Community At Large Events
At Dr. Cecily Kanter Center for Psychological Services, we believe in actively engaging with and supporting the communities around Buffalo Grove, IL. Discover how we connect with the broader community and contribute to its well-being.
Kite Fly
Buffalo Grove Park District
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
Fee: Free
Location: Reiner Park
Join us as we celebrate Flying 4 Kids, a statewide Kite Fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies, and the park district youth license plate. Bring your kites, and enjoy a day out in the park, playing and exploring wind and motion. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847.850.2108 or mpfeiffer@bgparks.org.
STEM Expo
Buffalo Grove Park District
This is an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students to showcase their innovative projects and ideas! In partnership with the Buffalo Grove 4C Stem Club, participants will have their own tables to display their work, allowing them to engage with attendees and share their passion for STEM. In addition to the table displays, students will have the chance to present their projects on stage at the Community Arts Center, highlighting their creativity and hard work. This event is designed to inspire young minds and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Every student who participates will receive a certificate of participation, celebrating their efforts and achievements. Don’t miss this chance to shine and connect with fellow young innovators in our community. To register your project, contact Ann Marie Shipstad-Schwartz at 847.850.2152 or annmarie@bgparks.org.
Grade: 6 – 12
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
ID/OD Fee Per Team: $20/$25
Location: Community Arts Center
Big Trucks
Palatine Park District
Does your child like trucks? Here’s a great opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close! Vehicles may include: a fire truck, police car, school bus, dump truck and more!
No registration required! This is a free event for all ages!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm
Age(s): All
Story Walk
Rolling Meadows Park District
Combining the joy of reading with a relaxing walk through the park, StoryWalk® offers a unique recreation experience. On August 1, 2021, Rolling Meadows Park District partnered with Rolling Meadows Library to dedicate a permanent StoryWalk® along the path beginning at Community Center Park, following through North Salk Park and ending at the library.
Founded in 2007 by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, StoryWalk® was created to promote a love of reading and physical activity.
"The StoryWalk® project is an amazing partnership that was developed between Rolling Meadows Park District, Rolling Meadows Park District Foundation, Rolling Meadows Library and also the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library," Former Executive Director Kevin Romejko said during the ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the project. "The vision of StoryWalk® is to inspire our community to live happy and healthy lives. What better way to do that than to combine two important components in families and in children-those components being literacy and getting outdoors in our parks? It couldn't be more perfect to have this journey down the path from the Community Center to the Library."