April 2018
Earth Day Celebration
Spend the morning outdoors to celebrate Earth Day with building a bird feeder and planting a flower. Take part in games and face painting. Don’t forget to do some spring cleaning and bring gym shoes and crayons to our recycling station.
Find out more »June 2018
Concert in the Park with Jeanie B and Sidewalk Chalk Fest
Pavilion Head to Prospect Park for a free children's concert. Beep bop to the music by award winning children's entertainer, Jeanie B! After the concert the Park District is hosting a Sidewalk Chalk Fest from 11:45am-12:30pm. Decorate the park pathway into a work of art. Chalk will be provided.
Find out more »July 2018
Ice Cream Social
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and join us at Prospect Park Pavilion for vanilla ice cream with yummy toppings to choose from to create your ice cream sundae. Arrange to meet your neighbors or new families while enjoying the park and a frosty treat.
Find out more »August 2018
Touch A Truck
Come out for TRUCK LOADS of FUN at our Touch-a-Truck event in Prospect Park (Prospect School Parking Lot). It is a family event that showcases many types and kinds of transportation, trucks and machinery. It is an open, FREE family friendly event that gives children (and adults) a chance to see, up-close, the large machines that make us go "ooooohhhh and ahhhhhhh". From dump trucks to fire engines and large machinery equipment, your child will be able to climb on…
Find out more »Movie in the Park
Moana Activities start at: 7:15pm Movie starts at: 7:45pm Moana, an adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, she meets the mighty Demigod Maui and convinces him to help her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers her own identity.
Find out more »April 2019
Kite Day
The Sky's the limit on Kite Day at Prospect Park. Meet at the Prospect Park Paviliion for a free kite kit (assembly required) or bring your own. Take your kite and find the wind for a fun family event. Light snacks will be provided to energize the kite flyers.
Find out more »August 2019
Movies in the Park
Rated PG Running Time 112 minutes Activities start 7:30pmMovie starts 8pmVideo game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game. “Sugar Rush.” They rely on the netizens to help navigate their way, including Yesses, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend making site BuzzTube.
Find out more »June 2020
Summertime Edibles
Let your creativity bloom this Summer with crafty edible yummy treats. Lil' chefs will have fun designing no bake edible crafts to bring home and spread smiles all around.
Find out more »Messy Me – Flowering Paint
Need to spruce up your porch? Each participant will receive two small flower pots to paint their very own design. Flowers are available to plant.
Find out more »Table Manners 101
This class, brought to you by Miss Gretchen's Manners Academy, will be reviewing the step-by-step process of how to set the table, how to hold a fork correctly, and the difference between American and Continental style dining.
Find out more »July 2020
Picnic and Paint in the Park
Pack your picnic basket and blanket. We provide the lunch and painting supplies. Enjoy the summer sun while you choose between two designs to paint and let your imagination flow. You start with a blank canvas and leave with a masterpiece.
Find out more »June 2021
Outdoor Concert
Registration is required. Residents only. June 18 - Scribble Monster
Find out more »Clarendon Hills Park District Fishing Derby
Register for one time slot only. Free to Clarendon Hills residents.
Find out more »July 2021
Summer Movie in the Park
July 15 - Tangled
Find out more »August 2021
September 2021
Family Fall Festival
Join us for our annual family fall festival. Gather your family and friends for a great family event for all ages. Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Food and beverages and more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »March 2022
Leprechaun Hunt
Our silly little leprechaun is playing tricks on us, and we must find the gold coins hidden throughout the playground. Collect the gold coins to redeem a lucky prize. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.
Find out more »June 2022
Kids Fishing Clinic
Want some insider knowledge to give you an edge at this years' fishing derby? Bring your fishing pole to discover techniques and lures to help you catch more fish.
Find out more »Fishing Derby
Grab your pole and head over to the Prospect park ponds for our Annual Fishing Derby! The ponds will be stocked with farm-raised catfish and bass for the event. Trophies will be awarded for the longest fish caught in each age group. Free to Clarendon Hills residents only.
Find out more »July 2022
Ice Cream Social
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and join us at Prospect Park Pavilion for vanilla ice cream with yummy toppings to create your ice cream sundae. Free to Clarendon Hills residents only.
Find out more »Movie in the Park and Mini Danc-A-Thon
Let Innovation Arts Connection lead you through choreographed moves from the soundtrack of Sing 2. Everyone dances and has fun with this dance routine. Join the fun and come early to the Movie in the Park. Free to Clarendon Hills residents only. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Find out more »September 2022
Family Fall Festival
Join us for our Annual Family Fall Festival. Gather your family and friends for a great family event for all ages. Food and beverages, petting zoo, inflatables, and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Prospect Park Campfire
Join the Clarendon Hills Park District as we sit around the campfire eating ooey-gooey s’mores and singing good ole’ fashion campfire songs! Don't forget to bring your roasting stick and flashlight. We'll supply the rest. Free for residents only.
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