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Special Events
The Bensenville Park District has put together some fabulous events this season! Be sure to join us on social media for event updates, fun videos, and photos! A complete list of special events is located on the inside back cover, page 67.
Locations
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Deer Grove Leisure Center
1000 W. Wood Street | (630) 766-7015
Fischer Farm
16W680 Grand Avenue | (630) 834-3152
White Pines Golf Club
500 W. Jefferson Street | (630) 766-0304
Bensenville Water Park
1100 W. Wood Street | (630) 766-SWIM (7946)
Easter Egg Hunt & Eggstravaganza
The Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt is back! Hop over to our annual Easter egg hunt that starts promptly at 10:00A with a new age group running every 10 Minutes. There will be hundreds of candy-filled eggs scattered across Varble Park Hill, waiting for you to collect. Don’t forget to bring a container/bag to hold your eggs. As soon as you are done with the egg hunt, be sure to bring your whole family into the DGLC for games, crafts, inflatables and photos with the Easter Bunny until 12:30pm. TL Varble Park Hill, DGLC Gym Ages 3 & under - 10:00A Ages 4-5 - 10:10A Ages 6-7 - 10:20A Ages 8-9 - 10:30A Ages 10+ - 10:40A Sa, 04/09 | 10:00A-12:30P Free
Earth Day at the Farm
Spring is here, and Fischer Farm is the best place to get in that Earth Day spirit! Swing on by Fischer Farm for our annual Earth Day celebration as we tidy up our prairie, fix up the garden, tend to the animals, and do many other fun activities. Water and snacks will be provided during the event. Register by April 1 to get a free commemorative Earth Day t-shirt. TL
Fischer Farm
All Ages Sa, 04/23 | 10:00A-12:00P Free
Family Golf Nights
Bring your family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club. The tees have been moved up and you may play at your own pace. Also enjoy a $3 meal deal that includes a hot dog, chips and drink. White Pines Golf Club
All Ages Su, 05/15, 06/19, 07/17, 08/21 | after 5:00P $5 Junior (17 and under) | $10 Adult $10 per cart if you want to ride $10 to ride along without playing
Join us at our parks this summer for “dayz” full of fun for all ages!
Play Dayz
Come out and participate in a variety of different activity stations through the park, from tie-dyeing to nature activities! There is sure to be something there for you to enjoy! At the end, build and decorate your very own kite and try to be the highest flyer out there. TL DiOrio Park Ages 4+ Sa, 05/21 | 11:00A-1:00P Free
Hey, you guys! Our movie in the park series will kick off with the showing of the 1985 classic The Goonies. Come and join a group of young misfits Andy, Bran, Mouth, Data, Mikey and Chunk as they discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure in the hopes of saving their house from an evil property development company. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends, and family for the special outdoor movie! Refreshments will be available for purchase. The movie will begin at dusk.
Kremples Park All Ages Sa, 06/11 | Dusk Free
Dance Dayz
Want to learn the newest dance craze or looking for a small introduction into some basic dance styles? Stop by Rose Park for our first Dance Dayz, where our dance instructors will give you a crash course in some basic dances set to tunes from a local DJ. LK
Rose Park All Ages Sa, 06/25 | 10:00-11:00A Free
Entertainment Dayz | Dive-In Movie - Aquaman
Dive into a night of fun as you watch Jason Mamoa play Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Relive Aquaman’s adventures before the new movie comes out, float around on your inflatable, or sit on the pool deck while you cheer him on as he goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. *Rafts and pool floats are allowed but not supplied. All pool floats must be single-person only; anything larger will not be permitted. TL
Water Park All Ages Sa, 07/09 | Dusk $10, under 3 free
Fitness Dayz
Do you want to try out some of the fitness programs the park district has to offer? Come and get your fit on in one of our parks! Try your hand at yoga with the farm as your backdrop. Relax and unwind with this great introduction. LK
Fischer Farm All Ages Sa, 07/23 | 9:00-10:00A Free
Do you want to try out some of the fitness programs the park district has to offer? Come and get your fit on in one of our parks! Try your hand at Circuit Training (High Intensity Interval Training). Varble Park is the perfect place for you to try out this class for the first time. LK Varble Park All Ages Sa, 07/23 | 9:00-10:00A Free
Do you want to try out some of the fitness programs the park district has to offer? Come and get your fit on in one of our parks! Try your hand at the Latin dancercise craze Zumba, where you will use hypnotic Latin rhythms and easyto-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness workout. LK Pines Park All Ages Sa, 07/23 | 9:00-10:00A Free
Sports Dayz
Come and participate in one of the many sports activities going on at multiple parks! Score your point at Poplar Park with a three-point shooting contest and take a shot on goal with our soccer free kick! LK
Poplar Park All Ages Sa, 08/06 | 9:30-10:30A Free
Come and participate in one of our many sports activities that we will have going on at multiple different parks! Join us for an individual floor hockey shooting skills competition and a basketball two-ball, two-player team competition where teams have one minute to score many baskets from designated spots on the court for points. LK
Sunrise Park All Ages Sa, 08/06 | 10:00-11:00A Free
Come and participate in one of the many sports activities going on at multiple parks! Punt, pass and kick the football down the field over at Woodcrest Park. Do you have what it takes to win all three? LK Woodcrest Park All Ages Sa, 08/06 | 11:00A-12:00P Free
Entertainment Dayz | Movie in the Park - Sing 2
Come and see theater owner Buster Moon set his sights on producing a brand-new musical with his troupe in the glamorous Redshore City. To gain the support of a ruthless music mogul, he pitches that he’ll feature Clay Calloway, a legendary, but elusive, rock singer as part of the show. Now all the group needs to do is find the recluse and persuade him to perform with them. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends, and family for this special outdoor movie! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movie will begin after dusk. TL Sunset Park All Ages Sa, 08/20 | Dusk Free
Family Campout
Live at White Pines
Join us for an evening of live entertainment! The cover charge is only $5 at the door and includes access to the venue and entertainment. A themed dinner and beverages are available for purchase. White Pines Golf Club
21+
Fr, 07/29, 08/19 | Doors open at 6:30P Bring the family for a campout under the stars! You won’t want to miss the fun crafts, lawn games, and stories around the fire. Campers will need a tent, sleeping gear, lawn chairs, bug spray, flash light, extra games and toys, and personal items. We’ll provide the fire-roasted hot dogs and s’mores! Electricity is not available for tents, but is on the grounds. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A four-person tent can be rented for $15 per tent (supplies limited). You must pre-register to participate. TL Fischer Farm
All Ages Fr, Sa, 09/02-09/03 | 5:00P-9:00A | 615021-01 $10 per person, Under 3 Free
Harvest Fest
Bensenville Park District’s fourth annual Harvest Fest returns to Fischer Farm in September and will be better than ever! Harvest Fest 2022 will feature all that you have come to love plus much more, starting with the most exciting news, the event will now be a weekend-long festival! Come and enjoy this 1836 homestead the way it was meant to be enjoyed; with an arts and crafts exhibition, animals, music, activities, and food to get the whole family into the fall spirit. Check out our website and social media platforms closer to the start of the event for more information. TL
Fischer Farm
All Ages Info available after 08/01 on the website and in the Fall Program Guide Fr, 09/23 | 4:00-7:00P Sa, 09/24 | 11:00A-6:00P Su, 09/25 | 11:00A-6:00P
