Events

Saturday, May 17 9:00 am Oketo Park, 8950 Oketo Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Join the Board of Park Commissioners for the official rededication of Oketo Park. The park will officially open its doors after several years of planning and construction. Enjoy light refreshments and a giveaway with family, friends, and neighbors!

Join Us for Clean Up the Park Day! Get ready for a fun-filled day of gardening and teamwork! Bring your family and friends as we clean up and prepare our parks for summer. We’ll be planting flowers, pulling weeds, and sprucing things up. All supplies will be provided – just bring your favorite gardening tools! Pre-register so that we can get an accurate count for the day. Register by May 9. Registration begins March 31. Click here to register to volunteer.

Join us for the Club Fitness Open House from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Participants can meet with staff, explore the equipment, enter a raffle for a prize, receive demonstrations from a personal trainer, and enjoy a free workout!

Join us for a FREE fun-filled summer evening! We’re excited to have Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles bringing us an awesome reptile show that will entertain the whole family. At 6:30 pm, we’ll kick off our Summer Concert Series with the Second Hand Soul Band. Enjoy an evening of live music and summer fun for the entire family. Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles: 5:00-6:00 pm Second Hand Soul Band:6:30-8:00 pm Music Genres: Motown, soul, and rock & roll – This fun seven-piece band knows how to entertain! This event is sponsored by State Farm Mae Trongkamsataya, Lavitt Animal Hospital, Amazon Fresh Food Vendors: Dear Franks, Flash Taco Food is available for purchase.

Celebrate Summer in the great outdoors! Make it a family night….Grab a blanket and some snacks and enjoy a “night out” at the movies! Movie begins at Dusk (9:00 pm) Featured Movie: Wizard of Oz When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Join us for Pride Month and sing along to a classic! (This movie is part of a Pride event.)    

Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging good time. Join us at Prairie View Park for a morning dedicated to dogs and their humans. We will set up a temporary dog park, the agility course, and have fun activities for your pooches. Click here to register   Code: 360106-01 Fee: $10

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music will be performed from 7:00 PM to 8:30 pm, with food and drink sales starting at 6:00 pm. This concert is sponsored by ProAuto. **Featured Band: Wild Daisy** Wild Daisy is an energetic and dynamic female-fronted country band from the Chicagoland area. They play a mix of current upbeat country songs, along with a few pop and rock hits. Their exciting performances showcase unmatched musicianship and energy. Food Vendor: China Chef – Chinese Cuisine

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music will be performed from 7:00 PM to 8:30 pm, with food and drink sales starting at 6:00 pm. This concert is sponsored by Oak Street Health **Featured Band: OUTCAST JAZZ BAND** Outcast Jazz Band featuring music from the thirties through the fifties with 17 musicians, including saxophones, trombones, trumpets, rhythm, and vocalists. Food Vendor: Koala’s Kitchen-Stadium Style (Nachos, tacos, hot dogs, burgers) 

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music will be performed from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with food and drink sales starting at 6:00 pm. **Featured Band: CADILLAC GROOVE** CADILLAC GROOVE, delivering a mix of southern rock, blues, funk, R&B, soul, and more. Food Vendor: Flash Taco-Mexican Cuisine

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music will be performed from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with food and drink sales starting at 6:00 pm. **Featured Band: Red Roses** Red Roses, a Chicago-based 5-piece band that plays alternative and indie hits from the Millennial era, featuring edgy guitars, synths, beats, and powerful vocals.. Food Vendor: Food Vendor: Caruso’s Pizza-Pizzeria

Join us in Morton Grove for a free, fun-filled evening at Harrer Park! Enjoy food available for purchase while you admire the classic cars on display and listen to live music from The Stingrays. Food Vendor: Dear Franks, Culinary Gangster This event is sponsored by; ProAuto, Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce, State Farm Mae Trongkamsataya, ProCare Family Dental, and Oak Street Health. Featured Band: The Stingrays Experience the ultimate hits from the ‘50s, ’60s, and ‘70s with The Stingrays! Get ready to dance and participate in fun activities. The Stingrays are sure to entertain with their nostalgic sound and energetic performances. Attention Car Show Enthusiasts: Sign up for the Morton Grove Park District’s annual car show! Registration is required, but it is free to enter your car. Use Code: 360120 to register. The deadline for registration is July 7.    

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music will be performed from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with food and drink sales starting at 6:00 PM. This concert is sponsored by Groot. **Featured Band: THE POLKAHOLICS** THE POLKAHOLICS, another power rock trio that also brings polka screaming into the 21st century. Food Vendor: Smilin Dogs-Chicago Style Hotdogs