Join us for a morning of fall family fun! Enjoy free entertainment, hands-on crafts, games, a bounce house, tasty snacks, and more.
Special Events
Special Events
Wild Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 15 2026, 10am - 12pm
Lake View Nature Center
Join us for two special Wednesdays at the Nature Center this summer! We'll have story times, scavenger hunts with prizes, activities in the Nature Center, fishing pole rentals, and featured animals! Stop by for a bit or stay the whole time!
Family Bike Night
Thu, Jul 23 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Heritage Park
Decorate your bike, scooter, or stroller and get ready to ride! Families are invited to Heritage Park for a fun evening where kids can cruise around the park at their own pace. A bike decorating station will be available, along with music and light snacks.
Back-to-School Park Playdate
Thu, Aug 27 2026, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Heritage Park
Join us for the seventh annual Back-to-School Park Playdate, a FREE end-of-summer celebration for the whole family! Enjoy music from a DJ that will keep the park buzzing while kids play in the bounce house and enjoy free treats.
Save the Date!
2026 Date to be announced
Bring your pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns to our first-ever pumpkin smash! The Nature Center is partnering with Urban Canopy to turn your old Halloween pumpkins into compost!
2026 Date to be announced
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the whole family! Explore festive activity stations featuring ornament making, cookie decorating, games, and a hot cocoa bar.
2027 Date to be announced
Celebrate the magic of winter with fun activities that embrace the chill and charm of the great outdoors!
2027 Date to be announced
Hop on over to Heritage Park for this FREE Easter Egg Hunt! The Hunt will start at promptly 10:00am. Following the hunt, don't miss out on a perfect photo op with the Easter Bunny!
2027 Date to be announced
At this free event, families are invited to explore a variety of vehicles from around the community including fire trucks, construction vehicles, Park District trucks, and more!