Special Events

Fairy Tale Ball

Friday, January 31 OR
Saturday, February 1
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Founders Community Center Gym, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

All Ages
$16/NR $21 per person

We cordially invite you to join us for an enchanting evening at our Fairy Tale Ball. Dads, come and dance the night away with your little one, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. We will be providing light refreshments for your enjoyment, accompanied by the delightful entertainment of a live DJ. To capture the beauty of your evening together, a professional photographer will be available to take formal pictures for an additional fee. We kindly request that you register early, as this event tends to fill up quickly. Please note that pre-registration is required, and no tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Registration Deadline: January 27 or until filled

Senior Valentine Luncheon

Friday, February 14
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

55 years & older
$7

Cupid is calling and he is ready to start Valentine’s Day with you! Come enjoy live entertainment, catered lunch, and dessert. You won’t want to miss this special day! Remember to wear something red along with your dancing shoes.

Registration Deadline: February 7

Sponsored by: Clarendale of Mokena

Puzzle Mania

Friday, February 21
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

Family & Friends/All Ages
Kids Only/5 – 13 years
$30 per team

Looking for a fun evening with your family and friends? Put together a team of 4 and register for Puzzle Mania, a jigsaw puzzle tournament. Teams will race against each other to finish the same puzzle. There will be two divisions: kids only & family/friends. The puzzles will be 300 pieces for the kids and 500 pieces for the family/friends competition. Bring snacks and enjoy an evening working together to solve the puzzle. Prizes will be given to the winning teams.

Registration Deadline: February 7 or until filled

26th Annual Spring Craft Show

Saturday, March 1
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street

FREE Admission

Easter & Spring decorations, note cards / tags, doll clothes, blankets, hair accessories, handmade candles, scarves, ceramics, handmade jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Origami Owl, Tupperware, and much more!

For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400

Click here to download the 26th Annual Spring Craft Show Application

Spring On The Green

Sunday, March 23
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Breidert Green

All Ages
FREE

Why wait until summer to enjoy some outdoor fun! Come enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends. There will be DJ music, kid friendly games, a balloon artist, and much more! Also, stay warm by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies.

Annual Family Fun Fly

Tuesday, April 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Park (Locust St. Parking Lot)

All Ages
FREE

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 borrow one from the Park District to fly. This event is FREE and open to the public!

Rain/Weather Date: Saturday, April 26 @ Main Park 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Donuts With The Bunny

Saturday, April 12
10:00 – 10:45 am
10:45 – 11:30 am
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

All Ages
$10/NR $15 per child

Join Peter Cottontail for some crafts, holiday games, donuts, an egg hunt, and a special photo opportunity with the Bunny! Remember to bring your cameras and your Easter baskets.

Registration Deadline: April 4 or until filled

Sponsored by: Fleckenstein’s

Super Dog Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 12
1:30 pm (approx.)
Gate will open at 1:20 pm
Bark Park at Commissioners Park, 80th Ave. & Sauk Trail, northwest corner of Commissioners Park

FREE

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 special egg to win a prize. After the hunt, visit our dog-friendly vendors and get your photo with Peter Cottontail. Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at this free, on-leash event. An adult should accompany dog owners under the age of 16.

Weather Location: Founders Community Center

Sponsored by: Bentley’s Pet Stuff

Bunny Home Visit

Friday, April 18
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Your House

All Ages
$35 (Fee includes outdoor home visit with the Bunny and gift for one child)
$10 for each additional child in household (Online Code: BUNNY2025)

Watch your child’s eyes light up as they receive a personal visit from the Bunny at your house. The Bunny will hop on over for an outdoor photo and bring your child a special treat. You will receive a phone call a few days before the visit with an approximate arrival time. Be sure to have your camera ready for the Bunny’s arrival. Bunny will spend approximately 10 minutes or less at each location. Open to Frankfort Park District residents only.

Kids Garage Sale

Saturday, April 26
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Main Park North Parking Lot

5 – 14 years old (sellers)
$10 per space (includes table & advertising)

Kids, clean out your closets, your toy box, and under those beds. Sell your unwanted or no longer-needed toys, games, books, and other items, and make a few extra dollars! Each child will have one parking space to sell. All kids must be supervised by a parent or guardian. A detailed letter with more information will be sent to the sellers. The garage sale is open to the public.

Registration Deadline: April 18 or until filled

Rain/Weather location will be Founders Community Center

Celebrating Earth Day

Saturday, April 26
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Main Park

Families
FREE

Come out to Main Park for an afternoon of Earth Day fun! There will be kid-friendly games, learning activities for children, crafts, giveaways, and more!

Rain/Weather location will be Founders Community Center

Bowling With Mom

Friday, May 2
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thunderbowl, 18700 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena

All Ages
$30/NR $35/person

Hey moms, looking for a fun evening out with your little ones? Join us 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 the door.

Registration Deadline: April 25 or until filled