Bloomingdale Park District • 172 S. Circle Ave. • Bloomingdale, IL 60108 • 630.529.3650 • BloomingdaleParks.org

Upcoming Events

Dinosaur Day
Monday, 3/10/2014
Learn, sing, listen to stories and create crafts all about dinosaurs. Lots of activities revolve ...[more]

Community Forum on Lake Park Community Aquatic Center
Tuesday, 3/11/2014
Residents are invited to attend a forum to learn more information and ask questions about the ...[more]

Paddy's Day Cake
Wednesday, 3/12/2014
Decorate the perfect St. Paddy’s Day cake, cupcakes, cake box and chef’s hat. Celebration includes ...[more]

Score 6 Meeting
Wednesday, 3/12/2014
The Bloomingdale Park District is excited to show continued support for the CHARACTER COUNTS!-based ...[more]

Silk Painting
Wednesday, 3/12/2014
Artist Rhonda Popko (www.rhondapopko.com) will demonstrate her silk painting techniques, and assist ...[more]

BAA Artists Reception
Thursday, 3/13/2014
The Bloomingdale Artists Association hosts an Artists Reception sponsored by Ducat Chiropractic & ...[more]

Klub Friday Night Jr.
Friday, 3/14/2014
KFN Jr. is a night of fun just for fourth- and fifth-graders, featuring a DJ spinning tunes, games, ...[more]

Walking Book Club
Saturday, 3/15/2014
Get your workout in while having a book discussion. Discussions start during stretches and continue ...[more]

FREE Prenatal Education Class
Saturday, 3/15/2014
Adventist GlenOaks Hospital provides a FREE childbirth education class and labor & delivery tour ...[more]

31st Annual Student Art Show Reception
Sunday, 3/16/2014
The reception for the 31st Annual Student Art Show will be held between 1 and 4 p.m., March 16 at ...[more]

Flower and Garden Show
Tuesday, 3/18/2014
Check out the largest flower and garden show in the area at the iconic Navy Pier. The show ...[more]

Abstract Art
Thursday, 3/20/2014
This is a mixed media adventure for creating artwork that doesn’t necessarily look like anything ...[more]

Blackhawks Family Trip
Sunday, 3/23/2014
Watch the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks take on the Minnesota Wild. Transportation and ...[more]

School's Out! - Spring into Spring
Monday, 3/24/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

School's Out! - Nickel City Trip
Monday, 3/31/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Save $50 on Summer Camp
Monday, 3/31/2014
Register for Bloomingdale Park District Summer Camp before April 1 and save ...[more]

Nickel City Trip
Monday, 3/31/2014
Have fun at the area’s greatest arcade and family entertainment center, Nickel City in Northbrook. ...[more]

Little Chef Cook-off (Teddy Bear Picnic)
Monday, 3/31/2014
Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day ...[more]

Video Game Tourney
Tuesday, 4/1/2014
Enjoy a variety of Wii and XBox games tournament style. Participants may challenge one another to a ...[more]

School's Out! - Candy Land
Tuesday, 4/1/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Little Chef Cook-Off (Old McDonald Day)
Tuesday, 4/1/2014
Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day ...[more]

Wild Wild Life
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

School's Out! - Wild Wild Life Trip
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
Take a trip to the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest to explore wildlife conservation and ...[more]

Elawa Farm Trip
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
Take a trip to the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest to explore wildlife conservation and ...[more]

Little Chef Cook-off (Lunch Bunch)
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day ...[more]

RENT
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
Enjoy the Broadway hit RENT at Paramount Theater in Aurora. RENT immerses you in the lives of ...[more]

Money Matters
Wednesday, 4/2/2014
This class is a women’s guide to money matters. Class discusses preparing for retirement and paying ...[more]

Laser Tag Trip
Thursday, 4/3/2014
Enjoy two hours of laser tag, unlimited video games and pizza and pop at Laser X in Addison. ...[more]

School's Out! - Olympus Olympics
Thursday, 4/3/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Little Chef Cook-Off (Spring's A Bloomin')
Thursday, 4/3/2014
Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day ...[more]

Zoo Animals
Thursday, 4/3/2014
Paint and sculpt zoo animals such as zebras, lions, monkeys and more. This workshop incorporates ...[more]

School's Out! - Party Time at Hollywood Park
Friday, 4/4/2014
We are having a party at Hollywood Park in Crestwood! Participants receive a $5 play card and enjoy ...[more]

Little Chef Cook-Off (Breakfast With Bunny)
Friday, 4/4/2014
Bring out your inner chef by creating and sampling the goodies you prepare during these one-day ...[more]

Fish Release
Saturday, 4/5/2014
Help restock ponds at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Turner Park in Roselle at the annual Fish ...[more]

Battle of the Bands Registration Deadline
Monday, 4/7/2014
Today is the last day to enter the Battle of the Bands competition. Interested bands with members ...[more]

Printmaking
Tuesday, 4/8/2014
Students create a print image by using linoleum, carvers and printers ink. It’s just like making a ...[more]

School's Out! - Kids' Express
Wednesday, 4/9/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Cookie Day
Wednesday, 4/9/2014
Everybody loves cookies, so have fun decorating and eating cookies, making a cookie art project, ...[more]

Score 6 Meeting
Wednesday, 4/9/2014
The Bloomingdale Park District is excited to show continued support for the CHARACTER COUNTS!-based ...[more]

Ceramic Tray Workshop
Wednesday, 4/9/2014
Ceramic Tray Workshop is presented by Sue Dix. Members will each create a small tray; Sue will ...[more]

Greektown
Thursday, 4/10/2014
Enjoy a guided tour of The National Hellenic Museum. This is the first and only major museum in the ...[more]

FREE Prenatal Education Class
Saturday, 4/12/2014
Adventist GlenOaks Hospital provides a FREE childbirth education class and labor & delivery tour ...[more]

Lunch Bunch - Brian Fowler
Tuesday, 4/15/2014
Brian Fowler performs jazz hits, standards from the swinging Rat Pack and much more! Lunch, dessert ...[more]

WDSRA & Little City Show Opens
Wednesday, 4/16/2014
This exhibition of impressive artwork is created by students of special needs from Western DuPage ...[more]

Earthy Egg Day
Friday, 4/18/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Rock Climbing Trip
Friday, 4/18/2014
Enjoy a trip to Vertical Endeavors in Chicago. Whether climbing for the first time or returning for ...[more]

Klub Friday Night Jr.
Friday, 4/18/2014
KFN Jr. is a night of fun just for fourth- and fifth-graders, featuring a DJ spinning tunes, games, ...[more]

Walking Book Club
Saturday, 4/19/2014
Get your workout in while having a book discussion. Discussions start during stretches and continue ...[more]

Tony the Tiger
Saturday, 4/19/2014
Participants make the cutest “Tony the Tiger” ever seen. Activities include stuffing their new ...[more]

Tuesday Basketball
Tuesday, 4/22/2014
Third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders come and have fun on this special night of basketball. ...[more]

Pendants Creations
Tuesday, 4/22/2014
Create three different jewelry pendants or 2 pairs of earrings by using different colors of ...[more]

Cheaper By the Dozen
Thursday, 4/24/2014
This “founded-on-fact” comedy is the story of efficiency experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth during ...[more]

Spring Bling Fling
Friday, 4/25/2014
Design your very own sequined T-shirt. Decorate a canvas room with stamps, paints and sparkle ...[more]

Be A Firefighter
Saturday, 4/26/2014
Dress up in firefighters’ coats and helmets and attain hands-on experience being a firefighter. ...[more]

WDSRA & Little City Reception
Sunday, 4/27/2014
The reception for the WDSRA & Little City Show will be held between 2 and 4 p.m., April 27 at the ...[more]

Superhero for a Day
Wednesday, 4/30/2014
Dress in your favorite superhero costume and learn what it takes to be a superhero. Children do ...[more]

Magic
Wednesday, 4/30/2014
Learn fascinating and mesmerizing tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ...[more]

Spring Plant Sale
Friday, 5/2/2014
The Bloomingdale Garden Club hosts its annual spring plant sale Friday and Saturday, May 2-3 at the ...[more]

Battle of the Bands
Friday, 5/2/2014
The Battle is back! Enjoy listening to local indie music bands competing for the title of ...[more]

Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, 5/3/2014
The Bloomingdale Garden Club hosts its annual spring plant sale Friday and Saturday, May 2-3 at the ...[more]

School's Out! - Kids' Express
Wednesday, 5/7/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

School's Out! - Lincoln Park Zoo
Friday, 5/9/2014
School's Out! provides endless opportunities for first through sixth graders on days off of school. ...[more]

Klub Friday Night Jr.
Friday, 5/9/2014
KFN Jr. is a night of fun just for fourth- and fifth-graders, featuring a DJ spinning tunes, games, ...[more]

Walking Book Club
Saturday, 5/10/2014
Get your workout in while having a book discussion. Discussions start during stretches and continue ...[more]

Kids Love Books Too
Saturday, 5/10/2014
While parents participate in the Walking Book Club, children can enjoy reading and making a craft ...[more]

Munchkin Garden Club
Saturday, 5/10/2014
Munchkins decorate their own flowering pot and plant flowers with their very own gardening tools. ...[more]

Watercolors
Saturday, 5/10/2014
Learn to paint still lifes, florals, landscapes and more. Instructor provides students with a ...[more]

Animals Art Attack
Wednesday, 5/14/2014
Learn new ways to modernize animal portraits through teaching various artists, styles and other pop ...[more]

Score 6 Meeting
Wednesday, 5/14/2014
The Bloomingdale Park District is excited to show continued support for the CHARACTER COUNTS!-based ...[more]

Photo Composition
Wednesday, 5/14/2014
Photo Composition is presented by Fred Drury. Members are encouraged to bring their digital cameras ...[more]

Watercolors
Saturday, 5/17/2014
Learn to paint still lifes, florals, landscapes and more. Instructor provides students with a ...[more]

Retirement Puzzle
Tuesday, 5/20/2014
Many seniors are grappling with concerns about new living arrangements, finances, chronic health ...[more]

Tremendous Tomato Tips
Tuesday, 5/20/2014
Tremendous Tomato Tips is presented by Wally Schmidtke. Wally’s love of tomatoes and many years of ...[more]

Keepsake Jewelry
Wednesday, 5/21/2014
Moms and daughters enjoy a fun night out together. Each couple designs a necklace, bracelet and ...[more]

FREE Prenatal Education Class
Saturday, 5/24/2014
Adventist GlenOaks Hospital provides a FREE childbirth education class and labor & delivery tour ...[more]

The Last 5 Years
Wednesday, 5/28/2014
This modern musical explores the five-year relationship between Jamie, an up-and-coming writer, ...[more]

District News

(Click on articles for details)

Join Our Mailing List

Summer Camp
2014 Summer Camp registration is now available! Register online or fill out the forms and turn them into the JRC Registration Desk. Register before April 1 and save $50! The BPD's summer camp program is designed to spark your child’s imagination, grow new friendships, and assist them in discovering new talents each and every day.
Kite Fly/Touch-A-Truck
Contests, raffles, concessions and a mass kite launch highlight the annual Statewide Kite Fly and Touch-A-Truck events scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, May 17 at Springfield Park. Admission is FREE; however, some attractions and refreshments may require a fee.
Bunny Bash
Hop on over to Bloomingdale's most bumpin' time at the Annual Bunny Bash and Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt held 9:30 a.m. to noon April 12 at Circle Park and the JRC. The egg hunt starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. in Circle Park. The Bunny Bash follows shortly thereafter, running 9:45 a.m. to noon, at the adjacent Johnston Recreation Center.
The Oasis
Purchase your 2014 Oasis Water Park Season Pass before April 30 and save! A season pass is your best swimming value. Passholder benefits include early daily admission, discounted programs, private rentals and parties, free admission to many Oasis special events and Passholder Only Appreciation Night.
Before School, After School & Days Off Care
The Bloomingdale Park District offers before school, after school and days off of school programs. Preschool Adventures, Kindergarten Kids' Place and Kids' Place are before and after school care programs; while Busy Bees and School's Out! are days off of school programs.
Student Art Show
Students from local grade schools and high schools display their talents for not only mom, dad and grandparents, but the entire community at the 31st Annual Student Art Show, March 8 through April 12 at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum
Rentals
Planning an event? We have your solution! Call (630) 529-3650 or click here for rental information. All facility rentals require proper paperwork and applicable fees. Detailed rental binders are available for viewing at the Bloomingdale Park District front office.

Welcome to Bloomingdale Park District

Since 1964, the Bloomingdale Park District has strived to efficiently and economically provide recreation programs, facilities and open space for enjoyable leisure time experiences that benefit the community.

Take a few minutes to browse our web site and you'll find information on upcoming events and activities, unique facilities and services along with access to online registration and facility rentals. The Park District offers 160+ acres of open space, 2,400 programs and is fun, safe, affordable and convenient.

produced by
Visionary Webworks
~ eParkDistrict.com