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Ice Skating Fun at McKinley Park

Ice Skating Fun at McKinley Park

 
Learn to Swim

Learn to Swim

 
Daley Bicentennial Plaza Ice Rink in Grant Park

Daley Bicentennial Plaza Ice Rink in Grant Park

 
North Park Village Nature Center

North Park Village Nature Center

 
Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

 
 
 

Upcoming Events View All

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28
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Winterfest
Event's details
January 28, 2012

Time:10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location: Daley Bicentennial Plaza, Chicago, IL -IL


Family fun event enjoying Chicago winter, ice skating, winter activities and crafts.
 

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Daley Bicentennial Plaza
Grant Park
 
FEB
1
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Family Nature Night
Event's details
February 01, 2012

Time:05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: Welles Park , Chicago, IL -IL


Enjoy winter crafts, make a snowflake and learn about snow with the entire family. Registration is required, call 312.742.4600.
 

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welles Park
 
FEB
3
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Family Valentines Day Dance
Event's details
February 03, 2012

Time:07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Portage Park Fieldhouse, Chicago, IL -IL


Come out and enjoy a family-friendly Valetines Day Dance!
 

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Portage Park
 
FEB
8
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Cupid's Corner Family Valentine's Dance
Event's details
February 08, 2012

Time:06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: , Chicago, IL -IL


Make some special memories at this annual Family Valentine's Day Dance.
 

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lincoln Park Cultural Center
 
FEB
9
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Family Valentine Day Dance at Gompers
Event's details
February 09, 2012

Time:06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: Fieldhouse, Chicago, IL -IL


Dance the evening away at our annual family-friendly Valentine Day Dance.
 

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Gompers Park
 
FEB
10
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Valentine Daddy/Daughter Dance
Event's details
February 10, 2012

Time:06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Location: Indian Boundary Park, Chicago, IL -IL


Fathers and daughters step out for an evening of dancing in this annual event.
 

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Indian Boundary Park
 
FEB
10
August 07, 2011-August 08, 2011
Family Valentine Dance
Event's details
February 10, 2012

Time:04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, Chicago, IL -IL


Family fun dance with a Valentine theme.
 

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
 
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PARK UPDATES View All

1/25/2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Parks with Dances & Parties
The Chicago Park District celebrates Valentine’s Day in February with numerous dances and parties throughout the city including the traditional daddy-daughter/mommy-son...
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1/25/2012
Chicago Park District & Jazz Institute of Chicago Celebrate 15th Anniversary of JazzCity
The Chicago Park District and the Jazz Institute of Chicago proudly announce the 15th anniversary season for JazzCity, an admission-free concert series...
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1/25/2012
2012 Gardening Events & Workshops at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
Discover the wonderful world of nature! Spark your curiosity and explore the fun and educational offerings at Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, 3501 N....
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1/23/2012
Celebrate Black History Month in February 2012
The Chicago Park District commemorates Black History Month in February 2012 with various interdisciplinary events. Most programs are admission free or...
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1/19/2012
First Signs of Spring in Chicago Take Root Jan. 21 at Lincoln Park Conservatory
Spring is just around the corner! The first signs of spring take root in Chicago with more than 300 blooming flowers at the Spring Flower Show. Admission...
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1/19/2012
Ring in the Chinese New Year at Garfield Park Conservatory's Reopening of the Last 2 Rooms Affected by the June 2011 Hailstorm
Ring in the Chinese New Year by joining dragon dancers of the Chicago Chinese Cultural Center in a celebratory procession marking the reopening of the...
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1/19/2012
Tap into the Sap at North Park Village Nature Center's Maple Syrup Festival March 24-25
Discover how sap is tapped from maple trees at the Maple Syrup Festival at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road on Saturday, March 24...
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Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space.  We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, or to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses.

As the leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities in the city of Chicago, you can also get a great workout indoors at one of our 71 state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront.  If you’re a nature lover, enjoy a peaceful visit at one our 16 historic lagoons or nearly 50 natural areas.  For culture vultures, we house 10 museums and two world-class conservatories among our inventory of inviting and beautifully maintained facilities.


Each year, the Chicago Park District’s Board of Commissioners, general superintendent and CEO and nearly 3,000 dedicated employees work together to deliver thousands of special events as well as cultural, environmental, and recreational programs in our citywide parks.  We invite you to join us as we continue to create a customer-focused and responsive park system.

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