Events Calendar
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Park District of Franklin Park
Park Parties
Various Locations IL, United StatesSpend an evening with your neighbors and meet Park District staff as you enjoy free food. Staff bring bubbles, chalk, and other play equipment. These casual gatherings are part of a five year park tour where we visit every park in the district. We can’t wait to see you this summer! June 13: James Park...
Touch a Truck
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesBring your family out to touch and explore the different trucks that keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. Children of all ages are welcome to climb on and experience these large machines from behind the wheel. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Franklin Park Ice Arena 50th Anniversary
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, September 7, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Franklin Park Ice Arena! This special event will feature a public skate session from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for just 50 cents. Come honor our past, celebrate our present, and embrace the future of the Franklin Park Ice Arena with us. Don’t miss...
Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesGather your friends, family and neighbors to see floats, marching bands, local schools and more showcasing the heart of Franklin Park. The parade marches from the intersection of Grand Avenue and Scott Street, heads east on Grand, then north on 25th Avenue (Rose Street) and ends at Addison and Scott Street (North Park). Be sure...
Pumpkin Fest
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesThe fun isn’t over after the Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade. Continue celebrating at North Park with the Pumpkin Fest! We will have plenty of bright orange pumpkins provided by Olsen’s ACE waiting to be painted and taken home. The afternoon is full of family-fun music, games, activities and food! For information on more...
Moonlight Movie
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesGrab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars in a beautiful park setting. Featuring: Inside Out 2 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Trick or Treat at the Park
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesDress up in your Halloween costumes and head over to North Park! This trick-or-treat event is held outdoors around the walking path. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Pumpkin Smash
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesDon’t trash it, SMASH IT! Green your Halloween by recycling your Jack-O-Lanterns into compost. All candles, stickers, glitter, and synthetic decorations must be removed from pumpkins prior to the smashing. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.
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