The magic of winter is upon us and, with it, comes a blizzard of holiday-themed events and other seasonal programs offered by the Fox Valley Park District. For a full lineup of winter adventures, visit our calendar pages. For starters, consider these 10 events when filling in your calendar. Holiday Express Bring the family for… Read More
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Stuart Sports Complex Wins National Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award
In need of reassurance? Look no further than a mom. Moms provide the best resource for letting you know when something meets or exceeds their expectations. Or, ahem, doesn’t. At the Fox Valley Park District’s Stuart Sports Complex – where 31 tournament events, featuring more than 1,750 teams, 3,500 games and 21,000 participants, were held… Read More
Holiday Express Rolls In To Blackberry Farm Throughout December
Press Release – November 7, 2019 Popular seasonal event expanded to Thursdays in 2019 AURORA – The Holiday Express train is welcoming all aboard throughout the month of December at Blackberry Farm, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive holiday decorations and happy holiday music. New this year… Read More
Census Team Recruiting at FVPD Centers
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking individuals to fill several paid positions to help complete the 2020 Census. As part of their efforts, officials from the Census Bureau will be holding upcoming recruiting events at the Fox Valley Park District’s three community centers, where residents can stop in and create a profile, before completing an… Read More
Technology Takes Flight at Red Oak Nature Center’s Bird Sanctuary
Sure, binoculars and books remain vital tools in the world of “birding,” from hobbyists who watch to ornithologists who study. But gathering data on our feathered friends in this technology-driven society – and we’re not talking tweets – is paramount for scientists to identify migratory patterns and monitor behavioral shifts, as our climate does the… Read More
ADA-compliant Wagon Added to Fleet of Blackberry Farm’s Hayride Attraction
It’s difficult to imagine the number of vintage home movies, Polaroids and smartphone snaps that feature Blackberry Farm in the backdrop. To be sure, the Fox Valley Park District’s 50-year-old living history museum has produced lasting memories for generations of families across the district – and well beyond. Ready? Say cheese! Because it’s about to… Read More
Fox Valley Park District Wins State Award
Press Release – September 19, 2019 District’s arts programs, offerings recognized by IAPD as ‘Best of the Best’ AURORA – The Fox Valley Park District today announces that it has received a “Best of the Best” award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The FVPD captured the honor in the category of Arts in… Read More
Popular Pumpkin Weekends Return to Blackberry Farm in October
Press Release - September 16, 2019 AURORA – Blackberry Farm will celebrate the fall season throughout October with the return of its popular Pumpkin Weekends, beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. Each weekend in October, including Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 14), residents are invited to enjoy family-friendly, pumpkin-themed festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackberry Farm… Read More
Back to Cool!
So long, summer, see ya next year! It’s time for the temps to drop, the leaves to change, and to get out (or in) to enjoy the “cool” programs offered by the Fox Valley Park District. For a full lineup of fall adventures, visit our calendar pages. For starters, consider these 10 events when filling… Read More
FVPD Awarded Environmental Grant to Support Open-Space Project
The bees and butterflies are getting more space to spread their wings at Stuart Sports Complex. ComEd and Openlands recently announced that the Fox Valley Park District is one of 26 public agencies from northern Illinois to receive an environmental grant from the organizations through the annual ComEd Green Region Program. The Fox Valley Park… Read More