Recreation Department Special Events

May

Community Garage Sale
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Garage sale hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm.  The publication of homes will be available to pick up at the Recreation Center beginning Tuesday, May 7, 2013 or click here to view. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.

Truckin’ 5K Fun Fair and Business Expo
Saturday, May 18, 2013
5K Run/Walk: 8:00am
Kids 1 Mile Obstacle Run: 9:00am
Fun Fair and Business Expo: 9:00am-1:00pm
Join the inaugural Truckin’ 5K in conjunction with the Village of Romeoville’s Chamber of Commerce Fun Fair and Business Expo. Runners of all ages are welcome. The race route is the same as the previous Cinco de Mayo Run, which includes multi-terrain course. New to the course will be optional obstacles for those looking for an extra challenge. Giveaways will be given to the first 200 racers. Register online at www.romeoville.org or stop at the recreation center. Packets can be picked up on site on race day.  Awards will be given to the first place overall male and female runner and the top three male and female finishers in each age group. The Fun Fair and Business Expo includes touch a truck, inflatables, face painting, craft area, DJ, food, children’s entertainment and games! Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.

Pre-Registration:               1/2-5/14
Race Day Registration:    7:00am-7:45am
Fee:                                     5K Run/Walk: $25 on or before 5/14; $30 day of
                                             Kids Obstacle Run: $5 on or before 5/14; $10 day of

Nottingham Ridge Park Party
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
6:00-8:00pm
Nottingham Ridge Park, 160 Ferndale Ave.
Spend an evening with your family, friends, neighbors, and the Romeoville Recreation Department right in the backyard of Romeoville. What’s Romeoville’s backyard you ask? Why, it’s the neighborhood parks, of course! Each month – May, June, and July – a different park is selected and there will be free, exciting activities for all to enjoy. So come on out from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the scheduled date right in your own community’s backyard and enjoy the festivities! For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2013
10:00am
Edward “Doc” McCartan Veteran’s Memorial, 11 Montrose Dr.

June

Movie Under the Stars – Wreck-it Ralph
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Come on out for a night with the stars under the stars! Movie Under the Stars is a free event that features a themed movie each month – June, July, and August. Pre-movie activities will begin at 8:00pm and the movie starts at dusk. Rain date is Sunday, June 9th. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Route 66 Car Show
Sunday, June 9, 2013
9:00am-4:00pm
Romeoville High School, 100 N. Independence Blvd.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines because the show’s about to begin. That’s right, it’s time for the new Route 66 Car Show (formerly known as the Downtown Redevelopment Car Show).

Whether you own a car, you are a car enthusiast, or you are simply just looking for a day out on the town, this is one event you cannot miss! This event has fun that is sure to appeal to all ages! Enjoy micro-reality racing by P&G Speedway between 11:00am and 3:00pm. There are many classes of vehicles being shown such as classic, customs, antique, muscle, even motorcycles and jeeps. Interested in entering your vehicle in the show? Contact Showcase Classics at (866)4RSHOWS or go to www.showcaseclassics.com. If you have questions about attending this show, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Rockin’ the Ville – American English
Thursday, June 20, 2013
7:00-9:00pm
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
The show begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan and includes classic Beatle favorites such as She Loves You, Twist and Shout, I Want To Hold Your Hand, and many others. American English captures the very essence of John, Paul, George and Ringo!

Next, you’ll take a trip with American English as they recreate the psychedelic era of The Beatles. Every musical and visual detail is magically shaped in a colorful journey back in time. You’ll witness incredible versions of selections from Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour. All the songs are performed completely live without any tapes or backing tracks.

And in the end, you’ll be transformed to a spectacular musical excursion of the final years of The Beatles partnership. Relive the years of The White Album, Let It Be, and Abbey Road. Moving renditions of songs such as Hey Jude, Something, and Let It Be, are sure to complete the tribute to The Beatles!

For more information on Rockin’ the Ville, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Rotary Park Party
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:00-8:00pm
Rotary Park, 2023 Whitmore Dr.
Spend an evening with your family, friends, neighbors, and the Romeoville Recreation Department right in the backyard of Romeoville. What’s Romeoville’s backyard you ask? Why, it’s the neighborhood parks, of course! Each month – May, June, and July – a different park is selected and there will be free, exciting activities for all to enjoy. So come on out from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the scheduled date right in your own community’s backyard and enjoy the festivities! For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Sports-N-Such
Sunday, June 30, 2013
4:00-7:00pm
Sunset Park, Murphy and Belmont Dr.
It’s time to get all amped up for a night of sports! Join the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Lockport Township Park District for a night of intense sport activities. You’ll be sure to score because there will be a BMX Stunt Show, Jesse White Tumblers, inflatables, and even a chance to meet some Chicago team mascots. Use strategic tactics to stay all three hours, because you’ll be sitting on the edge of your seat the entire event. SPORTS-N-SUCH WILL PROVE TO BE A VICTORY! For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

July

Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Activities, food, and live band: 7:00-9:15pm at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Fireworks: 9:15pm at Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Rd.
For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Movie Under the Stars – The Lorax
Friday, July 12, 2013
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Come on out for a night with the stars under the stars! Movie Under the Stars is a free event that features a themed movie each month – June, July, and August. Pre-movie activities will begin at 8:00pm and the movie starts at dusk. Activities include a balloon artist, sponsored by Abri Credit Union! Rain date is Sunday, July 14th. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Rockin’ the Ville – Hi Infidelity
Thursday, July 18, 2013
7:00-9:00pm
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Hi Infidelity™ is a cover band from the Chicago area, playing music of all types, but mostly from the 80s Rock period. Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bon Jovi and Boston to name a few. For six consecutive years, the band was voted as the Best Rock Cover Band, and singer Dave Mikulskis is a five time winner as Best Male Vocalist. In 2010 and 2011, Bobby Scumaci was voted Best Keyboardist in Suburban NiteLife Magazine’s Best of the Burbs contest!

Going to a Hi Infidelity show is a total concert experience from start to finish, with a wide variety of songs and fans. Not only do they cover the classics but are currently playing new music like Daughtry, Nickelback, Buckcherry and Train. The band prides itself on recreating the songs as you know them. If you love great vocals and harmonies, 80s Rock and the best new music, come to a show and you’ll see that Hi Infidelity has really got it covered.

For more information on Rockin’ the Ville, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Romeoville Aquathon
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Heritage Falls Water Park, 101 Troxel Ave.
Join the Romeoville Recreation Department, Lockport Township, and DuPage Township at this new charity event! The Mini Aquathon is for athletes age 10 and up, and consists of a 300 yard swim and 5K run, both chip-timed. Registration fee is $30 per individual and $40 per team of two. Also bring two canned or dry food items as part of the registration fee. Proceeds will benefit the DuPage Township and Lockport Township food pantries. Register at www.romeoville.org or www.thtiming.com by July 17th. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Pacific Park Party
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
6:00-8:00pm
Pacific Park, 1000 Key Largo Dr.
Spend an evening with your family, friends, neighbors, and the Romeoville Recreation Department right in the backyard of Romeoville. What’s Romeoville’s backyard you ask? Why, it’s the neighborhood parks, of course! Each month – May, June, and July – a different park is selected and there will be free, exciting activities for all to enjoy. So come on out from 6:00 to 8:00pm on the scheduled date right in your own community’s backyard and enjoy the festivities! For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

August

RomeoFest
Join the Village of Romeoville for four days of carnival rides, live music, tournaments, food, children’s entertainment, bingo, and fun! RomeoFest will be held on the Recreation Department’s and Village Hall’s grounds (900 and 1050 W. Romeo Road) beginning Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, August 4th. Fest activities open at 5:00pm on Thursday and Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday with the activities changing daily. Click here for the most updated schedule of events.

Live band performances every day of the fest at the amphitheater include a wide range of music styles, from country to classic rock, oldies to eighties, and much, much more! Concert times change daily, so check out the schedule of events for the most updated times.

In addition to the carnival, various children’s activities consist of magic shows, animal shows, face painting, human sphere races, and more. Make sure to see the two fireworks shows this year, one on Friday night and one to close the fest on Sunday night, both beginning at 9:30pm.

Carnival Mega Passes are available for purchase beginning July 5th until Wednesday, July 31st at the Recreation Center, for $45 (cash only) during regular business hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am-9:00pm and Saturday through Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm. They are good for unlimited carnival rides during regular carnival hours for all four days of the fest. Once the fest starts, Mega Passes will be sold at the carnival ticket booth at an increased price of $50.

The free RomeoFest Shuttle Bus service runs Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd from 6:00pm until 11:30pm; and Sunday, August 4th from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. Services are for adults and children age 5 years and older. Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Pick up locations are at Carillon, Grand Haven, Kenneth Hermansen School, Irene King School, RC Hill School, Romeoville High School, and Volunteer Park. For more information on RomeoFest, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Movie Under the Stars - ParaNorman
Friday, August 9, 2013
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Come on out for a night with the stars under the stars! Movie Under the Stars is a free event that features a themed movie each month – June, July, and August. Pre-movie activities will begin at 8:00pm and the movie starts at dusk. Rain date is Sunday, August 11th. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Rockin’ the Ville - Semple
Thursday, August 15, 2013
7:00-9:00pm
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Chicago’s favorite lead singer, Keith Semple (formerly of 7th heaven), now gets to rock for you with his new band, SEMPLE!!! His energetic performance mixed with his ability to sing any style of song has engaged audiences of all ages, young and old.

SEMPLE lets you experience Keith in what he describes as his “natural environment.” With a whole set of new music and a brand new line up of top Chicago musicians, it doesn’t get any more entertaining than this!

For more information on Rockin’ the Ville, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

September

Community Day of Play
Saturday, September 7, 2013
9:30am-11:30am
Four Seasons Park, Frontage Rd. and Lockport St., Plainfield
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 FREE event! A joint celebration of play with the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Plainfield Park District. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Fall Community Garage Sale
Saturday, September 7, 2013
For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Founder’s Day Parade – Big Top Circus
Sunday, September 15, 2013
1:00pm Lineup
2:00pm Kickoff
Show your Romeoville pride at the annual Founder’s Day Parade. Whether you are watching or participating, you are sure to have a great time. All community organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged to participate. Show your spirit by decorating your floats/entries around the Big Top Circus theme. For more information, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.

Rockin’ the Ville – Banda Rika
Thursday, September 19, 2013
7:00-9:00pm
Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! Banda Rika is a Latin band with a powerful, versatile and highly entertaining dance show that can be found performing their blend of Latin music at clubs, dances, conventions, festivals and private events throughout the Chicagoland area.

Banda Rika’s music repertoire consists of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata. In order to create the spicy, jazzy sounds of Salsa and the tantalizing rhythmic percussions of Merengue, the band is composed of a 10-piece Orchestra and a two person front line. Banda Rika’s complete entertainment show and versatility really offer a refreshing change to today’s other musical choices.

For more information on Rockin’ the Ville, contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.