July 2017
Fun Friday
Put your friendliest game face on and get ready to game on! Tonight we have our family game night!
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Wear your comfy shoes, stretchy clothes, and get ready to move! Join us for Zumba on The Row! Sponsored by the Bolingbrook LifeStyles Fitness Center Bring a donation of school supplies to be donated to the Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation, and you will be entered into a raffle to win a gift card to a store here at The Promenade!
Find out more »August 2017
Fun Friday
Time to chalk it up! Show off your creative skills by making chalk art on the sidewalks of The Promenade Bolingbrook.
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Wear your comfy shoes, stretchy clothes, and get ready to move! Join us for Zumba on The Row! Sponsored by the Bolingbrook LifeStyles Fitness Center Bring a donation of a coat to be donated to Operation Christmas, and you will be entered into a raffle to win a gift card to a store here at The Promenade!
Find out more »Labor Day Concert
Join us for our Labor Day Concert! OMT play's a variety of music from Rock to Indie to Country-from classic to current. One More time Band will be performing Located on The Row
Find out more »September 2017
Mall Stars
Enjoy making back to school themed crafts! Play on inflatables and join in on some giant games! Show your MallStars membership card to participate, or sign up for a MallStars membership card at the event!
Find out more »October 2017
Mall Stars
Learn about fire safety with the Bolingbrook Fire Department! More details to come!
Find out more »Taffy Apple Dipping
Stop out and decorate a taffy apple with candy and sprinkles. Giant game to play and family fun. Location: Outside on The Row
Find out more »Heart Haven Hustle
A USATF certified 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk beginning outside Bar Louie at the Promenade Bolingbrook and passing through nearby neighborhoods before returning to the mall (USATF# IL-1 2023-JW). Including chip timing to guarantee accuracy. Optional post-race breakfast buffet at Bar Louie. Charity of Choice Option: Raise money for your favorite charity! Download a pledge form today. Music, vendors, awards, giveaways, and more!
Find out more »November 2017
Festival Of Lights
Enjoy the beautiful light show set to Christmas music! Come for a different show on the hour at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm! Every night, Sunday, November 12 - Sunday, December 31, 2017!
Find out more »January 2018
Family Fitness Fun Day
1:00pm - 1:30pm Gene Hicks' Hip Hop Fit Gene's most recent project is Hip Hop Fit, a fitness workout that he has developed successfully while instructing group fitness classes at big box gyms. His unique workout format weaves together his hip hop skills--MC'ing, dancing, and rapping. 1:30p - 2:00p ATA Taekwondo USA Our instructors combine excellent student instructor ratios with state of the art training facilities. This has helped establish ATA schools and clubs as the leaders in the martial arts industry. Each…
Find out more »February 2018
Dog Treat Decorating
Decorate three dog treats to take home with you! RSVP Required. Your $5 admission fee goes directly to the West Suburban Humane Society. Please Note: This event is being hosted inside of It's so Fluffy Pet Bakery at The Promenade Bolingbrook.
Find out more »April 2018
Spring Kids Club
Join us for our Spring Kids Club! Details coming soon. Located in our new space between Sunglass Hut and Champs!
Find out more »June 2018
Chess Day
Open gaming and teaching will be starting at 11AM. Players of every skill level from beginners to experts will be on hand to ensure a great time. Later at noon we will have a Blitz tournament run by a certified Tournament Director. Prizes to be awarded. Come and have the best time challenging yourself! A great game does not have to be connected to a video screen! Located on The Row. Rain or Shine. If there is rain, we will move the event indoors.
Find out more »Burgers Brews and Blues Fest
It’s a trifecta of good food, craft beers and cool tunes when the upscale Promenade Bolingbrook shopping mecca in the southwest suburb hosts its inaugural Burgers, Brews & Blues Fest to help welcome the forthcoming official start of summer. For starters, area restaurants will be serving up savory patties with exotic toppings along with tasty sides. Then there’s the down-home sounds of Midwest blues acts, plus activities for kids and families. And to make the weekend even smoother, ticketed craft…
Find out more »Fun Friday Game Night
Turn off the TV & video games and come out to some old-fashioned fun. We will have several board games out for you to enjoy as well as some oversized games! There will also be live entertainment 7-9pm Location: The Row
Find out more »Fun Friday Concert
Strung Out (70's rock) rocks the June Fun Friday concert! Let our Fun Friday concerts help start your weekend the groovy way! Located on The Row, 7pm - 9pm. For the best seating, arrive early. Lawn chairs are allowed. Rock Bottom will have food and beverages for sale!
Find out more »Fathers Day Kids Club
Celebrate the Dad in your life by making a craft to give to him for Father's Day! Located in our new space between Sunglass Hut and Champs!
Find out more »July 2018
Squad Car Night
Local police departments and emergency management agencies will showcase their vehicles. You’ll be able to tour the vehicles, ask questions, and interact with the officers. The evening will conclude with a “parade of lights” when all emergency vehicles will turn on their emergency lights and sirens and parade through the streets of The Promenade.
Find out more »Marketplace
EVERY THURSDAY, JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 6 In addition the outdoor markets regularly feature fresh baked goods, fruits, vegetables, kettle corn, gourmet cheeses, licorice, meats, Italian ice, and even a wine tasting! Other favorites include homemade bath bombs, handmade jewelry, and organic dog treats!
Find out more »Fun Friday Concert
RENDITION (cover band) rocks the July Fun Friday concert! Let our Fun Friday concerts help start your weekend! Located on The Row. For the best seating, arrive early. Lawn chairs are allowed. Rock Bottom will have food and beverages for sale!
Find out more »August 2018
Rock Bottom Concert Series
Our concert series runs from June 7 - Sept. 6, 2018, every Thursday night 7pm - 9pm, located on The Row! For the best seating, arrive early. Lawn chairs are allowed. Rock Bottom will have food and beverages for sale! Rock Bottom Sunset Concert Series Presents: August 2: Michael St. Angel: The Windy City Elvis ft. The EAS Band (Elvis Tribute) August 9: Hey Jimmy! (Hi-Energy Dance) August 16: Kaleidoscope Eyes (Beatles Tribute) August 23: SODA (Pop and Rock Covers) August 30: Simply Elton / Simply Billy…
Find out more »Autumn Harvest Craft, Fashion, and Accessory Trade Show
August 24 - 26; Open During Mall Hours AUTUMN HARVEST CRAFT, FASHION, AND ACCESSORY TRADE SHOW The Row
Find out more »Fun Friday Concert OMT
ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATING! One More Time (pop cover) plays the August Fun Friday concert! Let our Fun Friday concerts help start your weekend! Located on The Row, 7pm - 9pm. For the best seating, arrive early. Lawn chairs are allowed. Rock Bottom will have food and beverages for sale!
Find out more »September 2018
Pokemono Go Community Day
Join the Bolingbrook Pokemon Raid Discord for Community Day! Stop in It's So Fluffy to enter the Raffle Contests! All proceeds go to Humane Haven Animal Shelter. $1 per Ticket, $5 for 6 Tickets. Winners will be pulled at 3:30 pm. Raffles and Prizes Sponsored by: Sprint, It's So Fluffy Pet Bakery, 4KX Transportation, Inc. and Humane Haven Animal Shelter. Visit Sprint for free give-a-ways.
Find out more »October 2018
Kids Entrepreneurship Expo
The boss ladies are leading youth to use their creative talents to be a BOSS. Enjoy a day of youth having the opportunity to exhibit their gifts of entrepreneurship. We are welcoming 20 young vendors (ages 8-18) to present their products and services and make them available for purchase. Kids can also enjoy face painting and kids activities w/ Boss Lady of Simple Games. So, come out, have some family fun, and support youth who are positively doing BIG things! All…
Find out more »Halloween Light Show
Join us for our Halloween Light Show! The huge 60ft Christmas Tree will be dancing and twinkling with 250,000 LED lights to 3 of Jack Skellington’s favorite songs from the movie Nightmare Before Christmas. Times: 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 pm *Note Oct. 28th is our Halloween Children’s event. The show will resume it’s normal schedule for the 7pm show.
Find out more »November 2018
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree Lighting Event begins at 3pm Visit with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities before we light our tree! Activities include: Cookie Decorating, Ornament making, Costume Character meet & greet, Balloon artists and Face Painting, Making a Holiday Card for a Veteran, Hat and Mitten Drive for Operation Christmas, Horse and Wagon rides and Live Entertainment. 6pm - Santa tent will close 6:15pm - The Tree Lighting ceremony will begin. The Light Show will immediate follow the ceremony. *If you are…
Find out more »January 2019
Show and Tell
Bring your favorite board game to our Show and Tell event! Location: Lobby of the Promenade office building between Justice & American Eagle. Join us for a fun family day where children ages 4-10 can show others what their favorite games are and play with new friends! Children will be divide into age appropriate groups to play. (No video games please.) *Adults must stay with child at all times.
Find out more »March 2019
Make a Perfect Valentine Gift
Create your own Fleece Heart Tied Pillow: You'll create a heart full of love with this craft activity on Saturday, February 9th! They are cute, cozy, and the ultimate no-sew throw pillow. They make a perfect Valentine's Day gift or just a fun gift for other kids, teachers, friends, family, or neighbors. Your Advance Registration (per pillow) includes all craft supplies to make your own fleece heart tied pillow, a snack, the option to also create a Valentine's Day card, and supplies to wrap the…
Find out more »April 2019
The Promenade Bolingbrook Birthday
Join us to celebrate our 11th Birthday with cupcakes, games and a very special community indoor play gift. The event will take place indoors between Justice and American Eagle across from the outdoor play area. Please RSVP on the website. *cupcakes for the children at the event only.
Find out more »May 2019
Operation Kid KISS
Highlights include: - Free identification cards for children ages 3 and older.- State Police - Child safety seat inspections and installations.- State Police - Touch-a-truck display featuring hands-on exploration of a Tollway H.E.L.P. truck and snowplow - Illinois Tollway Authority - Bolingbrook Fire and Police Department - Fire Truck and Police car. - Back by popular demand the inflatable slide!
Find out more »The Vintage Faire
Comingling your favorite retail stores with the charming, amazing and always unique Vintage Faire finds. Shabby chic, farmhouse fresh, rockin retro, awesome antiques, sassy salvage, new, used, junk, handmade, recreated, refabuloused, barnwood, garden decor, gifts, soaps, lotions, farm to table foods, teas, drinks....OH MY!!! This is the IT place to be for mothers day, or any day for that matter!! Shopping is free, smiles in abundance, inspiration everywhere and the perfect people to brighten your day with pieces to perk…
Find out more »June 2019
Promenade Street Market
The Street Market will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, along with an eclectic mix of decorative objects, art, jewelry, fashion and more. Grab and go type of food and drink will also be available for purchase. The street market has also expanded onto Hemingway Trail, located between Barnes & Nobles and Francesca's restaurant. Some venders include Honey Bell Foods, Butter Duck Farms, Prime & Tender Meats, M&D Farms, Lowen's Flowers, The Cheese People, Aracely's Bakery, and more! The Street Market is held on Thursdays,…
Find out more »Rock Bottom Sunset Concert Series
Every Thursday night 7pm Our concert series runs from June 6 - Sept. 12, 2019, every Thursday night 7pm - 9pm, located on The Row! For the best seating, arrive early. Lawn chairs are allowed. Rock Bottom will have food and beverages for sale! Presents: June 6: Gina Gonzales and the Wingmen (Rock/Pop 80's thru today) June 13: Cash Box Kings (Blues) June 20: Big Suit (Talking Heads Tribute) June 27: The Band Calderisis (Classic to Current Hits)
Find out more »Fathers Day Shopping Event
We will be hosting our First ever Father's Day shopping event at the Promenade Bolingbrook on Sunday June 16th from 10am-6pm and set up on Row. It is a show just for the men!! We will have 15+ vendors, crafters, and food items set up on Row. Come out and pick up those last minute gifts for that man in your life or bring your husband for a shopping event just for him.
Find out more »Porsche Car Show
CONCOURS 1 Celebrate Father's Day by attending Concours 1 at The Promenade. Hosted by the Porsche Club of America. The cars will be displayed on Sandburg Way. Look but don't touch- these cars will be judged the day of the event in a variety of categories. Come early to see the most cars - Some cars will leave directly after the judging at noon.
Find out more »Fun Family Game Night
Turn off the TV & video games and come out to some old-fashioned fun! We will have several board games out for you to enjoy as well as some over-sized games! Bolingbrook's local basketball team, the Brook Town Force, will also be putting on games of HORSE. Share
Find out more »October 2019
Pet Costume Parade
Spectators and the community are welcome to join and line the streets to cheer on the pets in the costume parade! There is no charge or donation requested for spectators. All spectators are also invited to the Post-Parade Pet Costume Party. Entry Number Pick-Up & Parade Line-Up Begins at 1:30pm Parade Kicks Off at 2:00pm Check-In, Line-Up & Entry Number Pick-Up: Near Pandora & Helzberg Link for pet registration and carryover form is coming soon! The parade will weave through…
Find out more »Trunk or Treat
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: The community is invited to join us. There is no admission fee free tickets available by clicking Here: http://bit.ly/2lYKwRB Families and children to attend the event and go trick-or-treating!
Find out more »Fall Festival
Come out and Join us for our 2nd annual Fall Festival. We will have 50+ vendors, Crafters, Artisans, and food companies set up on Sandburg and Row. The mall will also have numerous activities(times and activities TBD and will be posted closer to the event). Vendors will have candy to hand out, while supplies last, during the mall activities schedule. October 25- 27th the vendors, crafters and artisans will be set up between 11 am - 7 pm Friday and…
Find out more »This is Halloween
Join The Promenade Bolingbrook's Halloween Event inspired by Jack Skellington and "The Nightmare Before Christmas." This family-friendly event encourages all to come in costume and enjoy the not-so-spooky fun. Please register here: http://bit.ly/2mgRzoU Official Schedule of Events: 3:00pm - 5:45pm: Crafts, balloon artists, costume character meet and greet, apple dipping, inflatable slide, strolling magician, tarot card reader, 5:45 – 6:00pm: Costume Parade 6:15pm:(Dusk): Halloween Light Show will be on The Promenade Huge Christmas Tree! Featuring 2 songs from the movie…
Find out more »November 2019
Holiday Shopping Event
We will be having our 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Event. We will have 20 artisans, crafters and handmade items set up in the heated big white tent on Hemingway. We will also have numerous vendors set up outside of the white tent.
Find out more »Festival of Lights Light Show
Sun. Nov. 17 - Dec. 31 250,000 LED lights twinkle, sparkle and dance to more than 20 different Holiday songs. The show will play nightly on the hour 5,6,7,8,9 pm The last show will be on Dec. 31st. The 60 ft tree sits in the round-a-bout in the middle of the shopping mall.
Find out more »Special Screening of Frozen 2
Join the Special Needs Mom Squad and their friends, Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff for the new release of Frozen 2. This is an exclusive private showing dedicated to families with children and young adults with special needs! Special Needs Mom Squad is partnering up with Double Good Popcorn to create a truly magical day! 10 AM doors open for a private meet and greet of Elsa, Anna and Kristoff. Professional photography and special raffles will be included in your admission.11…
Find out more »VIP Santa Experience
Instead have your child treated like a VIP with cookies, games, interactive play activities, and a goodie bag. Your child will have an opportunity to sit and chat with Santa and you can also take as many pictures as you’d like. We are intentionally restricting ticket sales to small groups so your experience is personal, so please be sure to select a reserved time slot that works best for your family. $5.00 Per Child (Adults DO NOT need a ticket)…
Find out more »December 2019
Sing along with Santa
Sing-A-Long with Santa includes ample singing opportunities to Santa's favorite holiday songs, opportunity to make a craft to keep, board games for parents and children, and a goodie bag for the kids. In addition to singing along with Santa, your event registration includes the opportunity to interact with a roaming Santa -- and yes, impromptu photo opportunities with Santa. A big thank you to the Bolingbrook High School Madrigals & VIBE who will be on-site to ensure a festive, jolly,…
Find out more »Make a Gingerbread House
Decorating a gingerbread house! You can decorate a (non-edible) gingerbread house while the smell of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger waft through the air. You will decorate your gingerbread houses with frosting, candy, and other goodies (all provided). You can take home your creative masterpiece and (if you like) have it photographed to be posted on social media. Ticket: $15 Per Gingerbread House Get your ticket here: http://bit.ly/2ogBsJn Note: This is a ticketed event and advance registration is required (no…
Find out more »Make Mom, Dad, or Someone Special a Gift
Make your special someone a gift this year! This event is designed for kids and families to enjoy the seasonal spirit and spend a little creative time together. Cookies and juice will also be provided for children. Cost is $20.00 and tickets can be purchased here: Click here Guests can pop in and paint a take-home 8 x 10 canvas. Artist will be on hand for assistance. All painting supplies, an apron to wear and your take-home canvas will be…
Find out more »March 2020
Mommy and Me Play Group: Live 360
FREE Local Mom Meetup Group in Bolingbrook. ABOUT THIS EVENT Local Mom Meetup Group in Bolingbrook. Held the First Tuesday of Every Month from 10:30am - 11:30am at The Promenade Bolingbrook. The meetup is hosted by Nadia Carpanzano. Cost: FREE (RSVP Requested- http://bit.ly/MaMaNMe) LOCATION: Indoors at The Promenade Bolingbrook on Sandburg Way between Pandora and Walking Company. Look for the store front with the red awnings. Open to the Community. The meet-up is a casual gathering of local moms and…
Find out more »November 2020
Festival of Lights
Experience the joy of the season each evening as we light the holiday tree, at the center of The Promenade, at the top of every hour 5 pm – 9 pm through December 31. Four songs play each hour for a running show time of approximately 20 minutes. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of the Best Christmas Lights.
Find out more »June 2021
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October 2021
Fall Festival
We are excited to bring back our 4th Annual Fall Festival Craft fair to the Promenade Bolingbrook Mall Friday October 22nd- Sunday October 24th. Show will be held during mall hours, and vendors set up on Row and Sandburg streets. Bring out the kids and your friends for a create time with food, shopping, photo booths, trick or treating and music. Be sure to check back closer to the show dates for more exciting things going on. For information…
Find out more »November 2021
Holiday Market
Join us, in partnership with Brightstar Events, for our 4th annual Holiday Market Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7. This year we’re going ALL OUT with more vendors, more fun and more holiday cheer!
Find out more »Festival of Lights Tree Lighting
We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Village of Bolingbrook to kick-off this holiday season with more merriment and cheer! Join us Saturday, November 6 for an afternoon and evening of spectacular holiday family fun. We’re turning this year up to 11 with MORE merriment and cheer! Plan your day with the below schedule of holiday happenings. Holiday Market Craft & Vendors: 10 am – 8 pm Live Music: Mike & Tracy Duo: Noon – 1 pm near Rock Bottom…
Find out more »June 2022
Thursday Night Street Markets
We are excited to bring you a new year of great food, fun, entertainment and vendors. Our street market will run from 4-9pm every Thursday starting with the first Thursday in June and running until the last Thursday in August. Vendors will all be set up by 4pm band will play from 6-8pm each Thursday. We will have a band line up closer to the start of the market. Then stage will be set up by Rock Bottom Brewery and…
Find out more »August 2022
Taste of Bolingbrook
The Taste of Bolingbrook returns to The Promenade with free admission, parking, entertainment, a beer garden and a free Family Fun Zone. Hosted by the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce the Taste of Bolingbrook is using a ticketing system to pay for food and drinks. One ticket is = to $1.00 and they'll be accepted by vendors instead of cash or credit. Entertainment Line up: 2-4 p.m. Triplicity 4-6 p.m. Kaleideoscope 7-9 p.m. Motown Nation The Family Fun Zone, located…
Find out more »September 2022
Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Join us for a wide variety of crafts, merchandise and locally-made goods from a selection of vendors!
Find out more »October 2022
Cheesy Pretzel 5k and 1 Mile Walk
The Cheesy Pretzel is back! All participants in the 5k and 1 mile walk will receive an order of Bar Louie's pretzel bites and cheese! For completing the race, 5k participants will also receive an awesome custom finisher's medal at the finish line! (*Note for 1 Mile Walk Participants: Finisher Medals are not included, but are available as an optional $5 add-on item during registration)
Find out more »Halloween at the Promenade
Free activities include: Character meet & greet, game row, candy, trackless train ride, balloon twisters, costume parade. A Halloween themed vendor show featuring only Halloween and Fall items, grab and go type foods will also be available for purchase. We will light our huge Christmas / Halloween Tree directly after the costume parade. Six Halloween songs will be dancing and twinkling to 250,000LED lights! *Beginning Sunday, October 23rd, the Halloween themed tree will run the Halloween show on hours 5,6,7,8,9pm…
Find out more »November 2022
Holiday Tree Lighting and Family Fun Event
The Promenade Bolingbrook will host its annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 12th from 3pm – 6pm Click here to find the activity locations Horse trolley rides from 1pm – 5pm Santa visits starting at 3pm Crafts rooms, balloon twisters, face painters 3pm – 5:45pm Magic Show on Hemingway Trail 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 (each show is 20 minutes) Story time will take place on the hour beginning at 3pm inside Barnes & Noble. A Holiday Craft/vendor show will be…
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Pop-up
Come make holiday crafts with us plus The Grinch, Frosty, and Rudolph will be here visiting. The first 100 children to attend will receive a free cup of hot cocoa and cookie. Held inside the space next to C'zar Salon and Mago.
Find out more »Holiday Pop Up: Candy Cane Quest
Holiday Pop-Up event Candy Cane Quest. The Promenade will have candy canes hanging around the shopping center. Pick ONE candy cane and bring it to the space next to Lane Bryan to win a gift card or prize. Rules: ONE candy cane prize / gift card per person. * Candy canes, gift card and prizes are limited and while supplies last
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