Autumn Fest

Halloween Events

Veterans Park District & Melrose Park Youth Commission

Fright Night

Friday October 27 • 5-7 p.m.
Bulger Park , Melrose Park

Free Family Event for Grades K-6.
Wear Your Costume!
Jump House • Creepy Crafts • Ghoulish Games
Children receive a hot dog and juice (limited quantities). Hot dogs and snacks available for purchase at the concession stand.

 

Haunted House

VPD Maintenance Team presents its Annual Haunted House on Hirsch!

Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28
Saturday, October 28 Bulger Park 5-8 p.m.

$2 Admission Fee, Open from 5 - 8 p.m.
Movie / Pizza

 

Haunted Movie Night & Halloween Party

Saturday, October• 28 Bulger Park • 5-8 p.m.

Preregistration:
$3 per child / $5 per adult At the door: $6 per child / $10 per adult

Veterans Day Observance

Friday, November 3
Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Bulger Park, Melrose Park

On this Veterans Day think of how grateful we should be for all the Veterans who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for our freedom. For the past eleven years, Veterans Park District has observed Veterans Day with a ceremony attended by community members, friends, employees, local schools, churches, and war heroes. Everyone is invited to observe and remember our soldiers during this moving ceremony.

 

Winter Fest

In partnership with the City of Northlake And Kiwanis club of Northlake

Saturday, December 9 • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grant Park Recreation Center, Northlake

Entertainment For the whole family!
Games • Prizes • Holiday Crafts • Family Bingo • Horse Carriage Rides • Moon Jumps • Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Santa • Candy Cane Concession Stand

Bring your camera so you can take a memorable picture of Santa and your child!

Schedule of Events:

11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. — Activities (Gym)
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Pictures with Santa (Gym Room)
Noon -1 p.m. — Lunch (Glick Hall)
1-3 p.m. — Family Bingo (Glick Hall)
2-2:45 p.m. — Entertainment (Gym)

 

 

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 16
10 a.m.- Noon
Bulger Park, Melrose Park

This is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. Breakfast With Santa has become a family tradition. Families will enjoy a hot breakfast with many tasty treats. Each family will receive a gingerbread house to decorate. A candy table will be provided, loaded with candies to create a special family decoration. Santa will have a gift for each child. Bring your camera! You'll want to capture the memories of that special visit with Santa.

Includes:
• Visit with Santa
• Hot Breakfast
• Gingerbread House (one per family)
• Gift from Santa for each child
• Hot cocoa table
• Special Holiday mug for children
($15 extra fee for each additional house.)Preregistration is necessary to guarantee a gingerbread house for each family.

Registration Opens:

Oct. 12 In District
Nov. 1 Out of District
Registration deadline is Dec. 1.

Fee:

In District Out of District
$11 $13 Ages: 3-10
$16 $18 Ages: 11- Adult
Children under 3 are admitted free, but still need to be registered for the gift count.
Max: 125 people