Monday Family Movie Nights

Monday nights are for families! Enjoy a comfortable evening with your family at the park. Let the Park District host your family on the first Monday of the month. In addition to that, each night we will host a special theme with family-friendly activities and prizes. All Movies are held at the Memorial Park Pavilion.

Kung fu Panda 2

June 4 –  8:30pm Movie – 7:30pm Demonstration

Arrive early for a free lesson in Self-defense/Jujitsu and an amazing demonstration on martial arts with the renown Master David Cervantes. All youth participants will be entered into a drawing for a free session of Self-defense classes at the Blue Island Park District. Please wear loose fitting clothing to participate in demonstrations.

Toy Story 3

July 2 – 8:30pm sunset

Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite toy for the viewing of this film.

Ever feel like some of your older toys aren’t receiving enough love?  Donate the toys that you’ve outgrown for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Each donated toy can be exchanged for a raffle ticket. After the Movie, The Park District will raffle off an abundance of pool passes to our Memorial Park Pool. All Donated toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides

Aug. 6th, 8:00pm – sunset

Ahoy! thar bucko! Are you interested in joinin’ us for a night o’ pirate themed adventure? This movie night has gone under siege by Pirates! As they say, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ’em”. Come dressed as a pirate to our  final installment of our Monday Movie Nights. All pirate or nautical themed participants will receive a SUNKEN TREASURE MAP that can be used to find one of the amazing prizes hidden somewhere on the Memorial Park property. The Treasure hunt will start after the end of the viewing. Participants of the park treasure hunt are encouraged to bring a flashlight.

“Only t’ savvy treaaye hunters will be granted knowledge o’ t’ treaayes hinden within, hardy har har!”

-Pirate Joe

All movie start times are scheduled to commence at the projected sunset time. Arrive early for preferred seating. Times will be subject to daylight. All movie night admissions are free.

Daddy and Daughter Dance

Dress up, take pictures and dance the night away! Enjoy dancing to all types of music, a dance contest, refreshments, and activities. Remember dads, they’re never too old to be your little girls.

Date: June15th

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Ages: All Ages are welcome

Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall

Price per Couple:

$6 in Advance

$8 at the Door

($3 Dollars additional Child)

All guests must pay entry fee

(2yrs and younger are free)

Program # 120004a

YARD SALE

The Blue Island Park District will host two outdoor yard sales this summer.  Booth registrations are taken at the Memorial Park Field House during office hours. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. There is no admission fee to shop our sale.

June Yard Sale
Date: June 16, 2012
Time: 9am – 3pm
Vendor Set up time: 8:30am – 9am
Booth Fee: $15

August Yard Sale
Date August 11, 2012
Time: 9am – 3pm
Vendor Set up time: 8:30am – 9am
Booth Fee: $15

Splash for Ca$h

Dive into some fun this summer at the Memorial Park Pool. Participants of Splash 4 Cash will race against time and other opponents to collect as many sunken tokens as they can. Tokens can be redeemed for awesome prizes including food, snacks and….CASH!!! Participation includes entry to our pool’s evening swim session.

Dates: June 16, July 14, and August 11
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Location: Memorial Park Pool
Event Fee: $5 at the Door.

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

Cardboard Boat Regatta
What sounds crazier than making a boat out of cardboard? Making a race out of it! Prepare for the ultimate race of champions. Men and women alike from all parts of the globe will converge on this day at the Memorial Park Pool with their hand crafted vessels made from a short list of regulated materials. Few will taste victory, most all will get wet.

Date: July 28th
Time: 5pm
Location: Memorial Park Pool
Team Registration (one boat): $15
Includes admission to Evening swim for your team.
Program #180009c

Romin’ the Island Car Party at the Park

Hosted by the Romin’ Chariots and the Blue Island Park District

Calling all automobile enthusiasts Whether you own one or dream of them, this night is for you. Over 60+ cars will line up around Memorial Park for your viewing enjoyment. Enjoy a family friendly night filled with good music, good food, raffle prizes, a “blast from the past” costume contest and amazing automobiles all for a good cause. Raffle prizes will be given to entrants. Visit  www.rominchariots.com for registration details.

Date: August 4th

Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Memorial Park Blue Island

12804 S. Highland Ave.

Breakfast with the Bunny

What’s better than hanging out with the Easter Bunny? How about breakfast with him? Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring all of the Easter Bunny’s favorite foods. Every participant will receive a Basket filled with do-it-yourself crafts, treats and goodies. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures between 9am and 11am for all our guests.

Date: Saturday, April 7th

Time: 9am – 12pm

Ages: All Ages are welcome

Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall

Price: $5 in Advance

$6 at the Door

All guests must pay entry fee

(2yrs and younger are free)

Program # 180016b

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

The hunt in the park starts when it gets dark. Make ready your flashlights and Easter baskets for this year’s flashlight Easter egg hunt. Participants will rely on their flashlights to search for an abundance of eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny and his helpers.

Date: Thursday, April 5th – Rain or Shine

Time: 8:30pm

Ages: 5 – 12yrs

Location: Memorial Park Pavilion

Price:  $3 in Advance / $4 at the Door

Program Number 180012c

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

Easter Egg Hunt

For the younger ones, this daytime Easter egg hunt will take place during daylight hours. Don’t let the time of day fool you, these eggs will be just as well hidden as any other time.

There will be two hunts. The first hunt will be a parent assisted hunt followed by a child only hunt.  You may only pick one out of the two.

Date: Saturday. April 7th

Time: 1pm – Parent assisted hunt followed by your Child only hunt.

Ages: 6 and under

Location: Memorial Park Playground

Price: $2 in Advance $3 at the Door

Program Number # 180012d

Breakfast with the BunnyWhat’s better than hanging out with the Easter Bunny? How about breakfast with him? Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring all of the Easter Bunny’s favorite foods. Every participant will receive a Basket filled with do-it-yourself crafts, treats and goodies. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures between 9am and 11am for all our guests.Time: 9am – 12pmAges: All Ages are welcomeLocation: Memorial Park Banquet HallPrice: $5 in Advance$6 at the DoorAll guests must pay entry fee(2yrs and younger are free)Program # 180016b