Unplug Illinois with Waukegan Park District
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
The Waukegan Park District will celebrate Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026 with free programs and events for families. Started by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association in 2014, Unplug Illinois Day encourages people to “unplug” from their electronic devices and “plug” into play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family at local parks.
Some programs are free and do not require registration. Others are low-cost. For more information, go to waukeganparks.org/unplugillinois
Sunrise Barre* ($90/$95)
6am to 7am, Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Saturday, July 11, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026
Registration Required, Reg by 07/8
Ages 14+
*This is a series program that starts on July 11
Yoga at the Beach (FREE)
8am to 9am, Waukegan Municipal Beach
No Registration required
All Ages
SwimSmart Swim Lessons*
9am to 1pm, Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Registration Required, Reg by 7/8
All Ages
*This is a series program that starts on July 11
GO WAUKEGAN Wag ‘N’ Walk (FREE)
10am to 11am, Hinkston Park
No registration required
All Ages and All Dogs with leashes
Nature Discovery Day (FREE)
10am to 12pm, Nature’s Classroom
No registration required
All Ages
Summer Dance Dash ($5/$9)
11am to 11:45am, Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Registration Required, Reg by 7/8
Ages 5-10
Exploring Lake Michigan ($5/$10)
11am to 12pm, Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie
Registration Required, Reg by 7/4
All Ages
Movies in the Park (FREE)
Dusk (roughly 8:15pm), Country Lane Park
No registration required
All Ages
Unplug Illinois Events