Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Parks with Dances and Parties
February Events Include Entertainment, Arts, Crafts, and More
Release Date: 01/09/07
The Chicago Park District celebrates Valentine’s Day with numerous dances, parties and a talent show for all ages. The traditional Daddy and Daughter dances will be held at several locations, including a ticketed dinner on Feb. 14 at Lindblom Park, 6054 S. Damen Ave. Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees. Please contact each individual park for additional information. Following is the schedule of events.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Friday, Feb. 2
6 - 9 p.m.
Vittum Park, 5010 W. 50th St.
773-284-6022
Admission $5; recommended for ages 6 - 12
Children will enjoy a safe environment to dance the night away.
Valentine’s Day Daddy and Daughter Dance
Friday, Feb. 9
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sheil Park, 3505 N. Southport Ave.
312-742-7826
Admission $2; recommended for ages 12 & under with an adult
Fathers and daughters step out for an evening of dancing in this annual event.
Valentine’s Day Talent Show & Dance
Friday, Feb. 9
7 - 9 p.m.
Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave.
312-742-7512
Admission is a $1 donation; recommended for ages 12 & over
Dancers, rappers and singers provide entertainment followed by a Valentine’s dance.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Friday, Feb. 9
7 - 10 p.m.
Piotrowski Park, 4247 W. 31st St.
312-747-6608
Admission $5; recommended for ages 13 - 17
Valentine’s Day Teen Dance
Friday, Feb. 9
8 - 11 p.m.
Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave.
773-287-7641
Admission $2; recommended for ages 13 - 17
Teens will enjoy music, snacks and more.
Valentine’s Little Cupid Tot Event
Saturday, Feb. 10
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Skinner Park, 1331 W. Adams
312-746-5560
Admission free; recommended for ages 3 - 5
Event includes games, sing-a-long tunes, arts and crafts, prizes and more.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Monday, Feb. 12
4 - 6 p.m.
Haines School Park, 247 W. 23rd Pl.
312-747-0291
Admission free; recommended for ages 11 - 12
Children will enjoy music, dancing, snacks and more.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Tuesday, Feb. 13
6 - 9 p.m.
Cornell Square Park, 1809 W. 50th St.
312-747-6097
Admission $2; recommended for ages 13 -17
Event includes photo opportunities, music, games, dancing and more.
Family Valentine’s Day Dance
Tuesday, Feb. 13
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave.
312-742-7534
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, Feb. 14
3 - 5 p.m.
Touhy-Herbert, 2106 W. Adams St.
312-746-5562
Admission free; recommended for ages 6 - 12
Valentine’s Day Sock Hop
Wednesday, Feb. 14
3 - 6 p.m.
Wentworth Gardens Park, 3770 S. Wentworth Ave.
312-747-6996
Admission $1; recommended for ages 6 - 12
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, Feb. 14
3 - 6 p.m.
Lake Meadows Park, 3117 S. Rhodes Ave.
312-747-6287
Admission $2; recommended for ages 6-12
Children will enjoy arts and crafts, games, snacks and more.
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, Feb. 14
4 - 6 p.m.
Humboldt Park, 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
312-742-7549
Admission free; recommended for ages 6 - 12
Event includes music, refreshments, dance contest, and photo opportunities.
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, Feb. 14
4 - 6 p.m.
Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington St.
312-746-6650
Admission free; recommended for ages 6 - 12
Children will enjoy games, arts and crafts, snacks and more.
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, Feb. 14
4 - 6 p.m.
Pulaski Park, 1419 W. Blackhawk St.
312-742-7559
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Includes music, dance, arts and crafts, photo opportunities and snacks.
Valentine’s Day Sock Hop
Wednesday, Feb. 14
4 - 6 p.m.
Rosenblum Park, 8050 S. Chappell
312-747-6459
Admission free; recommended for ages 6-12
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
5 - 7 p.m.
Taylor Park, 39 W. 47th St.
312-747-6728
Admission $1; recommended for ages 6-12
Event includes music, dance, photo opportunities and more.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St.
312-746-5083
Admission is $4 at door, $3 with flyer; recommended for ages 13 - 17
Valentine’s Day Daddy and Daughter Dinner and Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
5:30 -7:30 pm
Lindblom Park, 6054 S. Damen Ave.
312-747-6443
Admission $25; recommended for all ages
This special dinner and dance honors the important roles fathers have in their daughters’ lives.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mahalia Jackson, 8407 S. Kerfoot Ave.
312-747-6154
Admission $1; recommended for ages 13-17
Cupid’s Corner Family Valentine’s Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6 p.m.
Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West
312-742-7726
Admission $5; recommended for all ages
Enjoy dancing, games, crafts and refreshments.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6 - 9 p.m.
Washington Park, 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
773-256-1248
Admission $3; recommended for ages 13-18
Valentine’s Daddy-Daughter/Mommy-Son Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6 – 8 p.m.
Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
312-742-7553
Admission free; recommended for all ages
Event includes entertainment, photos, raffles and snacks.
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Rogers Park, 7345 N. Washtenaw
773-262-1482
Admission $2; recommended for ages 9-12
Valentine’s Day Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside
773-685-3361
Admission $5; recommended for all ages
Valentine’s Day Daddy and Daughter Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 14
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Avalon Park, 1215 E. 83rd St.
312-747-6015
Admission $3; recommended for ages 6-13
Enjoy dancing, appetizers, games and prizes.
Teen Valentine’s Day Dance
Friday, Feb. 16
6 - 9 p.m.
Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave.
773-262-5835
Admission $5; recommended for ages 13-15
Valentine’s Daddy and Daughter Dance
Friday, Feb. 16
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
773-262-8605
Admission $5; recommended for all ages
Fathers and daughters step out for an evening of dancing in this annual event that has become a tradition in the neighborhood.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 4786