Special Events
Veterans Park District offers many Special Events for our residents each year – the majority of which are free family events. Residents of Northlake, Melrose Park, River Grove, Franklin Park, and Leyden Township are welcome to attend any and all events.
*Entrance fee required
**Requires registration with associated fees
Summer Events
- Movies in the Park
- Music in the Park
- Softball Tournament
Fall Events
- Autumn Fest
- Halloween Events
- Pumking Carving Party
- Veterans Day Observance Ceremony
Holiday Events
- Food & Toy Drive
- Winter Wonderland
- Breakfast with Santa**
Spring Events
- Preschool Open House
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Family Indoor Garage Sale & Flea Market
- Summer Kick Off Celebration
Veterans Day Observance
Friday, November 6
Bulger Park, Melrose Park
Ceremony starts at 10 AM
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Winter Wonderland
In Partnership with The City of Northlake
and Participating Organizations:
Winter Wonderland
Friday, December 4 • 5-8 PM
Grant Park Recreation Center, Northlake
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Food and Toy Drive
November 2–December 18
Help provide food for the hungry and toys for needy children.
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Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12 • 10 AM-12:30 PM
Bulger Hall, Melrose Park
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Active Adults & Seniors Party
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Lunch Party
Wednesday, December 9
11 AM-2 PM
Grant Park Recreation Center, Northlake
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