National Night Out on August 6^th!

Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Join the Yorkville Police Department and Yorkville Parks & Recreation for a spooktacular National Night Out at Riemenschneider Park (600 Hayden Dr, Yorkville) on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30-7:30pm! Bring the whole family for a ghostly good time with your friends and neighbors. Enjoy mingling with your hometown heroes, the Yorkville Police Department, as you enjoy an evening packed with FREE activities for all ages. The splash pad will be open for a splashing good time, so bring your swimsuits and towels! Something strange is coming to your neighborhood – and it’s going to be spooktacularly fun. Enjoy a free evening of supernatural fun:

?? Meet & Greet with a real-life Ghostbuster!

?? Bounce around in our Haunted House Bouncy Castle!

?? Test your skills in the Ghostbusters Training Obstacle Course!

?? Embark on the Ghostbusters Save Yorkville self-guided adventure!

And what's a ghost-hunting adventure without some delicious treats? Enjoy FREE nachos or a slice of pizza (generously donated by Yorkville Papa John's), and our exclusive Slimer Splash drink (one per person while supplies last). Don't miss out on this ghastly good night of fun and excitement. Grab your proton packs and get ready to bust some ghosts! See you there, Yorkville!

Bring Your Car to Yorkville Cruise Nights! Wednesday, August 7^th from 5 – 8pm at Riverfront Park (131 E. Hydraulic Avenue)

Are you the proud owner of a classic vehicle? Come show off your ride at Yorkville Cruise Night August 7 (5-8pm) along the beautiful Fox River! There is no cost to join us for Cruise Nights, simply arrive to Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) around 5pm, park and have your chance at winning the honor of Best In Show (Car & Truck Categories) for the night! Pre-registration is not required, and day-of registration is free. Do you love to look at vintage cars? Cruise Nights in Yorkville are the place to be! Join us for a free night of entertainment. Take a walk down memory lane this Summer as you view classic cars and listen to music along the scenic Fox River!

Yorkville Hometown Days Festival! Labor Day Weekend (August 29 – September 1) at Beecher Park (908 Game Farm Road)

Yorkville Hometown Days Festival is back and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Labor Day weekend (August 29-September 1) at Beecher Park, 908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL. This is more than just a festival—it's the ultimate hometown experience you won't want to miss! Get ready for an epic weekend with free entry and non-stop excitement! Join Senior Services and Yorkville Big Band on Thursday for Big Band and BBQ (5 B’s BBQ). Enjoy live music all weekend, thrilling carnival rides, free family activities, character meet & greets, and the Ultimate Air Dogs Competitions. Indulge in local craft beer from Fox Republic and BBQ from Station One Smokehouse at the new Brews & BBQ on Saturday during Adult Date Night, and don't miss the baby contest (Friday), Strut Your Mutt dog contest and Bags Contest (Saturday), Odd Fellows Pinewood Derby (Sunday), and the huge Dempsey Pride & Joy Car Show (Sunday). Plus, there's the annual book sale at the Yorkville Library, and a craft show! Clear your schedule because Yorkville Hometown Days Festival promises to be a blast! This is your chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for a weekend packed with fun and excitement. For full event details, visit https://bit.ly/HometownDays Share this with your friends and family, and let's make this the most unforgettable hometown celebration yet! See you there!

Friends of the Yorkville Public Library Used Book Sale – Saturday, August 31^st (9am – 4pm) & Sunday September 1^st (10am – 3pm) – Held at the Yorkville Public Library

Don't miss out on the annual Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Yorkville Library! Get ready for a weekend of excitement and discovery as you browse through a vast selection of books at incredible prices. Join us on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-3pm during Yorkville Hometown Days and help support the programs offered through the Yorkville Public Library. Your purchase will help the library to continue to provide quality resources and free programs for our community. For more information, please contact the Yorkville Public Library at 630-553-4354. The Used Book Sale is held in conjunction with the United City of Yorkville Hometown Days. Hometown Days is a 4-day festival running over Labor Day Weekend at Beecher Park (908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville). For more information and a complete schedule of events go to https://bit.ly/HometownDays.

New Fall Program Guide Available Soon!

The new interactive digital Fall Program Guide will be available to view online beginning the week of August 12^th! We are excited to bring our community a variety of new programs along with returning favorites this Fall. We can’t wait for you to take a minute to explore the new program guide and see what exciting special events we have planned! Make sure to follow Yorkville Parks and Recreation on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/YorkvilleParksandRec) for Program Guide access, special events updates, and more! Registration for most Fall classes and programs will begin at 8am on Monday, August 19^th! Please note that athletic leagues each have their own, unique open registration period, and may not be available for registration on August 19^th. See the program guide for specific dates for athletic league registrations.

National Night Out on August 6th!

Bring Your Car to Yorkville Cruise Nights! Wednesday, August 7th from 5 – 8pm at Riverfront Park (131 E. Hydraulic Avenue)

Yorkville Hometown Days Festival! Labor Day Weekend (August 29 – September 1) at Beecher Park (908 Game Farm Road)

Friends of the Yorkville Public Library Used Book Sale – Saturday, August 31st (9am – 4pm) & Sunday September 1st (10am – 3pm) – Held at the Yorkville Public Library

New Fall Program Guide Available Soon!

National Night Out on August 6^th!

Bring Your Car to Yorkville Cruise Nights! Wednesday, August 7^th from 5 – 8pm at Riverfront Park (131 E. Hydraulic Avenue)

Friends of the Yorkville Public Library Used Book Sale – Saturday, August 31^st (9am – 4pm) & Sunday September 1^st (10am – 3pm) – Held at the Yorkville Public Library