Spring Work Day

Saturday, April 20th | 8:30 - 11:30 AM | 8122 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423

Clean-up activities include setting the shelters up for summer camp, clearing leaves and sticks from around the buildings and cabins, weeding the landscaped beds and pond, and getting the sport fields and Adventure Zone ready for the summer. Those interested can register through our website, manitoqua.org by clicking on “Spring Work Day” from the home page.

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration

Saturday, April 20th

The Village of Frankfort encourages residents to clean up our community between 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Gloves, garbage bags, and a free t-shirt will be provided to all participants. T-shirts and supplies can be picked up from the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska Street, on Saturday, April 20 between 8:00 - 9:00 AM.  

Frankfort Country Market

Sundays, April 21, 2024 - October 27, 2024 | 9 AM to 1 PM 

The Frankfort Park District Summer 2024 Brochure is now available to view online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/gxupa/rapj/#p=1 

The Winter/Spring 2024 Brochure can be downloaded https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summer-2024-Optimized.pdf

Registration is now Open! Check out all the exciting programs we have planned! Come join the Fun! 

Celebrating Earth Day/Kids Garage Sale

Saturday, April 20th | 11:30 AM - 2 PM | Main Park North Parking Lot

Come out to Main Park for an afternoon of Earth Day fun! There will be kid-friendly games, learning activities for children, crafts, giveaways, and more!

Weather Location: Founders Community Center

Senior Sock Hop - NEW!

Wednesday, May 7th | 5 - 7 PM | Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort, IL

55 years & older

$20

Come join us as we travel back in time to the golden days of dancing and listening to Rock-N-Roll! We have planned a fantastic evening for you, complete with a delicious catered dinner, tasty dessert, and live entertainment. Don’t forget to bring your poodle skirts and saddle shoes for an extra touch of nostalgia! Registration Deadline: April 22

Bowling With Mom

Friday, May 10th | 6 - 8 PM | Thunderbowl, 18700 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena, IL

$25/NR $30/person

Hey moms, looking for a fun evening out with your little ones? Join us at Thunderbowl in Mokena for two games of bowling and dinner. This is a great opportunity to have some fun spending time together with a little competition mixed in. Pizza, pop, two games of bowling, shoes, and bowling balls are included in the fee. NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. Registration Deadline: April 19 or until filled

Intro into Ayurvedic Doshas with Lea

Saturday, April 20th | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $30

Join natural product expert Lea as she guides you to create the perfect essential oil mix for your Dosha! Doshas are responsible for a person's physiological, mental, & emotional health, which is why it's so important to keep them in balance. During this workshop learn your Doshas, the basics of Ayurvedic practices & traditions. Then make an essential roller to help balance your Doshas.

Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/HCZQL6V3JY6AKHKLFLLVQGKL

Full Moon Ceremony Sound Healing

Tuesday, April 23rd | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | $22

This is a Scorpio Full Moon, which will urge you to take a break and recharge the good vibes. If you're feeling burnt out, take time to reflect on where you are and where you want to go. Your intuition is strong during this time. Enjoy healing frequencies from Singing Bowls, rattles, drums, flutes, gongs & more. We will embark on a Full Moon Ceremony & meditation as the beautiful sounds wrapping you up allowing you to release what no longer serves you!

Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/B2TF55BDJIC3WOHMII4JSMDI

MIKI Mondays: Everything You Need to Know about the Corporate Transparency Act

Monday April 22nd | 11:30 AM CT | Zoom Meeting

Enacted in 2021, the CTA aims to combat illicit activity including tax fraud, money laundering, and financing for terrorism by capturing more ownership information for specific U.S. businesses. The new legislation took effect in January 2024 and requires small businesses to register their ownership information with the US Department of Treasury. Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties most small businesses are not prepared to pay. Learn how your chamber can be a resource to protect your small business members.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpceChqzwsHdfE99tkFgkwip0cq5hE50EB#/registration

Shop Shred Day

Home Office & Personal Shredding Appointments in Mokena - Wednesday, April 24th, May 8th & 22nd, June 5th & 19th | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Appointments Required - 708-388-0011

Protect against identity theft by safely shredding your confidential documents with Shark Shredding. Shark Shredding hosts on-site shredding services on select days at their Mokena facility. Bring a bag of food to donate during your Shop Shred Visit and receive $5.00 Off. 

Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry

Sunday, April 21st | 2 PM

Illinois Road Scholar Speaker and Chicago-based music journalist Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D. will join us for an afternoon presentation which centers Latin hip hop artists and discusses how they are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Using video and lyric examples, Ms. Johnson’s presentation is lively, light, and fun, focusing on participation, discussion, and musical enjoyment! Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

The National Park Service in Our Region: Places to Experience Our Cultural History

Thursday, May 2nd | 7 PM

While the popular images of the National Park Service (NPS) often focus on the spectacular scenic sites in the American West or nationally significant historic sites in the eastern U.S., the NPS has a meaningful presence in Illinois and its surrounding states. Dr. Norman Moline will present an interactive learning experience about the National Park Service’s cultural history and its significance regionally. Less well-known and off the beaten path places will also be featured. Participants are encouraged to join the discussion with stories of their own travels and experiences to NPS landmarks, trails, and places. Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Space Stations

Tuesday, May 7th | 7 PM

Past, Present and Future- Since humans first gazed towards the heavens, they have dreamed of one day living in space. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador James Joel Knapper as he highlights several of the space stations of fact and fiction; from "The Brick Moon" written by American writer Edward Everett Hale in 1869, to the Soviet military stations, through the Lunar Gateway planned for this decade and beyond!

View our event calendar and register here or call 815-534-6173. 

8th Annual Half Marathon and 10k

Saturday, May 4th | 7 AM | Breidert Green

Thank you for supporting the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation. Our annual Lincoln-Way Foundation Half Marathon & 10K will be Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event kicks off at 7am in beautiful downtown Frankfort at Breidert Green. Proceeds will fund scholarships as well as grant requests for educational enhancements made on behalf of the students. Receive $10 off at checkout by using the code PARTNER24. Click HERE to register.

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, May 4th | 8 am - 12 pm | Peace Community Church, 21300 S Lagrange Rd, Frankfort, IL,

Each pancake ticket will be entered in the door prize raffle.  We will also have the Spilt the Pot Raffle. Last year we raised enough money to present 3, $1,000 scholarships. Pancake tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under 5 are free. Split the Pot tickets are $10 each. To purchase your tickets please visit, https://secure.anedot.com/kiwaniscluboffrankfort/cf7c796d-7472-444e-8575-98759d2a7a34

Bring Your Own Planter Event

Saturday, May 11th | 10 AM | 21354 S. 93rd Ave., Frankfort, IL 60423 | Only $10 per person plus cost of plants

Bring your pots & planters and we provide... soil, fertilizer, water, tools, & inspiration!

We will have a wide variety of annuals to purchase including Spikes, Angel Face, Coleus, Super Tunias, Begonias, Verbena, Sweet Caroline, White Licorice, Vinca and more! Reserve your spot today! Call (815) 469-3893