Patriotic Pooch Parade
Dogs of all shapes and sizes are invited to parade around Old Town Bloomingdale dressed in their best patriotic garb starting at 11:30 a.m., July 10.

Best dressed contest will be judged by our sponsors with gift baskets/prizes awarded to the top three finishers. Title sponsor is Pan American Bank. Supporting sponsors are Wolfden Brewery, D's Treats and Bloomingdale Parks Foundation.

After party to be held in Wolfden Brewery’s pet-friendly backyard beer garden. All ages are welcome; however, adult (21+) supervision is required. Registration is $5 per pooch (register one family member per dog). Patriotic Pooch Parade (Code #402626-A1) is located under Special Events on the registration site.
Movies in the Park
The Summer Outdoor Movie is back and it brought some friends! Two more movies to go this summer with The Little Giants showing July 16, and Raya & The Last Dragon August 13.

Movies are shown in Circle Park. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, snacks, bug spray, etc. Movies start at approximately 8:30 p.m., and are sponsored by Bloomingdale Bank & Trust.
Kids Entertainment Series
Spend quality time with your family and enjoy FREE children’s entertainment sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces! Kids Entertainment Series is held at Old Town Park. Families should bring a blanket and some snacks. Washrooms are available at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. Sponsored by Eagle Falls Dentistry. Schedule
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concerts are back! Enjoy a variety of music styles for free! Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are held Tuesdays at Old Town Park.

Concerts are presented by the Village of Bloomingdale, Bloomingdale Public Library and Bloomingdale Park District.
News
BPD Receives Financial Reporting Award

The Bloomingdale Park District recently announced that its finance department’s comprehensive annual financial report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the 10th straight year the Park District has earned the distinction. More >
Circle Park Storytime

Join the Bloomingdale Library for outdoor storytime 10:30 to 11 a.m., July 15 and August 12 in Circle Park. Meet at the Homola Picnic Shelter and bring your own chair or blanket.
Paint the Parks

The Paint the Parks initiative began in 2019 when then BPD Executive Director Carrie Fullerton approached the Bloomingdale Artists Association (BAA), about a collaborative project to bring artwork into the newly-renovated Johnston Recreation Center. Thirteen BAA members joined the effort and in total created 9 canvas paintings and 4 photographs of Bloomingdale parks which will be permanently displayed in the Johnston Recreation Center. The art pieces are ready to go and will be displayed at the Johnston Recreation Center beginning August 29.  
Summer Day Camp Registration

Crafts, cooking, sports, hikes, in-house field trips and swimming are just some of the ways that Bloomingdale Park District's Summer Day Camp will be better than ever. Camp is for ages 3 to entering sixth-grade and runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through August 13. 
Clue - The Park Edition

Do you have what it takes to solve a mystery? Do you love the game of Clue? This active and outdoor family-friendly Clue game will put your detective skills to use as you find the hidden clues along the path at Springfield Park. Families are given a Clue Pack with clues and hints to get started and help solve the mystery. Clue - The Park Edition (Code #204609) is located under Special Events on the registration site. 
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