Waukegan Park District - Waukegan, Illinois

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“Progress In Motion” American Independence Festivities Winners Announced! [read more]

Summer HEAT 4 All!
Every Thursday at 11:30am join us at the Bowen Park Playground Amphitheater for a new weekly event. Each week we will learn or hear something new. Summer Heat continues through July 31st. [read more]

Tanabata --July 7, 2009
The Waukegan Park District’s Cultural Arts Division is celebrating the Japanese Star Festival. Tanabata takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when according to a legend, two stars, Altair and Vega, usually separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet. Make a wish for clear weather as you attach your personal wish for the upcoming year to the tree otherwise, Altair and Vega cannot meet. [read more] [click to view flyer]

Bowen Park Theatre's - Summer Shows for Young Audiences presents:
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp July 7-10 and Pinocchio July 28-31 [click to view brochure] [click to view flyer]

Try out this simplified version of Geocaching. It is a fun outdoor game played using GPS units and your camera. Playing the game with friends and family, discovering new places and having fun are what make this game such a great outdoor activity. The real challenge lies in using your GPS system.
Click here for more details and entry form!