Rock Island Parks and Recreation is bringing some Christmas cheer with many ways to have fun while staying socially distanced.
Rock Island Parks and Recreation is bringing some Christmas cheer with many ways to have fun while staying socially distanced.
Would your little one like a letter and video from Santa? Let Santa tell your children they’ve been good, but need to clean their room more. Have Santa compliment good grades or an accomplishment! Registration fee is $5.00 for the letter, and you can add on a personalized video for an additional $5.00. Call (309) 732-7275 or register online at www.rigov.org/ePark to register and fill out a form with info about your child. Deadline to register is December 12th.
You’ve Been GRINCHED! Be as charming as a cactus and as cuddly as an eel this holiday season and treat your friends or family to a Grinchy surprise. Signage in their yard and twenty “rotten eggs” will be delivered to their yard and will remain up for 24 hours then staff will remove them. They will also receive a note telling them who Grinched them. This program costs $15 and is a fundraiser to support youth programs. We will be Grinching people from December 11thto December 23rd. Call (309) 732-7275 or register online at www.rigov.org/ePark.
Treat your furry friend to a Holiday Pup Pack. Each pack contains one DIY dog toy, one dog art project, and a special treat for your dog. Register to pick up this fun filled pack at RIFAC for $15.00, or have it delivered right to your door for $20.00! View all information and register at www.rigov.org/ePark or call (309)732-7275.
This fun and socially distant Holiday Family Activity Pack is perfect for families to get in the holiday spirit! Each pack includes an ornament craft, a hand-print craft, two holiday games, and a goodie bag! Register to pick up at RIFAC for $20 or have it delivered to your door for $25. View all information and register at www.rigov.org/ePark or call (309)732-7275.
Mark your calendars and join Rock Island Parks & Recreation for a free Virtual Holiday Hoedown on Wednesday, December 16th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm featuring Kevin Horton. Guitarist and singer, Kevin Horton, started playing at the age of seven with his dad. The bulk of his time was playing with Southern Thunder and the Wilson Brothers Band in the Quad Cities. He has also opened for Johnny Cash, Randy Travis, Roger Miller, Bobby Bare & Mickey Gilley to name a few. This Virtual Concert will be streamed live on the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RockIslandParksandRec. The concert is free, however virtual donations will be accepted to benefit the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Foundation’s youth financial assistance program, to help youth participate in sports, summer camps, and programming through the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department.
As you are pondering what to buy your loved ones, don’t forget that we have holiday gift cards available! We have many special interest, sports, and fitness classes. Sometimes the gift of an experience can last much longer than a present opened and forgotten. Maybe they would like to play some rounds at Highland or Saukie Golf Course, splash down a slide at Whitewater Junction next summer, or get in a workout at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center! Golf balls will also be for sale in our Park Office. Visit Rock Island Parks and Recreation at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center: 4303 24th Street, Rock Island. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call (309) 732-7275 for more information.