March 14th
Open House
12:00-3:00pm
The 32nd annual Recreation Department’s Open House will feature class demonstrations, registration for spring programs and information booths from community organizations. The Romeoville Razzlers Dance Team, the Romeoville Sparx Cheerleading Team and the Romeoville Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Team will be featured during this event. The Fit 4 Life Fitness Center and Jungle Safari Indoor Playground will be open – no admission will be charged. Inflatables, giveaways, and raffles are all part of this exciting event. Stop by and see what the Village of Romeoville, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the community have to offer.
March 27th
Breakfast with the Bunny
9:00-11:00am
Breakfast with the Bunny is the one-stop place for all your bunny-themed activities – Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be joining the Recreation Department for breakfast and you’re invited too! Get your picture taken with the bunny, play in the inflatables or just come for the breakfast – whatever you’re here for, you’re guaranteed to have a good time! Pre-registration is required for Breakfast with the Bunny activities. Children under one year of age are free. For children 1 to 12 years of age fee is $11 for Romeoville residents ($15/non Romeoville residents) and includes breakfast and activities. For participants age 13 and up fee is $8 for Romeoville residents ($12/non Romeoville residents) and includes breakfast only – no activities.
March 27th
Egg Hunt
11:15am
A free outdoor Egg Hunt will follow Breakfast with the Bunny activities. Children will search for eggs in separate age groups beginning at 11:15am. Please bring a bag or basket to collect eggs in and dress appropriately for the weather. No registration is required for the Egg Hunt. Hunt times for ages 3-12 are subject to change depending on participation.
Ages Hunt Times
0-2 11:15am
3-4 11:25am
5-6 11:35am
7-8 11:45am
9-12 11:55am
April 17th
Springtide Craft Show
9:00am-3:00pm
The sixth annual spring craft show features a variety of talented crafters offering many different items for sale! There is no entrance fee for the public to shop the craft show. Interested craft vendors may download a Craft Contract and Waiver here or pick up one at the Recreation Center’s front desk. Forms must be mailed in or dropped off. Registration for this event may not be submitted online. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2010 or until all spaces are filled. Space is limited and accepted on a first come, first paid basis. Craft vendor fee is $30 per 10’ x 8’ space – space does not include a table. Fee for table is $10.
April 24th
T-ball and Girl’s Softball Opening Day Parade
Kickoff at 9:00am
Celebrate the opening day of T-ball and Girl’s Softball with a parade by the little stars themselves! Awards will be given to teams, so decorate your vehicle, shout loudly, and show what team spirit really means!
Romeoville residents, in the goal of good sportsmanship, please remove your car parked along the parade route between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00am. Also remember the parade route roads will be closed while the parade is taking place, so please plan an alternate route if necessary.
April 25th
Earth Day Kite Fly
12:00-3:00pm
Volunteer Park, 1100 Murphy Dr.
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your lawn chairs, and watch the kites take flight as we celebrate National Kite Fly Month, the arrival of spring, and Earth Day! Bring your own favorite kite and let’s fill the sky with color. Free children’s activities will complement kite flying. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
May 2nd
Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Kick off at 8:00am
Join the race for the ninth annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – athletes of all ages are welcome! Register beginning March 15, 2010 at www.romeoville.org
and make it easy on yourself – register early for a discounted rate! Registration will also be taken the day of the race beginning at 7:00am. T-shirts are available to the first 200 registrants. The flat course is CARA certified and will be held at the Romeoville Recreation Center rain or shine – so please dress for the weather! Strollers are allowed but must start behind runners. Bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs), and dogs are not allowed. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
Ribbons will be given to all participants. Other awards will be given to the first place overall runner, first place overall walker, the top three male runners in each age group, and the top three female runners in each age group.
5K Run Route
1 Mile Walk Route
May 8th
Community Garage Sale
8:00am-4:00pm
The Village of Romeoville will be hosting its 13th annual Community Garage Sale. No permits are needed for this date if you are a registered participant. A publication of homes participating in the garage sale will be available closer to the event date at Village Hall, the Recreation Center, and the Village Annex. Look in the Recreation Department’s spring brochure for a Garage Sale registration form to be included in the publication. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
May 31st
Memorial Day
10:00am
Veteran’s Memorial Garden
Celebrate Memorial Day with the Village of Romeoville. Service will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Garden next to Village Hall, 13 Montrose Dr. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
June 1st
Neighborhood Park Party – Malibu Bay Park
6:00-8:00pm
Spend an evening with your neighbors, friends, family, and the Romeoville Recreation Department at one or all four of the Neighborhood Park Parties! All entertainment and activities are free. This Park Party will be held at Malibu Bay Park, 1021 Princeton Ave. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
June 9th
Neighborhood Park Party – Field Stone Park
6:00-8:00pm
Spend an evening with your neighbors, friends, family, and the Romeoville Recreation Department at one or all four of the Neighborhood Park Parties! All entertainment and activities are free. This Park Party will be held at Field Stone Park, 2019 West Ashbrooke Rd. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
June 13th
Downtown Redevelopment Car Show
9:00am-4:00pm
Townhall Dr. and Phelps Ave. (Normantown Rd. and Route 53)
The Village of Romeoville, Showcase Classics, and Harris Bank invite you to the eighth annual Downtown Redevelopment Car Show! Whether you have a car to enter or just want to enjoy the cars as a spectator, you’ll have a great time.
Showcase Classics is presenting the car show which will showcase classic, custom, antique, and muscle cars. Concessions will be available and children’s entertainment will be provided. Bring your entire family out for this fun and exciting event!
For more information on registering your car please call Showcase Classics at 866-4RSHOWS (866-477-4697) or for more information about enjoying this special event with your family call the Romeoville Recreation Center at (815) 886-6222. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
June 15th
Neighborhood Park Party – Lakewood Estates West Park
6:00-8:00pm
Spend an evening with your neighbors, friends, family, and the Romeoville Recreation Department at one or all four of the Neighborhood Park Parties! All entertainment and activities are free. This Park Party will be held at Lakewood Estates West Park, 620 Michigan Dr. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
June 22nd
Neighborhood Park Party – Atchley Park
6:00-8:00pm
Spend an evening with your neighbors, friends, family, and the Romeoville Recreation Department at one or all four of the Neighborhood Park Parties! All entertainment and activities are free. This Park Party will be held at Atchley Park, 614 Murphy Dr. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
July 1st
Romeoville and Lockport Cooperative Park Party
6:00-8:00pm
Boucher Prairie Park, Airport Rd. and Richfield Trl.
Enjoy an evening of fun with your neighbors, friends, family, the Romeoville Recreation Department and the Lockport Township Park District. Activities include inflatables, music, games, and more! Hot dogs, chips, snow cones, and drinks will be provided for the first 250 guests. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
July 3rd
Independence Day Celebration
7:00-9:30pm
Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Rd.
Celebrate Independence Day with the Village of Romeoville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the show! DJ, concessions, and inflatables will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15pm. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
July 11th
Island Breeze
6:00-9:00pm
Volunteer Park, 1100 Murphy Dr.
Island Breeze is the fourth annual cooperative special event between the Romeoville Recreation Department and Lockport Township Park District. Bring your family and friends out for a Sunday night of fun! Activities include a 75 foot survivor obstacle course, 25 foot rock climbing wall, 18 foot high palm tree slide, tropical moon jump, hula hoop contest, limbo, and DJ. The Barefoot Hawaiian will also be there for a two hour presentation (7:00-9:00pm) of live music, hula dancers, and fire shows. Concessions, snow cones, and cotton candy will be available to purchase. The rain date for this event is scheduled for Sunday, July 18. Be sure to stay after the event for the Movie under the Stars – Shark Tale – starting at 9:15pm. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
July 11th
Movie under the Stars
9:15pm
Volunteer Park, 1100 Murphy Dr.
Bring your blanket and enjoy a movie on a 35-foot screen at the Romeoville Recreation Department’s Volunteer Park. Admission is free and vendors will be selling food and beverages. In conjunction with Island Breeze! Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
July 15th
Summer Photo Op
3:00-5:00pm
Location TBD
Represent your town, Romeoville residents, in this photo op! We’re looking for photogenic, active people to participate – adults or kids, everyone is welcome. If you’re interested in being a model resident then sign up to get your picture taken. Pictures will be used in brochures, trifolds, posters, videos, and everything else representing Romeoville. Adults and children will play on the playground with minimal guidance from a photographer. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. Participants should sign up for a time slot between the hours of 3:00pm and 5:00pm when registering and a participation waiver must be signed prior to being photographed. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
August 5th-8th
RomeoFest
Join the Village of Romeoville for RomeoFest – four days of carnival rides, games, entertainment, live music, food, and fun! The fest will be held outside on the Recreation Department’s grounds, 900 W. Romeo Rd. Thursday and Friday the fest opens at 5:00pm; Saturday and Sunday activities begin at 12:00pm. Activities include live music from various bands, sports tournaments, and children’s activities, entertainment and games. See the schedule for activities dates and times – schedule will be available closer to the event date. Local food vendors will also be selling food and the beverage garden will be open daily. For more information on RomeoFest contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-622
September 19th
Founder’s Day Parade
Kick off at 2:00pm
Begins at the corner of Belmont Dr. and Newland Ave.
Show your pride at the annual Founder’s Day Parade! Whether you are watching or participating you are sure to have a great time! Parade entry applications will be available at the Recreation Center or online closer to the event date. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. All community organizations, clubs, and businesses are encouraged to participate. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
October 2nd
Autumn Colors Craft Show
9:00am-3:00pm
The fourth annual fall craft show features a variety of talented crafters offering many different items for sale. There is no entrance fee for the public to shop the craft show. Interested craft vendors may download a Craft Contract and Waiver or pick up one at the Recreation Center’s front desk closer to the event date. Forms must be mailed in or dropped off. Registration for this event may not be submitted online. Space is limited and accepted on a first come, first paid basis. Craft vendor fee is $30 per 10’ x 8’ space – space does not include a table. Fee for table is $10. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
October 23rd
Halloween Fest
11:00am-2:00pm
The annual, fun-for-all-ages Halloween Fest is co-sponsored by the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce. Activities are free to all Romeoville residents and will be held outdoors at Romeoville’s Village Park so please dress for the weather! Bring a bag to collect goodies along the Trick-or-Treat Trail and dress in your Halloween costume for the Costume Contest for kids up to age 12! A list of other children’s activities and Costume Contest times will be available closer to the event date. Costume Contest times may vary depending on weather and participation. Please go to the judge’s stand the day of the event for the most updated times and age groups. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
November 11th
Veteran’s Day
10:00am
Veteran’s Memorial Garden
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with the Village of Romeoville. Service will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Garden next to Village Hall. Call the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222 for more information.
December 3rd
Winter Wonderland
6:00-9:00pm
Bring your Christmas wish list and smile big for a picture and visit with Santa! Create festive holiday art or enjoy the many other exciting children’s activities during this Winter Wonderland. Mark your calendars for this exciting event! Check back closer to the event date for list of all indoor activities. Participants MUST pre-register for the indoor activities; event pricing will be available closer to the event date. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult. This event is held in conjunction with the outdoor Tree Lighting Festival. For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.
December 3rd
Tree Lighting Festival
6:00-9:00pm
Watch as we light up the night with festive lights on the 30’ spruce tree outside of the Recreation Center! Enjoy other outdoor activities, including ice sculpture demonstrations and crafts, and finish your evening warming up with a cup of hot chocolate. This FREE event is outdoors so please dress for the weather. The Tree Lighting Festival is held in conjunction with the indoor Winter Wonderland. Winter Wonderland fees will be available closer to the event date and participants must pre-register. For more information contact the Romeoville Recreation Department at (815) 886-6222.