110 E. Walnut Street - Oglesby, Illinois 61348  ·  Phone: 815-883-3389

Community Activities


 

CITY OF OGLESBY

 PARKS AND RECREATION

 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR YEAR 2013

 

  

           

May 4, 2013                 Summer Recreation Program Registration from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Dickinson House.

 

May 11, 2013               Annual Mayors Parade begins at 10:00 AM at corner of East Walnut Street and Spring Avenue and proceeds to Memorial Park Field to recognize girl’s softball and boy’s baseball players.

  

June 10, 2013             Summer Recreation Programs begin.  Youth tennis lessons, arts and crafts, clinics for baseball, basketball, bowling, volleyball, & cheerleading are offered.

 

June 27, 2013             Summer Fun Fest begins on Thursday and ends on Sunday night at the Oglesby Municipal Pool grounds. Some attractions are multiple live entertainment acts, carnival, several food vendors, family oriented games for children, and fireworks.             

 

September 21, 2013   Say No to Drugs Fun Day at Oglesby Elks grounds at 1 PM.  Oglesby grade school children participate in a variety of old fashioned games and activities to help promote a drug free lifestyle.

 

October 5, 2013          Harvest Fest begins at 10:00AM and continues on throughout the day with many fun and family oriented events. The events may include: Holy Family 5K Race, Chalk Drawing Contest, Harvest Marketplace, Custom Car Show, ‘Scarecrow Scramble,’ and Family Fun.

 

October 26, 2013        Halloween Parade begins at 1:00 PM at corner of East Walnut Street and Spring Avenue and proceeds to the Dickinson House. Children in costume and parents are welcome in the Dickinson House for treat bags.

 

December 15, 2013    Santa’s Holiday Open House from 3:00 – 6:30 PM.  Carriage rides, free bowling, Christmas music, visit with Santa and Christmas goodies.  Open to the public.