If you grew up on Aurora’s west side and pedaled a Schwinn, Sting-Ray or Huffy, chances are the Virgil L. Gilman Trail – or “nature trail” to ‘60s-through-80s kids – served as a trusty thoroughfare through childhood.  And on a certain section of that trail, then blanketed with crushed limestone, stood iconic flagstone walls, each… Read More

Hop on over for a traditional egg hunt at Blackberry Farm. Plastic eggs will be filled with candy and prizes for 3 different age groups. The egg hunt for 2 yrs & under will start at 10:10 a.m., 3-5 yrs will be at 10:35 a.m., and the 6 and up will be at 10:55 a.m.… Read More

Treat mom to a special day at Blackberry Farm! Start the day with a beautiful brunch and then spend the afternoon at Blackberry Farm enjoying all the amenities. All attendees ages 1 and up (including adults) must purchase a ticket. All ticket sales are final. $25 - Sold Out… Read More

Swifties, cicadas, and sunset tunes are just a few elements bound to make ’24 a summer to savor! Check out our “Summer 7” for ideas to consider, and be sure to keep an eye on the Events Calendar for all the warm-weather activities happening across the District! Summer Camp Spots Remain! ​Space remains in several… Read More

Add a dash of adventure to your season’s festivities by checking out holiday events and activities across the Fox Valley Park District! Peep a few stocking stuffers below to get you started and be sure to visit the Events Calendar for a full lineup of holiday-themed fun! Fall Craft Fair  Shop local this holiday season… Read More

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Please note: unfortunately our carousel is… Read More

Every participant who registers for the Barnyard Dash Virtual 5K will ultimately provide a free meal to a local worker on the frontline of defense against COVID-19. That’s the headline. Here’s the backstory. In the spirit of offering a healthy outlet for residents to enjoy during the “new normal,” staff at Blackberry Farm began brainstorming… Read More

The email arrived in September from resident Karalyn Falatovich, who was already thinkin’ spring and hoping to proactively connect with Fox Valley Park District staff and collab on an early ’24 planting project. Or, more specifically in terms of staff, “someone who could nerd out with me about trees.” A first-time homeowner in the Lakewood… Read More

You are cordially invited to a magical evening to celebrate the wedding of Princess Ariel and Prince Eric at Blackberry Farm. Princess Ariel will be joined by her closest princess friends as her bridesmaids: Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White. The event will begin with a short wedding ceremony performed by the Fairy Godmother,… Read More

Public Notice Fox Valley Park District in partnership with West Aurora School District 129 has applied for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Continuation Grant for the upcoming FY25 2024-2025 school year On November 12, 2024.This original grant application was submitted to IBSE on September 9, 2021 and it includes the following schools: Hall, Nicholson,… Read More