Recreation Department Special Events
| September | |
| 11th |
Community Day of Play 9:30-11:30am Four Seasons Park (Frontage Rd. and Lockport St., Plainfield) A joint celebration of play with the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Plainfield Park District. Celebrate our Community Day of Play! Activities include playground games, inflatable obstacle courses, Nature Scavenger Hunt, crafts, Fun Olympics, and giveaways – so come out to this exciting event! |
| 19th | Founder’s Day Parade Kick off at 2:00pm Begins at the corner of Belmont Dr. and Newland Ave. Show your pride at the annual Founder's Day Parade! This year's theme is Romeoville Fire Department... Protecting the Community for 50 Years! Whether you are watching or participating, you are sure to have a great time. Completed applications must be turned in by Friday, August 27, 2010. All community organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged to participate. Click Here for a Parade Application. |
| October | |
| 2nd |
Autumn Colors Craft Show 9:00am-3:00pm The fourth annual fall craft show features a variety of talented crafters offering many different items for sale. There is no entrance fee for the public to shop the craft show. Interested craft vendors may pick up a Craft Contract and Waiver at the Recreation Center Front Desk beginning June 1st. Forms must be mailed in or dropped off. Registration for this event may not be submitted online. Fee for vendors is $30 per 10' x 8' space; tables are $10 each. Registration deadline is Friday, September 10 or until all spaces are filled. Space is limited and accepted on a first come, first paid basis. This event is sponsored by Summit Chiropractic. |
| 22nd |
Halloween Fest 6:00-9:00pm Don't let the ghouls or werewolves keep you away from this nighttime event on its new night and time! The annual, fun-for-all-ages, Halloween Fest is co-sponsored by the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce. Activities are free to all Romeoville residents and will be held outdoors at Romeoville's Village Park so please dress for the weather! Bring a bag to collect goodies along the Trick-or-Treat Trail and dress in your Halloween costume for the Costume Contest for kids up to age 12! Other activities include children's entertainment, Pumpkin Patch, hay rides, inflatables, concessions and more! Costume Contest Age - Time 2 and under - 6:30pm 3-4 - 6:50pm 5-6 - 7:10pm 7-8 - 7:45pm |
| November | |
| 11th
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Veteran’s Day 10:00am Veteran’s Memorial Garden Celebrate Veteran’s Day with the Village of Romeoville. Service will be held at Veterans Memorial Gardens, next to Safety Town 13 Montrose Drive. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information. |
| December | |
| 3rd |
Winter Wonderland 6:00-9:00pm Bring your Christmas wish list and smile big for a picture and visit with Santa! Create festive holiday art or enjoy the many other exciting children’s activities during this Winter Wonderland. Mark your calendars for this exciting event! Check back closer to the event date for list of all indoor activities. Participants MUST pre-register for the indoor activities; event pricing will be available closer to the event date. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult. This event is held in conjunction with the outdoor Tree Lighting Festival. For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222. |
| 3rd |
Tree Lighting Festival 6:00-9:00pm Watch as we light up the night with festive lights on the 30’ spruce tree outside of the Recreation Center! Enjoy other outdoor activities, including ice sculpture demonstrations and crafts, and finish your evening warming up with a cup of hot chocolate. This FREE event is outdoors so please dress for the weather. The Tree Lighting Festival is held in conjunction with the indoor Winter Wonderland. Winter Wonderland fees will be available closer to the event date and participants must pre-register. For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222. |
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