Special Events
Long Run – Virtual Marathon 2020
June 17 – July 31
Registration Deadline: June 16
Register at: www.signmeup.com/134733
$19 (includes race shirt, medal & on-line service fees)
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our 20th annual Short Run on a Long Day 5k Run/Walk has to be postponed until 2021. But we don’t want to wait that long to offer a fun recreational opportunity to our community. There’s no better way to social distance you or your family than going for a walk or run around your neighborhood!
Join the Frankfort Park District for an unprecedented race during unprecedented times…
LONG RUN over an even LONGER SUMMER Marathon!!! All ages welcomed.
What is a Virtual Marathon?
A virtual marathon is a race you pay to enter where you are expected to meet a target (e.g. run 26.2 miles total over a month time frame) to win a medal and get the satisfaction of completing a marathon! Virtual races are very similar to live races – you enter a race and when you finish you get a medal but differ from live events in two key ways: 1) You can choose to complete the race whenever you like between the time frame assigned. 2) You can complete the race wherever you like. You can even do the whole thing indoors on a treadmill.
Sponsored by: Town Center Bank
Sponsored by: Jeffrey LaMorte
Sponsored by: METT Therapy Services
Sponsored by: Running for Kicks
Sponsored by: Baird & Warner
Unplug at The Parties in The Park – Party in the USA!
Monday, July 13
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Lincoln Meadows Park, Johnson Street & Elm Street
FREE Family Fun
Join the Frankfort Park District each month this summer as you unplug from electronics and have outdoor fun at the Parties in the Park. There will be outdoor games, activities including a DJ Dance Party, Giant Inflatable, and much more fun!
Sponsored by: LWSRA
Sponsored by: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Movies on the Green – Frozen II (PG)
Tuesday, July 14
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.
*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
Stars & Stripes Senior Picnic
Wednesday, July 22
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
55 years & older
FREE
Keep the 4th of July celebration going with your friends and an afternoon filled with food, desserts, raffles, bingo and fun!!! Remember to bring some money to play bingo and hopefully you will win! This year bingo will again be sponsored by the St. Anthony’s Senior Group.
Registration Deadline: July 16
Sponsored by: Coldwell Banker Realty – Randy Conatser
Frankfort Community Garage Sale
Saturday, August 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Frankfort Park District Community
All
$10 per home
The Frankfort Park District is sponsoring a community wide garage sale on Saturday, June 6. 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, on-line sites and A-frame signs throughout the community. Each participating home will receive a packet including a garage sale sign, balloons, map of Frankfort subdivisions and garage sale selling tips. These packets will be available for pick-up at the Founders Community Center at time of registration.
Registration Deadline: July 30
Unplug at The Parties in The Park – Summer Melt Down!
Monday, August 10
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Janssen Park, 116th Street & Notherby Way
FREE Family Fun
Join the Frankfort Park District each month this summer as you unplug from electronics and have outdoor fun at the Parties in the Park. There will be outdoor games, activities including a DJ Dance Party, Giant Inflatable, and much more fun!
Sponsored by: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Movies on the Green – Toy Story 4 (G)
Tuesday, August 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.
*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
11th Annual Back to School Bash
Friday, August 14
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Avenue
All Ages
FREE (bring a school supply to be donated)
School has started and what a way to celebrate…Join the Frankfort Park District for the 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 a worthy cause. These school supplies will be given to children in need.
Sponsored by: Town Center Bank
Sponsored by: Riverside Healthcare
Sponsored by: Culver’s of Frankfort
Family Fall Campfire & Overnight Campout
Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Avenue
Friday, September 18
Families
Start the fall season out with your family and friends. Enjoy a cool fall evening around a campfire in Commissioners Park. Roast marshmallows, drink hot chocolate, play field games, enjoy a hayride and listen to ghost stories. For the fourth year, bring your tent and sleeping bags to camp overnight at Commissioners Park. Families will enjoy an outdoor movie with popcorn and a continental breakfast in the morning. Family fun for all! If your family needs to rent a camp kit, please contact the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
Campout Registration Deadline: September 15
Campfire Only
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Fee: Free
Overnight Campout
Time: 6:30 pm (Friday) – 9:00 am (Saturday)
Fee: $39 per campsite (up to 6 people)
27th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, November 14
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center – 140 Oak Street
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Paparazzi Jewelry, Avon, Hempworx, Norwex, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Origami Owl, Usborne Books, Color Street, Mary Kay, Lilla Rose, doTerra Essential Oils, Scentsy, Holiday Decorations, Floral, Clothing and much more!!! This is a great time to get some great holiday gifts.
FREE Admission
For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400
Click here to download the Holiday Craft & Vendor Show application.
2020 Volunteer Opportunities:
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