United City of Yorkville Festivals and Events
There's always room for a festival in Yorkville and you're invited to help us celebrate our heritage and small town charm. From Music Under the Stars to our Hometown Days Festival and Holiday Under the Stars, the United City of Yorkville comes alive through our many festivals and recreational opportunities. The United City of Yorkville also partners with the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. To find out more about festivities, activities and entertainment in Yorkville and the surrounding area go to www.enjoyaurora.com.
Please note that event dates, times, fees, and locations are subject to change.
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2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JANUARY-DECEMBER
Art in City Hall
January – December, Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
United City of Yorkville City Hall, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Artists are currently needed for the Art in City Hall Program. All artwork is exhibited in Yorkville's City Hall Council Chambers. Exhibits are free to artists and residents. For more information, or if you are an artist and would like to exhibit your artwork, please call 630-553-4350 or inquire via e-mail to bolson@yorkville.il.us. Free.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
Parker’s Playtime Preschool 2013-2014 Registration Begins!
The Yorkville Recreation Department’s Parker’s Playtime Preschool began registration for the 2013-2014 school year Monday, January 7 for residents of Yorkville and will begin Monday, January 14 for nonresidents of Yorkville at the REC Center (202 E Countryside Pkwy). Parker’s Playtime Preschool is designed for children between the ages of 3-5 and focuses on each child’s overall developmental needs by providing a stimulating environment through hands-on experiences. Both Three and Four Year Old Programs are offered! For more information or to schedule a tour please contact Shay at 630-553-2582.
Spring Soccer Registration
The Yorkville Recreation Department’s registration for the Spring Soccer League begins January 29! The Spring Soccer League is designed to teach and improve children ages 4 – 10 the various skills and knowledge pertaining to the game of soccer in a fun, recreational atmosphere. There will be a six game schedule with games played on Saturdays. Practice will be held twice a week for the first few weeks before games begin. Practices will then go to once a week with games on Saturdays. The cost is $65 for residents and $75 for nonresidents. Players are also required to wear a reversible jersey that can be purchased at the REC Center for $18. Open registration has been completed. For late registration or more information please contact Shay at 630-553-2582.
Coed and Men’s Summer Softball Leagues
It is almost that time again! The Adult Softball Season is right around the corner and the Yorkville Recreation Department is offering several leagues this summer! The Coed Softball League is scheduled on Tuesday evenings starting April 30 and runs through July 30. The Men’s Softball League is scheduled on Thursday evenings starting May 2 and runs through August 1. Both leagues are based on a 13 game schedule, plus playoffs and costs $665 per team with an additional fee of $10 for each non-resident player. Registration begins Monday, February 4 at 8:00am at the REC Center (202 E Countryside Pkwy) and runs through Friday, April 12. For more information please contact Jon or Shay at 630-553-2582.
Men’s Double Header Softball League
Is your team ready for a higher level of competition and more games throughout the summer? The Yorkville Recreation Department designed this league just for that! Teams will play double headers with a 21 game schedule and a single-elimination tournament. It will be slow pitch with a limited arc using a 12” softball. The majority of games will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 6:20pm, 7:30pm, 8:40pm, and 9:50pm. The cost is $915 per team plus an additional $10 per non-resident player. Registration beings Monday, February 4 at 8:00am at the REC Center (202 E Countryside Pkwy) and runs through Friday, April 12. For more information please contact Jon or Shay at 630-553-2582.
Pre-Season Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues
Get warmed-up for the summer softball season by entering into the Yorkville Recreation Department’s Pres-Season League! Both a Coed League on Tuesday evenings and a Men’s League played on Thursday evenings will be available! The league will consist of an 8 game schedule with the majority of games played at 6:20pm, 7:30pm, 8:40pm, and 9:50pm depending on registration numbers. This season begins the week of April 1 and runs through April 25. The cost is $250 per team with registration beginning on Monday, February 4 at 8:00am at the REC Center (202 E Countryside Pkwy) and runs through Friday, March 15. For more information please contact Jon or Shay at 630-553-2582.
MARCH
Easter Egg-Xpress
Saturday, March 23
All Aboard!! Take the Easter Egg-Xpress to go see the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs.
Each child will get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. A small snack and
drink will be served in Naperville. The train will depart from the Aurora Metra train station and
go to Naperville. In Naperville will walk to a local park and meet the Easter Bunny and begin our
hunt for eggs. You will return to the Aurora station. Please dress for the weather. Also there
is a parking charge (exact change needed) at the Aurora Metra Train Station. Metra passes are not
accepted on this trip. Everyone in a family planning on attending must register.
APRIL
Tax Dodge 5K run/walk and 10K run
Race starts and ends at REC Center,
202 East Countryside Parkway in Yorkville
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Registration: 7:00-8:15 a.m.
Race Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Entry Fees:
5K Run/Walk
$25 pre-registration / $30 race day
10K Run Only
$30 pre-registration / $35 race day
Make checks payable to: Yorkville Recreation Department Awards given for individual winners.
Pre-registration packet pick-up is on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the REC Center.
MAY
Summer Catalog will be delivered the week of May 6
Resident Registration beings Monday May 6
Non-Resident Registration begins Monday May 13
JUNE
Farmers’ Market
Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to noon, June 8-October 25 in Town Square, Rt. 47 and Main Street
Farm grown veggies, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, and much more. For more information call 630.553.4357 inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free.
2013 Farmer's Market Application
Music Under the Stars
Friday or Saturday evenings in June, July and August from 7-9 p.m. in Town Square, Rt. 47 and Main Street.
Enjoy a warm summer evening listening to great music in Yorkville's Town Square. Sponsored by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, this long-standing event offers a variety of music throughout the summer including Jazz, Rock, Big Band and much more! For more information call 630.553.4357 inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free. See below for a schedule of 2013 musical entertainment.
2013 Music Schedule
Fri. June 14 - Music & Wine Night @ Town Square, Yorkville Big Band
Fri. June 21 - Yorkville Chamber of Commerce River Night @ Riverfront Park
Fri. July 12- Music & Wine Night @ Riverfront Park, Cool Rocking Daddies
Sat. July 13 - Ribs on the River & Kayak Event @ Riverfront Park - EPIC (80's rock)
Fri. Aug. 9 - Music & Wine Night @ Town Square, TRIO
Wine Nights Information
Hosted by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and Cobblestone. Back by popular demand! Once again we will be offering Wine and Music on three selected evenings during Music Under the Stars. Bring a lawn chair, your dinner and kick back with a classic glass of wine and great music. Cobblestone will offer two to three different red and white wines during the evening. For $5 you will receive a souvenir glass. Wine Tasting tickets may be purchased for $1. Additional glasses of wine are $5 each. Bottles may be purchased (prices may vary). You must be 21 to consume or purchase alcohol. No wine will be allowed to leave the park.
JULY
58th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Thursday July 4, 2013
Hosted by the Yorkville Area 4th of July Committee and the United City of Yorkville
Schedule of Events
Parade:
- Parade line up at Yorkville High School is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Parade will start at 9:00 a.m.
- Parade route as follows: Game Farm Road, Somonauk Street,
King Street, West Main Street, Church Street. Will end at the
water tower.
Town Square Park Activites:
- Following the Parade @ Town Square Park till 1pm
- Food/Drink will be available for purchase.
- Kids Foot Races, rides and waterfights Yorkville Community
Band
Fireworks will begin at Dusk
- The fireworks will be shot off of/around Rt. 47 and
Countryside Parkway. Just south of Menards.
- The Yorkville Big Band will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at
Larson-Nelson Funeral Home
Additional Information
- All 4th of July activities are free to everyone, except food/
drink purchases and are subject to change without notice
- Donations are welcome. Checks can be made out and
mailed to: United City of Yorkville, 800 Game Farm Rd.,
Yorkville, IL 60560. Please write ''4th of July'' in the memo
line. All donations are tax deductible.For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Department
at 630.553.4357or via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us.
Ribs on the River
Saturday July 13
The smell of BBQ ribs will be wafting around Bicentennial Riverfront Park on July 13 as the city hosts its inaugural Ribs on the River event. Find us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/RibsontheRiver
EPIC Prefroms from 7-10pm
Vendor, Exhibitor & Sponsorship Form & Packet
Illinois Whitewater Festival
Saturday July 13
On the east end of Bicentennial Riverfront Park come for a day of whitewater fun! Events will include whitewater kayak mini-lessons, rafting challenges, kayak biathalon, and a boat regatta from 10am-6pm.
Outdoor Movie Night
Yorkville's Parks and Recreation Movie nights in June, July and August, Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and family and friends for movie night on our 30-foot inflatable screen. Movies begin at 9 p.m. at listed selected parks. For more information call 630.553.2582 inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free.
Movie Nights
Wednesday, July 10
Movie: Zookeeper
Sunflower Park
Wednesday, July 24
Movie: Wreck it Ralph
Rotary Park
Tuesday, August 6
Movie: Rise of the Guardians
Riverfront Park
In partnership with National Night
Out & the Yorkville Police Dept.
AUGUST
National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m. Riverfront Park
This national event dedicated to preventing crimes in our neighborhoods offers residents the opportunity to meet their neighbors and service personnel. Games, demonstrations, music, food and fun. Hosted by the Yorkville Police Department. For more information call 630.553.4340. Free.
SEPTEMBER
21st Annual Hometown Days Festival
Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1 at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd.
It’s bigger and better than ever. Labor Day weekend, Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1!! Fun for the entire family. Carnival rides, great food, the Pride and Joy Car Show, pet parade, baby contest, hometown pride, and much more!
Music Line-Up
Thursday – Red Woody(7-9pm)
Friday – American
English(7-9pm)
Saturday- Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm Band(4-7pm) & Mike and Joe(8-11pm)
Sunday – Cool Rocking
Daddies(3-6pm) & Hi-Infidelity (7-10Pm)
OCTOBER
Friday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m. at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd.
Sponsored by: Rosati's Pizza of Yorkville
Before the annual Egg Hunt, come out an enjoy hayrides, pumpkin decorating (1 per family), pizza slices (small fee - Rosati's), "HOWL"ween pet contest and more from 5-8pm. At 8pm we will start the annual Halloween Egg Hunt. It’s a twist on an old tradition. Sweet prizes await you! Wear your costumes, bring a flashlight and container for your eggs. Please stay on the sidewalks until we start the hunt! Toddlers will go first and every few minutes we will send the next group, ending with the oldest children. 10 eggs per child.
Schedule of Events - Event Flyer.
5 - 7:45pm: Pumpkin Decorating/Carving, 1st 100.
Hayrides
Rosati's Pizza
- $3 per slice, $1 cans of pop.
Not So Scary Storytelling
5:30-6pm: “HOWL”ween PET CONTEST Registration
6-7pm: "HOWL"ween PET CONTEST
6:30-7PM: Costume Contest
Registration
7-7:45pm: Costume Contest
8pm: Egg Hunt - 10 &
Under
NOVEMBER
Holiday Under the Stars & Fireworks Show
Saturday, November 23, 1:00-7:00pm
Downtown Yorkville & Riverfront Park
We're kicking off the holiday season this year with a traditional tree lighting ceremony, food, holiday fun
activites, Santa’s workshop with a visit from Santa and to the end the evening with a holiday fireworks show on Saturday Nov. 23. This is one holiday event you surely won't want to miss! This year's seventh annual Holiday Under the Stars is bigger and better than ever. The Kris Kringle Market--a variety of kiosks featuring crafts, gifts, holiday items and more to get you started with your holiday shopping. Vendor booth space is available for $25 all evening long! To rent booth space for the Kris Kringle Market or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities call 630-553-4357.
Schedule of Events:
1pm - 6pm Santa comes to Yorkville! & Kris Kringle Market
6pm-6:45pm Holiday Parade (through downtown)
6:45pm Tree Lighting Ceremony
7:00pm Holiday Fireworks
(right off of the river island!)
Event Flyer
Kris Kringle Vendor Form
Sponsorship Form
* Fireworks Show: 7pm - Sponsored By:
BOOMBAH
Athletic uniforms, footwear, gear and more
Sat. Nov. 23, River’s Edge Theatre Holiday Performances - TBA
Chili Chase 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, November 24
Registration: 7:00am
Race Begins: 8:30am
Yorkville American Legion Post #489,
9054 E. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville
Gear up for the Thanksgiving season with the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's 5K Run/Walk. Warm up after the race with a hot bowl of chili. Pre-registration fee: $25 w/shirt; $20 w/out shirt Day of Registration fee: $35 w/shirt; $30 w/out shirt. The proceeds benefit the Parks and Recreation special recreation programs.
For more information, call 630-553-4357 or visit www.yorkville.il.us.
Registration Form
Race Route