Free! SUMMER'S LAST BLAST
All ages welcome
Mark your calendars to join us for swimming at Pelican Harbor* games, music, inflatables, fishing derby, climbing wall, car show, outdoor craft show, entertainment, children's entertainment, outdoor concert with 215 West and more. The celebration culminates with a magnificent display of fireworks.
Saturday, August 23
12:00 pm (noon) to dusk
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex, 200 South Lindsey Lane.
*Admission to Pelican Harbor is $1 (free to pelican pass holders and annual aquatic members). All proceeds benefit the Bolingbrook Park District financial aid program.
For information on becoming part of 2008 Summer's Last Blast, please call (630) 739-1300.
Schedule of Events
8:00-10:30 am Parkie’s 5K Run/Walk
9:00 am-Noon Fishing Derby/Casting Contest
10:00 am-Noon Car Show Registration
Noon-5:00 pm Car Show
Noon-4:00 pm Indoor Playground Open House
Noon-6:00 pm Swimming at Pelican Harbor
Noon-6:00 pm Free workouts at LifeStyles
Noon-Dusk Food Vendors
12:30-7:30 pm DJ-Better Than a Jukebox
1:00-7:00 pm Petting Zoo
1:00-7:00 pm Inflatable’s
1:00-7:30 pm Portable Climbing Wall
1:00-3:00 pm Free Body Fat Analysis
1:00-3:00 pm Bingo
1:30-3:30 pm Face Painting and Clown with Balloon Animals
2:00-3:00 pm Dave Rudolf (Children’s Performer)
2:00-4:00 pm Bocce Ball (provided by JBSRA)
2:00-4:30 pm Trackless Train Rides
2:00 pm Annual Pelican Harbor Aquatic Membership Raffle
3:00-3:30 pm Irish Dance
3:30 pm $1 Duck Race
3:30-4:30 pm Danceforce
4:00-4:45 pm Bags Tournament Registration -$10 per team of 2 (ages 16 years & up)
4:00 pm Annual LifeStyles Fitness Membership Raffle
4:15 pm Family Challenge Meeting
4:30-6:30 pm Family Olympic Challenge
5:00-7:00 pm Bags Tournament
6:00 pm Pelican Harbor Closes
7:00-8:30 pm Evening Concert by 215 West
8:30 pm (or dusk) Fabulous Fireworks
Thank you to all of our partners who help make this event possible...
PREMIER PARTNERS
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Austin Meade
Bolingbrook Tee Ball Association
Domino’s Pizza
DuPage Township
Panther’s Sports Club
Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney, Priess, LLP
Wal-Mart
Wight & Company
PARTNERS
B.A.L.L.
B.Y.B.L.
Bolingbrook Lions Club
Bolingbrook Soccer Club of Illinois
Bolingbrook Trojan Football
Better Than a Jukebox
Cupcake Family Fun Time Entertainment
EDWARD Health Services Corporation
Engineering Resources Associates, Inc.
Illinois American Water
PHN Architects
The Kenneth Company
Walsh Landscape
SUMMER'S LAST BLAST CAR SHOW
Age 16 years & up
Show off your pride and joy at the Summer's Last Blast Car Show. Awards will be given in numerous categories.
Registration: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Car Show: 12:00-5:00 pm
Day: Saturday
Location: Volunteer Park South
Fee: $8 registration before August 15 32930A
$10 registration day of August 23 32930B
Click here for Summer's Last Blast Car Show forms.
Free! SUMMER'S LAST BLAST FAMILY CHALLENGE - 32380A
Family is all about teamwork! Is your family up to the challenge? Bolingbrook Park District is hosting its annual Family Challenge. Your family could win a dinner at Summer’s Last Blast with access to the VIP tent to watch the Summer’s Last Blast fireworks along with $200 Bolingbrook Park District dollars to use towards pool passes, fitness memberships or recreation programs. Families will compete in the three games listed below. Registration will be taken at Annerino Community Center and Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex until 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 23rd. Registration will take place at the field from 3:45-4:15 pm.
What defines a family?
A family consists of a minimum of three (3) members to
five (5). Families over five (5) participants are asked to create two teams.
How are the points tallied?
Gold – 4 points; Silver – 3 points; Bronze – 2 points;
each team that participates but doesn’t place – 1 point.
Opening Ceremonies Relay
You and your family will color the Olympic rings, march in carrying a few country’s flag, shoot the arrow into the cauldron to light the Olympic flame and then complete a Patriotic puzzle and a USA Olympic trivia game.
Human Ring Toss
Playing ring toss is very simple. One player (family/team
member) stands at the throwing area, and tosses the Hula Hoop attempting to encircle their family/team members. Ringing the central dowel (person) is worth three points,
and any of the others are worth one. The player earns the amount of points designated by the position of the dowel. If you get more than one, add up their score. Win the
game by getting the most points.
Family Obstacle Course
Families will compete in three separate activities geared towards the Summer Olympics. Fastest time wins the gold medal.
Click here for Summer's Last Blast Family Challenge forms.
PARKIE'S 10th ANNUAL 5K FAMILY FUN RUN
All ages welcome
Join the Bolingbrook Park District in the official "kick off" to Summer's Last Blast celebration. Gather the whole family together to participate. No experience necessary. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Register by August 9th.
Day: Saturday
Time: 8:00 am
Location: BRAC
Fee: $10/adults (18yrs +) 34010A
$8 child (6-17yrs) 34010B
Date: August 23
Free! CONCERTS ON THE HILL
Sponsored by the Village of Bolingbrook
Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road (behind Village Hall/Town Center)
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm
August 14-17 - Bolingbrook Jubilee
August 20 - CutAway (70's, 80's, 90's Covers)
August 27 - New Odyssey (Everything plus Comedy)
Other bands and dates may be added. Please go to www.bolingbrook.com for additional details.
2008 HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Exhibitors: 18 years & up
Crafters mark your calendar for the 23rd Annual Holiday Craft Show. Exhibits are limited to hand-made items only. Commercially-made or flea market items will not be accepted. Please call (630) 739-1300 for more information or to be placed on the mailing list. All crafters must fill out a craft show participation contract.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: ACC
Fee: $45/Space 42690A
$50/Space w/electric 42690B
$55/Space w/table 42690C
$60/Space w/table & electric 42690D
Date: November 8
Deadline: October 24
New! ILLINOIS TALL GRASS PRAIRIE
All ages welcome (An adult must accompany children under 18.)
Experience a small part of Illinois great past, the Tall Grass Prairie. Journey out into the pristine prairie learning about the diverse plant, and flower life, view local wildlife, and learn about the Native Americans who once inhabited the area, as well as the early European Settlers. This great program ends with a fantastic dinner overlooking the mosaic, colorful tall grass prairie. Trip includes transportation, interpretive guide, and dinner. Trip requires about ¾ to one mile of easy walking on a flat, unpaved trail.
Day: Saturday
Time: Depart BRAC at 4:00 pm. Return approximately 8:00 pm.
Location: Morris, IL
Fee: $38
Resident ID Fee: $29
Date: September 6 32611A
Min/Max: 4/18
Deadline: August 22
New! LAZY RIVER CANOE TRIP
Ages 6 years & up (An adult must accompany children under 18.)
Come experience nature at a slower pace on a River Canoe Trip. Take a gentle stroll on the river underneath towering trees, rising bluffs, shorelines covered with wildflowers, and view resident wildlife beavers, muskrats, egrets, deer and more. At night you will rest in a scenic, quiet camp site. This trip is an all inclusive two days and one night that includes transportation, all your prepared meals, setting up, cleaning and equipment. All you bring is a sleeping bag/pillow and a few changes of clothes. Ideal for families! Offered in conjunction with Midwest Outdoor Adventures
Day: Saturday, Sunday
Time: Depart BRAC on Saturday at 1:00 pm. Return on Sunday at approximately 2:00 pm.
Location: Ottawa, IL
Fee: $159
Resident ID Fee: $139
Date: September 20, 21 32621A
Min/Max: 4/20
Deadline: September 1
New! CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR - Pilsen & Little Village
All ages welcome (An adult must accompany children under 18.)
Pilsen and Little Village form one of the nation's largest Mexican and Mexican American community ties. Absorb their culture and heritage on a guided walking tour of Pilsen. In Little Village, browse one of the city's liveliest shopping districts 26th Street. Wrap up at the National Museum of Mexican Art, which stands as the nation's largest Latino museum. Light refreshments included. Lunch at a fast food restaurant on your own at end of tour.
Day: Saturday
Time: Depart BRAC at 8:30 am. Return approximately 4:00 pm.
Location: Chicago, IL
Fee: $42
Resident ID Fee: $35
Date: September 13 32701A
Min/Max: 8/30
Deadline: August 29
DIRTY DANCING THEATRE
All ages welcome
(An adult must accompany children under 18)
Dirty Dancing-the classic story on stage is a coming of age love story involving the talented and headstrong dancer Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman. During her family’s summer vacation at the popular Kellerman’s resort, Baby a doctor’s daughter with dreams of joining the Peace Corps meets Johnny, the guy from the wrong side of the tracks. Against all odds, they fall in love, learning lifechanging lessons along the way. Tickets are main floor and transportation included. Lunch is on your own prior to the show. Show time is 2:00 pm.
Day: Saturday
Time: Depart BRAC at 10:00 am.
Return approximately 5:00pm.
Location: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
Fee: $114
w/Resident ID: $114
Date: November 1 42678A
Min/Max: 8/17
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Co-sponsored by Bolingbrook Lions Club
All ages welcome!
Dress in your best Halloween costume and come out to the biggest and best Halloween Party in town! An evening
filled with:
• Carnival games and prizes
• An indoor playground for kids under 4 feet tall
• Special inflatables
• Magic show
• Storytelling by the Fountaindale Public Library
Lots more spooky surprises await you and your friends
Day: Friday
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: BRAC
Fee: $4/child at the door
Date: October 24
LASALLE CANAL BOAT-I & M CANAL
All ages welcome (An adult must accompany children under 18)
Travel back to 1848 on the LaSalle I & M Canal Boat. Take a one-hour ride in an historic full-size replica canal boat, pulled by horses along the towpath, as it was when early
Illinois settlers were passengers. Tour guides dressed as canal era boat captain, crew and pioneering passengers will engage your guests with lively stories of the early days on the canal. After the canal trip we’ll stop by the visitor center with a café, gifts, canal exhibits and more. Lunch is on your own.
Day: Saturday
Time: Depart BRAC at 9:00 am. Return approximately 4:00 pm.
Location: LaSalle, IL
Date: October 4
Min/Max: 8/30
Deadline: September 26
Age: Adult 42640A
Fee: $22
w/Resident ID: $17
Age: Seniors 65 & over 42640B
Fee: $20
w/Resident ID: $15
Age: Child 16 & under 42640C
Fee: $16
w/Resident ID: $11
Age: Family (2 adults & 2 children) 42640D
Fee: $53
w/Resident ID: $43
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE-THEATRE AT THE CENTER
All ages welcome (An adult must accompany children under 18)
Frank Capra’s film classic has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through theremarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Sheldon Harrick and Grammy and Emmy Award winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey andhis wonderful life in Bedford falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinaryfolk. A Wonderful Life exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all. Sunday Brunch is included prior to the theatre.
Day: Sunday
Time: Depart BRAC at 10:00 am. Return approximately 6:00 pm.
Location: Muenster, IN
Fee: $64
w/Resident ID: $59
Date: November 16 42674A
Min/Max: 10/30
DEAR SANTA LETTERS
Starting on Wednesday, November 26, Santa’s mailbox will be displayed at theBolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex. Santa will personally write to each and every child who writes him aletter, provided that all letters are received by 10:00 pm on Friday,December 12. Be sure to include child’sfull name, address, city and zip code, and of course, the wish list!Please address letters to: Santa’sWorkshop, 5 Reindeer Road, North Pole
HOLIDAY SHOPPING & HIGH TEA
Spend a day downtown shopping, walking around admiring the Holiday décor andgetting into the spirit. After we pick up your tired soles, along with you and your packages we will head to the Ritz Carlton for High Tea before we head home. High Tea will include finger sandwiches, assortment of pastries, scones, pot of tea, Devonshire cream, lemon curd and fruit preserves.
Day:Saturday
Time:Leave BRAC at 9:30 am. Return approximately 6:30 pm.
Location: Chicago, IL
Fee:$44
w/Resident ID: $38
Date: December 6 42679A
Min/Max:10/30
PAJAMA PARTY WITH SANTA
All ages welcome
Come in your favorite Christmas jammies and party with Santa! Each family will get a professional 5X7 picture taken with Santa. Children will receive a special gift from Santa after they tell him their Christmas wishes. While you wait for your 5X7 to be printed, children can complete a craft,sing Christmas Carols, listen to winter stories and enjoy delicious cookies and milk. Be sure to register early!
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm 42127A
7:15-8:15 pm 42127B
Day: Friday
Location: ACC
Fee:$21 for 1st child
w/Resident ID: $14 for 1st child
$6 for each additional child
Date:December 12
Min/Max:25/75
Deadline:December 8
If you are a member of Parkie's E-Club and would like to register for these special events online, please click here.
