Special Events
Summer Nights with GCPR
Stevens Park Concert Series
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, and pack your picnic and Frisbee! The City of Garden City and GCPR sponsor a variety of different musical acts throughout the summer on Saturday evenings. This year’s concerts will take place right before the Silver Screen Saturday Night Movies. In case of inclement weather, call 620-276-1202 for details.
Days: Saturdays
Location: Steven's Park
Time: 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Fee: Free
Silver Screen Saturday Nights
The Garden City Parks and Recreation is excited to announce our 12th Annual Silver Screen Saturday Nights. Through the generous support of area businesses, GCPR is able to bring Hollywood to Main Street. Grab a blanket or a chair and pack a snack. In case of inclement weather, call 620-276-1202 for details. Movies canceled due to weather will be rescheduled for the end of summer, if possible. Movie titles to be announced; all movie titles are subject to change.
Days: Saturdays
Location: Steven's Park
Time: Dusk
Fee: Free
Schedule of Summer Park Events -2022
Date | Performer | Movie |
---|---|---|
June 11 *Deane Wiley Park* | The War with Grandpa | |
June 18 | Beauty and the Beast | |
July 9 | Ortiz Band & Night Shift | Enchanted |
July 23 | Aladdin | |
Aug 6 | Melissa Dawn | Brave |
2022 Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic
Come see what the Easter Bunny has left for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Thousands of eggs will be hidden, all filled with candy and special prizes. We will also have various items up for raffle as well as a drawing for all kids participating! Purchase raffle tickets for $1 at the time of registration or at the event!
Wristbands available: March 14th
Date: April 16th
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Deane Wiley Park and Softball Fields
Fee: $2
Lunch provided - hot dogs, chips and drink
2022 Adult Easter Egg Hunt 
At GCPR, we believe the fun of an Easter egg hunt shouldn't be limited to the kiddos. For the first time, we are offering an adult Easter egg hunt where parents will have a chance to search for fun prizes from local businesses! Plus there will be plenty of gift baskets that will be raffled off.
Wristbands available: March 14th
Date: April 16th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Deane Wiley Park and Softball Fields
Fee: $10
Raffle Tickets: $1
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Garden City Recreation Center. Our photographer will be available take photos of the kiddos with the Easter Bunny with several options available.
Dates: April 13th
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Dates: April 14th
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Dates: April 15th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Or by appointment from 9:00 am - noon on days listed above
Fee: $10/digital photo
Santa Calls
Want to talk to Santa Claus? We will be offering phone calls from Santa. Limited to first 30 people per night. Forms are available at the Garden City Parks & Recreation office. Santa will be making calls between 6 pm and 7:30 pm those evenings!
Download the Registration Form
Forms available: November 15
Registration Deadline: December 10
Start Date: December 13 & 15
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Fee: $5