Deerfield Park District March & April Events

March & April Events

Everyone is invited to browse the “For Kids Only” Flea Market, on Saturday, March 5, 1-3 p.m., at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, in Deerfield. Hundreds of games, books, toys, sports items, trading cards, and other merchandise in good condition are available for purchase. Individually wrapped baked goods may be sold. Entry into the Flea Market, sponsored this year by Baxter International Inc., is free. Kids in grades K-8 may set up a table to sell their items for a small fee (advanced reservation is required). Our young entrepreneurs price and sell their merchandise to interested buyers. Negotiating is allowed and part of the fun. All booths are manned by children, with parent supervision for younger children. Deerfield Park District is not responsible for the condition of any merchandise sold at this Flea Market. For more information, please contact Mark at 847-572-2623 or email: mark@dfpd.org.

Moms and sons (four and ten years of age) may register now for our Mom/Son Sport Night, Friday, March 11, 6:30-8:15 p.m., at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield. The evening features sports, a snack, entertainment and fun! Participants may team up to win prizes in sports and contests, play games, and chow down on a treat. Honor your favorite sport’s team by coming dressed in their team colors or jersey. Each team player will receive rewards. A souvenir photo provides a lasting memory. *Fees: $17 per person / $34 per couple for Deerfield Park District residents; $27 per person/$54 per couple for nonresidents. For more information, please contact Ginny W. at 847-572-2624 or email: ginny@dfpd.org.

Theater D performs Squabbles, Friday-Sunday, March 11-13 and 18-20, with Friday and Saturday show times of 8:00 p.m. and Sunday performances at 3:00 p.m. The performances take place at Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, in Deerfield. Evening includes performance, beverages and desserts and is geared for adult and teen audiences. For more information, call Producer Donna Price at 847-940-1890 (evening). Tickets are on sale now for $20 each* at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, in Deerfield, or through cast members. Theatre D–a division of  Deerfield Family Theater, is a program of the Deerfield Park District

Middle School Parties at the Sachs Recreation Center take place the third Friday of each month, now through May (Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20), from 7-9 p.m. Middle School students may enjoy the great facility and amenities with their friends: swimming in the pool, basketball in the Bulls gym, or hanging out in the game room or Retro Café. Admission is just $5 per person*. Food/beverages are available for purchase upstairs in the Retro Café. For more information, please contact Mark at 847-572-2623 or email: mark@dfpd.org.

Youth, Teen and Adult Artists from Deerfield Park District art classes display their works at the annual Art Show, Sunday, April 10 at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm, in Deerfield. Varied media is represented. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Mark at 847-572-2623 or email: mark@dfpd.org.