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School's Out Beach Party
SCHOOL'S OUT BEACH PARTY!
Wednesday, May 28 · 5:00-9:00PM
Town Square Park (301 N Bridge St., Yorkville)
Vacation Mode On! The day has finally come! School is out for the summer and it's time to sit back, relax, and dip your toes in the sand as the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department Turns Town Square into a Beach Party! Listen to your favorite beach music and tropical rock hits by Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band from 6:00-9:00pm, sip on fruity cocktails and mocktails available for purchase, and enjoy some of your favorite beach games with friends!
Keep the kids of all ages entertained! Kids will have the chance to get wet and wild in a foam pit from 6:00-8:00pm provided by our 2025 Event Partner, Foam Party All Stars! See how long you survive surfing the big wave, get a thrill as you slide down the Ocean Water Slide (weather pending), and see how low you can go in Limbo! Other beach activities include sand pits, volleyball, bags, Kan Jam, surf shack and more will be available for free all evening long! It's the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off the summer vacation! See below for more details on the fun waiting for you during the Beach Party!
Don't forget to get your Aloha Wear!
Let's see how many Hawaiian-style shirts we can pack into Town Square! Come in style and wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or Aloha Wear to the Beach Party! Grab a commemorative Beach Party Hawaiian shirt during the event at the Tiki Hut or at City Hall during regular office hours (Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:30pm) before the event! Hawaiian shirts are $20 each.
Please note that School's Out Beach Party is a cash-only event. Please be prepared to make cash payments for any Aloha Wear Hawaiian shirt, food, and beverage purchases during the event.
LIVE MUSIC BY Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band!
Live in the Gazebo from 6:00-9:00PM
Don't miss out on the ultimate beach party experience! Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band will be taking the stage from 6-9pm at Town Square during the School's Out Beach Party, bringing you the best Beach Music to transport you to your own tropical paradise.
The Beach Bum Band combines the sounds of Trop Rock, Reggae, Surf, and Calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon, Sublime, Beach Boys, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes!
From steel pans to strong percussion, to driving bass and skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun and danceable sound that appeals to all ages. Grab the grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and join us!
FOAM PARTY!
Foam Party All Stars Foam Pit 6:00-8:00pm
Get ready for an epic foam party at the School's Out Beach Party! Foam Party All Stars are providing the ultimate fun experience for kids. Get ready to party in a sea of excitement as the foam bubbles up around you. With music pumping and friends all around, it's the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year!
Parents can relax while the kids have a blast and cool off in the foam. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your friends and family!
What is A Foam Party?
Foam Party All Stars fills the designated area with a mountain of tiny bubbles that are biodegradable, hypo-allergenic and dye-free with a state of the art foam cannon. Participants should wear anything they are comfortable getting wet in including swimsuits or t-shirt and shorts. Goggles are also preferred by some.
TAKE A TRIP TO THE TIKI BAR
Visit the Tiki Bar and sip on some specialty cocktails! Savor our tantalizing cocktails and mocktails (non-alcoholic) while jamming out to the upbeat tropical rock tunes of The Beach Bum Band. A fully stocked beer trailer will also be available with a variety to choose from!
Don't forget to get your Aloha Wear! City of Yorkville Hawaiian shirts will also be available for purchase. Hawaiian shirts are $20 each.
*Please note that School's Out Beach Party is a cash-only event. There will be an ATM on-site, but please be prepared to make cash payments for any food and beverage purchases during the event.
TIKI BEVERAGE MENU | |
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COCKTAILS & BEERS |
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MOCKTAILS & NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
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*Beverage menu is based on product availability and is subject to change at any time without notice. All patrons wishing to consume alcoholic beverages must be age 21+ with valid ID. We card all ages. Patrons wishing to consume alcohol will be given a wristband upon proof of age. Patrons without a wristband are not allowed to purchase or consume alcohol during the event.
WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the festivities at one of our fabulous local food vendors, setting up shop right here in Town Square! Food vendors include:
- Homeplate Hotdogs
- Pepe's
- Foxy's Ice Cream
- Grandma Rosie's
*Please note that School's Out Beach Party is a cash-only event. There will be an ATM on-site, but please be prepared to make cash payments for any food and beverage purchases during the event.
MAKE WAVES THIS SUMMER THROUGH SPONSORSHIP!
Looking to be a part of the party? Join us as a sponsor for this year's School's Out Beach Party and make a splash with your community! This year's event is going to be one for the books, so don't hesitate! Sponsorships must be received by May 2!
Please fill out the sponsorship form and return it, along with any questions, to the Sponsorship and Marketing Team at Sponsorship@yorkville.il.us by May 2!