Special Events

Candy Bar Bingo

Monday, November 25
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 18 or until filled

Letters to Santa

Due Date: December 2 by 4:00 pm
Park District Residents Only

Starting November 18, 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 2. 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)

Click here to download the Letter to Santa Form (Form Deadline is December 2 @ 4pm)

Holiday Cards For Seniors

Deadline: December 6
Drop off: Founders Community Center

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. 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 6 so they can be distributed to the facilities in our community. The staff would love to reach a goal of 300 cards and if we can reach ore that would be amazing!

Puzzle Mania – Holiday Edition

Friday, December 13
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 25 or until filled

Santa Photos & Workshop

Saturday, December 7
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 4 or until filled

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Paws With Claus

Saturday, December 7
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street

All Ages
$5 per pet family pre-registration
$10 per pet family at the door

Bring your friendly family pet and your camera for a holiday photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Anna Thielen Photography will be on hand to take professional photos of your family with Santa. Each family will receive 1 free photo download.
All pets MUST be on a leash.

Pre-registration deadline: December 6

The Polar Express Storytime Train

Sunday, December 8
# 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 30 – November 6. All forms are due by November 6 at 4:00 pm. Forms will be available on our website beginning October 30. 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.

Click Here to download the Polar Express registration form

New Year’s Countdown

Tuesday, December 31
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street

4 – 10 years
$15/NR $20

Kids, get ready to countdown to 2025!!! 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

26th Annual Spring Craft Show

Saturday, March 1
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street

FREE Admission

Easter & Spring decorations, note cards / tags, doll clothes, blankets, hair accessories, handmade candles, scarves, ceramics, handmade jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Origami Owl, Tupperware, and much more!

For additional information or booth availability, please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400

Click here to download the 26th Annual Spring Craft Show Application