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
Active Adult Social Club
The VPD Social Club is the perfect place to build community, share laughs, and soak up the joy of summer together.
Music in the Park
Wednesday, August 12
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
1800 Riverwoods Dr., Melrose Park
Chicago Skyliners Band
Wednesday, August 19
Bulger Park Community Center
1601 Hirsch St., Melrose Park
Trabuco Salsa Band
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Free Movies in the Park
August 5 • Trumbull Park, River Grove
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VPD Annual Softball Tournament
Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
Bocce Ball Tournament
Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2
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Autumn Fest
Saturday, September 26 • 11 AM-3 PM
Gouin Park, 2400 Scott Street, Franklin Park
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Family Pumpkin Carving Party
Friday, October 23 • 5:30-8 PM
Bulger Park Community Center
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Haunt on Hirsch Street – Family Block Party
Friday, October 16 • 6-8:30 PM
At Bulger Park, 1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Park
Rain or Shine!
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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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