Special Events Around Fox Valley Spring Spruce-Up
Flower Power Planting Parties
Community-wide Garage Sale
Scout groups, church groups, e! students, friends and families are invited to help spruce up local parks by picking up litter and more. What a great opportunity to celebrate Earth Week. Call 630-9664555 to volunteer. (DS)
This one-day event is open to e! volunteers who would like to help beautify their communities. Join park District greenhouse crews at select sites to put the trowels and shovels to dirt and plant a variety of annuals and perennials, then enjoy the natural beauty all season long! (HW)
Sellers and buyers—save the date for this popular spring event! Sellers get two 9-by-18-foot parking spaces and one 8-foot table plus advertising to bring plenty of buyers to the event. Buyers get free admission for one-stop shopping with up to 35 garage sales in one location. Proceeds from rental spaces go toward the Creative Play preschool program at the Prisco Community Center. (CJ)
Fr e
Fr e
Age
Fee
Day
Date
Time
All ages
Free
Sa
April 20
9:30 a.m. to noon
Park/Trail
Street Address
Gilman Trail/ Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road
Indian Creek Park
Molitor Road
North Aurora Island Park
State St. Bridge (south)
South Island Park
Ashland Avenue Bridge
Spring Lake Park
McCoy Drive and Gregory Street
Waubonsie Lake Park
Montgomery Road and Kautz Road
Age
Fee
Locations
10Y and up
Free
Eola Community Center and Vaughan Athletic Center
Day
Date
Time
Sa
May 18
9 to 11 a.m.
Save the Dates! Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Experience the excitement of paddling the scenic Fox River while enjoying this classic tradition that dates back to the 1960s. Paddlers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Two race lengths are offered – with start lines in St. Charles (10 miles) and Batavia (6 miles) – both finishing with a post-race lunch party and awards ceremony at McCullough Park. Pre-race pickup from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Prisco Community Center. (JI) Age
Day
Date
All ages
Su
June 2
Time
Fee*
Starting Location
9 a.m.
Adult Team: $50 Adult Paddler: $25 Paddler under 16: $15
St. Charles: Mt. St. Mary’s Park
10:30 a.m.
Adult Team: $40 Adult Paddler: $20 Paddler under 16: $15
Batavia: VFW on Route 25
9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Adult Team: $70 Adult Paddler: $35
St. Charles: Mt. St. Mary’s Park and Batavia: VFW on Route 25
Sellers Age
Fee per rental
Class Size
Location
18Y and up
$30(R) / $45(N)
MIN: 15 / MAX: 35
Prisco Community Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
58726
Sa
May 18
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
American Spirit: A Flag Day Musical Revue Patriotic musical selections will include favorites such as ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ and ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ Enjoy coffee, dessert and a musical revue performed by this red, white and blue cast. Tickets available starting May 14 at Prisco. (KD) Age
Fee
Location
All ages
$10
Prisco Community Center
Day
Date
Time
F
June 14
2 p.m.
Summer Stage Presents ‘The Sound Of Music’ When the sweet, young Maria proves too highspirited for the religious life, she is sent to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Maria becomes friends with the children and captures the heart of the stern Captain, but Austria’s invasion by the Nazis forces the family to escape to Switzerland in a thrilling and inspirational story. The classical musical score includes ‘Edelweiss,’ ‘My Favorite Things,’ ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain,’ ‘Do-Re-Mi,’ and the title song ‘The Sound of Music.’ Tickets available at Paramount Theatre box office starting June 25 by calling 630-896-6666. (KD) Age
Location
Canoe Rental Package: Rental package includes Mid-Am registration for 2 paddlers, 2 lunches, 2 T-shirts, goodie bags, shuttle, canoe rental, paddles and PFDs.
All ages
Paramount Theatre
9 a.m.
$95
St. Charles: Mt. St. Mary’s Park
Day
Date
Time
Fee
10:30 a.m.
$80
Batavia: VFW on Route 25
F
July 19
7 p.m.
Kayak Rental Package: Rental package includes Mid-Am registration for 1 paddler, 1 lunch & T-shirt, goodie bag, shuttle, kayak rental, paddle and PFD. (Tandem package includes 2 lunches, shirts, etc.)
Seniors / Ages 3Y to 17Y: $7 Ages 18Y and up: $9
Sa
July 20
2 p.m.
Seniors / Ages 3Y to 17Y: $9 Ages 18Y and up: $13
9 a.m.
$55
St. Charles: Mt. St. Mary’s Park
Sa
July 20
7 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
$45
Batavia: VFW on Route 25
Seniors / Ages 3Y to 17Y: $9 Ages 18Y and up: $13
Su
July 21
2 p.m.
Seniors / Ages 3Y to 17Y: $9 Ages 18Y and up: $13
* See our new online registration link at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org that will allow participants to manage and edit their registrations for accuracy. An additional $2.00 convenience fee will be applied.
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