Slime Laboratory is a new program for children,  4-6 years on Friday, October 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Kids will squeeze ooey gooey slime, “pin the slime on the scientist”, ooze Ooblek, and enjoy a sensory experience like no other in Slime Laboratory. Each child will receive a pair of slime goggles and will explore the […]

Your favorite crafts and activities in the park are now available 2 GO!  The October 28 activity is making a spooky spider out of pipe cleaners! Pick-up for the spider activity kit begins Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 pm at the Sullivan Community Center, while supplies last. Each 2 GO kit includes supplies and directions […]

Trick or Treat at the Park District!  Families are invited to trick-or-treat by car through the Family Aquatic Center parking lot.  Decorate your car and wear your costumes too!  Local business will be on site handing out candy as you drive by - no need to exit your car. For your safety, Park District staff […]

Kids can decorate their home for Thanksgiving with a handmade turkey wreath!  The November activity is making a turkey wreath out of construction paper! Pick-up for the turkey wreath activity kit begins Wednesday, November 11 at 4 pm at the Sullivan Community Center, while supplies last. We increased the amount of kits available for the […]

Beginning Black Friday through Cyber Monday, a personal training deal (5 30-minute sessions) is available to purchase for $123 ($199 value).  Choose the Certified Personal Trainer at Lakeview Fitness that best meets your needs. The personal trainer will guide you in designing workouts for your specific goals. The sessions must be used by May 31, […]

Join the Village of Vernon Hills, Countryside Fire Protection District, Vernon Hills Police Department and the Vernon Hills Park District on Saturday, November 28, 2020 for an exciting holiday event! At 2:45 pm Santa will take off in a firetruck from the Countryside Fire Protection District and be escorted by members of CFPD, the Village […]

Professional magician Gary Kantor now teaches his popular magic class online!. This 45-minute online class teaches children how to perform a number of mind-boggling tricks using everyday household items. Gary will start by explaining the secrets to the tricks, and then both Gary and the children will practice everything in great detail. The children will […]

Professional balloon artist Gary Kantor introduces a 45 minute online class that teaches children the techniques needed to take plain balloons and transform them into incredible balloon animals (like dogs, butterflies, fish, etc.). By watching these online videos children will create their own balloon animals, with Gary walking them through each step in the process. […]

Do you want to have more confidence in the kitchen? Mastering knife skills is the essential ingredient! Join Taste Buds Kitchen and cook along live as we learn how to mince, slice, and dice like a pro. This menu is vegetarian. Zoom class link and recipe pack with shopping list provided prior to class. Menu: […]

Make your own bracelet out of straws, create a snowflake out of doilies and watercolor paints, let your imagination flow as you blow paint through a straw on a canvas, and build your own snowman measuring stick!  The Winter Activity Bag is sure to keep you busy!  A drive-thru pick-up for the activity bag is […]

Handmade Dumplings Cook along live with Taste Buds Kitchen and master the gentle art of preparing and folding handmade dumplings, perfect for you to whip up for your next dinner! This menu is vegetarian.  Taste Buds Kitchen will guide you every step of the way in this virtual cooking class. Get all of the tools […]