Our work in the park
At JMPAC, we not only create free family events, we also help the park in other ways
Our work in the park
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Some previous events
Paschke in the Park
Our celebration of Chicago artist Ed Paschke right across the street from the Ed Paschke Art Center introduces kids and families to art and science and promotes creativity. Movies in the Park We've shown Madagascar 3, Dolphin Tale, The Karate Kid (1984), Despicable Me, The Blues Brothers, Frozen (twice), and more to lawns full of excited families. Bouncy Tuesdays Kids love those inflatable bouncy houses. And over the past few summers they've proved it by turning out in droves for our Bouncy Tuesday events. Water Wars With the occasional summer heatwaves, we decided it would be fun to have water-related events with huge inflatable waterslides, water balloons and fun activities for cooling off. Nostalgic Welcome and Good-Bye Events JMPAC started a tradition of opening the spring and closing out the fall with sometimes-nostalgia-themed events, getting throwback bands such as American English and Breakfast Club to play live shows. October Fall Festival Another new tradition is our October Fall Festival, with free pumpkins to decorate, costume parades, and, naturally, candy. Winter Holiday Festival Santa Claus came to town; he came to Jefferson Park and posed with hundreds of kids over the years. Our Holiday Festival features photos with The Jolly Elf, real live reindeer, ornament making, letters to Santa, sleigh rides, hot cocoa and more. |