Special Events
Movies On The Green – BFG (PG)
Tuesday, July 11
Dusk, approx. 8:30 pm
Breidert Green, White & Kansas Street
FREE
Grab a blanket or chair and head out to Breidert Green for a free family movie night under the stars. Movies on the Green will be featuring movies for the entire family to enjoy. Also, free popcorn will be served. Please note: No Pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Rain Date: One week after the original show date
*Movies on the Green are co-sponsored by the Frankfort Park District, Village of Frankfort and the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce.
FREE popcorn will be popped and served by: Kiwanis Club of Frankfort.
FREE – Kidsight Vision Screening for children @ 7:00-8:00 pm – by The Lions Club of Frankfort
“50 Years of Fun” Celebration
Saturday, July 22
4:00-900 pm
Main Park • 400 W. Nebraska
Join us in celebrating the Frankfort Park District’s 50th Anniversary for an evening of family fun!
The event will be held at Main Park – where it all began back in 1967.
The “50 Years of Fun” Celebration will include:
- DJ Dance Party: 4:00-7:00 pm
- Classic Car Show: 4:00-8:00 pm
- Inflatables: 4:00-9:00 pm
- Games: 4:00-9:00 pm
- Trackless Train: 4:00-9:00 pm
- Arts & Crafts area: 4:00-6:00 pm
- Bike Decorating: 6:15 pm
- Bike Parade: 6:45 pm
- Basketball Contest: 5:30 pm
- Balloon Artist: 5:00-7:00 pm
- Band-Five Guys Named Moe: 7:00-9:00 pm
- Refreshments by: Palermo’s
Click Here to download the “50 Years of Fun” Celebration Flyer
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Ozinga
Abri Credit Union
American Family Insurance
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Bronze Sponsors:
Gwendolyn J. Sterk and the Family Law Group, P.C.
Walt’s
Town Center Bank
Anthony DeLuca, State Representative 80th District
Senior Picnic in the Park
“Throw Back” Senior Picnic
Wednesday, July 26
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Main Park Pavilion – 400 W. Nebraska
55 years & older
$2
Looking for a fun afternoon this summer? Join the Frankfort Park District for a “Throw Back” Senior Picnic. There will be hot dogs, salads, desserts, horseshoes, lawn darts, bocce ball and bingo.
Registration Deadline: July 21
Age: 55 years & older
Fee: $2
Sponsored by: Riverside Senior Communities
Party in the Park – Whoomp, There It Is 90’s
Celebrating 50 Years Of Fun!!!
Monday, August 7
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Heritage Knolls Park – Heritage Drive & Parkway Lane
FREE Family Fun
Join the Frankfort Park District for the 3rd fun party in the park event this summer. The “Whoomp, There It Is 90’s” Party in the Park will have decade themed Kids games and activities, and include a DJ Dance Party, Giant Inflatable and much more fun!
Fee: FREE Family Fun
Movies On The Green – ET (PG)
Tuesday, August 8
Dusk, approx. 8:30 pm
Breidert Green, White & Kansas Street
FREE
Grab a blanket or chair and head out to Breidert Green for a free family movie night under the stars. Movies on the Green will be featuring movies for the entire family to enjoy. Also, free popcorn will be served. Please note: No Pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Rain Date: One week after the original show date
*Movies on the Green are co-sponsored by the Frankfort Park District, Village of Frankfort and the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce.
Free popcorn will be popped and served by: Lions Club of Frankfort (August).
FREE – Kidsight Vision Screening for children @ 7:00-8:00 pm – by The Lions Club of Frankfort
8th Annual Back to School Bash
Friday, August 18
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Commissioners Park
FREE (bring a school supply to be donated)
Sponsored by: Town Center Bank
School has started and what a way to celebrate…Join the Frankfort Park District for the 8th annual Back to School Bash. The evening will consist of field and carnival games, music, craft area, giant inflatable, touch-a-truck, concessions, plus playtime at Fort Frankfort and in the Splash Park. We ask that all kids bring a school supply to donate to the Frankfort School District 157-c. These school supplies will be given to children in need in the Frankfort community.
Age: All
Fee: FREE (bring a school supply to be donated)
Rain Location: Founders Community Center Gym
Movie In The Park – Jungle Book
Friday, August 18
8:00 pm
Commissioners Park
FREE
Stick around after the annual Back to School Bash for a showing of the “Jungle Book” from 1967. Remember your blankets and lawn chairs! No Pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
24th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, November 11
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
FREE Admission
Craft items include; doll clothes, kitchen items, Holiday decorations, blankets, note cards / tags, personalized photos, handmade jewelry, hair accessories, hand painted glassware and much more! Vendors included; Tastefully Simple, LuLa Roe, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Perfectly Posh, Young Living Essential Oils, Pink Zebra, Scentsy, Usborne Books, Pure Haven Essentials, Real Time Pain Relief, Paparazzi Jewelry and much more!
For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org
Click Here to download the Holiday Craft & Vendor Show Application Form.
2017 Volunteer Opportunities:
Please click HERE to download a listing of our SUMMER 2017 Volunteer Opportunities.
