clown" (#4)
Most Original: "Lady & the Tramp" (#18) …

It may be hard to believe, but the holidays are almost here! Help us kick off the season with our annual Holiday Lights event at Welton Plaza!! ❄️🎄

Friday, November 20
5:30-7:30pm
Welton Plaza | 4555 Old Grand Avenue

NEW this year, we`re excited to bring festive horse-drawn trolley and carousel rides to the event! In addition, we`ll have your favorites, such as crafts, s`mores by the fire, festive light displays, visits with special guests, and so much more!

FREE pizza will be provided (while supplies last)🍕

Want to help those in need? Bring non-perishable food donations to support the Warren Township Food Pantry!

This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee, @chamberofcommercegurnee, @gurnee_community_church, and @gurneeparkdistrict

Thank you to our event sponsors for making this night possible for our community:
Presenting Sponsor: @sweetwaterhomes
Activity Sponsor:
@greerinsurancegroupinc …

🎃🍂 Our Annual Hunt Club CARE Pumpkin Decorating Contest was full of creativity, color and plenty of fall fun! We had 22 amazing pumpkins this year, and we’re giving a big shout-out to all our participants for showing off their creativity and making this contest extra special!

Scroll through to see some of the pumpkin masterpieces! 🎨🍁

Winners will be posted tomorrow! 🥇🥈🥉

#gurneeparkdistrict #pumpkindecoratingcontest #halloweenactivities …

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 The cast is set, rehearsals are underway, and "It`s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Play" (adapted by Philip Grecian) is coming to life!

We`re excited to bring this beloved holiday classic to Viking Park in a unique live radio-play production this December, and so is our talented cast of performers!

Let`s meet the cast:
"Announcer" – Brian Gallagher
"George Bailey" – Steve Tennant
"Clarence" – Ned Ricks
"Zuzu Bailey" – Micaela Gaiser
"Mary Hatch-Bailey" – Caryl Davidson
"Mr. Bailey" – James Klies
"Harry Bailey" / "Bert the Cop" – Bob Onan
"Ernie Bishop" – Matt Bickham
"Mrs. Bailey" – Sandy Orr
"Mr. Henry Potter" – Julia Valley
"Joseph" – Eric Szymonik
"Mr. Gower" / "Uncle Billy" – Tom Reeves
"Tilly" / "Violet Bick" – Angela Carrington
"Mrs. Hatch" / "Potter`s Secretary" – Sue Mazzarella
"Joe" / "Freddie" – Drew Scott
"Young George Bailey" – Oliver Valley
"Young Harry Bailey" (Friday/Sunday) – Hipolito Moreno
"Young Mary Hatch" (Friday/Sunday) – Courtney Williams
"Young Violet Bick" (Friday/Sunday) – Lily Penn
"Young Harry Bailey" (Saturday) – Keegan Kreul
"Young Mary Hatch" (Saturday) – Mia Kreul
"Young Violet Bick" (Saturday) – Leilana Nelson-Rillo
"Janie Bailey" – Mariah Kreul
"Peter Bailey" – Hipolito Moreno
"Tommy Bailey" – Keegan Kreul
"P.A. Voice" / "Mrs. Davis" – Sue Mazzarella
"Ruth Dakin Bailey" / "Helen" – Angela Carrington
"Sam" / "Mr. Reineman" / "The Boss" / "Charlie" – Brian Gallagher
"Mr. Partridge" / "Chairman" / "Osgood" – James Klies
"Mickey" / "Mrs. Thompson" – Julie Valley
"Marty Hatch" / "Ed" / "Mr. Carter" / "Martini" – Matt Bickham
"Tom" / "Nick" – Bob Onan
"Welch" / "Reporter" – Drew Scott
"Hortense the Bank Teller" / "Sheriff" – Eric Szymonik
Children`s Ensemble – Carmen Carrington, Cora Kochenash, and MaKayla Kreul

Production Team:
Director – Melonie Johnson
Assistant Director – Annika Churchill
Producer – Amanda Kochenash

Mark your calendar to see the full cast in action!
Viking Park Dance Hall | 4374 Old Grand Avenue

Tickets are on sale now! (link in bio) …

Another successful Bonfire & Brews! Games, great food, great company, and cozy fireside moments. What more could you ask for? A big thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special! We loved spending the evening with you and hope to see you at our next event! 🍂🔥

Special Thank you to @bittersweet.golf and the @villageofgurnee for all your support!! …

Weekend plans? Get outside and enjoy fall in Gurnee! Grab your favorite cozy layer, hit the trail, explore our parks, and soak up the beauty of the season🍁🍂

#fallseason #gurneeparkdistrict # #FallVibes #ParkLife …

🏀 Dribble. Aim. SCORE! 🏀Our Youth Basketball Leagues begin this fall. Join your team today (link in BIO)

#youthbasketball #gurneeparkdistrict #youthbasketballtraining …