Local park districts and the Lake County Forest Preserves offer free family fun on select days this summer. The following events require no fee or registration:
*Community Campfire Friday Nights — June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18 from 7-9 p.m., Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Greenbay Road, North Chicago
Families can roast marshmallows, share stories and participate in nature activities at night. The event is hosted by the Lake County Forest Preserves.
*Family Fun Fridays — June 16- Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville
The Lake County Forest Preserves leads games and contests for youngsters at the beach. Prizes are awarded.
*Sounds of Summer Children’s Concert — June 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Viking Park Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
Performer Jim Gill is a children’s author, musician and child development specialist.
*Families on the Fairway — June 24, 6-8:30 p.m., June 24, Bittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond Road, Gurnee
Activities include games, face painting and miniature golf. The driving range will be own; participants should bring their own clubs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
*Check these websites for more details on these and other free events including the arts-mobile in Waukegan and the rec-mobile in Gurnee: www.lcpfd.org; www.gurneparkdistrict.org; www.waukeganparks.org; www.lindenhurstparks.org
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.Sheryl DeVore is a freelance writer for the News-Sun.