Event Calendar
January 2024
January
Wednesday,
May 1
date May 1, 2024
time all day
price Season Permit Fee (R/NR): $30/$45
location Gallery Park
Boating on Lake Glenview - Season Open
Recreational boating is a wonderful way to exercise, enjoy nature, relax and spend time with friends and family. The Glenview Park District is excited to provide opportunities for non-motorized boating on Lake Glenview. The boating season runs May 1-Oct 1.
Saturday,
March 2
date March 2, 2024
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Indigenous Storytelling with Native American Indian Story Keeper Wamblee Loux
Join The Grove for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the wisdom, culture, and powerful oral traditions of Native American heritage as told by gifted storyteller Wamblee Loux.
Families and individuals are invited to stop by throughout the day to hear oral histories that have been preserved and passed down through generations. A brief pipe ceremony – a sacred ritual that connects the physical and spiritual worlds – will be held at noon.
Dress for the weather as this program will take place outside. You may bring seat cushions and/or portable chairs for your comfort. Please be respectful when arriving and departing. Sponsored by the Grove Heritage Association. Registration is not required.
date March 2, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
location Glenview Community Ice Center
Public Input Meeting: Panning for Indian Ridge Park
The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.
Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!
Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.
You can also provide input by completing our online survey.
date March 2, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
location Glenview Community Ice Center
Public Input Meeting: Planning for Swenson Park
The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.
Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!
Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.
You can also provide input by completing our online survey.
Saturday,
February 3
date February 3, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
price $100R/$120NR per group of up to 10
location Historic Wagner Farm
Wagon Rides at The Farm
What’s better than a wagon ride? How about a wagon ride S’mores?!? Bundle up and enjoy a private wagon ride (for up to 10 people) followed by marshmallow roasting and fireside s’mores.
date February 3, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Winter Restoration Work Days at The Grove
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
date February 3, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price (R/NR): $25/$31
location Park Center
Mother's Day Mug Workshop (ages 5-7)
Make a functional mug for whoever you’re celebrating! All mugs will be available for pick up by May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day. All mugs will be food safe and dishwasher and microwave safe.
Thursday,
April 4
date April 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
location Willow Park
Public Input Meeting: Planning for Willow Park
The Glenview Park District continues to advance park improvements and planning goals defined in our Comprehensive Master Plan to maintain the high quality of park and recreation services for our community.
Parks master plans are essential to provide a road map for the Park District on future improvements to the parks. We would like your input on determining a plan to maintain and improve our parks!
Several parks have been identified for planning including Indian Ridge, Swenson, and Willow Parks. All three parks will be planned concurrently including staff design collaboration meetings, community input sessions, and Park Board review. The timeline and funding for these parks has not been determined yet and the Park District is just seeking input for the preliminary planning.
You can also provide input by completing our online survey.
date April 4, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Cicada Celebration & Exhibit Opening
Celebrate the arrival of the Brood XIII Periodical Cicada! Explore the phenomenal lifecycle of the 17-year Cicada with a full day of educational fun for the entire family!
Science programs • Family Activities • Crafts • Exhibits & Artwork • Nature Walks • Giveaways
Other activities: Guess the number of cicada shells in a jar and win exciting prizes. Insert your face in our cut-outs and imagine you are a giant cicada. Stop by The Grove Store for souvenirs.
CATCH THE BUZZ!
date April 4, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
price (R/NR): $25/$31
location Park Center
Mother's Day Mug Workshop (ages 8-12)
Make a functional mug for whoever you’re celebrating! All mugs will be available for pick up by May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day. All mugs will be food safe and dishwasher and microwave safe.
date April 4, 2024
1:00 pm
price $10 per person
Spring Dance Recital
Glenbrook South High School Watson Auditorium, 4000 W. Lake Ave.
Be inspired by our talented adult and youth dancers, ages 5-90 years young, celebrating the heart connection of nature and dance! Center Studio for Dance offers year-round classes in rhythmic gymnastics, specialty dance and all traditional dance genres. Classes are taught at Park Center by our talented and professional dance staff.
For more information, call 847-724-5670.
Sunday,
May 5
date May 5, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Spring Restoration Work Day at The Grove
For all ages
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
Saturday,
April 6
date April 6, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
price Free
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Earth Day Celebration
Join us for a day of family-friendly fun and environmental education! Explore ways to make a positive impact on our planet.
- Make recyclable newspaper seed pots and other crafts.
- Tour the Tyner Center and explore Fuller Air Station Prairie on a guided trail walk.
- Play in our augmented reality sandbox to see how topography shapes the environment.
- Bring your old fluorescent light bulbs and watch as they are quickly and safely recycled by our Bulb Eater lamp crushing system (10 am-1 pm).
Call 847-299-6096 for more information.
Friday,
March 8
date March 8, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date March 8, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove Redfield Estate
Grove Literary Society
In the tradition of the original Grove Literary Society established by Robert Kennicott and his father Dr. John, The Grove Heritage Association hosts a new book club that focuses on books about the natural history to better understand where and how we live. Starting in March the group will discuss One Day at Teton Marsh by Sally Carrighar. Please email Meredith Saungka at meredith.saungka@glenviewparks.org for more information.
Saturday,
March 9
date March 9, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date March 9, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Fireplace Features: Preschool Craft and Book Fair
You’re invited to join us at the Park Center Preschool’s Fireside Feature!
Our friendly staff will be reading some featured and fantastic stories for you at the Scholastic Book Fair. In addition, we’ll also have our annual art fair on display. You’ll even have a chance to become an artist yourself and create your very own tissue paper stained glass project to take home with you. It’s going to be a fun-filled event for children of all ages!
Saturday,
February 10
date February 10, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Get Moving Glenview Fitness Open House
Get Moving Glenview! Join the fitness team and awesome vendors to start the new year off on a healthy path! There will be several free activities, light refreshments and raffle prizes.
Open House Vendors Include:
- Endeavor Health (aka. Northshore)
- Movement Revolution
- Together WE Tri
- Fit 4 Moms / Stroller Striders
- Center Studio / GPD
- Fabletics
- Grateful Birch Boutique
- Dick Ponds Athletics
- Blended
date February 10, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Fireplace Features: Ceramics
Interested in learning about Park District programs? Check out a FREE Saturday class demo with an instructor! Drop in, ask questions, and maybe you’ll even learn a new hobby!
Our ceramics class is designed for those interested in working with clay. New and advanced students are welcome! Clay, glazes, and tools are provided..
date February 10, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
price $100R/$120NR per group of up to 10
location Historic Wagner Farm
Wagon Rides at The Farm
What’s better than a wagon ride? How about a wagon ride S’mores?!? Bundle up and enjoy a private wagon ride (for up to 10 people) followed by marshmallow roasting and fireside s’mores.
date February 10, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date February 10, 2024
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Grove Arrival Day
This free event celebrates the anniversary of the day the pioneering Kennicott family first arrived at The Grove. Meet costumed interpreters and discover what life was like in 1836. For information call 847-299-6096.
date February 10, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
price Free for Members
location The Grove
Grove Heritage Association Members' Evening
The Grove Heritage Association (GHA) is inviting a few close friends over- are you on the list? All current, new, and renewed GHA members are invited for an exclusive evening to explore The Grove after hours. This special time will include campfire with refreshments, guided night hike, afterhours access to the Interpretive Center with animal encounters, and more!
This event is free for GHA members with advance registration. To register call The Grove at (847) 299-6096.
Not yet a member? Become a member online or purchase your membership at The Grove’s Interpretive Center front desk to enjoy Members’ Evening, discounts at The Grove Museum Store, and more throughout the year!
Sunday,
February 11
date February 11, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Winter Restoration Work Days at The Grove
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
date February 11, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Mardi Gras Animal Masks
Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages! Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Go a little wild for Mardi Gras by creating a mask inspired by the animals that live at The Grove. Show off your creation with a parade at noon. For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
date February 11, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date February 11, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
price $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Children under 2 are free
location Historic Wagner Farm
Spring on the Farm
Step back in time to experience a spring day on the farm in the 1920s. All ages are welcome. When the choring is done, check out some popular recreational pastimes from 100 years ago and join us for a classic Automobile Picnic Lunch (pre-order from Wagner Farm or bring your own).
- Meet the young livestock.
- Mix up homemade 1920s cleaning solutions
- Plant flowers to take home and learn why they were common around outhouses
- Discover trendy picnic recipes from yesteryear
- Make giant soap bubbles
- Test out a 1920s camping cot and learn about cooking over a campfire
- Help white-wash the barn
- Enjoy wagon rides and hand-milking demonstrations (starting at 10 am)
- Take part in sack races and other lawn games
- Get a jump-start on summer with ice cream from the Sweets and Treats Ice Cream Parlor.
date February 11, 2024
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
price R: $45; NR: $50
location The Grove
Mother's Day Tea
Ages 13+
Take that very important person in your life out for a unique experience at The Grove. Guests will enjoy a three-course tea luncheon in the Historic 1856 Kennicott House. Learn proper tea etiquette and hear the Legend of the Fan. Service staff will be dressed in period attire. Hats will be provided or wear your own!
All reservations must be received by April 25.
Tuesday,
March 12
date March 12, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date March 12, 2024
9:00 am
11:30 am
2:00 pm
price Adults $49.99; Children ages 4-11 $19.99; Children 3 and under free
location Coarse Italian
Mother's Day Brunch
Enjoy a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch with your family at Coarse Italian Restaurant; seatings are at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Breakfast favorites include lemon ricotta pancakes, eggs benedict, shrimp cocktail, chicken limone and other chef exclusives. The cost for adults is $49.99 and $19.99 for children ages 4-11. Toddlers under 3 eat free. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Call today to make your reservation (deposit required) – 847-657-3200.
Wednesday,
March 13
date March 13, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date March 13, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove Redfield Estate
Grove Literary Society
In the tradition of the original Grove Literary Society established by Robert Kennicott and his father Dr. John, The Grove Heritage Association hosts a new book club that focuses on books about the natural history to better understand where and how we live. Starting in March the group will discuss One Day at Teton Marsh by Sally Carrighar. Please email Meredith Saungka at meredith.saungka@glenviewparks.org for more information.
Thursday,
March 14
date March 14, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
date March 14, 2024
6:30 am - 9:30 am
price $45/wave
location Park Center
Indoor Triathlon
Are you looking to challenge yourself and take your triathlon training to the test? Join Together We Tri for the yearly indoor triathlon which includes:
- 10 minute pool swim
- 20 minute ride on spin bikes
- 15 minute track run/walk
Plus a post-race expo with sponsors.
date March 14, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Spring Restoration Work Day at The Grove
For all ages
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary—just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability. Work parties may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
date March 14, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:40 pm
price Free
location Glenview Community Ice Center
Glenview Blades Open House
Love ice skating and performing? The Glenview Blades are a group of synchronized skating teams that have provided recreational and competitive opportunities for Glenview skaters for more than 35 years. The teams have won numerous district and national medals. Come to our Open House to learn more about the group and consider signing up for tryouts!
Synchronized skating is a popular discipline of figure skating both in the U.S. and around the world. In synchro, teams of 8 to 20 skaters compete together in unison. Synchronized skating teams move from straight lines to form patterns such as blocks, pinwheels, circles and intersections, all choreographed to music. It is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences.
Friday,
March 15
date March 15, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Park Center Preschool Scholastic Book Fair
Come on over to check out and shop for some awesome books for your family, or even pick up a book to donate to our preschool. A portion of your purchase will support our preschool program and help us provide our children with the gift of books for special occasions. Plus, your purchases will help us add new and exciting titles to our library! And after you shop don’t forget to take a peek at the amazing artwork our preschoolers have been creating, inspired by famous artists like Monet and Warhol.
Saturday,
March 16
date March 16, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Get Moving Glenview! Community Wellness Walk
Join park district staff and other community members and friends to go for a walk along the trails at The Grove. Walking has been linked to incredible physical and mental health benefits. What better way to get out and enjoy community and nature than to do it together. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Let’s get moving, Glenview!
Saturday,
February 17
date February 17, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
price $100R/$120NR per group of up to 10
location Historic Wagner Farm
Wagon Rides at The Farm
What’s better than a wagon ride? How about a wagon ride S’mores?!? Bundle up and enjoy a private wagon ride (for up to 10 people) followed by marshmallow roasting and fireside s’mores.
Tuesday,
March 19
date March 19, 2024
time all day
location Park Center
Election Day
Park Center’s first floor mini gym will serve as a polling location for certain precincts on March 19. Parking is available in the front of the building; use the main middle entrance of the building. Note: early voting and ballot drop off at Village Hall is available March 4-18. To check your voting registration status or to find your precinct and polling place, click here.
Saturday,
April 20
date April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Spring Restoration Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
For ages 8+ |
Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
date April 20, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
price $5
location The Grove
Reusable Bag Decorating
Drop in to celebrate Earth Day! Reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment and decorate your own reusable bag to take and use all summer long going to our pools, carrying library books, or shopping at the Farmers Market.
All supplies provided. $5 per bag, payable at the event.
date April 20, 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
price Free
location The Grove
Gardening with Native Plants
For ages 16+
Join The Grove for a special presentation Gardening with Native Plants by Meredith Suangka, Grove Natural Resource Manager, as she discusses the benefits of native vegetation and explains how to select the right plants for different environmental conditions and turn landscaping into a haven for pollinators and other wildlife. This program is free, but reservations are required. Please e-mail Meredith.Suangka@glenviewparks.org to RSVP.
date April 20, 2024
12:30 pm
price Free
location Gallery Park
Lake Glenview Fish Release Day
In partnership with Sunrise Glenview Rotary Club and the Village of Glenview
Help make a splash by restocking Lake Glenview with fish this spring! Live fish and buckets will be provided and all ages are welcome. Dress for the weather and wet conditions.
Call 847-299-6096 for more information.
Sunday,
April 21
date April 21, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
price $5
location The Grove
Reusable Bag Decorating
Drop in to celebrate Earth Day! Reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment and decorate your own reusable bag to take and use all summer long going to our pools, carrying library books, or shopping at the Farmers Market.
All supplies provided. $5 per bag, payable at the event.
date April 21, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price Free
location Glenview Community Ice Center
Glenview Blades Tryouts
Love ice skating and performing? The Glenview Blades are a group of synchronized skating teams that have provided recreational and competitive opportunities for Glenview skaters for more than 35 years. The teams have won numerous district and national medals. Register by April 14 to attend our tryouts!
Synchronized skating is a popular discipline of figure skating both in the U.S. and around the world. In synchro, teams of 8 to 20 skaters compete together in unison. Synchronized skating teams move from straight lines to form patterns such as blocks, pinwheels, circles and intersections, all choreographed to music. It is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences.
Friday,
February 23
date February 23, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
price $50 R/$62 NR
location Lakeview Room
location Park Center
Royal Ball
Join us for a soiree’ under the sea! Dive into the magic for a night of music, dancing and refreshments in Park Center’s beautiful Lakeview Room. The event is for ages 4-12 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The per person resident fee is $50; $62 for nonresidents. Advance registration is required by February 19. Please register each date and guest separately.
date February 23, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Spring Restoration Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
For ages 8+ |
Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
date February 23, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
price $6
location Gallery Park
location Park Center
Eggstravaganza - SOLD OUT
For those registered, the event will be held outdoors. We encourage all 🐰 snow bunnies to bundle up and dress warm. Just in case, please call 📞 the Rainout Line at 847-724-3337 or visit https://glenviewparks.org/weather-cancellations/ for the latest weather cancellation information.
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure that’s fun for the whole family! Join us for an egg hunt event for three different age groups (0-2 years, 3-5 years and 6-9 years). It’s triple the fun, triple the eggs, and triple the excitement!
- The 0-2 year old group will begin at 10:15 a.m. sharp
- The 3-5 year old and 5-9 year old groups will start at 10:30 a.m.
There will NOT be day of registration.
Saturday,
February 24
date February 24, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Winter Restoration Work Days at Fuller Air Station Prairie
Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather
date February 24, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Get Moving Glenview! Community Wellness Walk
Join park district staff and other community members and friends to go for a walk along the trails at The Grove. Walking has been linked to incredible physical and mental health benefits. What better way to get out and enjoy community and nature than to do it together. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Let’s get moving, Glenview!
Monday,
February 26
date February 26, 2024
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
price Free
location Park Center Preschool
Park Center Preschool Open House
Stop by to meet the teachers, tour the classrooms and get all of your questions answered. There will be waitlist forms available. Park Center Preschool and Childcare, ages 2-5, is offered year-round – Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
For more information, email Preschool Director Amanda Giacomino at amanda.giacomino@glenviewparks.org or call 224-521-2550.
Saturday,
April 27
date April 27, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Glenview Resident Open House
Representatives from the Village of Glenview, Glenview Park District, Glenview Public Library, Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Township, Cook County, Endeavor Health, mental health services and other community organizations will be available at this free event!
Plenty of activities:
- Meet a police officer, firefighter and 9-1-1 telecommunicator
- Meet Village trustees
- Blood pressure checks
- Crafts and balloon animals for kids
- Get your library card
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by:
Village of Glenview & Glenview Park District
Coordinated by:
Glenview Communicators
Sunday,
April 28
date April 28, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
price Free
location Park Center
Glenview Clean Energy Fair & EV Show
Celebrate sustainability and learn about clean energy solutions! Explore a wide range of products that support clean energy, including rooftop or community solar, battery storage and generators; home energy audits/assessments/weatherizing; electric products such as induction stoves, EVs, heat pumps (HVAC and/or water heater), lawn care equipment; energy conservation measures such as triple-pane windows.
Talk with vendors who sell and service those products and residents who use them. Learn from several utilities and nonprofits with expertise in the transition to clean energy and conservation. Check out electric vehicles in the parking lot directly adjacent to the gym and talk with auto retailers and EV owners.
date April 28, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
price Free
location The Grove
Wildlife Heroes - How to Help Animals in Need
Ages 8+
Join The Grove’s Animal Care Team as they teach us about wildlife rehabilitation and how to provide aid to injured, orphaned, displaced, or distressed wild animals we may find in and around our homes. This program is free, but reservations are required. Please e-mail diane.michalski@glenviewparks.org to attend this program.
This event is SOLD OUT.
Monday,
April 29
date April 29, 2024
time all day
location The Grove
GHA Plant Sale Preorder Deadline
This year’s plant sale features a great selection of hardy native plants from Midwest Groundcovers, including forbs, grasses and sedges, suitable for a variety of soil, moisture, and light conditions. These perennials are both beautiful and beneficial for pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Pre-order plants by April 29 for pick up at the Plant Sale. See the order form for details and join us at the Plant Sale at The Grove on Sa, May 18 and Su May 19, 2024.
Saturday,
March 30
date March 30, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
location Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Center
Spring Restoration Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
For ages 8+ |
Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Sunday,
March 31
date March 31, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
location Coarse Italian
location Glenview Park Golf Club
Easter Brunch at Coarse Italian Restaurant
Celebrate the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31 at Coarse Italian Restaurant located at Glenview Park Golf Club. Enjoy a beautiful Easter brunch with your family; seatings available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brunch favorites include steakhouse benedicts, lemon ricotta pancakes, beignets with lemon curd, and other chef exclusives.
Don’t wait! Call us at 847-657-3200 to make your reservation (deposit required).