Join us for Sounds of Summer, our FREE summer concert series! 90s Pop Nation will be performing! Thursday, June 13 7:00 - 8:30pm Viking Park Band Shell | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee FREE! Be sure to bring blankets or chairs and snacks or drinks. Concessions will also be available for purchase, courtesy of the Exchange Club of […]
There are few American sporting events with the history and popularity of the Kentucky Derby. Its rich traditions – sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing “My Old Kentucky Home” are enjoyed across the country. While we can’t personally go to the “Running of the Roses” we […]
Go Gurnee has strived to bring community members together to increase community health through activity, education, and collaboration. This May we are inviting everyone to join us for a FREE “GO GURNEE RE-BOOT: GET MOVING IN MAY”! Since Spring is a time for change and new beginnings, the Gurnee Park District wants to once again […]
Our future is so bright we need to wear shades! Join us as we try to predict the future with fun games, crafts, and more! Please bring appropriate outerwear as some activities may be outdoors, as well as a lunch and beverage. This is a non-school day for District 56 only. Register for FUN!
Get ready for a sizzling night of delicious food, refreshing brews, and cozy vibes at our “Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy” event, exclusively for adults 21+! As the sun sets and the stars appear, we’ll be unwinding by the fire, savoring the delicious flavors of local food trucks and brewers, dancing to live music, […]
Join us for a throwback party to the 1960’s, a time of peace symbols, flower power, beach culture, short skirts, flares, and lots of hair! Enjoy a lunch of cheeseburgers catered from Red Robin in Gurnee, chips, and dessert followed by the greatest hits of the 60’s, Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, Beatles, and more played […]
Hop into spring at our Bunny Bash egg-stravaganza! Join us for a continental breakfast with all the fixings, an exhilarating egg hunt, creative crafts, and, of course, commemorative pictures with everyone’s favorite Bunny! All participants will be placed in groups which will rotate from station to station. Parents and children must preregister for this event […]
Join Frances Mai-Ling on a journey to talk about a Polish pastry that is celebrated throughout the world by all cultures - the Paczki. Learn what a Paczki is, what makes them so famous and sought after, and how it is different from other donuts! Enjoy a traditional polish lunch of stuffed cabbage rolls, potato & […]
Join us at the Gurnee Park District as we celebrate LOVE...our love of old toys that is. Enjoy a lunch of lasagna, bread, salad, and dessert from Tina's Italian Cafe & Catering in Gurnee. Following lunch, go back in time with Dean Milano's "Vintage Toys of the Past" program featuring a large display of antique […]
Get ready to rock and roll! We will sing, dance, and even make our own musical instruments. Please bring appropriate outwear as some activities may be held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring a lunch and beverage. Note: the program must meet the minimum of 15 participants in order to run. This is a non school day […]
See how we learn and grow at Growing Tree Preschool! Whether your child currently attends or you are considering enrolling in the upcoming school year, our Open Houses provide parents the opportunity to learn about our program philosophy and curriculum. Parents can also enroll their children in the upcoming school year with a discounted registration […]
Winter is here, which means it’s time to celebrate with our annual community Frosty Fest event! Bundle up as we transform Viking Park into a winter wonderland, complete with outdoor sleigh rides, games, crafts, bumper cars, and more! Then, warm up with our hot cocoa bar in the Dance Hall followed by s’mores by the fire! […]
