Event Calendar
February 2024
February
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.
Sunday,
March 3
date March 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.
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.
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.
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!
Sunday,
March 10
date March 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 March 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 March 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!
Monday,
March 11
date March 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.
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.
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!
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.
Saturday,
March 23
date March 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 March 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,
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
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).