Special Events


Donuts With The Bunny FILLED

Saturday, March 23
10:00 – 10:45 am – FILLED
10:45 – 11:30 am – FILLED
11:30 am – 12:15 pm – FILLED
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

All Ages
$9/NR $14 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: March 15 or until filled

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Super Dog Egg Hunt 

Saturday, March 23
1:30 pm (approx.)
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.

The gate will open at 1:20 pm. Hunt will start at approximately 1:30 pm.

  • Weather Location: Founders Community Center

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Annual Family Fun Fly

Tuesday, March 26
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park

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 20 @ Main Park 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Bunny Home Visit

Friday, March 29
Session I: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session II: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Your House

All Ages
$30 (Fee includes outdoor home visit with the Bunny and gift for one child)
$7 for each additional child in household (Online Code: BUNNY2024)

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 will bring your child a special treat.  You will receive a phone call a day 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 20
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 12 or until filled

  • Rain/Weather location will be Founders Community Center

Celebrating Earth Day

Saturday, April 20
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

Senior Sock Hop  New!

Wednesday, May 7
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort

55 years & older
$20

Come join us as we travel back in time to the golden days of dancing and listening to Rock-N-Roll! We have planned a fantastic evening for you, complete with a delicious catered dinner, tasty dessert, and live entertainment. Don’t forget to bring your poodle skirts and saddle shoes for an extra touch of nostalgia!

Registration Deadline: April 22

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Bowling With Mom

Friday, May 10
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thunderbowl, 18700 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena

All Ages
$25/NR $30/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 19 or until filled


Frankfort Community Garage Sale

Saturday, August 3
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Frankfort Park District Community

All Ages
$10 per home

Each registered participant’s address will be included on a list of all participating homes.  This list will be available at the park office, website, and Facebook the week of the sale.  The park district will advertise the sale in local newspapers, online sites, and A-frame signs throughout the community.  Each participating home will receive a packet including a garage sale sign, balloons, a map of Frankfort subdivisions, and garage sale selling tips.  These packets will be available for pick-up at the Founders Community Center at the time of registration. For Frankfort Park District Residents only & is rain or shine.

Registration Deadline: July 27


2024 Volunteer Opportunities:

Click on the Event name to Sign-up Online for Volunteer Opportunities:

Donuts with Bunny – Saturday, March 23 / 9:30 am – 12:30 pm / Founders Community Center

Super Dog Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 23 / 1:00 – 2:15 pm / Bark Park @ Commissioners Park

Family Fun Fly – Tuesday, March 26 / 10:45 am – 12:15 pm / Commissioners Park

Kids Garage Sale – Saturday, April 20 / 10:00 am – 12:00 pm / Main Park

Celebrating Earth Day – Saturday, April 20 / 11:00 am – 2:30 pm / Main Park