Turtle Creek Waterpark is OPEN this holiday weekend!

Enjoy the pools, slides, lazy river, sprayground, and all of the other amenities at the waterpark!

August 30, August 31, September 1: 12-5 PM

The SPRAYGROUND ONLY will be open daily until September 21 (weather permitting). Splash Pass or daily admission fees apply. R/NR: $6/8 (credit/debit only)

Monday-Friday: 1-2 PM, and 4:30-6:30 PM Weekends: 12-5 PM

Aspen Dance Fall Program offers classes for Early Childhood, Youth and Adults. Classes begin late August/early September through December. Classes are held at the Sullivan Community Center in the Aspen Dance studio. Click here to register for dance classes.

BRING A BUDDY 5-DAY PASS

You get 5 visits to Lakeview Fitness and so does your friend - all for just $5! Try a new class, hit the gym, or just get moving with someone you like hanging out with! Offer valid 15 days after redemption and through October 24, 2025. One pass per person. Must be 14+ years. Visits do not need to be consecutive. Not eligible to current members. Photo ID required for purchase.

WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY

Sept. 27, 11 am-1 PM

FREE EVENT!

Century Park Pavilion

Join us for a day of play featuring your favorite backyard games and contests including sack race, hula hoop contests, plus more! No registration necessary. This is a free event, just come to the park and be ready to play!

SCARECROW FEST

Oct. 2, 4-5:30 PM

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Century Park Pavilion

Build and decorate your family or group scarecrow! Bring your own clothes or other accessories for your unique scarecrow. We will take care of the rest! Enjoy complimentary snacks while we decorate. Group fee: $18

GLOW WALK

Oct. 7, 6-7 PM PM

FREE EVENT!

Century Park Pavilion

Let’s light up the night! Join Park District staff on a 30- minute “glow” walk through Century Park. All ages are welcome in addition to your pets! We will begin our walk at 6:30 PM. Please arrive at 6 PM at the Century Park Pavilion to receive your glow stick. 

FRIGHTS & DELIGHTS

Oct. 18, 11 am-2 PM

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Sullivan Community Center Parking Lot

Our new Halloween festival combines your favorites from Trucks, Trunks, & Treats with Fall Fest! enjoy an afternoon of trunk-or-treating, costume contest, hay rides, and more! This dog-friendly event will feature a doggie costume contest and plus puppy adoptions! Registration is required for 2 years through adults.

FLICK 'N FLOAT

Oct. 18, 6-8:30 PM

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Lakeview Fitness Pool

Join us for a splash-tastic indoor movie night at the pool! Float, relax, and enjoy the family friendly film, Hocus Pocus, on the big screen – all from the comfort of the water! Open swim starts at 6 PM and the movie begins at 6:30 PM. Flotation tubes are provided by the Park District.

FALL FIT FEST

Halloween Themed Health Fair

Oct. 25, 8 AM-12 PM

FREE EVENT! Lakeview Fitness

Highlights include discounts, giveaways, raffles, high-energy fitness challenges for all levels; class demos; free stretch sessions from Stretchworks; and free chair massages from Elements Massage.

Be sure to view our Fall Program Guide for all of our programs beginning soon. Program guides are available at the Sullivan Community Center and Lakeview Fitness.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Chess, Robotics, and Cooking classes are offered in all of the Hawthorn D73 Elementary schools plus the kindergarten building. Click here to view After School Enrichment classes and REGISTER.

Vernon Hills Park District

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