Events
Upcoming Events
Events List Navigation
June 2018
July 2018
August 2018
+ Export Events
Activity Barn Open House
A Park Ranger will be available at each Open House to allow any interested person(s) to view, inspect and ask questions regarding the facility. Bring your tape measure, notepad, camera or video recorder to record your findings. Reservations or available…
Find out more »
Free
Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in the parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new…
Find out more »
Free
Full Moon Strawberry Hike
The first full moon of summer has finally arrived. Fireflies, little brown bats and katydids should be out doing their nightly activities. Join us to see if we can find them and see whatever else stirs in the dark.
All…
Find out more »
Free
Games in the Garden: Open House
Visit with the McKinnis Family and their friends for an afternoon of fun. Join in for a games of graces or hot potato or just enjoy a quiet summer visit in the house. Sit a spell as you go back…
Find out more »
Free
Peter Rabbit Camp
Explore the works of Beatrix Potter as we dive into three of Miss Potter’s books and get hands-on with all sorts of activities. Campers will read and explore The Tale of Mr. Tod, The Tale of Pigling Bland, and The Tale of Tom…
Find out more »
$36
Lazy Sunday Evening Stroll for Adults
A way to unwind and take a break before the hustle and bustle of the week ahead. We’ll walk at a leisurely pace and take in the sounds and sights around us. A great way to get some one-on-one time…
Find out more »
Free
Adventure Day Camp: School Days
We’ll step back in time and spend the day as school children of the 1840s. To complete lessons, kids will work with slates and chalk and try their hand at quill writing. No worries, everything won’t be reading, writing and…
Find out more »
$15
When Neighbors Come a Calling: Open House
Come out and visit with the McKinnis family and see what is happening on the farm. The neighbors have stopped by to share a cool drink, along with watermelon and cookies that Mrs. Fishel has prepared. Come on by and…
Find out more »
Free
Bird Monitoring
All skill levels are welcome to learn about birds or become a better birder. Participants will count all observable birds. Hiking distances and times will vary, but monitoring typically last from 1–2 hours. Please be prepared for weather and ground…
Find out more »
Free
American Girl Tea: Julie
Join the Hancock Park District as they celebrate the 1974 life of Julie Albright. The times are changing and so are many things in Julie’s life. They will learn while change can be hard to accept, Julie realizes what’s really…
Find out more »
$10