Kid’s Summer Garage Sale
Kids, turn your outgrown toys and games into spending money! Bring your own table and chairs or we’ll provide them for you. Hurry, space is limited! Please don’t bring household items, infant items, or adult clothing to sell. Everyone is welcome to come shop - free popcorn and lemonade for all!
Civic Center
Age: 7 - 12
Friday, August 6
12:00-3:00pm
Park District provides table
22491 $5(R)/(N)
Bring your own table
22492 $3(R)/(N)
Jackson Street Sounds
Musicians, Poets, Vocalists, and those who love a good night out, join us for Jackson Street Sounds at the Little White School Museum on Thursday nights. We will have an open mic night for anyone looking for stage time and a chance to show their stuff. Sign-ups for anyone interested in performing begin at 6:00. Each artist has 10 minutes of set time. All skill levels welcome!
Little White School Museum
All ages are welcome to this free event!
Thursday, August 12
6:30-9:00pm
Slow Food Harvest Dinner
No fast food on the menu here, only the freshest ingredients with an emphasis on locally grown items. Slow down and enjoy a harvest feast. Your meal will be prepared by Whole Foods’ Chefs Ryan Stover and Kevin Corbett. Guests will dine alfresco, and enjoy live music. Menu will include Cucumber Mint Soup, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Buffalo Mozzerella, Carolina Style BBQ and Cole Slaw, Assorted Pickled Veggies, Sun Berry Pie, and Sweet Tea, Iced Tea, or Lemonade. *Menu subject to change based on ingredient availability. For families who would like to attend, a special Kids Meal will be available.
South Point
Thursday, August 19
7:00-9:00pm
23407 Adult $21(R)/(N)
23408 Child $6(R)/(N)
Sports Cleat Clamor
Now taking Baseball and Soccer Cleats! Your baby’s feet are growing faster than zucchinis and you already have a closet full of outgrown athletic shoes and shin guards! Let’s make the cleat connection! Drop off your outgrown cleats at the Civic Center anytime the week of August 16-21, get a ticket and try for a pair that fits. Come back on Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30-7pm.
Do you have an athlete who is testing the waters of soccer? No need to buy new shoes, come buy a pair of gently used shoes. Anyone without items to swap may purchase shoes or shin guards for $5 on Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00-7:00pm.
Jackson Street Sounds
Musicians, Poets, Vocalists, and those who love a good night out, join us for Jackson Street Sounds at the Little White School Museum on Thursday nights. We will have an open mic night for anyone looking for stage time and a chance to show their stuff. Sign-ups for anyone interested in performing begin at 6:00. Each artist has 10 minutes of set time. All skill levels welcome!
Little White School Museum
All ages are welcome to this free event!
Thursday, September 9
6:30-9:00pm
Fox River Canoe Trip
Enjoy the beauty of the Fox River! We will float and paddle a scenic 5 mile stretch of the Fox River from Yorkville to Silver Springs State Park. Space is limited for this great event, so register early! We will meet at Freeman’s Canoe Rental in Yorkville. The Park District will provide transportation back to your car at the end of the adventure! (return approx. 2-3 hr.)
Freeman’s Sports
Age: 8 and up
Saturday, September 11
10:00am-12:00pm
24236 $20(R)/$29(N)
Family Night Under the Stars
Spend a beautiful fall evening tent camping with the family! “Specials” for the evening include hot dogs and burgers, with toasted marshmallows for dessert. We will be telling tales and singing songs! No RV’s, pop up’s, portable TV’s or DVD players.
Waa Kee Sha Park
All Ages
Friday-Saturday, September 17-18
6:00pm- 9:00am
24238 $12(R)/(N) per person
Family Campfires
Get ready for songs and tall tales around the campfire! Beautiful Waa Kee Sha Park is the site for our campfires this fall. Bring the whole family and enjoy hot dogs, burgers, chips, and s’mores. Sign up early- space is limited!
Waa Kee Sha Park
All Ages
Thursday, September 23
6:30-8:00pm
24240 $10(R)/(N)
Fox River Canoe Trip
Enjoy the beauty of the Fox River! We will float and paddle a scenic 5 mile stretch of the Fox River from Yorkville to Silver Springs State Park. Space is limited for this great event, so register early! We will meet at Freeman’s Canoe Rental in Yorkville. The Park District will provide transportation back to your car at the end of the adventure! (return approx. 2-3 hr.)
Freeman’s Sports
Age: 8 and up
Saturday, September 25
10:00am-12:00pm
24237 $20(R)/$29(N)
Family Night Under the Stars
Spend a beautiful fall evening tent camping with the family at scenic Waa Kee Sha Park! “Specials” for the evening include hot dogs and burgers, with toasted marshmallows for dessert. We will be telling tales and singing songs! No RV’s, pop up’s, portable TV’s or DVD players.
Waa Kee Sha Park
All Ages
Friday-Saturday, October 1-2
6:00pm- 9:00am
24239 $12(R)/(N) per person
Fishing with Dad
Enjoy an October Saturday in the park with your Pops! Kids bring your dad as we try our hand at fishing, cook a delicious outdoor breakfast, and spend a terrific morning together. Oswego’s Fishin’ Fools club will be on hand for assistance. Price includes a cozy sweatshirt for each fisherman and child! Class fee is per person.
Chesterfield Park
Age: 2 and up
Saturday, October 2
9:00-11:00am
24243 $15(R)/$20(N)
Family Campfires
Get ready for songs and tall tales around the campfire! Beautiful Waa Kee Sha Park is the site for our campfires this fall. Bring the whole family and enjoy hot dogs, burgers, chips, and s’mores. Sign up early- space is limited!
Waa Kee Sha Park
All Ages
Thursday, October 7
6:30-8:00pm
24241 $10(R)/(N)
Movie and a Moment
Your morning schedule will be in full routine by October - why not shake things up with a movie with the girls? This season’s movie is “Life As We Know It,” a romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. The Kendall 10 has some great concession prices for us and the theater is ours for the morning!!
Kendall 10 Theater
Age: 21 and up
Friday, October 8
9:00- 11:00am
24339 $7(R)/(N)
Jackson Street Sounds
Musicians, poets, vocalists, and those who love a good night out, join us for Jackson Street Sounds at the Little White School Museum on Thursday nights. We will have an open mic night for anyone looking for stage time and a chance to show their stuff. Sign-ups for anyone interested in performing begin at 6:00. Each artist has 10 minutes of set time. All skill levels welcome!
Little White School Museum
All ages are welcome to this free event!
Thursday, October 14
6:30-9:00pm
Gingerbread House Party at Pearce’s
Pearce’s is open all Saturday morning. Come by anytime from 9am to Noon and make some edible holiday art! Satisfy your sweet tooth and start your holiday decorating! The Foreman Fee includes all materials necessary to build your Gingerbread home, including cookie and candy decorations, freshly made icing by Pearce’s chefs, and foundation base. The Assistant Fee is for guests who will not be building their own house, but will be attending to assist a Foreman. Enjoy coffee, tea, or juice, and some sweets too. Fee is per person, everyone building their own house must register for the Foreman Fee, assisting guests should register for the Assistant Fee.
Fox Bend Golf Course
All Ages
Saturday, November 27
9:00am-12:00pm
Foreman Fee
24248 $20(R)/$30(N)
Assistant Fee
24249 $8(R)/$10(N)
Kid’s Swap-A-Rama
Grab your outgrown treasures, clear clutter, and cash in or shop this indoor sale for unique, affordable holiday gifts. Whether you’re buying or selling, don’t miss it! Cha-ching!
Civic Center
Age: 7 – 12
Saturday, December 4
9:30am-12:00pm
Park District Provided Table
23622 $5(R)/(N)
Provide Your Own Table
23623 $3(R)/(N)
Date Night
Finish holiday shopping, enjoy a movie or dinner, or just stay home and relax. Whatever you choose, enjoy a few hours to do what pleases you most while the kids have fun in a safe, interactive environment. Games and activities, time in the gym, a movie, pizza, and snacks will all be part of the fun! Don’t miss this terrific alternative to having the kids stay home with a babysitter!
Boulder Point
Age: 5 – 11
Saturday, December 11
6:00-9:00pm
24055 $20(R)/$25(N)