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.
We'll be adding more information on all of your favorite events throughout the year so check back for more
up-to-the-minute information. Please note that event dates, times, fees, and locations are subject to change.
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2012 Schedule of Events
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Parker’s Playtime Preschool 2012 - 2013 Registration
The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department will begin registration for Parker’s Playtime Preschool’s 2012-13 school year. Sign up for resident registration begins Monday, Jan. 9 and nonresident registration begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the REC. Center located at 202 E. Countryside Parkway. A $50 fee is required at the time of registration.
For times, days, and locations please refer to page 16 in the new winter/spring Parks and Recreation catalog or call the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at 630-553-2582 for additional information.
2011-2012 Winter Program Catalog
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
REC Center Winter Open House & Membership Promotion
Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 for Winter Family FunNight at the REC Center, 202 E. Countryside Parkway.
On Friday evening kids of all ages will enjoy crafts, inflatables, basketball, open swim, and much more all under one roof. Then on Saturday, Jan. 14 the public is invited to enjoy three free hours of fitness demonstrations during Fitness Demo Day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Experience a variety of fitness and wellness class demonstrations including group power, indoor cycling and more.
A special membership promotion will run the same weekend beginning Friday and running through Monday, Jan. 16. During the promotion there will no enrollment fee($50) for new yearly members. In addition, current members referring a friend to sign up for a one year membership will receive one month free towards their current membership. For more information or details regarding the REC Center membership promotion, call 630-553-2582.
Parker’s Playtime Preschool 2012 - 2013 Registration
The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department will begin registration for Parker’s Playtime Preschool’s 2012-13 school year. Sign up for resident registration begins Monday, Jan. 9 and nonresident registration begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the REC. Center located at 202 E. Countryside Parkway. A $50 fee is required at the time of registration.
For times, days, and locations please refer to page 16 in the new winter/spring Parks and Recreation catalog or call the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at 630-553-2582 for additional information.
Ready, Set, Go
The Yorkville Recreation Department is offering Ready, Set, Go which is a class designed to introduce your child to the daily and weekly routine of preschool. Each week will include curriculum that is based on our Parker’s Playtime Preschool program, but adapted to meet the needs of a two and three year old! This program runs two days a week, like most preschool programs, but only half the time. Ready, Set, Go meets on Mondays and Wednesdays starting January 4 and runs through February 1 from 9:00am – 10:15am at the Recreation Department’s South Location (201 W. Hydraulic Street). The cost is $85 for residents and $100 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, contact the REC Center at 630-553-2582 or log online to www.yorkville.il.us.
REC Center Winter Class RegistrationSign up for our 1st session of Winter fitness classes now! The Rec Center has many classes to offer includingZumba, Pilates, Yoga, Piloxing, Aqua Aerobics, Indoor Cycle, and Group Power to name a few. For any questions or to sign up call the Rec Center at 630-553-2582, come into the REC Center in person, or visit http://www.yorkvillereccenter.com/. New sessions will begin the week of January 9th!
February
2 Ball Competition
Friday February 17
Show off your basketball shooting skills on a 2- person team while competing against your peers
on Friday, February 17! Teams can consist of Boys, Girls, Co-ed, or Adult/Child for each age
division. The event is free and open to anyone.
March
Easter Egg-Xpress
Saturday March 31
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. Your 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 15, 2012
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
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JUNE
Farmers’ Market
Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to noon, June 9-October 27 in Town Square, Rt. 47 and Main Street
Farm grown veggies, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, and much more. For more information call 630.553.2582 inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free. .
Music Under the Stars
Friday 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, Reggae, and much more! For more information call 630.553.2582inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free. See below for a schedule of 2012 musical entertainment.
Wine Nights Information
Hosted by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and Fox Valley Winery 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. Fox Valley Winery 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 $4 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. For more information go to www.foxvalleywinery.com.
JULY
Fourth of July
Movie Night
Yorkville's Parks and Recreation Movie nights in July and August, Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd.
Movies start at dusk. 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 Beecher Community Center, 908 Game Farm Rd. For more information call 630.553.2582 inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us. Free.
AUGUST
National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Town Square, Rt. 47
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
20th Annual Hometown Days Festival
Thursday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 3 at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd.
It’s bigger and better than ever. Labor Day weekend, Thursday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 3!! Fun for the entire family. Carnival rides, great food, the Pride and Joy Car Show, pet parade, baby contest, hometown pride, and much more! This year's musical entertainment includes Sixteen Candles on Friday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m., Mike and Joe on Saturday from 7-10 p.m., Yorkville Big Band from 2-4pm and the ever-popular hi-Infidelity from 7-10 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information call 630.553.2582 or at or inquire via e-mail to tevans@yorkville.il.us.
Patriot’s Walk in Remembrance of 9/11
Yorkville, IL---Please join Mayor Golinski and citizens of Yorkville on Tuesday, September 11 in a Patriot’s Walk honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The walk will begin at TBA at City Hall, 800 Game Farm Rd, and will follow the parade route to Town Square, 301 N. Bridge St. The walk will be followed by a small ceremony with Mayor Golinski, the Legion, and the Yorkville Boy Scouts Troop 40. Citizens who are interested in participating in the walk should meet at City Hall by TBA. For more information, please contact the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at 630-553-2582.
OCTOBER
Halloween Egg Hunt
Saturday, Oct. 20, 5-8 p.m. at
Beecher Community Park
908 Game Farm Rd.
Before the annual Egg Hunt, come out an enjoy hayrides, pumpkin decorating(1 per family), hot dogs(small fee) and more from 5-7pm. At 7pm 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.
Yorkville High School Homecoming Weekend
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving REC Center Membership Drive
DECEMBER
REC Center Holiday Gift Certificates
A REC Center holiday gift certificate will give your friends and family access to innovative interactive equipment, unique fitness classes, Swim Lessons, and more. REC Center holiday gift certificates are available for purchase in any denomination and are easy to purchase and use. For more information please call 630-553-2582