Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com 8 Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chair and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music summer fun for the entire family. Food and drink are available for purchase. Concerts are held on Tuesdays. Food service begins at 6:00 pm. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park). Tuesday, June 13 Second Hand Soul Band – Motown, soul, and rock & roll is exactly the sound that defi nes this Chicago band. They take you back to the days when all that mattered was meeting your friends for an all night-dance party! This fun, dynamic, seven-piece band really knows how to entertain. You will be moved to dance and sing along to the funky hits of the 70s, one-hit wonders, disco, and soulful songs of that era! Tuesday, June 20 Mixtape Junkies plays "80's Mixtape Music" - energetic tunes that will make you say, "Oh, Yeah! I LOVE that song!" Playing songs from bands such as The Cars, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty and Tears for Fears, This incredibly talented band of musicians are looking forward to taking you back to the days when mixtapes were all the rage… and making YOU a Mixtape Junkie! Tuesday, June 27 Outcast Jazz Band – Classic Big Band sounds from the 30's-50's with a smattering of Van Morrison, Paul Simon and Ray Charles! OJB is a 17-piece band sporting 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, a full rhythm section and several vocalists. The Outcasts say, "It is our mission in life to have a good time, and that goal sets us apart…fun for us and, unforgettable for our audience!" Yappy Hour Friday, June 16 Grab your dog and join us at Harrer Park this summer for Yappy Hour. Staff will be putting out an agility course for your dogs to play on or just stop by and chat with other dog owners. The program is FREE. Dogs must be leashed during the event. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park), FEE: Free TIME: 5:00-7:00 pm Movie in the Park Friday, June 16 Homeward Bound The Incredible Journey - A wise old dog named Shadow, a young excitable dog named Chance and a snobby feline named Sassy escape from a California ranch and embark on a dangerous quest to fi nd their owners. The pets must work together to survive the elements and fi nd their way home. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park), FEE: Free TIME: Dusk Pop Up and Play Thursdays, July 6, July 13 July 20, and July 27. Join your neighbors for some fun at your local park! Our staff will lead activities and games for your child to enjoy. The program is FREE. Adult supervision is required. AGES: 1-8 years TIME: 1:00-2:00 pm FEE: Free LOC: Prairie View Park MIN/MAX: 5/25 Movie in the Park Friday, July 7 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – embarks on an epic journey into the Black Forest to fi nd the mythical Wishing Star and restore his lost lives. But with only one life left, Puss will have to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: the captivating Kitty Soft Paws. LOC: Harrer Park (north end of the park), FEE: Free TIME: Dusk Harrer Pool Events Saturday, June 3 Member Appreciation Opening Day 10:00 – 11:00 am Thank you for being a pool pass member! Enjoy the pool to yourself during this time and receive a special gift on us. Friday, June 16 Harrer Pool Teen Night 7:30-9:00 pm Look for more details at the pool this summer. Sunday, June 16 Dads' Day at Harrer Pool 11:00am – 6:00pm Celebrate Father's Day with your dad at Oriole Pool! Admission is free for dads and grandads accompanied by a pool pass member. Oriole Aquatic Crt Events Saturday, June 10 Member Appreciation Opening Day 10:00 – 11:00am Thank you for being a pool pass member! Enjoy the pool to yourself during this time and receive a special gift on us. Sunday, June 18 Dads' Day at Harrer Pool 11:00am – 6:00pm Celebrate Father's Day with your dad at Oriole Pool! Admission is free for dads and grandads accompanied by a pool pass member Spe cial Event s J U N E - J U L Y