• Pre-Events….

    Zion Coloring Contest sponsored by our ZB Library and Culvers! Now through 8/14!

    Coloring Zion with Zinnias Yard Contest - Visit ZinniasForZion.com for details and to enter to contest.  Deadline July 25th at noon.  Judging takes place 7/26-27/25

    Thursday, July 31 Zion Park District Concert in the Park Series Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra - Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz

  • Lake County Honor Flight - two Zion residents being honored: David Larson, an Army Vietnam Veteran and Kenneth Mason, A Navy Vietnam Veteran. Ways to be involved - Join the celebration send off at 11am at Foss Park Golf Course, North Chicago.

    You can also help honor these hometown heros by sending a thank you card or email: 

    Mail can be sent to:
    Lake County Honor Flight
    P.O. Box 1187
    North Chicago, IL 60064

    Be sure to write “David Larson” or "Kenneth Mason” in the lower left corner of the envelope.

    Emails can be sent to:
    info@lakecountyhonorflight.org

    In the subject line write “Mail Call, David Larson” or “Mail Call, Kenneth Mason"

    The deadline for Snail Mail is postmarked July 25th
    The deadline for email is July 28th.

    Zion’s Zinnia Menu Trail Kick-Off! Pick up a Passport or print the flyer and visit listed locations - try a Zinnia treat or other menu item and get your passport stamped! Visit all 7 and enter drawing for prizes!!!

  • City of Zion Electronics, Tire and Bulk Item Drop Off from 8am til 12pm at 2771 Galilee Ave.

    Zion Township Resources and Donuts from 9am til 1pm - Twenty-Two agencies will be on site including Shredding Truck thanks to Senator Mary Edley-Allen and County Board Rep Gina Roberts, Illinois Tollway IPass exchange, Touch a Fire Truck, tours of Zion Township and SO MUCH MORE!!!!

    Zion Park District Back to School Supply Giveaway, Salem Play Area Park Opening (Between Hermon and Hebron) and Touch A Truck from 11am til noon

    Sunday, August 3: Lake County Honor Flight - two Zion residents being honored: David Larson, an Army Vietnam Veteran and Kenneth Mason, A Navy Vietnam Veteran.  Join the Welcome Home Celebration at 8:30pm at Foss Park Golf Course, North Chicago.

    Monday, August 4: BEE BASH at Zion-Benton Township High School - 4 - 6:30pm - a True ZB Event! ALL welcome - hosted by Community School Districts - games, live music, food trucks, school supplies and more!

  • Concerts in the Park:
    August 7 - Breakfast Club - 80’s Tribute Band 
    August 14 - The Boy Band Night - Boy Band Tribute

    August 16- 17th Zinnia and Monarch Festival…and Bees Too! 

    Saturday, August 16th Flight to the Finish 5k - 100 meter Dash for kids FREE followed by a Bubble Bash!!!

    Festival 1-5pm

    Sunday, August 17th Festival 1-5pm Monarch Butterfly Release at 4:30pm

    Monday, Sept 1 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and Parade

    Saturday, September 6 - Lagoon Glow and awards for the Zinnia Menu Trail

    Saturday, October 4, 2025 - City of Hope ~ Walk for Hope

    Friday, October 24, 2025 - Zion’s Trail of Treats