
June 2023
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission presents Unity Day Festival of Cultures! Come celebrate your culture and learn about someone else's! See more information here!
Find out more »Seascape Deck Art Day
Anyone can come during open hours and draw on the deck with chalk provided!
Find out more »Storytime at Cottonwood Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Scott R. Triphahn (SRT) Golf Outing
This outing supports the HEParks’ “Programs for All” Initiative to extend aid to more families in our community. 4-Person Scramble Wednesday, June 7 12:00pm Registration/Warm-up PLUS take the time to bid on the raffle prizes 1:00pm Shotgun Start All Players Receive • 18 Holes with Cart • Tee Gift • Grill Station Lunch Ticket • Complimentary Beverage Service on Cart and Halfway House • Hole Contests Individual Player – $140 Foursome Package - $550 ($625 Value) Includes:• Mulligans – 3 per…
Find out more »Funday Children’s Entertainment Series – Carole Stephens: Macaroni Soup
Come for the show, then stay and enjoy the whole afternoon at Vogelei! Bring a picnic lunch, play on the playground or the splash pad!
Find out more »Modified Public Skate June 11
HEParks is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment. Modified Skate Time provides an altered environment which is time without music and less crowds for children and adults. This time is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Skaters may skate on rink for rest of public skate if they wish. Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment…
Find out more »Public Skate June 11
Public Skate! Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted (assuming space is available) for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment line upon arrival!
Find out more »Storytime in the Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Invasive Plant Removal
Support HEParks events by Volunteering! Help us eradicate plant invaders in our natural areas. Project will require manual labor including, digging, cutting and the use of hand-tools. Tools and Gloves provided. Free but please register.
Find out more »Funday Children’s Entertainment – Mary Macaroni
Mary Macaroni takes kids on a magical journey filled with music. My instrument “petting zoo” will introduce children to various musical tools and expose them to the beauty of songs and symphonies. Free entry at 5:30pm
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – Soul 2 the Bone
SOUL 2 THE BONE: The world is a much better place when you add a little soul to it... a little soul from The Soul 2 the Bone band! Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The music varies from rock, pop, soul, big band, country and more! The venue provides a Ravinia-like experience with a large lawn area that offers…
Find out more »Hoffman Estates Chamber Fishing Derby
🐟 Cash Prizes Awarded for Tagged Fish 🐟 Additional Prizes Awarded Every 15 Minutes 🐟 Learn to Fish Clinic 8:00 - 9:00 AM 🐟 No Fishing License Needed 🐟 Worms will be available for purchase 🐟 Hot Dogs, Chips, Pop & Water available for purchase See info here!
Find out more »Juneteenth Event
Register here for updates We are gathering as a community to learn and explore the historical significance of Juneteenth, all while celebrating with entertainment, food, and fun activities. Music spun by DJ Suki Geez and DJ Zelle. Bring your neighbors, friends and family. Stay tuned for a full list of activities to be updated on the event’s Facebook event and Eventnoire pages closer to the event.
Find out more »Storytime in the Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Storytime at Willow Park
Bring your little one to Willow Park for a story and some fun in the sun!
Find out more »Seascape Chalk the Deck
Anyone can come during open hours and draw on the deck with chalk provided!
Find out more »World’s Largest Swim Lesson
Be a part of an amazing global event as we work together with aquatics facilities and waterparks on six continents to learn important water competency and safety skills. Drowning is preventable, but sadly, it's the LEADING cause of unintended death for kids, 1-4, the second leading cause for kids 5-14 and 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury related death worldwide. Seascape pool will close at 4:45 and reopen at 5:30 for lesson at 6:00p. Pool will then stay open till…
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – Wild Daisy
Wild Daisy is an energetic, dynamic, female-owned female & male-fronted country band that plays a blend of current and classic country, and pop and rock favorites. With three lead singers, the audience hears a variety of styles. Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The music varies from rock, pop, soul, big band, country and more! The venue provides a Ravinia-like…
Find out more »Little Stars Open House
Come meet the teachers and see what Little Stars Child Care is all about!
Find out more »“Live Music” with County Line String Band at Bridges Beer Garden
Enjoy great food, beverages and high-energy, bluegrass music from the County Line String Band!
Find out more »Modified Public Skate June 25
HEParks is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment. Modified Skate Time provides an altered environment which is time without music and less crowds for children and adults. This time is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Skaters may skate on rink for rest of public skate if they wish. Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment…
Find out more »Public Skate June 25
Public Skate! Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted (assuming space is available) for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment line upon arrival!
Find out more »Storytime in the Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – ARRA
Award winning ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock tribute bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades! They perform the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time! Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The music varies from rock, pop, soul, big band, country and more! The venue…
Find out more »July 2023
“Fur Day” Event at Bridges Beer Garden
Come out with your furry friends to enjoy live demos, adoption events, and more in the Bridges Beer Garden every 1st Thursday of the month from July to September! For more information, please contact Jenny Jones at 847-781-3665. (All public pets must be leashed and picked up after)
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – Marty “Big Dog” Mercer
For close to two decades, Marty "Big Dog" Mercer's heartfelt, southpaw Blues and soulful voice have growled through the Midwest music scene and abroad. Mercer's ability to combine emotional lyrics that tell stories of life and his aggressive guitar style and slide guitar abilities make him an artist unlike any other. Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The music varies…
Find out more »Free Fitness Weekend
Enjoy the Fitness Centers at The Triphahn Center and Willor Recreation Center for free all weekend. Guests may use the Club at Prairie Stone for Free on Saturday July 8 only.
Find out more »Modified Public Skate July 9
HEParks is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment. Modified Skate Time provides an altered environment which is time without music and less crowds for children and adults. This time is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Skaters may skate on rink for rest of public skate if they wish. Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment…
Find out more »Public Skate July 9
Public Skate! Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted (assuming space is available) for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment line upon arrival!
Find out more »Storytime in the Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – Jose Vales & The Mambo All Stars
José Valdes & the Mambo All-Stars perform exciting high-energy music from Latin America including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, ChaCha, and of course Mambo and Latin Jazz. They are much more than a salsa band, they are an international orchestra featuring the music of Celia Cruz, Selena, Tito Puente, Grupo Aventura, and many more! Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The…
Find out more »Unplug and Play Day
On July 15, ditch your electronic devices and "unplug" to enjoy outdoor fun with HEParks! Ninja course races, sensory activities by Village Health and Human Services Ben and the Tatar Tots children's entertainer Bubble show! Free activities, entertainment, and more!
Find out more »Seascape Chalk the Deck
Anyone can come during open hours and draw on the deck with chalk provided!
Find out more »Storytime in the Park
For children up to 5 yrs. and their adult. No registration required. In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be moved indoors to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library and we will give out tickets starting 20 minutes prior to the program.
Find out more »Finding Nemo Jr. – Free Outdoor Musical Experience!
Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR. will be presented at The Village Green Amphitheater on July 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm. This charming 60-minute musical is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. The HOTT Productions, NFP-Helping Others Through Theatre cast includes over 35 actors ages 4-17 years. The fully inclusive cast is led by Chris Seminaro and Andrew Luzwick. “In a world potentially filled with bullying, questioning, and neurodiversity…..we are here to represent ‘neuroinclusivity’, trusting, belonging and believing! A place where…
Find out more »Summer Sounds on the Green – Classical Blast
What happens when classical meets rock?Classical Blast! Classical Blast is dedicated to bringing the classical arts to mainstream rock and pop music. They’re classically trained musicians who love to rock, and rock musicians who love all kinds of music, believing that music has no boundaries. You'll hear Beethoven, The Beatles, Mozart, Jimi Hindrix...and more! Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer…
Find out more »Fun in the Sun for Little Stars
Bring the entire family for crafts, snacks, games, balloon art, tie-dying, raffles, and more! Come check out our classrooms as tours will be available for those looking for a great childcare program. We look forward to seeing you all there! Questions? Visit heparks.org/lsc-openhouse or contact Natalie @ nwood@heparks.org
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