Autumn Fun

CAR SHOW
Don’t miss out on your last chance to marvel upon these cool classic cars. Enjoy their expert craftsmanship before they get stored away for the winter. All car worhty of a viewing are welcome to participate.
No te pierdas la última oportunidad para admirar a estos coches clásicos . Disfrutar de su artesanía de expertos antes de que se almacenan para el invierno. Todos coche digno de una visita son bienvenidos a participar.
Want to enter your car or truck? Call: 708-388-6421 to participate.
When: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 5:00pm – 9pm
Ages: All Makes and models welcome
Location: Memorial Park in Blue Island
Price: Free to join
Prize: Viewer’s Choice: Best Of Show
Boo-aRK IN THE PARK
Join us for the 3rd annual dog parade of costumes.  Dress your dog in his or her favorite Halloween costume. Meet and greet other dog lovers and get a special kick as our furry friends unwillingly volunteer in one of the funniest spectacles you’ll see this year. One lucky costumed Paw-ticipant will win a free membership to the Bark Park by a panel of judges.The Bark Park will be open to all dogs in costume during this event. Please, no cats in disguise.
desfile de perros en disfrace
Únase con nosotros para el desfile de perros en disfrace. Vista su perro en su favorito traje de Halloween. Conozca y salude otros amantes de perros y estar presentes para uno de los más divertidos espectáculo que veremos este año. Uno de los participantes disfrazados afortunado ganará una suscripción gratuita al Parque de perros departe de un panel de jueces. El Parque estará abierto a todos los perros en su vestuario durante este evento. Por favor, no gatos en el disfraz de perro.
Day:  Sunday – Domingo
Dates:  October 30th
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location:  Bark Park
Price: Free
Get your fishing rod and bait ready to compete for the supreme prize. The Blue Island fishing derby is a great way to spend time with your family and good friends. Held at the Memorial Park Pool, this fishing derby offers all of the fun of outdoor fishing close to home. come early and prepare yourself to win various challenges and prizes! The Official Fishing derby will be held on October 16th from 3pm till 6pm. Prize presentation at 6:30pm.
Obtenga su caña de pescar y anzuelos para compiten para el premio supremo. El Blue Island fishing derby es una buena forma de pasar tiempo con su familia y los amigos. Celebrada en la piscina Memorial Park, el Fishing Derby ofrece toda la diversión de la pesca al aire libre cerca de su casa. venga temprano y prepararse para ganar varios desafíos y premios! El Derby de Pesca oficial se realizará el 16 de octubre de 3 p.m. hasta 6 p.m.. Presentación de Premios a las 6:30 pm.
Open fishing times will be available on the following days and times:
Thursday, October 13th: 4pm – 7pm
Fridays, October 14th: 4pm – 7pm
Saturday, October 15th: 12pm – 7pm
Sunday, October 16th: 12pm – 2:30pm (Includes entry to Fishing Derby)
Fishing Derby
When: October 16th
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Ages: All
Where: Memorial Park Pool
Price: $2 per person
Limited amount of rental rods available.
NAME THAT TURKEY
This Thanksgiving the Blue Island Park District will be home to two Special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Turkey!  Unfortunately, these two love birds are currently nameless and they need your help.  We need your help naming these two birds. The two most creative names will be selected by a panel of judges.  The two winners, alongside a special guest, will have the honor of pardoning our two poultry friends from this year’s dinner table.  Stop by the Memorial Park Field House to submit your entry.  Mr. and Mrs. Turkey will be here waiting for you!
pavos sin nombre
Este Thanksgiving el Blue Island Park District será el hogar de dos invitados especiales, el Sr. y la Sra. Turkey! Por desgracia, estos dos pájaros del amor son actualmente sin nombre y necesitan su ayuda. Necesitamos su ayuda para nombrar a estos dos pájaros. Los dos nombres más creativos serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Los dos ganadores, junto a un invitado especial, tendrán el honor de perdonar a nuestros dos amigos aves de la mesa de la cena de este año. Pase por el Memorial Parque de Field House para presentar su entrada. El Sr. y la Sra. Turkey estará aquí esperando su ayuda.
Date:  November 8th – November 18th
Entry Deadline:  November 18th at 5:00pm
Pardon Day: November 22nd at 5:00pm
Location:  Turkeys will be on display at the
Memorial Park front lawn.
Entry Drop off:  Drop Box at Memorial Park
Price: Free