When it comes to sledding, skating and skiing, we’re sorta at the mercy of Mother Nature, but no matter the weather, plenty of cool programs and activities await this winter season. Get started by checking out these upcoming 10 events, or visit our calendar pages for a full lineup of winter adventures. Holiday Express With a nod… Read More
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Holiday Express Delivers Magic, Memories of the Season
Believe. With a dash of imagination mixed with some holiday spirit, visitors to the Fox Valley Park District’s Holiday Express instantly re-experience the childhood vibes – hope, anticipation, cheer – that only the season can provide. An annual Yuletide celebration staged at historical Blackberry Farm, Holiday Express delivers Christmas spirit in the form of a… Read More
Love for Fitness Runs in the McPherson Family
The group-text notifications ding, chime, or buzz anywhere between 4 and 5 a.m., sometimes even as late as 6, if they’re lucky. All depends on Dad’s time zone when his job takes him out of town, but the message generally remains the same: While you’re sleeping, I’m working. What time are you working out today?… Read More
Carve Some Fun Into October with Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm
Press Release – September 23, 2021 Six special activity dates headline annual fall event AURORA – Each fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to change her outfit, historical Blackberry Farm and its natural beauty plays host to Pumpkin Weekends – a popular, monthlong event for families to celebrate the season and add memories… Read More
Autumn is Awesome... our Top 10 for fall
Now that we’ve settled into more of a traditional, back-to-school routine, check your calendar for some free space and consider joining us this fall for a wide selection of programs and activities tailored to residents of all ages. Pick a favorite and enjoy some family fun! Get started by checking out these upcoming 10 events,… Read More
Bug Fest Swarms to Spotlight at Red Oak Nature Center, Lippold Park
Press Release – August 16, 2021 11th annual event staged for Saturday, Aug. 21 AURORA – Somebody say something about the great cicada invasion of ’21, when bazillions of those little noisemakers would emerge in plague-like fashion for a month or so during the spring? Anybody even see one around here? If you feel slighted,… Read More