Winter Camp
Advance registration is required by one week before! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by one week before! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
https://www.glpd.com/adult-leagues/adult-basketball/
The Park District Administrative Offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 30 through Monday, January 1 for the holiday.
The Park District Administrative Offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 30 through Monday, January 1 for the holiday.
The Park District Administrative Offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 30 through Monday, January 1 for the holiday.
Find out more about Little Hoopsters Basketball League and make sure you register by Friday, January 5! https://www.glpd.com/youth-basketball/
Age: 12 - 18 years Learn to write the movie you want to see! In this class you will learn how to find ideas, structure your story, write a scene, create characters, write dialogue and write a script. These skills can be used for Instagram videos, Snapchat stories, etc. This is a contractual program. Location: […]
Thinking about preschool for your little one? Learn more about our I Love Learning Preschool at an Open House! Please RSVP to Mary Kay Olson at (847) 223-7529 or molson@glpd.com.
Thinking about preschool for your little one? Learn more about our I Love Learning Preschool at an Open House! Please RSVP to Mary Kay Olson at (847) 223-7529 or molson@glpd.com.
Age: 18 years & up Grab some friends and gear up for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything essential oils. You’ll also have some fun in the process! This 1.5 hour class will introduce you to what essential oils are, how essential oils work and how you can use them safely to help support healthy […]
Thinking about preschool for your little one? Learn more about our I Love Learning Preschool at an Open House! Please RSVP to Mary Kay Olson at (847) 223-7529 or molson@glpd.com.
For more information including registration codes, please visit the High School / Adult Volleyball League page. https://www.glpd.com/adult-leagues/adult-volleyball/
Age: 6 years - adult Enjoy some quality time together in individual and partner poses, breathing and laughing in this fun yoga class! No yoga experience necessary. Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat and towel to class. Max 2 kids per 1 parent please. This is a contractual program. Location: Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Rooms […]
Age: Kindergarten - 8th grade, Girls & Boys Join the Grayslake Park District for a fun afternoon of STREET ZONE style nerf tag! We will provide everything you need for this exciting activity. Grab some friends and come on out to play! Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes, and bring a water bottle. There […]
Age: 18 years & up Grab some friends and gear up for a fast-paced, ground-up lecture on everything essential oils. You’ll also have some fun in the process! This 1.5 hour class will introduce you to what essential oils are, how essential oils work and how you can use them safely to help support healthy […]
Age: 18 years & up Learn to write the movie you want to see! In this class, you will learn how to find ideas, structure your story, write a scene, create characters, write dialogue and write a script. These skills can be translated into presentations. This is a contractual program. Location: Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room […]
Age: 2 - 5 years with adult Join us for this exciting winter tea party! We’ll enjoy tea party foods, make a snowflake wand and decorate wintry cookies. Games, dancing and fun will be had by all. Even our winter snowman friend will join us! Parents - bring your cameras! Location: Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room […]
Advance registration is required by Monday, January 15! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Age: 1 - 5 years with adult Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas (Behavior Bear or Friendship Frog). Each participant will take home their masterpiece to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included […]
Age: 12 years & up This class is great for beginners with little or no hot shop experience. During this class, you will make three different round paperweights using various processes and colors. The three paperweights will include a Glo-ball, Shard-ball, Caneball. Each student will leave with a better appreciation for working with hot glass. […]
Age: 18 years & up Ready to get crafty? Join us for a DIY Sign Painting Workshop. Not an artist? No worries – it’s so easy that anyone can do it! Signs range from $25-$45 each. Registration for this program has two steps - first, register for the class using the code below. Then, once […]
It’s the Super Hit, Total-Participation, Interactive Program where kids of ALL ages become the “Rock-Star” jugglers and balancers just like Pro Juggler Jason Kollum! The show will WOW all ages of kids and families, as balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, giant beanbag chairs, and much more will all be sent flying through the air, all […]
Age: 18 years & up Ready to get crafty? Join us for a DIY Sign Painting Workshop. Not an artist? No worries – it’s so easy that anyone can do it! Signs range from $25-$45 each. Registration for this program has two steps - first, register for the class using the code below. Then, once […]
Age: 1.5 - 4 years with adult Let’s get together and read a fun Valentine’s Day book with some good friends from the Hundred Acre Woods. Who will be there? Here’s a hint: one friend is pink, small and very kind. Our other friend is yellow and loves to eat honey. We’ll also make a […]
Advance registration is required by Saturday, Feb. 3! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by Monday, Feb. 5! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Age: 6 - 12 years Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas. Each participant will take home their masterpiece to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included in the fee. Please wear play clothes […]
Come see for yourself how much fun family bingo can be!
Age: Kindergarten - adult Join the Grayslake Park District for a fun afternoon of STREET ZONE style nerf tag! Grab your dad and come on out to play! Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes, and bring a water bottle. Registration is required for both fathers and sons - fathers should register with the code […]
Age: 18 years & up Would you like to learn how to kick toxic chemicals out of your home? Did you know the average person applies 300 chemicals to their body every single day and 80 of those before breakfast? Most are from four things – soap, makeup, shampoo and hair care. The biggest pollutants […]
Age: 11 - 15 years Calling all dodgeball lovers for a night full of smashing fun! Join in for some or all of our dodgeball games hosted throughout the night. Don’t forget to wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes! Location: Recreation Center Gym Fee: $3 Res. / $5 Nonres. Min / Max: 16 / 36 […]
Age: 12 years & up This class is great for beginners with little or no hot shop experience. During this class, you will make three different round paperweights using various processes and colors. The three paperweights will include a Glo-ball, Shard-ball, Caneball. Each student will leave with a better appreciation for working with hot glass. […]
Age: 18 years & up Each of us can greatly benefit from using essential oils. Come to this fun class to learn easy recipes using essential oils and make your own roll-ons, scrubs, bath salts, sprays and more. Best of all they are chemical free and you will be able to pamper yourself at home […]
Age: 18 years & up Ready to get crafty? Join us for a DIY Sign Painting Workshop. Not an artist? No worries – it’s so easy that anyone can do it! Signs range from $25-$45 each. Registration for this program has two steps - first, register for the class using the code below. Then, once […]
Age: 1 - 5 years with adult Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas (Behavior Bear or Friendship Frog). Each participant will take home their masterpiece to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included […]
Age: 18 years & up Each of us can greatly benefit from using essential oils. Come to this fun class to learn easy recipes using essential oils and make your own roll-ons, scrubs, bath salts, sprays and more. Best of all they are chemical free and you will be able to pamper yourself at home […]
Advance registration is required by Friday, Mar. 9! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by Thursday, Mar. 15! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by one week prior! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Location change - due to weather, the Easter Egg Hunt has been moved inside at Frederick School (595 Frederick Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030).
Advance registration is required by one week prior! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by one week prior! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by one week prior! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Advance registration is required by one week prior! Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
The Grayslake Park District Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, March 30 in observance of Good Friday.
Age: 3 - 6 years Come along with your friends from Paw Patrol to help keep Adventure Bay safe! Practice your fire fighter skills by putting out “flames” in our sensory table. Work on your construction skills with Rubble to build the tallest building. Don’t miss this night of Paw Patrol fun! This is a […]
Age: 6 - 12 years Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas. Each participant will take home their masterpiece to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included in the fee. Please wear play clothes […]
Age: 12 years & up This class is great for beginners with little or no hot shop experience. During this class, you will make three different round paperweights using various processes and colors. The three paperweights will include a Glo-ball, Shard-ball, Caneball. Each student will leave with a better appreciation for working with hot glass. […]
Age: 12 years & up Originally certified by the State of Illinois to teach police officers, this is one of the easiest to learn and most effective self-defense classes that you can take. The techniques we teach don’t require constant practice or years of training to master. The class is targeted at teens and adults, […]
Age: Active Adults (50 years & up) Originally certified by the State of Illinois to teach police officers, this is one of the easiest to learn and most effective self-defense classes that you can take. The techniques we teach don’t require constant practice or years of training to master. The class is targeted at teens […]
Age: 65 years & up The Chief County Assessment Office and the Lake County Township Assessors Association will be at the Recreation Center to assist residents in completing the 2018 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2019; as well as service taxpayer needs on other homestead exemptions offered. Residents will work […]
Age: 18 years & up Ready to get crafty? Join us for a DIY Sign Painting Workshop. Not an artist? No worries – it’s so easy that anyone can do it! Signs range from $25-$45 each. Registration for this program has two steps - first, register for the class using the code below. Then, once […]
Age: 2 - 5 years with adult Mind your manners at the royal event of the season! Dress up in your best attire for this high-class party. Tea (apple juice) and little cakes will be served, then you’ll make a craft and play party games. Ms. Sharon can’t wait to greet you for this fabulous […]
Don't miss the first golf tournament of the year at the Grayslake Golf Course!
Age: 4 - 6 years Our Nature Detectives explore nature at its best. Become an expert on a different nature topic each class. Each theme will be explored through hands-on activities, experiments and outdoor exploration. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather! Muddy Marshes Marshes are very important to our ecosystem. Explore […]
Age: 3 - 6 years Bring your favorite Barbie doll for a night of Barbie fun! Create your own Barbie-inspired desserts with your friends. Decorate your own pretzels, popcorn and cookies. And, of course, there will be a fun dance party with your doll and new friends. This is a drop off class. Pizza dinner […]
Free hearing screening and otoscope exams. Each participant will receive a complimentary ear inspection checking for wax followed by a 15 minute test of sounds to determine any hearing loss and will receive immediate results. Screening will be completed at the Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. Please call Shelly Regnier at (847) 223-7529 to reserve […]
Age: 6 - 10 years Build a Hot Wheels track with Lego bridges and towns! Use your imagination to build Lego bridges, towers and tunnels for a Hot Wheels tracks to go through. Each child will receive a small Lego kit and Hot Wheels car to bring home. Pizza and juice are provided. Don’t miss […]
For more information, visit our GO GRAYSLAKE page!
Age: Active Adults (50 years & up) Originally certified by the State of Illinois to teach police officers, this is one of the easiest to learn and most effective self-defense classes that you can take. The techniques we teach don’t require constant practice or years of training to master. The class is targeted at teens […]
Age: 4 - 6 years Our Nature Detectives explore nature at its best. Become an expert on a different nature topic each class. Each theme will be explored through hands-on activities, experiments and outdoor exploration. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather! Muddy Marshes Marshes are very important to our ecosystem. Explore […]
Age: 12 years & up Originally certified by the State of Illinois to teach police officers, this is one of the easiest to learn and most effective self-defense classes that you can take. The techniques we teach don’t require constant practice or years of training to master. The class is targeted at teens and adults, […]
Age: 3 - 6 years Calling all superheroes! Grab your friends and join us as we go into the night to save the day! Catboy, Owlette and Gekko will help us complete our venture while showing great bravery! We’ll play games, watch a video, read a story and do other fun superhero activities. This is […]
Join the best monthly senior club around! Have so much fun socializing while playing bingo, cards and games. For just $2 per person, why not give it a try? Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided by Knauz Autopark and prizes are provided by Grayslake Rehabilitation. Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at […]
Age: 4 - 6 years Our Nature Detectives explore nature at its best. Become an expert on a different nature topic each class. Each theme will be explored through hands-on activities, experiments and outdoor exploration. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather! Muddy Marshes Marshes are very important to our ecosystem. Explore […]
The Grayslake Park District Administrative Office will be closed on Saturday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
The Grayslake Park District Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
Thanks to additional event sponsors Glunz Family Winery & Cellars, Millers Area Heating and the Weinert Family!
Age: 12 years & up Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, offering a great low-stress core workout. Grayslake is an ideal paddling spot with calm waves and warm water, and this basic skills class will get you up and paddling (literally!) in next to no time. We provide […]
Age: 3 - 6 years Join us as we pair picture books with dance and movement activities for a fantastically fun preschool story time!! Each week will feature a new story, movement, music and art project. Children should be potty trained. This is a drop off class. Sign up for one or more classes this summer! Class dates: […]
Ages: 2-5 years with adult Help Elmo welcome in the summer with a fun party! Create fantastic bubbles, enjoy story time and have some good old fashioned fun playing with Elmo! Date: Saturday, June 9 from 930-10-15am Fee: $10 R / $13 NR ($5 for each additional sibling) Code: 401032A Advance registration required […]
Ages: 55 years & up There’s nothing like a savory cheese to complement fine wine! Join us to learn how cheese is made and about the fine art of wine making. Our first stop will be to tour Cedar Grove Cheese Inc., a small local cheese factory that specializes in specialty cheeses. Then, enjoy a […]
Age: 3 - 6 years Join us as we pair picture books with dance and movement activities for a fantastically fun preschool story time!! Each week will feature a new story, movement, music and art project. Children should be potty trained. This is a drop off class. Sign up for one or more classes this summer! Class dates: […]
Age: 4-8 years Are dinosaurs a hit in your house? Then this class is for your child! Learn which dinosaurs roamed the Great Plains, what they would eat, and how they would hunt to survive. After we learn about these dinosaurs, we will trek out to the sand to search for fossil remains. Thursday, June 14 from […]
Age: 1 - 5 years with adult Join Ms. Joni from Characters of Character on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies […]
Age: 6 - 12 years Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included in […]
Age: 1 - 5 years with adult Join Ms. Joni from Characters of Character on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies […]
Age: 6 - 12 years Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included in […]
Age: 12 years & up Originally certified by the State of Illinois to teach police officers, this is one of the easiest to learn and most effective self-defense classes that you can take. The techniques we teach don’t require constant practice or years of training to master. The class is targeted at teens and adults, […]
Age: 1 - 5 years with adult Join Ms. Joni from Characters of Character on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies […]
Age: 3 - 6 years Join us as we pair picture books with dance and movement activities for a fantastically fun preschool story time!! Each week will feature a new story, movement, music and art project. Children should be potty trained. This is a drop off class. Sign up for one or more classes this summer! Class dates: […]
Age: 6 - 12 years Join Ms. Joni on an adventure! We’ll read a social story on a specific character trait, then paint this character on canvas and create a paper bag puppet. Each participant will take home their masterpieces to use as a visual reminder to have good character. All supplies are included in […]
Ages: 3-7 years Join Queen Poppy for this once in a lifetime Trolls Party! We’ll be dancing, singing and helping her bring a brand new day of celebration to Bergen Town. Don’t miss this night of glitter fun! Pizza dinner and juice will be served. This is a drop off class, so it’s a great […]
Join the best monthly senior club around! Have so much fun socializing while playing bingo, cards and games. For just $2 per person, why not give it a try? Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided by Knauz Autopark and prizes are provided by Grayslake Rehabilitation. Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at […]
Age: 7 - 12 years Think you know the story of the 3 Little Pigs? Cinderella? The Gingerbread Man? Think again! In this class we’ll explore different versions of familiar stories and choose the ones we’d like to perform. Parents/caregivers and siblings will be invited back at 11:40am to watch our performance! Please bring a snack and water bottle. Fee: […]
A special thanks to: Fireworks Sponsor: Knauz Motors Stage Sponsors: Emil's Tavern on Center and Northwestern Medicine Gold Star Sponsors: Star 105.5 McHenry County and State Bank of the Lakes Silver Star Sponsors: Best Friends Animal Hospital, Cedar Lake Dental, Churchill, Quinn, Richtman and Hamilton, Community Trust Credit Union, Dance Connection, Drs. Sellke & Reily, Mathnasium of Grayslake […]
The Grayslake Park District Administrative Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Age: 12 years & up Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, offering a great low-stress core workout. Grayslake is an ideal paddling spot with calm waves and warm water, and this basic skills class will get you up and paddling (literally!) in next to no time. We provide […]
Age: 13 years & up The best camera is the one that you have with you. Make the most of your camera and capture everyday moments outside of a studio. Learn photography basics in a class taught by a professional photographer. Point and shoot Nikon Coolpix Cameras will be available to rent at class $10/session. […]