The Village of Vernon Hills is providing a July 4 Fireworks Show at approximately 9:30 pm on the evening of July 4. The skies over Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park will be set ablaze as Melrose Fireworks presents a dazzling aerial display of fireworks. Residents may enjoy the show from the […]

Unplug Illinois encourages people to get out, unplug, play, and engage with each other through experiences at local park and recreation agencies. On Saturday, July 10, communities across Illinois will celebrate Unplug Illinois Day! People will ditch their electronic devices and ‘unplug’ to enjoy everything their local park and recreation agencies have to offer. Play […]

The community is invited to the Vernon Hills Park District's Park Board meeting on July 22 in Hartmann Park, 292 Oakwood Road, Vernon Hills.  Beginning at 5 pm, enjoy complimentary ice cream while conversing with Park District staff and the Board of Commissioners. The District  is interested in getting feedback from residents regarding future improvements […]

Kids enrolled in the Park District's summer camps for Peterson Park Camp and Sullivan Day Camp are holding a car wash! Campers will transform your vehicle into a squeaky clean, shiny car! Donations are accepted and all proceeds go to the Park District's Family Scholarship Fund assisting children in financial need attend summer camp and […]

It's Kids Day at the Farmers Market on Thursday, August 12 from 4-7 pm.  In addition to our market vendors selling their delicious foods and goods, activities for kids will be plenty!  Sully, the Park District mascot will join other roaming characters greeting the kids. The Girl Scouts will be on site offering a craft […]

The community is invited to a free Health & Safety Fair at Lakeview Fitness on Wednesday, September 8 from 9 am - 12 pm. Vendors on site include the Vernon Hills Police Department, Countryside Fire District, Lake County Health Department, Stand Strong Coalition, and Fifth Third Bank. Try a free Lakeview Fitness class during the […]

How do monsters learn their monster skills? In Monster Preschool of course! Preschoolers, 3-5 years, will make slime, create their own “scary” mask, play “pin the eye on the monster”, and perfect their “scare” in the scream center to earn their preschool degrees in monster. Pizza and juice will be served. REGISTER for Monster Preschool

Children of all ages are invited to drop their special letters to Santa Claus in his mailbox located at the entrance of the Sullivan Community Center. His mailbox will be present November 26 - December 10.  His elves will be collecting all of the letters on December 10 and delivering them to the North Pole! […]

30 days for $30! Students, 14-25 years, are eligible for a 30-day membership to Lakeview Fitness. Student memberships can be purchased December 1-31, 2021 for $30 and the membership expires 30 days from date of purchase.  Students must purchase in-person and show a valid ID for membership.

Join Park District staff on a winter GO Vernon Hills Candy Cane Walk through Century Park!  Bundle up and meet at the Century Park Boat Dock shelter wearing your favorite holiday hat! We will take a group walk through the Century Park Arboretum.  Candy canes for everyone too!

Preschoolers, 3-5 years, will celebrate the winter season by decorating their own holiday cookies. A variety of pre-made cookies will be supplied along with all the frosting, icing, and sprinkles needed to turn cookies into deliciously sweet creations. Kids will also decorate their own treat box to transport cookies home. Cookies and embellishments include common […]