It’s our annual block party to ring in the end of summer and to thank YOU, our patrons, for helping keep Gorton a vibrant part of the community by attending our events and classes throughout the year. Held outside, we have fun FREE events for the whole family!

Food, activities, entertainment, and we’ll be raffling off tickets to Gorton classes, movies, and events!

Come discover all the AMAZING work done in Gorton’s non-profit offices and through our program partners. Participate in fun-filled activities with each organization and get your Block Party Passport stamped at every table to win a prize!

NIC BARNUM BAND IS AN 8-12 PIECE ROCK N ROLL BAND.  PLAYING ROCK N ROLL, FUNK, FOLK & POP, ALL WITH OUR PERSONAL TOUCH MAKING THESE SONGS FUN AND UNIQUE. PLAYING SONGS FROM THE ROLLING STONES TO THE GRATEFUL DEAD, PRINCE TO TEDESKI TRUCKS BAND, ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND TO ARETHA FRANKLIN…AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN.  NIC BARNUM BAND FEATURES SOME OF THE BEST MUSICIANS AROUND…AND WE SHOWCASE THEIR ABILITIES AND CREATIVITY.  WE ARE SURE TO GET YOU DANCING. WE ARE SURE TO BRING THE PARTY. WE ARE SURE YOU’LL HAVE A REAL GOOD TIME!

Gregg Bodnar of Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment has been providing quality 

children’s entertainment services for over 20 years. A professional balloon twister offering balloon creations including a variety of animals, hats, flowers, and princess wands. Gregg has performed at hundreds of events throughout the Chicago land area over the years, including birthday parties, fairs, festivals, and special events, and has also performed on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.