FUN DAYS IN THE PARK
2024 Event Lineup!
Join us for FREE entertainment and fun for kids! For further details, visit the Hoffman Estates Park District website.
June 7, 10a - 11a
TALL TALES AND SILLY SONGS
Todd Downing, Singer, Guitarist, Dancer, Comedian
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Todd began writing children’s music in 2012, when his first child was born. Todd has 10 years experience as a Music Teacher at a Music Studio and Pre-School in Naperville. His songs quickly became favorites and the catchy tunes often had children singing the first time they heard them.
This program will have kids singing, dancing, moving and laughing; there will even be bubbles! I bring out a bubble machine for one song and end the program with a large roll of bubble wrap for the kids (and even adults) to dance on.
June 10, 6p - 7p
Little Miss Ann
Music for Kids
Seascape Aquatic Center
1300 Moon Lake Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Whether it's with her band or solo, Little Miss Ann plays upbeat, interactive fun songs that kids will sing, jump and dance along to!
Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums. She is also a former Chicago Public School teacher, an instructor at Chicago's iconic Old Town School of Folk Music, a social justice activist, and a first generation Filipina American. Whether Ann is singing about Ube, a Filipino purple yam, or the 606, a landmark trail in Chicago, her musical themes will inspire kids to let their own light shine in their own families as well as in their communities!
June 21, 10a - 11a
SUPER STOLIE
Music Show
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Super Stolie plays original songs on acoustic guitar or ukulele, engaging with the children using sing-along cues, dancing choreography, balance and movement challenges, jokes, guessing games and a dance party to bring us all together!
July 12, 10a - 11a
BEN TATAR
Music Show
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact:
Jodi Schultz
In 2014, Ben launched his kids’ rock band, Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, releasing his first album, Food! That same year, the tots maintained a busy schedule performing at Chicago area parks, street fests, and private events. Their shows are driven by crowd engagement, humor, and ‘something for every listener.’
JULY 13, 10a - 11a
JEANIE B! MUSIC
Musical "Edu-tainment"
South Ridge Park
1450 Freeman Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Jeanie B! has been called "Velcro for kids." Jeanie's style is upbeat but laid back and authentic. Her interactive shows are jammed-packed with dancing, sing-a-longs, and plenty of silliness; everyone goes home happy!
JEANIE B'S VIDEO
July 26, 10a - 11a
MISS JAMIE'S FARM
Educational Music Show
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Miss Jamie's Farm is a popular music show for young kids and their families, sharing values from life down on the farm through songs both new and familiar. Sing, dance, laugh and learn with Miss Jamie and her farm puppet friends!
August 9, 10a - 11a
Scribble Monster
Music, Learning, Play
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
ScribbleMonster performs music for kids and families - across the Chicagoland area and well beyond - in the form of musical playdates. Jim Dague is the songwriter and leader of the ScribbleMonster band. He often performs solo as ScribbleJim. Jim sings and plays guitar - he has 12 different colors to chose from! When the band gathers for live shows, Jim is joined by Brian who plays bass and jumps around, Jameson who bangs on drums and supplies a lot of energy, and sometimes Elaina who sings and models play.
August 23, 10a - 11a
ISTVAN AND HIS IMAGINARY BAND
Music for Kids and Family
Vogelei Park
650 W Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Contact: Jodi Schultz
Fun is at the core of Istvan's shows, but underneath his cleverly crafted songs little lessons are being taught, and all kinds of awesome opportunities to participate are being offered. What parents like is the smart songwriting and the humor that is sometimes just for them.