The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family & the dog lover in all of us as seen on TV's America's Got Talent! Featuring mostly rescued dogs, Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as you join Hancock Park District Programs Staff to try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. We will have corn […]
Save the date for Ghost Town's Cowboy Days Sweet Corn Fest There will be a corn eating contest at 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. - winners receive a tshirt and corn! Enjoy live music from Bruce Brody, Pan for Gold, take part in a scavenger hunt, enjoy the kids zone, and more! General admission is […]
Join your friends at the Hancock Historical Museum for an outdoor movie Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this classic movie in the Hancock Historical Museum’s parking lot projected on a big screen! This event is free to the public. We will be having […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District for an evening around the campfire. We will be cooking hot dogs and s’mores over the campfire; kids can learn how to make Ants on a Log with cream cheese, celery, and raisins. This is a great way to make new friends and share campfire stories from your […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn what flowers and grasses grow in Oakwoods’ 2-acre prairie and what animals call it home. Discover how these plants adapted to a tree-free habitat and how Native Americans and pioneers would have used them. A hike to the prairie will take place at 2 PM. Meet at the Discovery […]
Summer Camp is a time for kids to be kids, to play, to run and to have fun with friends. Time spent being physically active and social is more important now than ever before. That's why the YMCA offers day camps to help kids reach their full potential. Through fun physical activities, kids learn about […]
Join in Hancock Park District's program where children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a […]
Enjoy the outdoors by playing in the Hancock Park District's Nature Playscape. Create sand castle, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own shovel and pail. If you are lucky, you may be able to find a treasure buried in the sand. Meet at Nature Playscape. This free program is open […]
Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here’s your chance. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. This free shoot is open to those ages 9 and up. Register […]
