Special Events

The Bourbonnais Township Park District host numberous special events throughout the year. Some events such as the Perry Farm Kite Festival and A Night in Sleepy Hollow are unique events run by park district staff.

There are other events such as the Olde Time Farm Show and Mustang Car Show which are held on the park grounds or facilities of the park district but run by another organizations. For more information on these organizations please check out our BTPD sponsored and affiliate groups.

Here are the large events offered by the Bouurbonnais Township Park Distritct. For details on each event please click on the highlighted text.

Event details are subject to change.

New Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate the new year with this family event at the Exploration Station...a children's museum and free fireworks at the Perry Farm Park!

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Please your pallet with an assortment of Illinois wines and check out baskets filled with goodies for our silent auction.

Family Fun Fair
Chase away the winter blues with this indoor children's fair with games, prizes, bouncers, face painting and more.

Easter Egg Extravaganza
Join in the hunt for candy and toy filled eggs on the grounds of the Perry Farm Park.

Daddy Daughter Dance/Mother Son Date
Dads and Daughters get all dressed up for this popular dance inside the Park District's Recreation Station. Moms and sons have their own special evening outside at the Perry Farm Park.

Earth Day Awareness Fair
Exploration Station...a children's museum is hosting its annual Earth Day Awareness Fair with a variety of enviornmentally friendly activities and educational programs.

Klash on the Kankakee
Check out this two-day event that re-enacts battles and other events of the Revolutionary War.

Dog Day Afternoon
You and your doggie are welcome at this special event geared especially for your pooch.

Meadowfair
Celebrate the beginning of summer with this outdoor children's fair with entertainers, bounce houses, games and more!

Perry Farm Kite Festival
Come and see an event like you've never seen before. Enjoy the kite competitions, kite battles, and single-line kites bigger than a bus.

Summer Concert Series
Tuesday nights come alive at the Perry Farm with sounds of the very best in local and Chicagoland entertainers.

Movies in the Park
Looking for something to do with the whole family? Head out to the Perry Farm Park for a free outdoor movie everyone will enjoy.

A Night in Sleepy Hollow
We dare you to venture out to the Perry Farm Park duing this evening event to see if you can survive a meeting with the Headless Horseman!

A Day in Sleepy Hollow
This Halloween event has kid friendly activities including games, crafts, costume contests, petting zoo, bounce house and hayrides.

Craft Show & More
The Recreation Station in Bradley has the perfect one stop shopping location for those perfect Christmas gifts. Our annual Craft Show & More.

An Afternoon with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Kids don't miss your chance to visit with Santa, decorate cookies, sip hot chocolate and make an ornament.