Summer is in session and the butterflies are fluttering. Join Hancock Park District and take a hike through Aeraland Recreation Area searching for butterflies. Due to the presence of milkweed on the property, there is a good chance to see monarch butterflies. We might also see black swallowtails, viceroy, spicebush swallowtails, and more. Meet at […]
Enjoy a leisurely trip on the Blanchard River via kayak or canoe, and look for ducks, herons, and turtles. The float will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Paddlers will travel upstream to Bright Road and back. Meet at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. This program is for families with children. Register online with […]
Come to the library to make a sweet version of your favorite sushi roll! Teens are invited for a night of candy sushi making! There will be plenty of candy […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16 and older are welcome. This month's craft: Woodland Cat Toys (choice […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime at Riverside Park's Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers. If there is […]
There are many kinds of baby animals you might find in the park. Join Hancock Park District as they will be looking at the homes they might have and what they need to eat. Should we touch or just take a picture? A matching game of animal moms and babies will be available to play. […]
Do you love to draw? Join your friends at the library for drawing tutorials and hang out with other young artists. This month, we will be making flashlight art inspired by the picture book Flashlight by Lizi Boyd. This program is recommended for grades 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required.
Pack a picnic lunch and bring the grandkids to the park. Enjoy lunch and then play games, such as ring toss, scat toss, water touch pool, and the block stacking race. The making of baggie fudge will be demonstrated by Hancock Park District. Meet at Shelter 5. This free program is for grandparents with grandchildren […]
Don't miss the Arlington Community Fireworks on June 28! The Arlington Volunteer Fire Department's Chicken or Chop BBQ Dinner will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. Half chicken dinners […]
Come out to the park with fellow photographers to enjoy nature photography in summer. Hancock Park District Program Staff will focus on trees, insects, birds, and other summer subjects. All skill levels and camera types are welcome. Meet at the Parking Lot. This free program is open to those 16 and up, registration is not […]
