Picnic in the Park Family Splash Bash

SplashZone 416 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL, United States

The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Picnic in the Park Family Splash Bash on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at the SplashZone, located at 416 S. Lewis Avenue in Corrine J. Rose Park. For $10/$14 per family, participants will enjoy snacks, swimming, prizes, and games. Preregistration is preferred. For more information, […]

$10 – $14

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jack Benny Center for the Arts 39 Jack Benny Dr, Waukegan, IL, United States

Join us for an enchanting evening in Shakespeare's timeless tale! Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream will have two free performances. Due to weather, we are moving the performances inside the Dr. Lynn Schornick Theatre, located at 39 Jack Benny Drive in Bowen Park. Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 6pm to 7pm Sunday, […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jack Benny Center for the Arts 39 Jack Benny Dr, Waukegan, IL, United States

Join us for an enchanting evening in Shakespeare's timeless tale! Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream will have two free performances. Due to weather, we are moving the performances inside the Dr. Lynn Schornick Theatre, located at 39 Jack Benny Drive in Bowen Park. Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 6pm to 7pm Sunday, […]

Free

Arts Park at Ben Diamond Park

Ben Diamond Park 2413 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL

The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road bringing free arts and crafts to parks and events in Waukegan. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, including drawings, paintings, crafts, mosaics, sculptures, and more. The Arts Park Program began in 2011 and creates free art experiences throughout parks in the […]

Free

Shore Animals of Waukegan

Bevier Park 2255 W Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan, IL

Come and learn about the natural world at Nature's Classroom. Special guest, Belynda Alberte from the Lake County Forest Preserve, will be offering four free programs this summer going over the biodiversity around Waukegan and Nature's Classroom. Registration is not required. On Friday, June 27, 2025 from 2pm to 3pm, the Waukegan Park District and […]

Free

2025 American Independence Parade

Sheridan Road Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL

The Waukegan Park District is celebrating the 2025 American Independence Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025, stepping off at 1pm and traveling north on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. The parade theme is “Family, Friends and the Fourth” and the Grand Marshal will be Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County. […]

Free

Arts Park at Hinkston Park

Hinkston Park 810 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL, United States

The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road bringing free arts and crafts to parks and events in Waukegan. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, including drawings, paintings, crafts, mosaics, sculptures, and more. The Arts Park Program began in 2011 and creates free art experiences throughout parks in the […]

Free

Did Someone Say, Plantology

Bowen Park 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL, United States

You are invited to the Urban Ag Lab at Bowen Greenhouse, located at 1800 N. Sheridan Road in Bowen Park. These activities are designed for children and adults. All participants must register. Thanks to generous support from North Shore Gas, these programs are offered for free or at a low cost. Attend the greenhouse session […]

Free

Arts Park at Bowen Park

Bowen Park 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL, United States

The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road bringing free arts and crafts to parks and events in Waukegan. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, including drawings, paintings, crafts, mosaics, sculptures, and more. The Arts Park Program began in 2011 and creates free art experiences throughout parks in the […]

Free

Biodiversity

Bevier Park 2255 W Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan, IL

Come and learn about the natural world at Nature's Classroom. Special guest, Belynda Alberte from the Lake County Forest Preserve, will be offering four free programs this summer going over the biodiversity around Waukegan and Nature's Classroom. Registration is not required. Come learn about Biodiversity on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 2pm to 3pm at […]

Free

Ice Cream Social & Scavenger Hunt

Bowen Park 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL, United States

The Waukegan Park District is hosting an Ice Cream Social & Scavenger Hunt on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Bowen Park, located at 1800 N. Sheridan Road. Have a sweet time enjoying a summer night! Join us for a scavenger hunt in the park followed by a delicious ice cream […]

Free

IF (PG) at Diversity Park

Diversity Park 4499 W Hill Avenue, Waukegan, IL

The Waukegan Park District will be hosting a movie screening of IF (PG) on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at dusk (approximately 8:28 pm) at Diversity Park located at 4499 W. Hill Avenue. All movies will begin at approximately sunset. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, blankets, chairs, and picnic gear to enjoy the outdoor movies. […]

Free

Arts Park at Diversity Park

Diversity Park 4499 W Hill Avenue, Waukegan, IL

The Waukegan Park District’s Arts Park Program will be on the road bringing free arts and crafts to parks and events in Waukegan. Participants will have the opportunity to create art, including drawings, paintings, crafts, mosaics, sculptures, and more. The Arts Park Program began in 2011 and creates free art experiences throughout parks in the […]

Free