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Free Programs at the Park District

The West Chicago Park District offers a variety of free events and programs throughout the year for people of all ages!

View our upcoming free programs, our past 2025 programs, and our $5 and under programs!

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Current Free Programs
Upcoming Free Programs
$5 and Under
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Park Explorers

Select Tuesdays and Saturdays in Our Parks

We're popping into your neighborhood! Join us for FREE games, crafts and activities in the park! Fun for all kids of all ages. Participants must be supervised by a parent or guardian. No registration required, just come meet us in the park. Click here for all Park Explorer pop-up dates and locations. 

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Chicago Fire Soccer Clinic (Ages 6-12)

Wednesday, May 27 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Reed-Keppler Park

Learn Soccer skills including ball handling, proper shooting technique, footwork, defensive/offensive strategies, and spirit of the game. Clinic will be held at the Reed Keppler Park Soccer Field. This is a FREE Program but registration is required.

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Fun Fridays

Select Fridays in June, July and August

Fun Fridays are back at The Shell, bringing FREE family entertainment to your summer! From acrobatics and music to magic and live animals, every show brings something new for the whole family to enjoy. Pack a lunch, bring a blanket, and make it a picnic in the park while you enjoy the show!

2026 Past Free Programs
2025 Past Free Programs

Here is a list of all of our free programs that have already passed for 2026. Most free programs repeat annually, so if you've missed one in 2026 that you're interested in, look for it around the same time next year! 

Jan 19 - 23 | Treetop Escape Free Week

April 30 | ARC Center Open House

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