On Thursday, June 8, Palatine Park District hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Chickadee Park, located at 18 E. Preserve Drive in Palatine. Several surrounding neighbors came out to take part in the celebration.
Annual Fishing Derby at Plum Grove Reservoir on June 3

West Suburban Bass Anglers Club returns to Plum Grove Reservoir, located on Algonquin Road near Harper College, with the annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 3 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Join friends and family for a morning of catch and release fishing fun for all ages. Event will include contests for largest fish, most fish, […]
Fishing DerbyHigh School Comedy Playhouse Auditions on May 31

Students with a valid high school ID are invited to audition for this summer’s comedy production to be presented at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center in July. Palatine Park District’s High School Comedy Playhouse will hold auditions for “The Complete History of America (Abridged)” on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Community Center, […]
30th Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series Lineup

While the arts have been prevalent in Palatine for well over three decades, 2017 is a milestone worthy of pause and recognition as it marks the 30th annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series.
PalParks Black Box ‘Beyond Therapy’ Opens May 18

Designed to offer non-musical theatre in an intimate space, the PalParks Black Box program will present Christopher Durang’s Beyond Therapy on May 18, 19, 25, 26, and 27. All performances will begin at 7:00pm at the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street in Palatine. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in […]
Head to the Hills Golf Fest on Saturday, May 13

Head to the Hills Golf Fest is a free family-friendly event being held on Saturday, May 13 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Hwy, in Palatine. Head to the Hills is open to the community and will include a variety of free games, clinics, contests, and raffles. Food and […]
Head to the HillsPreschool Spring Preview This Saturday

Palatine Park District’s state-licensed preschool program will host a Preschool Preview event on Saturday, April 22, from 9:30am to 11:00am at all four Park District preschool locations: Birchwood, 435 W. Illinois Avenue Maple Park, 3216 N. Winston at Anderson Parkside, 262 E. Palatine Road in Community Park Eagle Park, 1425 N. Oak Street at Home […]
Musical Matinee Brings Back Jazz Community Big Band to Cutting Hall

Back by popular demand, Jazz Community Big Band returns to Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street, in Palatine on Sunday, April 23 at 3:00pm for a Musical Matinee concert. Jazz Community is an 18-piece big band playing the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones, and many more. Concert […]
Musical MatineeTeen Battle of the Bands Application Deadline Extended to April 21

Palatine Park District and Salt Creek Park District will host the annual Teen Battle of the Bands this summer at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, in Palatine on Monday, June 12 at 7:00pm. The two districts have extended their submission deadline one week and are now accepting applications from interested teen […]
Groundbreaking Partnership at Harper College

On Monday, April 10, Harper College hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health and Recreation Center, which is a $38 million renovation and addition to the Wellness and Sports Center (otherwise known as Building M). This project will transform the facility into a leading-edge community health and recreation center for Palatine scheduled to open in […]