Special Events
Spring Craft Show - March 24
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Emily’s Soy Candles, Clifford’s Pet Specialties, Katie’s Clips, Miche Bags, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Jewelry, Floral, Clothing and much more!!! Free Admission
Location: Founders Community Center
Day / Date: Saturday, March 24
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Click HERE to download a vendor application
For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Park District office at 815-469-9400
Lunch with Bunny - March 31
Hop on over to the Frankfort Park District for an egg-cellent time! Join Peter Cotton Tail for lunch, entertainment and fun! The children will enjoy some entertainment after their visit with the bunny and lunch. Each child will receive a photo frame keepsake and a goody bag. Our lunch menu will include a McDonald’s hamburger, chips, cookie and drink. All participants must be registered, including parents. Remember that after this luncheon; join us at Main Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. Registration Deadline: March 26
Location: Founders Community Center
Day / Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: All
Fee: $8/NR $11/person
Egg Hunt - March 31
Grab your Easter Basket and come to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Frankfort Area Jaycees and the Frankfort Park District are again teaming together to bring the children a special holiday event. Peter Cotton Tail will join them in the hunt for the eggs. There will be specially marked eggs for prizes. Every child will receive a bag of candy.
Location: Pavilion at Main Park*
Day / Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 1:00 pm
Ages: 1 – 8 years
Fee: FREE
*Rain location: Founders Community Center
Super Dog Egg Hunt - March 31
Egg hunting has gone to the dogs! Dash around the Bark Park at Commissioners Park with your dog collecting treat-filled eggs and help your dog sniff out the golden egg to win a prize. Line up early because this hunt will be over in a flash. After the hunt, visit with Peter Cotton Tail and take a photo. Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at this free, on-leash event. An adult should accompany dog-owners under the age of 12. While you are enjoying the hunt, please remember to sign up for the 2012 Bark Park season. Sponsored by Chew on this Dog Barkery
Location: Bark Park at Commissioners Park
Day / Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 2:30 pm
Fee: FREE
Rain date: Tuesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm
Family Fun Fly - April 10
Grab your kites and join us as we celebrate “Flying for Kids Month”, a statewide kite fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies and the Park District Youth License Plate. Bring your own kite or be one of the first 50 kids to receive a free craft kite to decorate and fly. This event is FREE and open to the public!
Location: Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park
Day/Date: Tuesday, April 10
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages: All
Fee: FREE
Spring Wine Tasting- April 27
Join us for an evening of good times, good friends and great wines. Let the experts at Wine Styles teach you about the many varieties of wine you will taste. There will be 50 different wines to sample and available to order that evening. Orders placed can be picked-up at Wine Styles in Frankfort. Pre-registration is required. The fee in cludes wine tasting, Hors d' oeuvres and a souvenir wine glass. Registration Deadline: April 23
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Friday, April 27
Age: 21 & older
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Fee: $12
Mother/Son Bowling Night - May 4
Moms, enjoy this popular night out on the lanes with your sons! We will meet at Thunderbowl in Mokena for two games of bowling and dinner. This is a great opportunity to have some fun spending time together with a little competition mixed in. Pizza, pop, two games of bowling, shoes, and bowling balls are included in the fee. NO TICKETS will be sold at teh door.
Registraiton Deadline: April 18
Location: Thunder bowl
18700 Old LaGrange Rd, Mokena
Day/Date: Friday, May 4
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Ages: ALL
Fee: $19/NR$21/person
Frankfort Community Garage Sale - June 9
The Frankfort Park District is sponsoring a community wide garage sale on Saturday, June 9. Each registered participant's address will be included on a list of all participating homes. This list will be available at teh park office, website and the village hall the week before the sale. The park district will advertise the sale in local newspapers and signs throughout the community. Registration Deadline: May 31
Location: Frankfort Park District Community
Day/Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Ages: ALL
Fee: $10