Special Events

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

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 water
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
- Digital Files $5

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