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May 2012

5/19/2012Spring Celebration & Plant Sale10:00 AM - 3:00 PMElk Grove Historical Museum Grounds
Plants and garden items available for purchase. There are annuals, perennials, vegetables and garden decorations. There is a coloring contest for the kids and we are teaching about Native American uses for plants.

5/26/2012Pirates Cove is Open10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Pirate Pete cant wait to see you back at the Cove. Pirates Cove pre-season days and times are Saturday May 26th 10am to 4pm Sunday May 27th noon to 4pm Monday May 28th 10am to 2pm General admission is $11 Elk Grove Resident Children are $9 And Adults are always Free!

5/26/2012Rainbow Falls Waterpark Opens-Preseason11:30 AM - 6:00 PM200 Rev. Morrison Blvd
Rainbow Falls is open for your enjoyment! Preseason dates and hours are May 26th & 27th & 28th June 2nd & 3rd 11:30am to 6:00pm

5/27/2012Pirates Cove Childrens Theme Park Opens-Preseason10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Pirate Pete cant wait to see you back at the Cove. Pirates Cove pre-season days and times are Saturday May 26th 10am to 4pm Sunday May 27th noon to 4pm Monday May 28th 10am to 2pm General admission is $11 Elk Grove Resident Children are $9 And Adults are always Free!

5/27/2012Rainbow Falls is Open11:30 AM - 12:30 PM200 Rev. Morrison Blvd
Rainbow Falls is open for your enjoyment! Preseason dates and hours are May 26th & 27th & 28th June 2nd & 3rd 11:30am to 6:00pm

June 2012

6/2/2012Pirate's Cove Theme Park is Open for the Summer10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Regular Summer Season Hours Start Today! Regular Season is June 2nd to August 19th Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday noon to 4pm Monday July 4th will be open from 10am to 2pm

6/2/2012Rainbow Falls is Open11:30 AM - 6:00 PM200 Rev. Morrison Blvd
Rainbow Falls is open for your enjoyment! Preseason dates and hours are June 2nd & 3rd 11:30am to 6:00pm

6/2/2012Civil War 150th Anniversary1:00 PM - 5:00 PMElk Grove Museum Grounds
Free event in honor of the start of the American Civil War. You will be able to experience life in that era with Civil War reenactors. This is open to all ages. Its a great way to learn the history of our country.

6/3/2012Rainbow Falls is Open11:00 AM - 6:00 PM200 Rev. Morrison Blvd
Rainbow Falls is open for your enjoyment! June 2nd & 3rd 11:30am to 6:00pm

6/7/2012Dancing wth the Band & Late Night Billiards7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAl Hattendorf Center
Come and dance to the big band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz group. If you love to ballroon dance or just sit and listen to the music of this talented band. At the same time you can now enjoy billiards with your friends.

6/8/2012Pirates' Cove-Safari Adventure10:00 AM - 4:00 PMPirates' Cove
Join us for a wild safari and take part in a search for wild animals. Do not miss the afternoon cold blooded creatures show on the fun stage.

6/9/2012Rainbow Falls Waterpark Opens for the Summer11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev. Morrison Blvd
Summer Season for Rainbow Falls is from June 9th to August 19th. Daily hours are Monday through Friday 11am-8pm Saturday 11:30am to 8:00pm Sunday 11:30am to 6:00pm

6/9/2012Junior High Teen Dance7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grades will have a ball with a DJ, dancing basketball, Wii games, contests, raffles,and a whole lot more.

6/10/2012Art in the Park12:00 PM - 5:00 PMVillage Green
Second annual Art in the Park!We feature Chicagoland culture and show stunning art work. The artists are local fine artists and crafters. If you would like to participate as an artist call for an application. This is a juried event. Call for Shannon at (847) 690-1184

6/10/2012Classical Blast-Summer concert3:30 PM - 5:00 PMVillage Green on Wellington
Classical Blast provides a fresh take on rock music, using instruments not typical in todays rock pop era. You will find their music exhilarating and refreshing.

6/11/2012Roxy's Rockin Party at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day one. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day.

6/14/2012Worlds Largest Swim Lesson10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPavilion Aquatic Center
Join the wolds largest swim lesson team and be a part of this amazing, life saving Guiness World Record setting event. Bring a suit and towel. Children will be placed in appropriate age groups for an hour swim lesson that focuses on water safety. This event will be video recorded. The event is free but you must pre register. This is for ages 4 years and up.

6/15/2012Pirate Pete's Carnival at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Play some of your favorite carnival games. There will be classic games and carnival treats.

6/16/2012Battle of the Teen Bands1:00 PM - 4:00 PMRotary Fest Stage
Elk Grove Teen Bands have a chance to participate in the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. The winner will participate in a regional competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winning bands. Registration fee is $50 per band. Call Lisa (847) 690-1129 and register.

6/18/2012Grandparents Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Bring your grandparent on this day and get $1 off admission. You will also get a picture to keep and make a craft.

6/19/2012Pirate Plunge at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Two. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

6/22/2012Outer Space Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
An out of this world adverture with space activities throughout the day. Meet our spaced out scientist at 1pm and see some cool experiments.

6/22/2012Aquatic Play at Pavilion Aquatic Center2:00 PM - 4:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

6/23/2012Zumba Fitness8:30 AM - 10:30 AMRainbow Falls
Zumba on deck at 8:30 to 9:30. Zumba in the water from 9:30 to 10:30. The cost is $9 resident and $16 nonresident. Buy one get one free.

6/24/2012Rainbow Fish Day1:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
A lazy day of fishing in Coqui Frog Pond, snorkeling in Sunfish Bay, playing games and making a craft. Normal admission fees apply

6/27/2012Fun in the Sun at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Three. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

6/29/2012Happily Ever After Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
The little princes and princesses rule the park. Plays will be at noon and 2pm. A costume parade with all the characters will be at 1pm.

July 2012

7/1/2012Switch Time Jazz-Summer Concert6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
Swing to the sound of a 20 peice band. Area musicians comprise this outstanding group which will have you tapping your feet and singing along to their classic sound

7/6/2012Pop Idol Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Rock out with your favorite pop idols. Dress as your favorite idol and jam with them on stage. Shows at noon and 2pm.

7/6/2012Patriotic Party at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Four. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

7/8/2012Dave Rudolf-Summer Concert6:00 PM - 7:00 PMPavilion Gazebo
Dave Rudolf is an award winning performer that is a hit with the kids. He performs special, goofy, interactive songs for kids of all ages.The whole famly will love this show.

7/9/2012Crafty Fun at Pavilion Aquatic Center7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

7/10/2012Shawn Klush-Classics Concert7:30 PM - 9:00 PMVillage Green on Wellington
The closest thing to the King in Concert. Shawn Klush is the worlds top professional Elvis Tribute Artist.

7/12/2012Ducky Dip Day at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrison Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Five. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

7/13/2012Wizard Fest at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Today is magic as you spend a day of spells, games, fortunes and enchanted activities. You can even make a magic potion to bring home.

7/13/2012Night Slides at Rainbow Falls8:30 PM - 10:30 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
This is one special night for the families. Calypso Slide races, pool games in Sunfish Bay, activities and prizes. Concessions will stay open for treats. Slide riders must be 48 inches tall.

7/14/2012A Day at the Races12:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Anyone who comes to Rainobw Falls Waterpark is eligible to join in the races. We will have duck races down the water slides all afternoon. There will be fun for all ages and prizes, do nt miss out. The cost to join in the race is one dollar per duck.

7/15/2012Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band-Summer Concert6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
This group brings together island, warm weather and beach music with variety for everyone. They have performed with Jimmy Buffet and know how to bring it on.

7/16/2012Safety Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Meet real Policemen and Firemen.

7/17/2012Peter Rivera-Classics Concert7:30 PM - 9:00 PMVillage Green on Wellington
Peter Rivera is the original lead vocalist and drummer of Rare Earth

7/18/2012Hawaiian Holiday at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrison Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Six. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

7/18/2012Duck Races at Pavilion Aquatic Center1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

7/20/2012Haunted Cove at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Dress up in your favorite costume and trick or treat. Spooky events and thrill rides all day.

7/20/2012Teens Only Summer Blast8:00 PM - 10:30 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
The Police Department, the Youth Committee, the Lioness Club and the Park District sponsor and supervise this great teen event. Free admission for swimming, DJ, door prizes and contests for Elk Grove Village resident teens.

7/22/2012Jin & Tonic Band-Summer Concert6:00 PM - 7:30 PMPavilion Gazebo
This is a great 7 piece country band unlike anything you have ever heard. They have an incredible 3 part harmony. They are a big name and keeping it real while performing with Lady Antebellum and the Band Perry

7/24/2012Surfin Safari at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Seven. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

7/24/2012CTA- Classics Concert7:30 PM - 9:00 PMVillage Green on Wellington
Chicago Tribute anthology. CTA recreates songs from the first 11 albums of the band Chicago

7/26/2012Aqua Olympics at Pavilion Aquatic Center2:00 PM - 4:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

7/27/2012Santa's Summer Vacation at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves as they visit the boys and girls at Pirates Cove. Meet Santa, eat cookies and sing songs.

7/29/2012Summer Block Party3:00 PM - 6:00 PMPavilion South Field
You will find great buys on clothing, books, household items and more. this is a fundraising event for the Adult Center. There are concessions for you to have lunch.

7/29/2012Elk Grove Idol-Summer Concert6:00 PM - 8:00 PMPavilion South Field
If you love to sing and perform this is for you. Register to be a contestant by July 20th. We only take 20 people for the Idol Contest. Elk Grove Idol follows the Summer Block party and is taped by Elk Grove Channel 6 and shown on the local cable station. There are prizes for the winners. Call (847) 690-1184 to sign up. Come out to listen to all the local talent starring in Elk Grove Idol.

7/30/2012Aqualympics at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrision Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Eight. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

7/31/2012Dennis DeYoung-Classics Concert7:30 PM - 9:00 PMVillage Green on Wellington
The music of Styx with founding member Dennis DeYoung. An unforgettable night of smash hits

August 2012

8/1/2012Craft Activities at Pavilion Aquatic Center1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Canter
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

8/3/2012Super Hero Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
YOur favorite super heros will be at Pirates Cove. Come dressed as your favorite hero and join in the parade at 1pm. Plays will be at noon and 2pm and will end with a dance party.

8/3/2012Flick and Float6:30 PM - 8:30 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Bring your whole family and floats and watch The Muppets Movie in the Pavilion Aquatic Center Indoor Pool The registration deadline is July 20. The cost is $7 for residents and $10 for nonresidents.Popcorn and candy will be available to purchase.

8/7/2012Frog Days of Summer at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrison Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Nine. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

8/7/2012Octopus Odyssey at Pavilion Aquatic Center7:00 PM - 9:00 PMPavilion Aquatic Center
Games Crafts and Fun. Regular admission fees apply.

8/8/2012Pool Pass Appreciation Night8:00 PM - 10:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
The entire park will be open for pool pass holders to enjoy. This is a special night to thank all of our pass holders for purchasing passes each year. Play games, participate in some activities, or lounge away the evening at Rainbow Falls.

8/10/2012Wild West Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road

8/10/2012Teens Only Summer Blast8:00 PM - 10:30 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
The Police Department, the Youth Committee, the Lioness Club and the Park District sponsor and supervise this great teen event. Free admission for swimming, DJ, door prizes and contests for Elk Grove Village resident teens.

8/12/2012A Day at the Races12:00 PM - 4:00 PMRainbow Falls Waterpark
Anyone who comes to Rainobw Falls Waterpark is eligible to join in the races. We will have duck races down the water slides all afternoon. There will be fun for all ages and prizes, do nt miss out. The cost to join in the race is one dollar per duck.

8/15/2012Artic Adventure at Rainbow Falls11:00 AM - 8:00 PM200 Rev Morrison Blvd
Ten Days of Paradise, Day Ten. Games, prizes, first 300 receive a gift. No camps in the park this day

8/17/2012Sports Day at Pirates' Cove10:00 AM - 4:00 PM901 Leicester Road
Bring your team spirit and wear your favorite sports jersey. Join us in playing different sports activities and games. We will have mascots from some of your favorite teams.

8/18/2012Hogwarts Express11:00 AM - 12:30 PMItasca Train Station
A Magical JOurney get your fortume told and learn magic spells. Deadline is August 1st. This trip sells out early

8/30/2012Rummage Sale9:00 AM - 2:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
You will find great buys on clothing, books, household items and more. this is a fundraising event for the Adult Center. There are concessions for you to have lunch.

8/31/2012Rummage Sale9:00 AM - 1:00 PMSheila Ray Adult Center
You will find great buys on clothing, books, household items and more. this is a fundraising event for the Adult Center. There are concessions for you to have lunch.