September 2018
Meet the Creek
The Village of Brookfield's Conservation Commission will host its annual Meet the Creek event on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Park picnic pavilion behind Brookfield Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Ave. The day's activities will include opportunities to take a 30-minute paddle on Salt Creek, interact with live reptiles courtesy of the Chicago Herpetological Society and view fish and other critters found in the Salt Creek. A scavenger hunt and crafts will be available…
Find out more »June 2019
Daddy n Me Tea
The Father's Day Daddy & Me Tea with Waterlemon + Tea Time Socials tickets are now available!!! We've had lots of interest and excitement about this event since announcing it a few weeks ago and space is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible to ensure a seat at this precious little table. Taking place Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 10 am -11 am under the trees and amongst the flowers and butterflies at beautiful Kiwanis Park in…
Find out more »October 2019
Free Fall “S’More Parks in the Dark”
KIWANIS PARK We have done STRANGER THINGS than this….Celebrate the last season in the series with us as we binge the last 4 episodes during our Spooky October season! This is a free event to watch BUT if you want to participate in our STRANGE activities package, pre-registration is required. STRANGE activities package includes: Pizza/Snacks/drinks, gift, S’more dessert & VIP seating w/ heat lamp. Movies start at Dusk (est. 6pm) We recommend all families to review movies and content before…
Find out more »August 2021
Fairy Garden Workshop
Let's have a magical time together outside and make Fairy Gardens that you can take home. This event is in person and will be held at Kiwanis Park Pavilion. Registration and masks required.
Find out more »September 2021
Tiger Family Trolley and Picnic
Join us for a ride through Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, The Land of Make Believe! Pre-registration is required. Registration Deadline Sept. 10.
Find out more »October 2021
Family Pumpkin Painting Party
Bring your family to paint a pumpkin in the park at Kiwanis Pavilion. (If it rains or there's inclement weather we'll hold the event in the basement of the Village Hall.) Each person who registers will receive a pumpkin, painting supplies and snacks. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Find out more »May 2022
Kiwanis Park Play Date
Join us at Kiwanis Park to run, laugh and play in this beautiful park! A member of the Parks and Rec staff will be there with frisbees for all children. Parents/caregivers stay and participate. This playdate may be cancelled due to inclement weather. There's no need to register, just join us at the park.
Find out more »June 2022
American Sign Language Storytime in the Park
Join us as we read and the storyteller signs some fun books! We will then teach you signs for some of the words in the story and for some of our favorite songs. This drop-in event will be held at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd).
Find out more »July 2022
4th of July Parade & Party in the Park
Whether you join along the parade route for treats, music and more or attend the Party in the Park immediately following in Kiwanis Park- have some patriotic fun for the whole family. Bring your grills, blankets, and chairs to Kiwanis Park to enjoy Live Music, balloon artists, face painters, hard and soft beverage purchases as well as food available for purchase. Parade kick-off at 10am The parade begins at Garfield and Grand. The route proceeds from there down Grand Blvd.…
Find out more »Storytime at Kiwanis Park
We are again offering summer storytimes at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd). Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy stories and songs under the sun.
Find out more »August 2022
Concert in Kiwanis Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor concert in Kiwanis Park. Bring your picnic dinner, drinks and the family for an evening of FREE entertainment! June 17 Ring Of Music Top 40 |Current Hits June 24 Off the Charts Pop, Rock to Country July 1 Neal Alger Band Classic Pop & Rock in acoustic July 15 Second Hand Soul Motown, Soul, blues July 22 Bi-Polar Bear Classic Rock July 29 Feel Good Party Band all of your favorite party jams from…
Find out more »September 2022
Brookfield Art Fest
Meet Local Artists • Art for Kids • Craft Beer and Wine, and Food Trucks. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.
Find out more »October 2022
Family Halloween Craft
Bring your family to paint a Halloween decoration at Kiwanis Park Pavilion. (If it rains or there's inclement weather we'll hold the event in the basement of the Village Hall.) Each person who registers will receive a Halloween craft, painting supplies and snacks. This is not a drop-off program, so stay and join the fun! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Find out more »S’more Parks in the Dark: Stranger Things
We recommend all families to review movies and content before allowing children to view. (Sites such as www.commonsensemedia.org or www.imdb.com/parental guide provide reviews, parent and child recommendations). All movie and series showings are MPLC licensed. Celebrate the last season in the series with us as we binge the last episodes during our Spooky October season! This is a free event to watch BUT if you want to participate in our STRANGE activities package, pre-registration is required. STRANGE activities package includes:…
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