All summer long, we are taking our favorite stories and activities to your favorite parks and places around town. Join us for a Movie in the Park, pack a picnic lunch and listen to live music at our Music in the Park family concerts or enjoy stories and songs at our weekly Storytimes in the Park. Tweens and teens can take in the calming effects of the great outdoors and try yoga at North School Park. Plus our StoryWalk® series continues with a new story each month for families to enjoy while walking around Lake Arlington.
Let's Go on a StoryWalk® at the Lake
Join us at Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive. Go for a walk and read a children's story, posted page by page on easy-to-follow signs, as you enjoy the great outdoors. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District. No registration required; just drop by and enjoy the following:
June: Summer Song by Kevin Henkes
July: The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier
August: Hooray for Books! by Brian Won
Music in the Park
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road
Bring a blanket, chairs and lunchtime treats and join us in the beautiful setting of North School Park. Concerts are one-hour and for all ages. Registration recommended. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District.
Here is this summer's lineup:
Ben and the Tatar Tots
Featuring a mixture of original songs and old favorites, Ben and the Tots bring fun and to families everywhere.
Tuesday, June 14 / Register
Miss Jamie Live in Concert
With a little rock and a little country, Miss Jamie on the Farm is sure to entertain the whole family.
Tuesday, June 28 / Register
Super Stolie
Bring the whole family for this energetic musical experience performed by one of the areas favorite children's performers.
Tuesday, July 12 / Register
ScribbleMonster in Concert
Join us for this live, interactive concert featuring one of Chicagolands best loved musical performers.
Tuesday, July 26 / Register
Movies in the Park
Fridays at sundown, Recreation Park, 500 East Miner Street
Watch movies under the stars with your family at Recreation Park. Bring your own blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks. No registration required. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Friday, July 15. Movie begins at sundown. Run-time: 115 minutes. Rated: PG
Sing 2
Friday, August 19. Movie begins at sundown. Run-time: 110 minutes. Rated: PG
Storytimes in the Park
Drop by for a 20-minute storytime and browse the bookmobile. The bookmobile stops from 11 a.m.-noon. Storytime begins at 11:15 a.m. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District. No registration required; just drop by. In case of inclement weather, both the storytime and bookmobile visit will be canceled.
Pioneer Park at the corner of Fairview and Fernandez
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 and July 5, 12, 19 and 26
Camelot Park, at the corner of Suffield and Bradford
Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 and July 6, 13, 20 and 27
Sunset Ridge Park, at the corner of Walnut and Ashford
Drop by for a 20-minute storytime and browse the bookmobile. The bookmobile stops from 6:15.-7:30 p.m. every other Thursday. Storytime begins at 6:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, only the storytime will be canceled. The bookmobile will be available.
Thursdays, June 16 and 30; July 14 and 28 and August 11 and 25
Tweens and Teens Yoga at North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. and E. St. James St.
Join us in North School Park for outdoor yoga just for tweens and teens. An Arlington Heights Park District instructor will lead this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures. Bring your own mat, blanket, or towel. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be relocated to the Hendrickson Room inside the library building.
Friday, June 24, 10-11 a.m. / Register
Thursday, August 11, 10-11 a.m. / Register