Free Bug Fest this Saturday – Aug. 19 – at Lippold Park
Insects and the fascinating world of bugs will take center stage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the eighth annual Bug Fest is held at […]
Little learners rejoice! Preschool registration open at Prisco, Eola
The Fox Valley Park District is enrolling ‘little learners’ to its award-winning preschool programs for children ranging in age from 30 months to five years old. For the 2017-18 […]
Registration for fall programs is under way – hundreds of classes, programs and events!
Residents of the Fox Valley Park District may register for fall programs and events beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. To register, each household must set up an […]
Construction is under way at Blackhawk Park; completion by fall
Construction on the much-anticipated Blackhawk Park got under way on June 20, shortly after approval by the Fox Valley Park District Board of Commissioners for a $640,900 bid to R.C. […]
Networking: FVPD expanding trails to connect residents and communities
Outside my office window, the Fox River flows. On the trail alongside, bicyclists, walkers, roller bladers and runners shadow the shoreline, contently cruising through the forested corridor of riverside greenness. […]
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FREE BUG FEST is coming Saturday to Red Oak Nature Center! Join us at Lippold Park (Route 25) any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for this family-friendly, stroller-friendly event. Park at Schneider School (304 Banbury) and we'll shuttle you to the Fest. Bring the kids - it's time to bug out!
Free Bug Fest this Saturday - Aug. 19 - at Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District
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Insects and the fascinating world of bugs will take center stage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the eighth annual Bug Fest is held at …
Waubonsie Lake Trail bridge repairs are complete, and the bridge has re-opened! Enjoy the new, smooth roll over Eola Road. Thanks to FVPD parks staff for completing this so quickly - we know how much residents and neighbors love this trail. Enjoy!
## BRIDGE CLOSURE - WAUBONSIE CREEK TRAIL ##
The Waubonsie Creek Trail bridge crossing at Eola Road will be closed for repairs beginning Wednesday morning and re-open on Friday. Approximately 40 plank boards will be replaced, making for a smooth, smooth ride when done! To cross Eola Road during repairs, please detour to the traffic signal at Long Grove Road south of the Eola Community Center.
Congratulations to all of the teams that participated in our Fox Valley Amazing Race event last Saturday. You crushed it! 👍👏
Sleepy Hollow is coming to Blackberry Farm in September! But - to make it happen - we need performers. If you're 14 or older (too scary for the young 'uns), join us for auditions at the Prisco Community Center (150 W. Illinois Ave.) starting at 6 p.m. Details below.
A Walk Through Sleepy Hollow Auditions
August 14, 2017, 6:00pm - August 14, 2017, 7:00pm
Blackberry Farm shows its dramatic flair this September to kick off the Halloween season with this interactive Sleepy Hollow event. Guests will walk a designated route through Blackberry Farm grounds, stopping along the way as actors play out parts of this classic Halloween story. For auditions, please prepare a monologue and be ready to do cold reads from the script. Event performance will be September 30th at Blackberry Farm.** Rehearsals are Aug. 16 through Sept. 27 from 6-8pm at Prisco Community Center **Actors must be 14 or older