Challenge your brain to a night of family trivia! Enjoy pizza and snacks with friends and family while answering questions suitable for all ages. Prizes awarded to the top teams! $50 per team/up to 6 people REGISTER for Family Trivia Night

Turn off the screens and get outside for an afternoon of unplugged play! We will play games such as sack races and the popular egg toss. No registration necessary! This is a free event, just come to the park and be ready to play! This event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. […]

Explore the simple joy of water bath preserving. This hands-on class will teach refrigerator and water bath canned pickles with details on techniques, canning safety and needed equipment. Participants will go home with a jar of canned sweet pickles. Location: Vernon Hills High School Food Lab Instructor: Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh REGISTER Canning Basics

Let's light up the night! Join Park District staff on a 30 minute "glow" walk through Century Park.  All ages are welcome in addition to your pets!  We will begin our walk at 7 pm. Please arrive at 6:45 pm at the Century Park Boat Dock Shelter, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, to receive your glow stick.

Participants will make 3 Sculptural Art Glass pieces. Each piece will be different and feature a different technique. Individuals will also be able to pick out their own colors for their art pieces. (Egg, Pyramid, 3-Sided Freeform) In addition to each class, participants will get a tour of the studio, gallery and hot shop. You […]

Families are invited to Hawthorn Mellody Park to enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and lemonade from 5:00-6:00 pm. Visit with staff and Commissioners and share your thoughts with us!  You are welcome to attend the Park Board meeting, inside the picnic shelter, at 6:00 pm.