United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department

⚔️✨ CHOOSE YOUR SIDE AT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! ✨⚔️

Will you stand with the Light Side or embrace the Dark Side?

Meet Rey and Kylo Ren during National Night Out and snap a photo with two of the galaxy's most iconic characters!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM

Whether you're a Jedi in training or a fan of the First Order, this is your chance to meet these legendary characters up close as part of an evening filled with family fun and community activities.

Who are you hoping to meet, Rey or Kylo Ren? Let us know below! ⭐

🥕 Check out our line-up of August markets! 🌷

🍎 Now Enrolling: Future Foxes Preschool Class of 2028 (Ages 3-4)! 🦊

Looking for a fun, engaging preschool experience for your 3-year-old? We still have limited openings in our Future Foxes Preschool program!

Our program provides a nurturing environment where children build confidence, make new friends, and develop important early learning skills through hands-on activities, creative play, and exploration.

Don't wait, spots are limited!

Register today: https://bit.ly/FutureFoxesRegistration
Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/FutureFoxesPreschool

Questions about the program or need help with registration? Email us at [email protected]!

🚨LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🚨
Register Online: https://bit.ly/YPRDChristmasInJuly
Register in the myYPRD App: https://bit.ly/YPRDHolidayRacesApp

Is this not going to be the cutest outfit yet?! Don't miss your chance to unwrap the sweetest savings of the season! Our Christmas in July registration special runs through TODAY, July 31!

🏃 Rudolph Run 5K – $40
🎅 Jingle Jog Family Fun Run – $35

Register during our Christmas in July promotion and you'll receive:
🎁 Discounted registration
🧢 A festive holiday hat added to your swag bag
🏅 Custom 3" Finisher Medal
👕 Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt

Join us on Saturday, November 21, as we run, jog, and walk to help spread Christmas cheer! A portion of every registration supports the Knights of Columbus in providing food and toys to families in need throughout Kendall County this holiday season. ❤️💚

Don't let this sweet deal melt away! Register TODAY!

⚔️✨ BUILD YOUR OWN LIGHT SABER & TRAIN LIKE A JEDI! ✨⚔️

The Force is calling all young Padawans to National Night Out! Stop by to create your very own Light Saber in just 3 easy steps:

🔵 Choose Your Color
🛠️ Wrap Your Handle
⭐ Decorate Your Light Saber

Then, put your new creation to the test during our Light Saber Training!

🕕 Training Times:
⚔️ 6:00 PM
⚔️ 6:30 PM
⚔️ 7:00 PM

Whether you're training with the Light Side or testing your skills against the Dark Side, this is one galactic adventure you won't want to miss!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕠 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 Riemenschneider Park

May the Force be with you! 🌟

Head to downtown Yorkville on Sunday, August 2 from 12:00pm-5:00pm for the Meet Me Downtown Yorkville Pop-Up Market! Browse around and support local makers and small businesses.

📍 East Side Businesses parking lot (behind Yorkville Flower Shop, Sense of Samadhi & Rowdy's)

Questions? Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1BHaqST1cJ/

🚨 TONIGHT! 🚨
🐰🎬 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: HOPPERS 🎬🐸

Hop on over for another unforgettable Movies Under the Stars as we bring Hoppers to the big screen at Venue 1012!

The United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the Village of Oswego, Illinois are teaming up once again to bring Movies Under the Stars to life this summer and you're invited!

Come out beginning at 7:00 PM for family activities, music, and fun before the movie begins at dusk on a giant 30-foot inflatable screen.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner, then settle in for an evening under the stars with the whole family!

🍿 Movie snacks available for purchase
🪑 Bring your own seating
🚫 No alcoholic beverages permitted
🎒 Bags will be checked upon entry

Who's joining you for movie night? Tag them below! ⬇️✨

🎨✨ Get creative before heading back to school! ✨🎨

Let your imagination run wild at our Back to School Mini-Art Camp! This fun-filled camp gives students the chance to draw, paint, explore different art mediums, play art-inspired games, and make new friends along the way.

From colorful creations to messy masterpieces, it's the perfect way to squeeze in some creativity before the school year begins! 🖌️

📅 August 3-6
⏰ 12:00-2:00 PM
📍 Yorkville Grade School
🎨 Ages 6-14

Participants should bring a drink and wear clothes that can get messy!

Register today and create something amazing before the first day of school! ✏️🎨

Register here: https://bit.ly/YPRDNoSchoolCamps

🚨LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR Fall Adult Kickball League (Co-Ed)! 🚨
Registration: July 8th – July 29th
Fee: $450 per team
Games are played in the evenings at Bridge Park

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for our Fall Adult Kickball League! This league is for players 18 and older. Players will create their own teams with a 10-player line-up for games, and a maximum of 20 players on the roster. Full teams fee of $450 is due at the time of registration.

Games will begin Sunday, August 9th and end late October. Games will likely be played in the evenings, with a tentative start time set for 5:30pm, with the actual start time dependent upon the number of teams registered. The first 7 weeks will feature regular season games, with a single-elimination tournament taking place the last week or two of the league.

Team registrations can be completed online at https://bit.ly/YPRDAdultKickball or e-mailing Athletics at [email protected].

Start Date: August 9
End Date: October 25
Start Time: 5:30pm
End Time: 9:00pm

🚔✨ SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! ✨🚔

Get ready for an evening of out-of-this-world family fun with our hometown heroes! Join the Yorkville Police Department on Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30-7:30pm at Riemenschneider Park (600 Hayden Drive, Yorkville) for a FREE community event filled with activities, games, and adventures for the whole family.

🌟 Meet Rey and Kylo Ren
⚔️ Create your own light saber and join Jedi training
🕵️ Help Boba Fett complete his bounty mission
🧗 Take on Yoda’s Training Obstacle Course
🚀 Enjoy the Galactic Bounce House
💦 Cool off in the splash pad

Bring the whole family, dress to get wet, and join us for a night of fun with the Yorkville Police Department! More details coming soon. ⭐