Special Events
Scarecrow Building Contest
Scarecrow’s Due: October 9
Voting: October 13 – 31
Calling all families, scout groups, homeowners associations, and community organizations to come join the fun by participating in the annual Scarecrow Building Contest! Scarecrows will be displayed outside the Founders Community Center, so let your creative skills shine and construct an eye-catching entry. The cross sticks will be provided by the Park District and will be available for pick-up starting August 19. All entries are due by October 9. Voting will run from October 13-31 and will take place at the Founders Community Center office & on the Park District’s Facebook page.
32nd Annual Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, November 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL 60423
FREE Admission
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Avon, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Holiday Decorations, Floral, Clothing, and much more! This is a great time to get some holiday gifts!
Click here to download the 32nd Annual Holiday Craft Show Contract
Health Fair
Friday, November 14
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
FREE
Join us for a morning of wellness, information, and fun at the Senior Health fair presented by Riverside Healthcare. This free community event is designed to support healthy aging and empower older adults with valuable resources. Event highlights include: Free health screenings; talk to healthcare professionals; Nutrition and Fitness advice; Senior safety tips; Blood Drive with the American Red Cross, raffles, giveaways, and refreshments. More information to come. Please visit our website at frankfortparks.org for updates.
For more information, Click Here
Sponsored by:
Candy Bar Bingo
Monday, November 24
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
4 – 13 years
FREE – Participant must bring full size candy – bar/bag (max 3)
Come join the fun with bingo games and sweet treats. Each participant must bring one full-size candy bar or bag of candy (e.g. Skittles, M&Ms) in exchange for one bingo card (maximum of 3 cards). Participants will play for chances to win the many candy bars in the pot for each round. Players will keep the same card throughout the entire event. Six to eight bingo games will be played. A maximum of 3 bingo cards per child.
Pre-registration is required.
Registration Deadline: November 17 or until filled
Letters to Santa
Due Date: Monday, December 1 by 4:00 pm
Park District Residents Only
Starting November 17, Santa’s mailbox will be displayed at the Founders Community Center. Santa will personally write to each family who writes him a letter, provided that all letters are received by 4:00 pm on Monday, December 1. Santa can only send letters to children who include the following: the child’s full name, address, city, zip code, and of course, their wish list! Parents, please complete the checklist when sending the letter. Checklists will be available at the main office and on the Park District website. Please address letters to: Santa Claus, 25 Candy Cane Lane, North Pole (c/o Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL 60423).
Please address letters to:
Santa Claus
25 Candy Cane Lane, North Pole
(c/o Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL 60423)
Santa Photos & Workshop
Saturday, December 6
Session I: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Session II: 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
All Ages
$13/NR $18 per child
Santa is making a special appearance at the Founders Community Center this holiday season. There will be crafts, holiday-themed games, cookie decorating, and a chance to visit with Santa. Anna Thielen Photography will be on hand to take professional photos of your family with Santa. Each family will receive 1 free photo download. There are two time slots available; please specify the time you would like at the time of registration.
Registration Deadline: December 3 or until filled
Photos Sponsored by:
The Polar Express Storytime Train
Sunday, December 7
# 1 Time: Train departs at 9:30 am sharp
# 2 Time: Train departs at 11:20 am sharp
Hickory Creek Metra Station
9430 Hickory Creek Drive, Mokena
All Ages
$25 Frankfort Park District Residents Only
$35 Non-Residents (if tickets are still available after resident registration)
ALL ABOARD…The Frankfort Park District would like to invite children and their parents to take this special train ride to the “North Pole”. On the way to the “North Pole,” Santa’s elves will be busy making balloon animals while you enjoy listening to the “Polar Express” story. When we reach the “North Pole”, we will find Santa Claus and bring him back with us on the train to the Hickory Creek Metra Station. Enjoy holiday cookies and music on our way home. A parent or guardian must accompany all the children. Due to the popularity of this event, a maximum of six tickets per household are available to purchase at the time of registration. See details below.
FRANKFORT PARK DISTRICT RESIDENTS ONLY
Frankfort Park District Boundary Resident Only Lottery Registration Special Registration forms will be accepted at the Founders Community Center office from October 29 – November 7. All forms are due by November 7 at 4:00 pm. Forms will be available on our website beginning October 29. All forms will be processed on November 7 and families will be notified by email. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the main office.
For additional information, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org
CLICK HERE to download the Polar Express Registration Form
Holiday Cards For Seniors
Deadline: Monday, December 8
Drop off: Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
Holiday Cards for Seniors is a community project set up to bring some joy into the lives of those who are missing family and friends during this time of year. The Frankfort Park District is looking for anyone who would like to make cards, color pictures, or even write inside store-bought cards. The Park District staff would like to gather up cards and pictures by December 8 so they can be distributed to the facilities in our community. The staff would love to reach a goal of 400 cards, and if we can reach more, that would be amazing!
Puzzle Mania – Holiday Edition
Friday, December 12
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
Division/Age: Family & Friends/All Ages
Division/Age: Kids Only/5 – 13 years
$30 per team
Looking for a fun evening with your family and friends before the holiday season? Put together a team of 4, wear your favorite holiday sweater, and register for Puzzle Mania, a jigsaw puzzle tournament. Teams will race against each other to finish the same puzzle. There will be two divisions: kids only & family/friends. The puzzles will be 300 pieces for the kids and 500 pieces for the family/friend’s competition. Bring snacks and enjoy an evening working together to solve the holiday-themed puzzle. Prizes will be given to the winning teams.
Registration Deadline: November 24 or until filled
New Year’s Countdown
Wednesday, December 31
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
4 – 10 years
$15/NR $20
Kids, get ready to count down to 2026!!! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dancing, party games, crafts, and ice cream. There will be a “Countdown to 2025” balloon drop at noon to celebrate the New Year! This is a drop-off event for kids.
Registration Deadline: December 26 or until filled
2025 Volunteer Opportunities:
Click on the Event name to Sign-up Online for Volunteer Opportunities:
Holiday Craft Show / Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 / times vary / Founders Center
Candy Bar Bingo / Monday, November 24 / 10:45 am- 12:15 pm / Founders Center
Santa Photos & Workshop / Saturday, December 6 / 10:30 am – 1:15 pm / Founders Center
New Year’s Countdown / Wednesday, December 31 / 10:30 am – 1:00 pm / Founders Center
