special events
Youth
April 29, 10AM-1PM
@ Circle Park (Homola Picnic Shelter)
Enjoy a bevy of bike activities at
the Inaugural Bike Bloomingdale!
Bike Rodeo (No registration necessary)
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Learn a variety of safety tips and tricks from the
Bloomingdale Police Department, enjoy a mini
bike course, and go through a safety check at the
Bike Rodeo. Children must bring their own bike,
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weather, the event will be moved into Westfield
Gymnasium.
Bike Bloomingdale
Join other bike enthusiasts on a leisurely 4.0- or
6.5-mile ride led by Mayor Franco Coladipietro and
Park Board President Buzz Puccio, escorted by the
BPD Bike Patrol. All abilities are welcome but riders
must be experienced enough to ride 4.0/6.5 miles.
Children must be accompanied by a riding adult.
6.5-mile ride: #404117-A1
4.0-mile ride: #404117-A2
Family Bike Bloomingdale
This family-friendly ride of 1.7 miles remains on
nearby park trails and follows a designated route
manageable for beginner through experienced
riders. Children must be accompanied by a riding
adult.
1.7-mile ride: #404118-A1
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Schedule of Activities
10-11:30
Bike registration, bike and helmet
safety check, mini bike course,
entertainment, giveaways and
raffles
11:15-11:45 Check-in for Bike Bloomingdale
11:30-12:30 4.0/6.5-mile Bike Bloomingdale
11:30-12:30 1.7-mile Family Bike Bloomingdale
12:00-1:00
Lunch at Homola Picnic Shelter
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receive a Bike Bloomingale T-shirt. Helmets are
strongly recommended for all riders.
Sponsored by:
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Youth
Circle Park Playground
Grand Opening
June 17, 10AM-12PM
@ Circle Park
FREE!
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Flying 4 Kids & Touch-A-Truck
Playground structure for ages 5-12.
FREE!
May 20, 10AM-12PM
@ Springfield Park
Contests, raffles, crafts and a mass kite launch highlight the annual Statewide Kite Fly and Touch-ATruck events.
Sponsored by the Illinois Association of Park Districts, the kite fly raises awareness of the Park District
Youth License Plate Flying 4 Kids program. Sales of Flying 4 Kids license plates go to park districts
and recreation agencies to provide innovative, after-school programming for Illinois youth. Bring
your own kites or kites will be available for purchase.
Sponsored By:
Touch-A-Truck features are variety of trucks and vehicles to climb, sit and play
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Youth
Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays, 7PM FR
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@ Old Town Park
June
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6
Dancing Queen
Tribute to ABBA
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13
She Gees
Bee Gee Tribute
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20
Wild Daisy
Female Country
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27
Final Say
Cover Band
11th
July
The Four C Notes
Recreating the Music of Frankie
Valli and the Four Seasons
25th
Rick Lindy &
The Wild Ones
Rock-A-Billy
august
8th
Rockin’ Fenderskirts
Capones
Food Trucks
Oldies 50s & 60s
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American English
Beatles Tribute
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22
Mario’s Cart
The City Lights Orchestra
June 6 & 20
July 11 & 25
August 15, 22
June 13 & 27
August 8
35 piece orchestra
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Pre concert activities
Come at 6:30PM before each concert and enjoy a
variety of FREE crafts and games for ages 5-12!
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Outdoor Movie
FREE!
June 2, 8PM
@ Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
165 W. Lake Street
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks for a night under
the stars enjoying the children’s classic “Cars.” Enjoy the
inflatable Moonwalk from 7 to 7:45 p.m., and fun movie trivia
with free giveaways from 7:45 to 8 p.m. In the event of inclement
weather, the movie will be moved into the JRC gymnasium.
Sponsored By
Lunchtime Funtime
Fridays, Noon
@ Circle Park
(Homola Picnic Shelter)
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smile on everyone’s faces at the Lunchtime Funtime children’s entertainment series. The series takes
places noon to 1 p.m., select Fridays, June through August. Participants should bring a blanket and
lunch. Groups and camps are welcome!
Sponsored By
FREE!
June 16 – Trent James - Comedian/Magician
June 23 – Mr. Steve - Children’s Singer/Magician
July 7 – Tim Balster - Sheer Magic by Tim Balster
July 21 – Todd Downing - Children’s Singer
July 28 – Mary Macaroni - Children’s Entertainer/Magician
Aug. 4 – Mike Vondruska - Interative Variety Show
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Bloomingdale Bank
& Trust Coin Dive
Times: 6:30-8PM
June 7
@ Seasons 4 Park
Istvan & His Imaginary Band - Children’s Singer
July 12
@ Lakeview Park
Dale Obrochta: Balloon Show Art of Inflation
August 9
@ Circle Park
JG Reptile Show
Soak in the fresh air and enjoy a cool evening
with our park as the perfect backdrop. Food is
not provided, so please bring your own goodies.
Entertainment and games are offered for the
whole family during the first half hour. Some
picnic tables are available. Families may bring
their own blankets.
New!
Caribbean
night at the oasis
July 24, 6:30-8:30PM
@ The Oasis
Don’t worry bout a thing! Cause every little
thing gonna be alright at Caribbean Night at
The Oasis! Participants arrive to the soothing
Caribbean sounds of the Mr. Myers Band.
Tropical refreshments and island activities are
provided. Relax and chill at this new nighttime
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Featuring
Mr. Myers
July 14, 4PM
@ The Oasis Water Park
Children ages 4-12 are invited to dive for coins
and other items in all depths of the pool. Special
coins provided by Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
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Oasis
season
pass or daily
admission.
Sponsored By
Kids Fun Run
August 5, 9AM
@ Seasons 4 Park
Focus on the fun at the Fifth Annual Kids Fun
Run! This non-competitive event for kids ages
4-13 consists of a half mile, 1 mile or 2 mile
run. All participants receive a T-shirt, medal and
complimentary one-day pass to The Oasis Water
Park.
½ mile run
1 mile run
2 mile run
Code: 402685-A1
Code: 402685-B1
Code: 402685-C1
Fee: $20R/$25NR
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FREE!
AUG. 1
7:15-8:15PM
@ CIRCLE PARK
Entering Grades 5-9
Middle
school
players
showcase their skills against
the Bloomingdale Police Department at the 11th Annual Heroes
vs. Half-Pints Softball Showdown. Middle school players consist
of students entering grades five through nine. Registered
players receive a T-shirt. This event is held in conjunction with
National Night Out. Please register online or at the front desk.
Program #402361-A1.
Sponsored by
Whiffleball Classic
Entering Grades 1-4
Not old enough for Heroes vs. Half-Pints? Children entering
grades 1-4 are invited to play whiffleball with local First
Responders during national Night Out while the Heroes vs.
Half-Pints game is played nearby. This is a non-competitive
game and everyone plays. Registered players receive a T-shirt.
Program #402603-A2.
National Night Out Against Crime
August 1, 5:30-8:30PM
@ Circle Park and The Oasis!
National Night Out is designed to generate
support and participation in local anti-crime efforts
through the Neighborhood Watch Program,
while also strengthening neighborhood spirit
and police-community partnerships nationwide.
Festivities include open swim, food and drink,
games, prizes, music and lots of fun! Help us
“Take a Bite Out of Crime!” Contact Officer
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FREE!
Schedule
Food Served
Oasis Open
K-9 Demo
5:30-7:00PM
5:30-8:30PM
6:30PM
Sponsored by AMITA Health
Heroes v. Half-Pints
7:15-8:15PM
(Entering grades 5-9 vs. Police)
Whiffleball Classic
7:15-8:15PM
(Entering grades 1-4 vs. Firefighters)
Schedule subject to change
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Break(fast) Up Your Running Routine!
Commit to compete in three different 5Ks and reward yourself with postrace waffles in Wood Dale, eggs and bacon in Bensenville, and adult
beverages in Bloomingdale at the 2017 AMITA Health 5K Breakfast Series.
Sign up for all three races and save $15, in addition to receiving a
commemorative coffee cup and race series medal.
The series consists of three different local 5Ks:
Waffle 5K Shuffle – June 10 – https://www.signmeup.com/117285
Eggs & Leggs 5K – July 22 – https://www.signmeup.com/118825
Sunrise Shuffle 5K – September 9 - https://www.signmeup.com/118719
Fees: $75 for race series, $30 for individual races
Time: All races start at 8:30AM
Wood Dale Park District 2017
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