The Parks PlayBook: Family Campout Under the Stars

Get the family together and pack up your camping gear because it’s time for a night out under the stars! Join us for our Third Annual Family Campout on June 28-29 in Prairie Lakes Park. Back by popular demand, our close-to-home campsite gives first-time and experienced campers a night to enjoy the great outdoors. We have a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy: a scavenger hunt in the park, a roaring campfire where you can roast marshmallows and make s'mores, and an opportunity to star-gaze through a high-powered telescope courtesy of the Oakton Community College Astronomy Club. The park is safe and patrolled. Restrooms are close by. Evening snacks and a light breakfast on Saturday morning are provided. Please note: pre-registration is required. Bring your tent, lawn chairs, and gear; we’ll help you set up for the perfect overnight adventure.

Save these dates:

Wednesday, June 25: The Park It! Patrol brings games, crafts, and fun activities to Apache Park, 2100 Pine Street, from 6:30-8:00pm. We are playing beachball volleyball, croquet, frisbie golf, and more! Free!

Thursday, June 26: The Barefoot Hawaiian presents an evening of Polynesian-style dancing under the stars at the first Live at the Lake performance of the season. 7:00-8:30pm at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee Street. Free!

Friday, June 27: The Optimist Club of Des Plaines is showing Despicable Me 2, featuring super-villain Gru, his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions, and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. On the big screen, under the stars at the Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee Street. Popcorn, snacks, and pre-movie fun starts at 7:00pm. The movie begins at dusk, about 8:00pm Free!

This is a week of family fun. Don’t miss a minute of it!

For more information about family events, classes, and programs, visit www.DPParks.org or call 847-391-5700.

See you around the parks!