Events in May–July 2026
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Old Joliet Prison & Buca di Beppo
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Old Joliet Prison & Buca di BeppoThe historic site of the old Joliet prison is just begging to be explored. That is just what you will do if you join us on this trip. We will get a 90-minute indoor and outdoor guided tour. This tour talks about the general history of the site from when it was first opened in 1858 until its closure in 2002. This historic tour is a great introduction to the prison and its history while you explore the West Cell House, North Segregation, Cafeteria and other buildings as available. You will have worked up quite an appetite after that and where better to fill up than the traditional family-style Buca di Beppo. We will have bread, salad, spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana and dessert. Coffee, tea and soda are included. Extensive and uneven walking is involved with this trip. The prison will have some seating available, but the terrain is rough and uneven. Transportation is by Park District bus. Register here #18280
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Souper Duper Fridays with Pay to Play Bingo
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Souper Duper Fridays with Pay to Play BingoCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Enjoy soup plus Pay to Play Bingo once a month. Bingo begins at 10:00am and soup is served at the break. Registration is required. Registration deadline is one week prior to the event. Sponsored by The Pointe at Eastgate.
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Discover Rowing Clinics
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Discover Rowing ClinicsCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ever seen a rowing shell gliding through the water and think you’d like to give that a try? Our Adult Discover Rowing Clinics are an opportunity for anyone to get an introduction to the sport of rowing. The clinic is broken into two days, each includes about 2 hours of information, instruction, and hands-on experience.
18326 Saturday and Sunday
5/9 & 5/10
(Sa) 11:00 am-1:00 pm
(Su) 7:00-9:00 am
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Discover Rowing Clinics
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Discover Rowing ClinicsCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ever seen a rowing shell gliding through the water and think you’d like to give that a try? Our Adult Discover Rowing Clinics are an opportunity for anyone to get an introduction to the sport of rowing. The clinic is broken into two days, each includes about 2 hours of information, instruction, and hands-on experience.
18326 Saturday and Sunday
5/9 & 5/10
(Sa) 11:00 am-1:00 pm
(Su) 7:00-9:00 am
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Armchair Traveler
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Armchair TravelerCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Spend a couple hours on an epic adventure. Experience all the sights, sounds, and culture without leaving your seat. You and your friends will enjoy a presentation on various destinations. Registration deadline is one week prior to the event.
Reg #18235 - Belgium
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RowFit
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RowFitCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013RowFit™ combines the low-impact, endurance benefits of exercises such as swimming with the strength and resistance benefits of weight training all in one 60-minute workout! Using Concept2 RowErgs combined with a variety of body weight, isometric, and weight circuits, these sessions will meet you where you are in your fitness journey. Whether you are ready to push yourself to your limits, or need to ease in more slowly, the variety of steady fat burning workouts and higher intensity strength focused workouts will give you a lot to look forward to in each 6-week session. Cary Park District punch cards and Unlimited Fitness Passes cannot be used for this class. Please contact Courtney Fejedelem, 847-639-6100x118 or cfejedelem@carypark.com to discuss punch card options through Sweeps & Sculls Indoor Rowing.
18333 W 5/13-6/17 6:00-7:00 am $75/$112
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Board Committee Meetings
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Board Committee MeetingsCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013All regularly-scheduled Board Committee Meetings are held at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, Illinois beginning at 7:00 pm unless otherwise posted. The agenda can be found in the Park Board Meeting section or posted outside of the Community Center.
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RowFitCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013RowFit™ combines the low-impact, endurance benefits of exercises such as swimming with the strength and resistance benefits of weight training all in one 60-minute workout! Using Concept2 RowErgs combined with a variety of body weight, isometric, and weight circuits, these sessions will meet you where you are in your fitness journey. Whether you are ready to push yourself to your limits, or need to ease in more slowly, the variety of steady fat burning workouts and higher intensity strength focused workouts will give you a lot to look forward to in each 6-week session. Cary Park District punch cards and Unlimited Fitness Passes cannot be used for this class. Please contact Courtney Fejedelem, 847-639-6100x118 or cfejedelem@carypark.com to discuss punch card options through Sweeps & Sculls Indoor Rowing.
18334 Th 5/14-6/18 7:00-8:00 pm $75/$112
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Lunch Out Group
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Lunch Out GroupJoin us for good food and great socialization at area restaurants. Participants will order off the menu and self-pay. Transportation by Cary Park District bus is available and leaves the Cary Park District Community Center or you can drive yourself/carpool (see reservation time below). Return time is approximate. Advanced registration is required for all participants whether riding the bus or driving yourself. The registration deadline is one week prior to the date of the event and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.
Lindy’s Landing, WaucondaBus Reg# 18240 $5/$6Drive Reg# 18245Tu5/2611:15 am depart11:45 reservation -
South Pacific at Paramount Theatre
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South Pacific at Paramount Theatre“If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?” Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Score, South Pacific is a sweeping musical set against the backdrop of a tropical island during World War II. Amid ocean breezes and the roar of B-29 bombers, Ensign Nellie Forbush and Lt. Joseph Cable find themselves caught between duty and desire, navigating war, romance, and the realities of a divided world. This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic challenges prejudice and celebrates the beauty of cultural understanding, all while delivering some of Broadway’s most iconic songs – “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “Bali Ha’i.” South Pacific remains a powerful, resonant story about love, sacrifice, and the dreams that carry us forward. Lunch will be self-pay at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Transportation is by Park District bus. Minimal walking is involved with this trip.
Register here #18281
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Park Board Meeting
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Park Board MeetingCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013All regularly-scheduled Board Meetings are held at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, Illinois beginning at 7:00 pm unless otherwise posted. The agenda can be found in the Park Board Meeting section or posted outside of the Community Center.
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Pay to Play Bingo
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Pay to Play BingoCommunity Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Join us on select Fridays of the month for Pay to Play Bingo. Cards are $3 per card packet (3 cards/game, 10 games/packet). Cards are sold after 9:30 am and end by 9:50 am. Please bring your own dauber and single dollar bills as no change will be given. Registration is required to attend.
Reg#18230
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The Ultimate Laverne & Shirley Tour of Milwaukee
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The Ultimate Laverne & Shirley Tour of Milwaukee“Schlemiel, Schlimazel!” If you are a fan of Laverne & Shirley, you don’t want to miss this Milwaukee tour! Visit City Hall, featured in the show’s opening, explore the historic Polish Flats, and see he legendary “Shotz” Brewery. There will also be a stop by the Bronze Fonz! Enjoy a tour of Lakefront Brewery with two samples (beer or root beer) and a souvenir glass. Then savor a delicious pizza lunch – just like Laverne’s pop used to make – complete with salad, garlic bread, and soda at a local restaurant known for its thin-crust pizza. Keep the fun going with a game of mini-bowling, suitable for all ages! End the day with a classic frozen custard treat at Milwaukee’s nostalgic Leon’s Drive-In. Transportation is by Park District bus to McHenry and motorcoach for the trip. Extensive walking involved with this trip. Reg #18407