Yorkville Independence Day Parade – July 4th at 9am!

Parade map and event details available at https://www.yorkville.il.us/567/Independence-Day-Celebration.  Experience an unforgettable Independence Day at the Yorkville Parade! Join us on July 4th at 9:00am for a fantastic event that the whole family will enjoy! Make sure to grab your lawn chairs and blankets and secure the best viewing spot along the parade route. The parade begins at Yorkville High School and ends at Town Square! Stick around at Town Square for fun family activities in the park until noon! We can't wait to see you there! Join the fun! Enter your float, drive your car, or walk in the Yorkville Independence Day Parade! Parade participation is free and open to all. Email recreation@yorkville.il.us for additional details on parade participation. Please contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department directly at recreation@yorkville.il.us with questions about participation in the Yorkville Independence Day Celebration and all other City of Yorkville events.

Family Fun at the Yorkville Independence Day Celebration! July 4th after the parade until Noon at Town Square Park (301 N. Bridge Street)!

Come join the fun at Town Square after the parade! We have a variety of family activities that are sure to keep everyone entertained. Kids can participate in foot races and other exciting games while parents cheer them on. Spend quality time with your loved ones and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on the fun – head on over to Town Square and join in on the excitement! More details about the Yorkville Independence Day Celebration available at https://www.yorkville.il.us/567/Independence-Day-Celebration or contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department directly at recreation@yorkville.il.us

Celebrate Christmas in July with Yorkville's Rudolph Run 5k and Jingle Jog Family Fun Run!

More information and add to your wish list here: https://www.yorkville.il.us/810/12086/Rudolph-Run-5K-Jingle-Jog-Fun-Run 

Get ready to jingle all the way to the finish line at the Yorkville Holiday Celebration on November 22! Register between July 7 and July 31, 2025, to unwrap an exclusive $10 off the Rudolph Run 5k or $5 off the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run. Plus, only early birds who sign up during this festive period will receive a FREE Yorkville Holiday Celebration Races Candy Cane Hat! All participants will receive a unique custom finisher medal, a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt (must register by October 22), and a bag full of race swag. Don’t miss out on this merry opportunity! Secure your spot starting July 7^th and make this holiday season unforgettable. For additional details and to view registration information visit https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHolidayRace. The Christmas in July Promotion ends July 31^st, so don’t delay – let's make spirits bright together! 

Mr. Freeze: Cryogenic Demonstration at the Yorkville Public Library on Thurs. July 17 · 1pm -1:45pm · 2nd Grade and Older · Free

Join us for this incredibly COOL show. This presentation demonstrates the fascinating field of supercooling! Fermilab engineers use liquid nitrogen to supercool magnets for least resistance. Other industries use supercooling, too. Learn about this cool field! Space is limited - Register online (2nd grade and older): https://tinyurl.com/z7t5ph76

Art for Everyone at the Yorkville Public Library! Wednesday, June 25^th from 10am - 11:30am · Registration is Required

Art for Everyone is an accessible painting class designed for adults and teens with physical or cognitive differences.  Our instructors want to collaborate to create art in an accepting, modification-friendly space. Registration for this program is required.  We cannot take walk-ins.  Group sizes will be limited. To register a small group or an individual, please use this link - https://forms.gle/7ckrKbMSkut5Dn7A9  

To register a small group or an individual, contact Mike Curtis - the library's Adult Services Director at mcurtis@yorkville.lib.il.us.  Let Mike know the size of your group, any accommodations that might need to be made, and what organization you represent. We are always happy to accept volunteers to assist with this program.

Stories in the Park is Back!

All ages welcome · No registration needed

Looking for a fun and free activity for the family this summer? Look no further than Stories in the Park offered by Yorkville Public Library! Each week, we’ll explore a different park in Yorkville with a new and exciting story. Grab some friends, pack a blanket or picnic …or come and meet some new friends! Explore Yorkville Parks and listen to a Story. This summer's schedule includes: 

• July 9 at 10:30 - Green's Filling Station Park (2763 Autumn Creek Blvd) 

• July 16 at 10:30 - Beecher Park (901 Game Farm Road)